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Our latest NBC News battleground map shows no change since June… 237 electoral votes in the Dem column, 191 in the GOP's, and 110 are in the toss-up category… Ranking the nine toss-up states… Breaking down a slew of new state polls… Romney to unveil energy plan in Hobbs, NM at 12:55 pm ET… And the AP and NYT give Team Obama some unwelcome scrutiny on donors/key contributors.
*** Unchanged: In NBC News' latest battleground state map before the conventions, President Obama maintains his lead over Mitt Romney, with 237 electoral votes in the Democratic column and 191 in the GOP one. That's unchanged from our last map back in June. The toss-up states, representing 110 electoral votes, are the same, too: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin. (Yes, we've had Wisconsin in the toss-up column since June.) And all of this reflects how little the race has moved, despite everything that has happened in the past two-plus months. Here's the map:
With just four days until the RNC, President Barack Obama shares his thoughts on the Todd Akin controversy, doing his best to extend the conversation on abortion and reproductive rights. The Daily Rundown's Chuck Todd reports.
Solid Dem (no chance at flip): DC, DE, HI, ME (3 EVs) MD, MA, NY, RI, VT (70 electoral votes)
Likely Dem (takes a landslide to flip): CA, CT, IL, WA (94)
Lean Dem: ME (1 EV) MI, MN, NJ, NM, OR, PA (73)
Toss-up: CO, FL, IA, NV, NH, NC, OH, VA, WI (110)
Lean GOP: AZ, GA, IN, MO, NE (I EV) (49)
Likely GOP (takes a landslide to flip): AL, LA, MS, MT, ND, SC, SD, TX (79)
Solid GOP (no chance at flip): AK, AR, ID, KS, KY, NE (4 EVs) OK, TN, UT, WV, WY (63)
*** Breaking down the nine toss-up states: One way to look at the nine toss-up states is in the likelihood of Romney being able to flip them from blue to red. Here's our list (from most likely to least likely):
1. North Carolina
2. Iowa
3. Florida
4. Colorado
5. Virginia
6. Nevada
7. Ohio
8. Wisconsin
9. New Hampshire
What's striking about this list is if you give Romney the Top 4 (NC, IA, FL, and CO) that only gets him to 250 electoral votes. And if you give him the next two on the list (VA and NV), he's still one short of 270 (bringing us to that 269-269 tie). That means he has to put one of Ohio, Wisconsin, or New Hampshire into the mix to get past 270. Bottom line: Romney's map to 270 is
more than doable, but it's also a high-wire act. By the way, we were debating whether to put Wisconsin ahead of Ohio (given the polls below), but what wins out -- for now -- is that the Obama and Romney campaigns aren't advertising there right now.
The GOP and Democratic conventions are not just fun, games and balloon drops. USA Today's Susan Davis and The Washington Post's Paul Kane give a behind the scenes look of what happens at the conventions.
*** A slew of new state polls: Given our new NBC battleground map, there are plenty of new state polls out there. A trio of New York Times/CBS/Quinnipiac polls of likely voters suggests that Romney got a slight bounce from the Paul Ryan pick in Wisconsin and Florida, but no real bounce in Ohio. In Florida, it's Obama 49%, Romney 46% (down from 51%-45% earlier this month); in Ohio, it's Obama 50%, Romney 44% (unchanged); and in Wisconsin, it's Obama 49%, Romney 47% (down from 51%-45%). The New York Times notes that the Romney-Ryan plan to overhaul Medicare is unpopular in these three states, and Obama leads Romney in all three states on the question of who would do a better job on Medicare. But what strikes us are these numbers: Almost 60% in all three states say that Obama cares about the needs and problems of people like them, while less than 45% say the same about Romney. Yesterday, a Marquette Law School poll had Obama leading Romney in Wisconsin by three points among likely voters, 49%-46%, down from five points before the Ryan pick (50%-45%).
*** Obama camp rolls out Bill Clinton: Remember when we told you that the Romney campaign was making a gamble by elevating Bill Clinton in its TV ads and on the campaign trail? Well, the Obama camp is calling their bluff by releasing a new TV ad featuring the former president. "This election to me is about which candidate is more likely to return us to full employment. This is a clear choice," Clinton says to the camera. "The Republican plan is to cut more taxes on upper income people and go back to deregulation. That's what got us in trouble in the first place." Clinton concludes, "President Obama has a plan to rebuild America from the ground up, investing in innovation, education and job training. It only works if there is a strong middle class. That's what happened when I was president. We need to keep going with his plan." It should be noted that Clinton, who will give a primetime speech at the upcoming Democratic convention, has a 57%-23% fav/unfav rating in our poll.
*** Romney to talk energy: At 12:55 pm ET from Hobbs, NM, Romney will unveil his energy policy, NBC's Garrett Haake reports. "The Romney policy, spelled out in a white paper and on a conference call with reporters on Wednesday, focuses on developing domestic fossil fuels like oil, gas and coal - in large part by shifting federal responsibilities to the states, and by expanding exploration and production nationwide... Romney's plan would make states the custodian of energy production on federal lands within their borders and allow them to implement their own federally-approved leasing practices." Haake adds that Romney's plan "pays little attention to renewable fuels like wind and solar power." The Obama camp issued this statement from former Clinton Energy Secretary Federico Pena: "Only two days after a fundraiser hosted by the CEO of major oil companies, Romney is expected to defend billions in oil subsidies while opposing efforts to use oil more efficiently and develop homegrown alternative energy. We will never reach energy independence by turning our backs on homegrown renewable energy and better auto mileage."
Isaac Brekken / AP
President Barack Obama speaks during a campaign stop, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012, in North Las Vegas, Nev.
*** Money for nothing? Republicans and the Romney campaign are seizing on these two stories today. The AP: "A veteran Wall Street executive [Herbert M. Allison Jr.] who performed an independent review that exonerated the Obama administration's program of loans to energy companies contributed $52,500 to re-elect President Barack Obama in the months since completing his work... The executive defended the integrity of his conclusions and said he decided to donate to Obama after his work was finished." And here's the New York Times on the Obama administration's close ties to the Illinois-based energy firm Exelon: "With energy an increasingly pivotal issue for the Obama White House, a review of Exelon's relationship with the administration shows how familiarity has helped foster access at the upper reaches of government and how, in some cases, the outcome has been favorable for Exelon."
*** On the trail: As mentioned above, Romney holds his energy event in Hobbs, NM at 12:55 pm ET… Ryan attends a defense-industry roundtable in Fayetteville, NC at noon ET. And when Ryan raises money in Missouri today, organized labor says they'll have a protest featuring local truck drivers, retirees, and construction workers.
Countdown to GOP convention: 4 days
Countdown to Dem convention: 11 days
Countdown to 1st presidential debate: 41 days
Countdown to VP debate: 49 days
Countdown to 2nd presidential debate: 54 days
Countdown to 3rd presidential debate: 60 days
Countdown to Election Day: 75 days
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You can read about AJ Abbiati's Transliterator here: http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2013/07/guest-post-by-aj-abbiati.html
You can read G.E. Nolly's fifty year journey as a writer here: http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2013/07/guest-post-by-ge-nolly.html
You can read Kevin Hardman talking about Amazon ranking here: http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2013/07/guest-post-by-kevin-hardman.html
You can read Mark Terry talking about his publishing journey here: http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2013/07/guest-post-by-mark-terry.html
You can read Jeff Schajer talking about his thrillers here: http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/2013/07/guest-post-by-jeff-schajer.html
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And now here's Katherine Sears...
First – I want to point out that this is a great cause, with a fantastic idea for an incentive. My own family has been affected deeply by Alzheimers and I was more than happy to contribute. That said, I would be lying to imply that having the opportunity to share my story with Joe's audience was not a huge bonus and persuaded me to make a donation *right now*. Sometimes a reason to get off the fence is needed.
While I have actually written a book (about book marketing, titled "How To Market A Book") that is not what I want to talk about today. I am co-founder of a new type of publishing company called Booktrope. Our tagline is "reinventing the way books are published" and that is genuinely our goal.
When we first started the company, I scoured the internet for proof of concept that what we were thinking of doing, could work – that someone other than the Big 6 publishers could create and successfully sell books. That was just over two years ago and that was when I discovered this blog. Since that time, I have continued to read Joe's words and would like to take this opportunity to say thank you. Joe - without realizing it, you have been advising us, challenging us, and forcing us to examine what we do all along the way. We haven't always agreed with your views, but I can assure you they made us stop and reflect as we found our way to where we are now.
In my opinion, the best thing about being an author today is that you have choices about how you publish your work – not just overall in your career, but for each project you produce. That said, there are still primarily two ways to accomplish this - the traditional publishing route and self-publishing. Booktrope offers another alternative.
We have created a process we call Team Publishing which is supported by a back-end website and platform we call Teamtrope. Simply put, we bring together teams of people in order to publish books. Teams are typically comprised of: author, editor, designer, proof-reader, marketing manager and Booktrope (although teams can and do vary). This team works together to create then market and sell the book. All members of the team are compensated via a profit-sharing (royalty) based model. In other words, no one, including Booktrope, makes a dime until and unless the book sells. This keeps our overhead low but quality high. It also means the entire team is highly motivated to market the book. We do not charge fees and we do not accept all manuscripts; therefore we are not self-publishing.
As for our philosophy:
We are committed to transparency, honesty and quality. We believe the bulk of the profit from books should go back to the creative team who produced them. In fact, 70% of profits go to the Creative Team with the author receiving the largest share. We believe our teams should know how their books are selling more often than twice per year, so we tell them. We believe in community and collaboration over competition. We are format agnostic, producing all the primary e-book formats as well as print. We believe routinely offering books for free builds readership, and sells more books.
Oh – and as of July, we began paying all team members, including authors, monthly (press release here). Because we also believe people should be able to make a living and plan their finances, as with any other career.
Here is how our process works.
Authors submit their work, and if it is a genre we are looking for, it goes into our Early Reader process. Early readers are simply volunteers who love books. They help us decide which books we move forward with. We created this system because we wanted a selection process that gave us insight into what real readers wanted to see, rather than an elite group of editors or publishing tastemakers. These are real people who love to read.
Once a book is through the Early Reader pool, it gets loaded into Teamtrope.
All the members within Teamtrope are screened to ensure they have the skills to participate based on their role.
Teams then form around the book projects, negotiating for percentages depending on the scope of work they will provide. Booktrope provides guidance on percentages, but does not control them.
Team members must agree to work with one another – no one is assigned in our system. This is crucial, since all team members are giving of their talent and skill, ahead of being paid.
Booktrope handles the contracts, the finances, provides layout services and uploads the book to all major systems. We also provide training, general support and a collaborative environment for all team members.
We have learned a lot over the last two years, and that expertise is offered to our teams.
So does it work? Yes.
We have published 136 titles across a variety of genres
We have 210 people working in our system
We have had numerous best-sellers on Kindle, Nook and iTunes – both free and paid.
Some examples of our successes include: "Riversong" by Tess Thompson (women's contemporary fiction), "Memoirs Aren't Fairytales" by Marni Mann (literary fiction), "Touched" by AJ Aalto (paranormal romantic suspense), "The Puppeteer" by Tamsen Schultz (romantic suspense), "Jailbird" by Heather Huffman (romantic suspense), "Let the Dogs Speak" by Marianne McKiernan (non-fiction, animal memoir), and "Invisible Ink" by Brian McDonald (non-fiction, writing). I am proud to say there are many many more. You can view a full list on our website or search Amazon for "Booktrope".
To sum up, we are grateful to live in a time when publishing is changing, because we are able to use that change to create something new and innovative. If you have any interest in being a part of it, don't hesitate to reach out. We are always looking for new team members in all areas, including authors (authors can submit here, other team members here).
Thanks Joe!
Joe sez: It always amuses me to look back at my old blog posts and see how ahead of the curve I've been. Four years ago I wrote a post about a term I coined, Estributors. One of the things I said was that Amazon should start publishing authors. Another is that people would arise to help authors publish books in exchange for a royalty percentage or fee.
I was right on both counts.
A lot of writers don't want to deal with the business side of the business, and are content giving up a share of the profits in order to have the business stuff done for them.
If you become successful enough, you'll reach a point where it makes sense to have people assist you, because doing it yourself takes you away from writing. It actually becomes cheaper to hire help than to do things on your own. I have an assistant, an accountant, a banker, and a financial adviser, along with a formatter, proofreader, cover artist, and agent. It's still strange for me, because at 43 years old I'm only now becoming a responsible adult. For the majority of my life I didn't have health or life insurance (couldn't afford either) and I lived paycheck to paycheck--especially difficult when legacy publishers pay twice a year. Now I have zero debt, I make my surplus funds work for me, and I pay lots of people to do lots of things that need to get done.
Running your own empire requires people. You can pay these people a flat fee, or a royalty, depending on your current income.
Here's another eerily prescient blog post from four years ago. Am I forward thinking or what? In a nutshell, I talk about a form of crowdsourcing involving user aggregated content--something very similar to what Booktrope is doing.
As I say a lot, there has never been a better time in history to be a writer. And no writer has to be an island. We have help available to us. We simply need to figure out how much help we need, and what its worth.


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My first memory of Lewiston NY was being in a grocery store the day President Kennedy was shot. I don't remember the name of the store. Maybe someone can remind me which grocery stores were in Lewiston at that time. I do remember that there were two of them. Was it the A & P?
was it Loblaws?
I just remember my mother acting weird then not being able to watch cartoons.
I also remember Jay's Drug Store and going with my dad to test the tubes in our television.
I can remember him mumbling "I hope it's not the picture tube!" As a teen prior to the independence of a drivers license I remember being envious of my friends who lived in the village because they "walked into town" to hang out on the railing on Center Street by Jay's. They were SO cool!
As soon as I could read my mother would bring me to the library on Saturday.
We would get books and sit in those worn leather chairs by the fireplace. When I was old enough the librarians would let me sort the cart and restock books.
When my brother was old enough to drive my mother made him take me to the library. He always complained about it. What teenage boy wants his little sister tagging along? Later I learned he loved it because he got to hang out with his friends but just complained to irritate us!
I received my First Holy Communion at St. Peter's RC Church on Plain Street and was the first Confirmation class, in 1971, in the "new" "oh my God that's so modern what were they thinking" church on Center Street.
While they were building the new church we went to church in the school hall
because the church on Plain Street was so small there was overflow.
I took piano lessons here, across from the convent and original St. Peter School now rectory.
I remember the sesquicentennial in 1972 and being a part of the 150th celebration at the Red Brick School.
That same year a bunch of my friends who went on to be part of my 1976 graduating class at Lewiston Porter High School graduated from St. Peter's School.
I have many memories of Lewiston…I grew up here…I got married here…I go to church here…I love where I'm from and today the country will begin to know why Lewiston NY is the center of the food universe.
Welcome Mike and Brian, http://blog.bestoftheroad.com/2012/06/12/team-road-bros-en-route/ as they learn and explore #LewistonBest.
in the words of Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard:
Mr. DeMille, we're ready for our close up!
Have a yummy week!
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Unless you've been living under a rock you've heard about the arrest of prominent Chinese artists and activist Ai WeiWei by the Chinese Government. Ai Wei Wei and dozens of bloggers and artists were arrested earlier in April for "inciting subversion of state power," a catch-all term used to jail anyone critical of Communist Party rule. Apparently The government is concerned that activists want to launch a "jasmine revolution" similar to the protests taking place in the Middle East.
Yesterday NPR released a great story about graffiti popping up all over China supporting the artist and demanding for his release. Street art is at its best when used to expose corruption. Taking your cause to the streets is one of the only ways to let your voice be heard In a country where the government won't give a legitimate platform to its citizens. Lets hope that more people stand up to the government and demand that not just Ai Wei Wei but all political prisoners are released and that an open discussion can begin between the Chinese government and the countries 1.4 Billion residents.
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Xacti Releases Spyware Terminator 2.5 with Redesigned Real-Time Protection and New Protection Modes
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New streamlined version provides more choices for users based on their experience level.
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IntercontinentalExchange Group Inc., owner of the world's largest credit-default swap clearinghouse, is close to offering futures on the most active derivative indexes.
The new contracts will replicate the lineup of companies included in the investment-grade and high-yield swap indexes owned by Markit Group Ltd., according to a person with knowledge of the plan. ICE, as the company is known, failed in an earlier effort at credit-swaps futures that sought to give investors a way to bet on improving or deteriorating credit markets.
The move to create futures based on swaps has gained steam after the Dodd-Frank Act in the U.S. required most swaps to be backed by clearinghouses, which increases the cost of using the contracts. Futures are typically cheaper to trade than swaps as they require less cash and fewer securities to be held as margin. They could also be used by arbitrage investors who seek to exploit price differences between the swap and future.
ICE, based in Atlanta, will only offer futures on the most recent, or on-the-run, Markit index, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the details of the plan are private.
The company is discussing the contract's specifics with the dealer banks it needs to support the effort as market makers and with investors and money managers, the person said.
"We continue to gather feedback from credit market participants and look forward to rolling out a new contract in the coming weeks," Brookly McLaughlin, an ICE spokeswoman, wrote in an e-mail.
The company's previous effort at credit-swaps futures sought to give investors a directional view of credit markets. The future was based on the next series of Markit indexes that begin trading every six months. By buying or selling the contract on the index before the constituent companies had been named, investors could wager on whether they expected credit conditions to improve or worsen.
That idea was ahead of its time and "largely failed," ICE Chief Executive Officer Jeff Sprecher said at an investor conference at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. last year.
"We came up with a unique design that was really one step beyond what's traded today. So it was a giant step," he said. "We're going back to the drawing board to figure out what we do in the futures area."
Among the most popular credit-default swap indexes are the Markit CDX North American Investment Grade Index, comprising 125 companies, and the Markit iTraxx Europe Crossover Index, which holds 60 companies. ICE obtained an exclusive license to use the Markit indexes from the London-based company in 2012.
Sudden Surges
Credit swaps based on the debt of individual corporations or governments have the unique feature among derivatives of sudden surges in volatility and price as the underlying entity either nears insolvency or fails to pay its debt. When a company in a swap index fails to pay its debt, the holder of the contract is paid a cash amount equal to what the default is determined to represent.
For the futures contract, a default among a member company would result in the owner receiving the same amount of cash as in the scenario for the swap index. The money would be deposited into the margin account for the trade, the person said.
This will allow the swap and futures index price to stay aligned as changes occur to the underlying basket of companies, the person said.
Other attempts to create futures based on credit swaps haven't caught on with investors. In 2007, the world's largest banks that buy and sell credit swaps resisted efforts by CME Group Inc. and Eurex AG to offer credit swaps-like futures. That was before the September 2008 failure of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., one of the biggest swaps dealers.
In 2010, Deutsche Bank AG, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley held discussions with exchanges including CME Group about creating futures contracts on credit swaps indexes, people familiar with the matter said at the time.
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Records, Department of[Record group 86]
Agency home page.
Agency Function
- The Department of Records is the information resource management service of City government. It provides leadership to all Philadelphia government agencies in the management of their records. The Department sets records management standards and procedures for all departments, boards, commissions, and agencies and manages key records operations and services such as the City's Archives, the Records Storage Center, the Recorder of Deeds, and central reprographic services. The Department also directs public access to municipal records and establishes and collects fees to cover the cost of providing copies of records. As an agent for the Commonwealth and City Revenue Departments, the Records Department also collects realty transfer taxes and document recording fees, and, as the official City tax registry, the Department maintains the City's real property database and tax maps.
- Administrative Subunits
Document Recording Division
General Support Division
Records Management Division
Reprographics Division
Information Systems Management Divisions
- Agency History
- The Department of Records was organized in accordance with the provisions of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter of 1951 in order to oversee the orderly and efficient maintenance of City records. It establishes standards and a control over the creation of forms, maintenance procedures, and final disposition of all City records. The City Archives was created within this department to provide for the preservation and general use of all non-current records of administrative, historical, legal or cultural value. In addition, the Department receives and keeps the originals of all rules and regulations promulgated by any office, department, board or commission. The intent of the framers of the Charter included the incorporation of the Recorder of Deeds and the Register of Wills into the Department of Records. In 1953, under an ordinance approved on 16 October, the office of Recorder of Deeds was merged into the Department of Records and became the Document Recording Division. The last Philadelphia Recorder of Deeds, Marshall L. Shepherd, became the first Commissioner of records. The Register of Wills remained an independent elected office.
- Archival Records
- 86.1 Annual Report (1952-1986, 1989, 1990)
86.2 City Records Inventory and Appraisal (1952)
86.3 Papers, Early Records Retention and Disposal Studies (1950-1959)
86.4 Miscellaneous Book (1952-1955)
86.5 Reports and Publications (1952-1994)
86.6 City Archives. Correspondence and Files (1952-1989)
86.6a City Archives Newsletter (1967-1980)
86.7 Oaths of Office and Bonds of Officeholders (1952-1971)
86.7a Records Service Division. Records Management Surveys and Reports (1952-1987)
86.8 Records Management Division. Official Records Retention and Disposition Schedules (1958-)
86.9 Correspondence and Files (1952-1958, 1961-1962, 1964, 1966-1968)
86.10 Financial Management Manual (1974)
86.11 Financial Disclosure Forms (1985-1986)
86.12 Mortgages (1952-1963)
86.13 Rules and Regulations of City Departments, Boards, and Commissions, Filed with the Department of Records (1952-current)
- Current Records
- 86.a Change in Registry
86.b City Maps and Plot Plans
86.e Legal Notices (of City Rules and Regulations)
86.f Military Discharge Papers
86.g Notary Public Recordings
86.h State Highway Plans and Specifications
86.i Subpoena of (Certified) Records for Court
86.j Unclaimed Recorded Instruments
86.k Writ Tax Collection
86.l Index of Recorded Documents
86.m Recorded Real Estatae Documents
86.n Act 287 (Damage Prevention Act) Filings
86.o Index of Traffic Accident Reports
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Pet Patrol: Meet Trigger + Kisses At The Tri-County Humane Society
Meet Trigger and Kisses. Two playful pets waiting for you at the Tri-County Humane Society.
Trigger is a 4 year old German Wirehaired Pointer. She came to the shelter because her previous owner didn't have enough time for her anymore. Trigger enjoyed the company of their 3 year old child and is described as having an active personality. She strives to please her people and is very smart. Trigger is dominant with other dogs and chases cats, so she'd do best as the only pet in the home. Although she was primarily kept outdoors, she has been keeping her kennel clean at the shelter and should be an easy one to housetrain.
– Tri-County Humane Society Executive Director Vicki Davis
Kisses is a spayed 13 year old cat who is hoping someone out there has a soft spot for senior pets. Not that 13 is all that old for an indoor cat. Kisses still has episodes of playfulness and got along with all ages of people and other animals in her previous home. Her people were moving and unfortunately could not take her with them. Kisses seems to really listen when you talk to her. If you need a good listener, she'd be there for you. And if aren't in the mood to talk, she's fine with finding a ray of sunshine to nap in.
– Tri-County Humane Society Executive Director Vicki Davis
Check out all the animals available for adoption by going to the Tri-County Humane Society's website or Facebook page. Or visit them at 735 8th Street Northeast in St. Cloud. They're open Monday through Thursdays Noon to 6; Fridays noon to 8; Saturdays 11 to 5; and Sundays Noon to 5.


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Recently I had asked Janine at Janinealogy for some expert tips on some old family photographs that I am having difficulty restoring so that I can then colorize them. The problem, as Janine refers to it, is called lighting "blow out". I can restore the photo so that the photograph looks ok if left in the sepia tones, but not as good as I would like, nor does it colorize well. I hope those of you interested in great tips and tricks on photo restoration will take a look at Janine's blog - "Janinealogy" - as she explains things very well and is an excellent teacher. See her instructions to me for the restoration of the photo of my Grandparents, shown below. Unfortunately due to family illness I won't be able to work on this photo for a while - but please check back to see what I'm able to do with her instructions.
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You can learn more about Tombstone Tuesday and read more blog posts by visiting this link!
I've featured this photo before on this blog but never went into detail about the people buried in the plot. So, now I am really going to feature them and tell you a little information too!
This grave (Siloam/544) in The Cemetery of the Evergreens in Brooklyn, New York houses the following family members:
Eugenia Van Valor BLAUVET Mann
Born: April 1867 in Stoney Point, Rockland County, New York
Death: Between 1922 in Brooklyn, New York (in her early 50's from complications from diabetes)
Marriage: Circa 1890 to Henry E. MANN
Parents: Thomas William BLAUVELT and Rachel Ann BABCOCK
Henry E. MANN
Born: June 1863 in New York
Death: 1930 in New York
Marriage: Circa 1890 to Eugenia Van Valor BLAUVELT
Parents: Born in England and Ireland
Henry William MANN
Born: January 23, 1903 in Stony Point, New York
Death: July 9, 1969 in Queens, New York
Married: April 30, 1927 to Julia Thiery
Parents: Henry E. MANN and Eugenia Van Valor BLAUVELT
Henry MANN
Born: July 17, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York
Death: Circa May 26, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York
Parents: Henry William MANN and Julia Thiery
John E. OSTEN
Born: October 7, 1895 in Manhattan, New York, New York
Died: April 22, 1930 in New York
Marriage: Florence MANN (daughter of Henry E. and Eugenia)


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Hollinger House B&B
Charming and grand...this 1870's Adam period brick home was built for the Hollinger family whose harness leather won them an international reputation.
King's Cottage Bed and Breakfast
The King's Cottage Bed & Breakfast Inn is a member of the "Top 10 List" of American Historic Inns.
Lititz House B&B
Recently redecorated and refurbished beautiful turn-of-the-century home with wrap-around porch.
Alden House B&B
Alden House is a charming 1850's house in the center of the Lititz historic district
Forgotten Seasons Bed and Breakfast
The 1735 house that oozes with history.
Rose Manor B&B
Elegant English country manor-style ambience in Lancaster County
Country Hearth Bed & Breakfast
Pampered, relaxed, catered to? Do these words interest you? Than you must experience a stay at the Dilworth?s Rocking Horse Bed and Breakfast in beautiful Lancaster County, Pa.
Stony Hill Barn Bed and Breakfast
Nestled in the heart of Lancaster County
Candlelight Inn B&B
Highly praised bed and breakfast in the heart of the PA Dutch countryside. Convenient to all attractions, beautiful Victorian antiques, Jacuzzis, fireplaces, candlelit breakfasts.
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University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-San Antonio Perrin
The mission of the institution is to provide an opportunity for students to achieve a quality cosmetology education for a group of learners who have the ability to benefit from the programs. In order for the institution to achieve its stated mission our goal and objective is to: Goal rain students to successfully pass the state licensure exam nstill a sense of professionalism in each student and provide up-to-date training information. rovide placement services which wil help ensure that our graduates have assistance in seeking entry-level placement jobs in their field of study. Objective repare to take and pass the state board exam in the field of comsetolgoy in order to be eligible for entry level employemnt in the field of cosmetology earn to communicate effectively in order to build a clientele and provide a good working costomer service relationship with the public.
School Information4130 Naco Perrin
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Locale: Suburb: Large
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Private for-profit, less-than 2-year
Carnegie Basic: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
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Students & Faculty
Degrees & Programs
|Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
|Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.- Sophomore guard Terrell Harris (Indiantown, Fla.) of the Georgia College men's basketball team (3-4, 1-1 PBC) was named Bobcat Athlete of the Week for the week ending Dec. 15. This marks the first such honor for Harris and the second for the Bobcat men's basketball team this season.
Harris led the team in scoring in the 74-73 loss at Clark Atlanta University Dec. 13, netting 24 points to go with seven boards and a pair of assists. Harris hit 8-of-13 from the floor, and 6-of-8 from the line.
The Bobcats are back in action Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. taking on Lenoir-Rhyne University in day one of the Finis Horne Holiday Classic at Lander University.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at @GCBobcats on Twitter and Facebook for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit GCBobcats.PhotoReflect.com to purchase photo prints from home athletic contests.


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Yaar what big money? Khairaat? ya phir bhancho loan maaf?
Our Billistic and PAF can do alot of damage. You should not underestimate the
accuracy of Shaheen missiles in terms of hitting major infrastructure like Ports,
Oil refineries, Electric Grid. And above all our Covert operation ability.
Anti-tank, SAMs ability, Mine traps, MLRS like WS-1B. You should remember
Uncle is not paying huge money to Pak with out any reason. They are themselves
saying it is the most difficult country to handle.
Don't talk rubbish yaar! Its a pathetic country with a pathetic haalat right now! We lost 50 soldier to fukkan junglee tribals in wana!! I mean talk about a disgrace! I swear if right now India attacked us, to hamaree bhund laga dainee hae un hinduon nay! :ermm 350 obsolete aircraft will be taken care of by as many as a minimum 800-900 IAF types! Of which at least 400 are modern types, with precision munitions delivery as wel as BVR capability! And we have no answer to the MKI yet! The only somewhat modern typ in the pAf is the F-16! so you have 28 F-16's facing 40 MKI's + 75 Mig-29's + 45 Mirage-2000's!
Abaay yaar its not even a fight anymore! It will be a whole sale slaughter! :ermm


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Project: NH 0016(78)67, PCN 01TH, Pennington County & NH 0016(79)67, PCN 027C, Pennington County
Location: U.S. Highway 16 (Mt. Rushmore Rd) from Tower Road to Saint Andrew Street in Rapid City & U.S. Highway 16 (Mt. Rushmore Rd) from Saint Andrew Street to Kansas City Street in Rapid City
Improvement Type: Grading, Storm Sewer, Curb and Gutter, Sidewalk, Roadway Lighting, Traffic Signals, PCCP Surfacing, Water, Sanitary Sewer and Landscaping
Public Meetings
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has a long history of public involvement in the development of transportation plans and projects. The 2005 passage of the Safe, Accountable, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) requires a public involvement process. Public meetings for the project scope and/or design will occasionally be scheduled to collect public input, provide information and answer questions.
Public Information Meeting - August 16, 2012
For more information or comments please contact the SDDOT Chief Road Design Engineer Mark Leiferman, who can be reached by email at email@example.com or by phone at (605) 773-3433.


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High-Res, High Tech: Timex's Breakthrough Run Trainer 2.0
Timex's newest offering gives triathletes a smaller, sleeker way to track workouts.
By Kevin Mackinnon
Just in time for the 2013 race season, Timex debuted the sleek new IRONMAN Run Trainer 2.0 watch earlier this month — and thanks to our partnership, we got an early chance to take it for a run, bike, and swim at the Timex Multisport Team training camp. Using a screen that would be at home on a smartphone, the new gadget takes the triathlete's watch up a notch with an easy-to-use upgraded menu system, crisp display and logical interface that make monitoring pace, speed, and distance a breeze.
Water resistant to 50 m, the Run Trainer 2.0 offers lots of options for setting up and tracking workouts. The customizable, reversible screen can show either two or three lines of data at a time, and what you see — speed, pace, distance, even altitude — is completely up to you. A 100-lap chronograph and various interval timers help track any workout, and alerts keep you on pace, or remind you when it's time to hydrate or refuel. (The 2.0 can even get your pacing data during indoor workouts by syncing with ANT+ compatible foot pods.)
The original Run Trainer acquired GPS satellite coverage faster than any of Timex's previous GPS offerings and this version offers that same technology. Like the older version, battery life is advertised at eight hours, which seemed accurate when we tried it out. And the 2.0 can store up to 15 workouts, but you'll get the most out of your training by downloading your data to the accompanying online TrainingPeaks program.
The downsides? IRONMAN athletes will only be able to use it for the marathon in a full-distance race, since only a precious few people on the planet can finish in those charged-up eight hours. Also, while you can use the GPS functionality to monitor speed and distance while you're training on the bike, it's not compatible with ANT+ power meters or cadence sensors. (Timex's Cycle Trainer 2.0 offers all of that and more, but all of us Timex fans are dreaming of a version of the triathlon-friendly Global Trainer with a screen like this one.)
Ultimately it's that hi-res screen that we love the most: It makes the Run Trainer 2.0 a groundbreaking, next-generation GPS watch suitable for athletes at any level. Beginners will find it easy to use and will benefit from the pacing and HR information it provides. More experienced athletes will love the fact that they can get all the (run) training data they could ever want in a sleek package. It's available through the IRONMAN Store for US $274.95 (with a heart rate monitor strap) or for $224.95 without.


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|Lakeland Recruits
Total Recruits: 35
View All Recruits: Football | Boys Basketball | Girls Basketball
35 Lakeland Recruit(s)
Boys Basketball
Lakeland Runs Through Venice
Sep 6, 2010
Lakeland had its running game back in business Friday night as they were able to run all over the Indians in a 27-14 victory to start the season.
Lakeland Late Touchdown Beats The Kowboys For The District
Nov 8, 2008
After having their record winning streak snapped at home last year by the Kissimmee Osceola Kowboys, the Lakeland Dreadnaughts came into Fridays night game with extra incentive. Yes the district championship was on the line, but this game was more about the district, it was about pride and bragging rights.
Lakeland Repeats as State Champions
Dec 9, 2006
At the end of Fridays night game between Lakeland and St. Thomas Aquinas, there wasnt a dry eye on the field. Both teams had played in one of the best high school games you will ever see and both teams left everything they had on the field. For St. Thomas they came up just short. Literally as they lost in double overtime to Lakeland 45-42.
Lakeland DB Ready to Prove He's the Best
Jan 3, 2006
The Lakeland Dreadnaughts had a dream season this year. They finished the season with a perfect 15-0 record, winning their second straight 5A state championship and the mythical national championship crown as well by finishing number one in the USA today high school poll. As good as the Dreadnaughts were this year, they can be even better this year. The team was led by playmaking juniors on both sides of the balls. One player hoping to lead the Dreadnaughts to a third state title is junior defensive back Ahmad Black.
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Combining the latest in LED technology, innovative new ideas in drive circuits, and the highest energy density battery cells available, the R4 lamp weighs in at half the weight of its predecessor – the original Vision 4 – and is 30% smaller, without any loss in performance. In fact the R4 manages to kick out 1000 measured lumens, that's 65% more light output than the Vision 4.
Hope have achieved this by designing the lamp around four Cree XPG LEDs, selecting the highest flux bin currently available, and controlling them with one of the smallest and most sophisticated, software based drive circuits ever created. The six power levels are split into two sequences – Race and Trail – each accessible by either a quick press or a press-and-hold of the power button from the off position.
The two sequences mean improved usability. The Race sequence contains the three highest power levels, so switching from one level to another is faster and eliminates the need to pass through the lowest level, ideal for those times when maximum light is priority and battery life is not critical. The Trail sequence is there for extended periods of use when only a low level of light is needed but battery life is more of a consideration. The low power level is ideal for close contact use or to reduce glare when map reading. Trail sequence also contains the flash mode (which now pulses from dim to high) for times when ultra-high visibility is required from long distance.
The light is transmitted through the R4's highly efficient optic to create a diffused uniform light distribution across the entire beam angle with no intense hot-spot in the centre. Both laboratory and extensive field tests were carried out during the development on a range of optics to ensure that beam distance was not sacrificed while distributing the light as evenly as possible throughout the field of vision. The emphasis on the intelligent software within the 'brain' of the circuit allowed fewer hardware components on the PCB, reducing its size. A smaller PCB footprint meant more freedom in design when developing the compact CNC machined housing.
The rugged and corrosion resistant anodised aluminium exterior has been extensively machined to create heat fins which maximise the surface area/ volume ratio to dissipate the heat as effectively as possible. Whilst every effort is made to dissipate as much heat as possible from the unit, we also wanted to keep the lamp compact and lightweight so in the higher power levels the housing temperature inevitably increases. Therefore, the circuit includes intelligent thermal management to prevent any permanent damage to the electronics.
In most outdoor applications the lamp will operate comfortably, but if the natural airflow is reduced and the unit starts to overheat, the circuit will gradually restrict the supply of power to the LEDs in order to reduce the temperature. This also helps to prolong the battery life by reducing the amount of energy lost through heat.
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For the Media
Thomas Young Named Provost Emeritus at Clarkson University
Thomas C. Young was named provost emeritus at Clarkson University's 120th Commencement today. Young was honored for 36 years of exemplary service to the University.
Young joined Clarkson in 1977, rising to serve as chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering from 1999 to 2004, when he became associate dean for academic programs in the Coulter School of Engineering. In 2005, he was named provost and chief academic officer, a position that he held until 2012. In this role, he established numerous procedures that today aid in the operation of the university.
A dedicated teacher, Young taught more than 20 different courses and generations of undergraduate students for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Coulter School of Engineering. In addition, he advised more than 30 master's and Ph.D. students to completion. He also served on the tenure, promotions, standing review, and academic integrity committees; and, the faculty senate and administrative council.
As a faculty member and later chair of Clarkson's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Young's research funding earned him a charter membership in Clarkson's Million Dollar Club. He twice received the MHW Soft Excellence in Engineering Education Award and was a two-time recipient of the Coulter School of Engineering's Albert D. Merrill Award.
Young is a leading scholar in the field of water quality with an emphasis on environmental contaminant transport and fate in freshwater systems. He has prepared more than 175 professional presentations and 100 peer-reviewed articles and technical publications.
In recognition of his scholarly achievement he received the Chandler-Misener Award from the International Association for Great Lakes Research.
His professional service contributions included leadership positions on the Great Lakes Research Consortium, the Adirondack Research Consortium, the Syracuse Center of Excellence and the International Association for Sediment-Water Science.
Young received his bachelor of arts degree in zoology/fisheries biology and his master of science in sanitary engineering from the University of Missouri, and his doctoral degree in limnology from Michigan State University.
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
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S9 E11 The End Is the Beginning Is the End
It's the last day of Meredith's first trimester. Derek wants his wife to finally break the news to her twisted sister. Speaking of Cristina, she believes that having sex with someone who used to be your husband is way more fun than doing so when he is your husband. Speaking of Owen, he now knows that Derek blames him for the plane crash. Speaking of the plane crash, the judge has finally made his ruling on the case. The hospital is found negligent. The plaintiffs in the case will be getting $15 million each!
Callie wants to celebrate the victory, but everyone else just wants to get back to the hospital. Shane is excited to be working with Derek. Actually, they won't be working. They'll be playing ping pong. It's Callie's way of testing her patient's hand for endurance. In other news, Owen feels up Jo thinking she was Cristina from behind. The utterly embarrassed intern has been spending lots of time with Alex, but the two of them aren't sleeping together. The same can't be said for Jackson and Stephanie, who are trying to keep their relationship a secret.
The Derek-Shane ping pong tournament draws a crowd. Alex makes a thousand-dollar bet with Jo on the outcome. Cristina interrupts the match to ask Derek to forgive Owen. Then the battle rages on with Shane winning the day. That means Jo just became a thousand bucks richer. She uses the cash to buy Alex a couch for his place. It's a very "girlfriend" thing to do, but these two insist they are just friends. In other doctor-intern news, Jackson lets April know that he's sleeping with Stephanie so she doesn't hear it from someone else.
Bailey treats a woman who injured herself doing a "sexy flexy." What's a "sexy flexy," you ask? Well, it's a pole dancing move this older lady tried to do for her husband to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. The patient is also a fan of vagazzling. What's "vagazzling," you may ask? It's… well… not important. What is important is having sex with your husband. Bailey can relate, as she had an experience on the beach that is way more invasive than vagazzling. It put a serious damper on her honeymoon.
Jackson is operating on a 16-year-old boy who has a disease that gives him misshaped face. He was Mark Sloan's patient for many years. Jackson wants to do a risky procedure that deviates from his mentor's original plan. Arizona isn't happy about this. She has Derek talk him out of going forward. Later, Jackson sees that his patient has a hot girlfriend thanks to some advice he got from Mark. This has him reconsidering his reconsideration of the risky surgery. Things go swimmingly and the patient looks great afterwards.
Heather treats a young girl with abdominal pain. The teen's mom is an overbearing piece of work. Meredith shows her intern how to talk to the patient, not the parent. Surgery on the girl reveals a giant hairball inside her belly. It's from a condition that has you wanting to chew and eat your hair. Heather encourages her patient to stand up to her mom, which she does. She demands that she sees a therapist for her problem. For the first time in probably forever, the girl's mom is left speechless.
It's been one month since Adele passed away. Richard is avoiding surgeries and turning down sympathy cookies from Catherine Avery. He's also looking to get rid of all the medical oddities he's pulled out of patients over the years because it reminds him of all the times he wasn't there for his wife. He tells Catherine that he doesn't want her around. He later apologizes. Catherine lets him know that he doesn't have to grieve alone. She sets out her hand so that Richard can hold it.
The dinner party for the lawsuit win gets off to a bumpy start until Callie opens up about how they are all trying to move on. She's heartbroken that Mark and Lexie are gone, but she's grateful for the friends who are still with her. Meredith can't drink to a toast. She finally breaks the news that she's pregnant. Woo hoo!
Everyone but Mer proceeds to get totally tipsy. Derek calls Owen to say he doesn't blame him for the crash. He wants him to come help them celebrate. That's not possible. Owen is stuck in a meeting about the lawsuit. The insurance company isn't going to pay thanks to a loophole. The hospital is on the hook for all that money. They'll have to declare bankruptcy. This means the doors of Seattle Grace-Mercy West will have to close forever.


text: Michael Jordan is a former professional basketball player, successful entrepreneur and a majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets. Widely considered to be the best basketball player of all time, Jordan, who grew up in North Carolina, put his name on the map at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the 1982 NCAA championship team. He joined the Chicago Bulls in 1984 and led the team to three straight NBA championships before abruptly retiring to pursue a career in baseball. In 1995, he rejoined the Bulls and led the team to three more NBA championships. With his acrobatic dunks and drives, he cemented his reputation as one of the most well-known athletes worldwide, appearing in dozens of Nike ads for his Air Jordan sneakers and taking a movie-star turn in the movie "Space Jam." He retired for a second time in 1999 but returned to play for the Washington Wizards until ending his professional playing career in 2003 to take on an ownership and executive role in the basketball world. Jordan was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player five times and in 2009 was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.


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Physical Sciences
Research Highlights
May 2005
It's all in the water . . .
Graphical representation of the liquid at a single time step. Each atom in the simulation is represented by 32 replicas to account for quantum mechanical effects.
Calculated distributions of O-O distances compared to experimental measurements. Red curves are computed quantum mechanically, blue curves are classical, black curves are measured with neutron scattering. R Å is the distance between oxygen atoms), Goo(R) is the normalized distribution.
Same as center figure for the distances between OH radicals.
Water is everywhere—it covers about 75 percent of the earth's surface and it makes up 50-65 percent of the human body: blood is 83% water, muscle is made up of 75% water and even bones have a water content of 22%. Because of its ubiquitous nature and its importance in many biological and chemical processes, both inside and outside of the body, understanding water is critical to understanding our world.
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have created a new model for water based on molecular level information that can predict the properties of water molecules as they interact in small clusters at the microscopic level as well as in large collections at the macroscopic level. The PNNL model is unique in its ability to predict the properties of water molecules at both levels and the range in between.
Led by PNNL Laboratory Fellow Sotiris Xantheas, researchers are trying to answer questions about the structure of liquid water, its energy, its ability to transport ions, and its electrical properties. Understanding water's properties through the entire range from microscopic to macroscopic levels is crucial to better understanding of the role of water in catalyzing chemical reactions occurring both in the human body as well as in the earth's environment.
For instance, understanding water's macroscopic transport properties is important when transporting a medicine to a specific site in the human body because large collections of molecules are involved in this process. Once the medicine arrives at the specific site, it must perform a specific function. Only the closest few water molecules are involved at this specific function that occurs at the microscopic level.
PNNL researchers are using a synergistic approach to gathering information for their model. "We try to get information theoretically by studying the properties of small clusters of water molecules," said PNNL Lab Fellow, Sotiris Xantheas, who is leading the research. "Then, to check for accuracy, we compare this information to experimental information as it becomes available."
In the next step, PNNL scientists used this molecular level information to build a model. "There is no guarantee that if you go along this route, you will get the right answers," Xantheas said. "You have to make sure you have all the correct physics in the model."
The big question for Xantheas and his team was whether their model could go from predicting the properties of water at the microscopic level to predicting them at the macroscopic level.
Using the EMSL supercomputer, they tested the model for accuracy by running their simulations against already known data for macroscopic properties of liquid water. Because the PNNL model is atom based, every atom in the system of liquid water must be described explicitly. Calculations that would have taken more than 20 years on a single processor were completed in 28 days by the EMSL super computer's 256 processors and in-house-developed software.
These results indicate that the PNNL model is able to predict the structural and energetic properties of liquid water through the entire range from clusters to liquid water at ambient conditions. More tests are under way in order to simulate water's anomalous properties such as the density maximum at 4°C, the freezing and melting points as well the relative stability of the various ice forms.
This research was sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Basic Energy Sciences. Scientists contributing to this research include Sotiris Xantheas, former post-doctoral fellow Christian Burnham, current post-doctoral fellow Georgios Fanourgakis, and staff members Gregory Schenter, Wibe de Jong and Edo Apra.


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Kyle Walton Interview
Kyle is a man of many names. Some call him a NOMAD, some call him a VEGAN some even go as far to call him a HIPPIE. Anyone who's ever watched him ride knows the man has skills. I set out to find out everything you ever wanted to know about this "low budget wakeskating hippie." In summary, KYLE WALTON is the real shit!
F: How long have you been riding a board?
KW: Since I was in diapers!
Funky: So where did you learn to wakeskate?
KW: Michigan. Well, I wakeskated in Clermont at the Wakeboard Camp once as well. Aaron Reed tried teaching me a shuv-it but I couldn't land it. He let me ride his board though, it was so amazing. I was like, "OH MY GOD THIS IS AARON REED'S BOARD," (not really). I'll never forget that though. I went home and bought a wakeskate, Tim Kovacich's transformer board, and never looked back.
F: Is there anyone who has influenced your riding? Who?
KW: Skateboarders that put time into their video part and have had a legitimate interview. Basically anyone holding it down, keeping it real with themselves. Everyone who rides for themselves, not some team manager.
F: So skateboarding means a lot to you?
KW: It is my life but it has done some damage to my figure. I broke my ankle last year and now I'm f***ed. It won't heal but I'm working on it, about to take a bike trip with my girlfriend down the coast, that will hopefully strengthen it.
F: Are you really going to ride your bicycle around the world?
KW: Maybe one day. For now I'm going to stick to the West Coast.
F: Who or what is the Homeless crew?
KW: Homeless is everywhere. We are just doing our part to let Homelessness breathe. Most of the dudes that filmed for the video were homeless for some period of time while filming for it. Because of all the traveling and no budget to work with we spent a lot of nights under the stars, that's for sure. Gore is holding it down stronger than all. Funk is the dirty dog. Brandon Rau and JJ are full time. Tim Kov spent 3 or 4 months in the dirt, shed, and warehouse lifestyle. Ben Horan is not scared. Crooked Murph and Fish are homeless; they just have nice things. And I guess I'll take nomad status; it seems to fit well. If I had any say in it Collin Wright is definitely homeless. Jake Slone shoots photos. That's probably it, but everyone is homeless in their own way.
F: Do you feel that you and the Homeless Crew is a good influence on kids looking to get involved in wakeskating?
KW: Fuck yeah. Not everyone's Mommy and Daddy can support them 'til they're 30 or until they're little wakeboard career kicks off. All these spoiled fuckers gotta' go. We need some raw talent and dedication, not somebody who knows somebody cause his daddy's got a $90,000 boat and he lives in Orlando. That makes him pro, even though all he does is does an easy grab once a month, so that easy money keeps showing up in the mailbox.
F: I hear there is a lot of footage for the homeless video? Tell us about that!
KW: Yes, two years and counting, ninety some hours of tape. Josh is hard at work in the Dungeon dubbing footage right now, and all I can say is HAMMERS, HAMMERS, and HAMMERS. Ben Horan, Aron Gore, Tim Kovacich, Crooked Murph, Justin Fisher, Brandon Rau, myself, and many others. All winch, it's gonna be really good. I'm excited.
F: So what have you been doing since the Cali road trip?
KW: I moved back up to Bellingham, WA to spend the summer with my girlfriend in one of the most beautiful places I have been. We have a nice little garden. I have also been scheming' trying to get La Sewer off the ground. If you don't know yet we're stepping up in the world. La Sewer is going to go to print, our first issue will come out at Surf Expo in September. Then next year six issues/every other month, so I have been jamming on that full time trying to get all these boaters to save their money, silly bastards.
F: What do you feel is the biggest waste of time?
KW: There are so many ways to waste time; it is actually a subject that is destroying my nervous system as we speak. I am so fed up with wasting time on bullshit, especially because this world needs so much help. I am going to write a whole article about wasting time if you really care what I think about it go to www.LaSewer.com and read about it there, Alliance doesn't give us enough room in this interview for me to blabber.
F: Do you think wakeskating is a sport or something else?
K: I think sport is the wrong word. It makes it sound like basketball or some shit. I think it takes a crew of friends and a shared love for what it is we're doing whether it be skateboarding or whatever. You definitely need more than just yourself to film a video part or get a cover, I think we need to start giving more credit to the people behind the scenes, that's were it all goes down. So in theory you need to work as a team but the word sport is not for a bunch of Homeless kids with passion. Maybe the dudes all hung on contests call it a sport, but the cops sure don't when you're trespassing on private property.
F: Best winch spot to date?
KW: I'll tell you, well no I won't, there are too many. Cali is blown out of proportion though, give it a year and kids will be packing up their winch and moving to Cali. California is the best winch spot to date.
F: Should boat companies worry about your winching attack?
KW: Fuck yeah, we're basically saying if you ride behind the boat you're wasting your money. I mean really how many times can you do the same trick behind the same boat on the same lake. I think it's ridiculous. If it weren't for the winch the sport would not take off to the next level. But I already know they're worried. I remember when the owner of Nautiques wrote into Alliance bitching about us not wearing vests and drinking. That fool is worried, hopefully he gets to read this! F THE BOAT, NOTHING BUT A GASOLINE FIEND!
F: What's up with a winch park?
KW: They're going up everywhere as we speak. A couple years ago, when we were at Alpine Valley Ski Resort in Michigan, I was like, we'll tell everyone were building one. Even if we don't they'll still get turned on by the idea and build their own. It's one water box at a time; I have built my share of temporary's though.
F: What do you think about wakeboarders starting to winch a lot more?
KW: Finally! Crooked Murph, J Fish, Cdub, Niker Sweets. The Orlando scene, it's about time, the Homeless crew is nuts!
F: What grinds your gears?
KW: People who think the only thing in this world is money, how they're going to get their name in bright lights, which company is going to sponsor them next. Just f***ers with their blinds pulled so far down they cant even see what is going on outside their small-minded, brainwashed, bone-picking, ridiculous lifestyles.
F: Do you ever feel overwhelmed by sponsors or team managers to do something that may not be the best for wakeskating?
KW: I think wakeskating is run by team managers right now, companies are afraid to invest money into their riders. They think if they give all the money to their team manager he'll be able to put on a good event or program. The problem is he doesn't even wakeskate, he doesn't really know anything about wakeskating at all. They need to start trusting the guys doing the riding, when the companies start to put a little trust in their riders and the decisions they want to make for the sport their money and the sport will go much further.
F: How do you like your new wakeskate?
KW: It's good. I'm stoked to have a board.
F: Wow those shades you are wearing are rad what are they and where can I get
a pair?
KW: Red Eyes! LaSewer.com! I don't think I plugged it enough yet so here you go, and Alliance better let this slide!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! www.LASEWER.com Magazine will premier at 2007 Surf Expo in Orlando FL.
F: What is LaSewer?
KW: It's an all-winch website that we're turning into a mag this year. It's wakeskate and wakeboard, just all rural photos. Brandon Rau is art and web guy, he's doing most of the work right now while Josh and I are setting up stories and laying it out.
F: What do you do when your not wakeskating?
KW: Skate, write, read, garden, watch the sunset, live. I don't know, why don't you come up here and see for yourself.
F: What makes a good day for you?
KW: Food. Lots of good food- greens, yellows, reds and occasionally some Beans and Rice.
F: Can we get a good recipe for a vegan pizza?
KW: F*** yeah; Make your own dough, 2 cups water and one of those little quick rise yeast packets. Let it chill for 5 min or so then mix in 6 cups flour. Cover it, let it chill 'til it rises. Roll it out, sauce it up then give it some toppings. My new favorite topping is strawberry, if you like strawberries you'll never eat pizza again without 'em. Slice 'em up then put soy cheese all over. You should be able to make two pizzas with this recipe so put your eatin' shoes on.
F: If you could be any animal what would it be?
KW: Tough one, I love birds and I would definitely want to fly. But giraffes have long necks– good for getting fresh fruit and goodies I'm sure. A flying squirrel would be cool, no a pterodactyl, or whatever is the closest animal to a pterodactyl.
F: How has music influenced you and the way you live and ride?
KW: Music? What a stock interview question Funk. I though you had something here then you ask a question about music. Rock, ATDI, BSF, ZEP, JIM, the list goes on, none of that bullshit rap pop, Lil' Fake shit you know. Real music sounds good, and $ don't.
F: Do you think that we should start wakeskating in those "croc" shoes?
KW: F*** no.
F: Where do you see wakeskating in the next five years?
KW: All I got to say is 2 years.
Hey!!! I'm trying to get ahold of my good buddy Kyle Walton, and his lil bro Ian , and Funk!!! This is Ollie!!! CANADA BOY!!! Somebody give me his cell phone number or something so i can call him! I totally forget where he lives too. Somewhere in Bellingham…SOMEONE HOOK ME UP, I GOTTA TALK TO HIM! I'm doing another trip down to Cali this June and may pop in to visit him!
this is my cell (778) 689-6762
this is my email: email@example.com
he's living in alabama now…i don't know him but i saw him driving the jet ski for a rail jam in Cleveland, AL.
ok thanks! I'll see if i can find him


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Ekadashi Vrat
is considered as one of the most significant vrat in the Hindu Calendar which is observed on a large scale by the Hindu Community. 'Ekadashi' has been inferred from the Sanskrit language which means 'Eleven'. It occurs on the 11th day of every fortnight in the Hindu Lunar Calendar. There are two Ekadashis falling every month, namely Shukla Paksha (falling during the waxing phase of the moon) and Krishna Paksha (falling during the waning phase of the moon). You can check the Ekadashi dates and all the relevant information here.
In the Hindu community, a strict vrat is observed on this day as per the Hindu scriptures.The vrat is observed from the sunset on the day before Ekadashi until sunrise on the day after Ekadashi, so the vrat last for 48 hours in total.
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Importance of Ekadashi / Significance of Ekadashi
Ekadashi is also termed as "Hari Vasara" and "Hari din" as mentioned in the Hindu Puranas. The occasion of Ekadashi is observed by both Vaishnavas and Non-Vaishnavas community. The importance of Ekadashi Vrata is even mentioned in the Skanda Purana and Padma Purana. All the devotees who keep this fast do not eat cereals, wheat, spices and certain vegetables. The devotees start preparing for the vrata on Dashami which falls on the day before Ekadashi. A ritual bath is taken by the devotees on Dashmi early in the morning before preparing for the vrat. On this day, only one meal is consumed by the devotees in the whole day in which salt is avoided.
Ekadashi Fast Rules
Fresh fruits, dry fruits, vegetables, nuts and milk products are among the most preferred foods consumed on this day. In some parts of India, Sabudana Khichdi made from sabudana, groundnuts and potatoes is consumed heavily. On this day, usage of alcohol, non-vegetarian food and sex are avoided. Even dal and honey is also avoided on the day of Dashami. The following day is Ekadashi day on which complete fasting is observed. Few people do not even consume water on this day and this is known as Nirjala Ekadashi. On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshiped throughout the day through various prayers, mantras, and pujas. Various Aartis, Ekadashi Vrata Katha, Ekadashi story and spiritual speeches are performed during the night by some of the devotees.
After the Ekadashi, the next day is known as Dwadashi day. On this day the same routine is followed as on Dashami day. Bath is taken early in the morning, prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu by lighting a diya (a small lamp). The fast is broken by eating the food prepared on the day of Dashami.


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"This is a war, and we are soldiers. What if tomorrow, the war could be over? Isn't that worth fighting for? Isn't that worth dying for?"
Morpheus, The Matrix Reloaded
As you may be well aware of by now, The Matrix Reloaded and Enter The Matrix aren't sequels in the strictest sense; rather, they are episodes along the main storyline. If anything, the Animatrix DVD helps bridge the action between both the movie and the video game. Without turning this into a DVD critique or giving away multiple hints towards the plot of all three, I'll try to generalize all three. The Osiris, a fellow ship in Zion's army, observes the machines drilling towards Zion and recognizes the immediate threat to humanity. Frantically trying to escape their pursuers, The Osiris barely manages to deliver their message to a safety deposit box in The Matrix before they are destroyed. The Logos, hearing the Osiris' distress call, speedily tries to retrieve the message, deliver it to Zion, and launch a counter-offensive against the invaders.
Players take on the role of either Ghost or Niobe as you negotiate the Matrix, fighting off security guards, SWAT team members, and Agents, among other foes. Just like the first movie, Ghost and Niobe are skilled hand-to-hand combatants, who can eliminate most enemies with a few well-placed punches, kicks or throws. Most of these maneuvers will force your opponents to drop their firearms, which can then be added to your character's disposable arsenal. While Ghost and Niobe are good shots, their accuracy improves dramatically when they Focus their minds, entering bullet-time. Bullet-time also allows your warriors to avoid bullets and attacks while pulling off the spectacular somersaults and acrobatics that the series is known for, such as one handed cartwheels or running along walls. Each character has a finite amount of Focus that regenerates slowly over time, but can be replenished faster by defeating enemies in hand-to-hand combat.
Along with the brawling and gunslinging portions of the game, players will get a chance to explore both fighter's skills in a number of specific tasks. Since Ghost is the weapons expert, some of his levels involve sniping targets to clear areas or protect allies. He also provides covering fire during car chases, targeting oncoming police cars and Agent vehicles with automatic weapons. While Ghost rides "shotgun" (no pun intended), Niobe takes charge behind the wheel. In fact, as the best pilot in Zion's fleet, she's skilled with all vehicles, although her preferred car of choice is a muscle car, like a Barracuda. Niobe also pilots the hovercraft, flying through condemned tunnels and sewage pipes while Ghost covers the rear of the ship with gun turrets, a necessary evil considering the swarming Sentinels that pursue the craft.
One of the nicer touches found within Enter The Matrix is the glowing computer monitor-infused feel of the movie, such as the green accents that can be found in the backgrounds of every level. This is especially evident on the highway, where the cityscape emanates a distinct green haze. The attention to character detail is very specific, considering that they were cleanly modeled off the movie's cast. Ghost and Niobe actually look like Jada Pinkett Smith and Anthony Wong from Reloaded, which helps bring the player in the gameplay. This is further aided by the videos specifically filmed for the game by the Wachowski brothers. Nearing a full hour of transitional and story-driven footage, these clips give the player information that is otherwise missing in the feature film or the DVD.
Once you start getting deeper into the game, you'll quickly notice that the quality of the graphics are somewhat degraded by the limited number of opponents and somewhat drab environments that the game features. This is merely compounded by the fact that some of the levels, such as the sewer levels, feel like they go on forever with minimal changes to level design. Add to this serious graphical issues, and you realize just how unfinished Enter The Matrix was when it hit shelves. First of all, the framerate can slow down to a crawl on every single system. While this might be understandable on a PS2 during heavy gunfights, this is unacceptable on high-powered PCs with plenty of RAM and the latest video cards. Xboxes and Gamecubes aren't immune to these issues; there are numerous moments where the game locks up randomly for no apparent reason, forcing a reboot of your system and a loss of progress.
Secondly, some of the animations really needed better work. The running animations feel choppy, and don't even get me started on the unnatural climbing motions. When you settle down into a fight, things appear to be a little more normal, but this leads to another problem, that of rampant clipping issues for both enemy and player controlled characters. For example, I don't see any reason why a kick can move through one foe's head, leaving them unharmed, yet severely damage the person behind them. This also raises severe collision detection issues, which you may notice when characters get hung up on walls or objects. Speaking about getting hung on objects, the camera can be incredibly poor to control, easily getting lodged into walls or focusing away from the action. This can easily lead to enemies ganging up and taking free shots on you.
Thankfully, the sound is much better than the graphical issues. Aside from a few lip-sync errors or random echoes because of audio feedback, sound effects and scoring are just what you'd want in a game/movie experience. Not only are sound effects pulled directly from the movie, but they're also presented in true Dolby sound. For those of you that have stereo systems, the panning of sound from left to right channels and vice versa makes Enter The Matrix a solid treat for audiophiles. From the thick whoosh of bullet-time to the whistle of bullets flying past you, a properly configured sound system (or a TV with it's volume cranked up) will envelope you with great environmental effects. The music fits just as well, with orchestral pieces and techno from the movie returning during dramatic moments or climactic battles. It's not uncommon to hear Fluke, Juno Reactor or Chris Vrenna underscoring a major shootout or brawl, just as you might find in Reloaded. Bolster this with solidly delivered voice acting by the cast of the Matrix, and you'll definitely get into cutscenes and dialogue without a hitch.
If anything, the only thing that does hinder the dialogue is the plot delivered to the actors by the Wachowskis. Granted, with the additional hour or so of footage and the two playable characters, along with the directing brothers' imaginations, you'd expect wildly differing adventures for both fighters, exploring their individual personalities, skills, and battles throughout The Matrix. Instead, both characters go through a majority of the same levels with minor path deviations taken for each person. For example, rather than taking a way through an airport terminal, Niobe goes through the baggage area. What about more driving scenes for her, since she's a masterful pilot? What about more duels or spiritual training sessions for Ghost? What about more specific action outside of the plot of both the original movie and its sequel by that, I mean a few more missions explaining more about the Logos, Zion, or other facets of the Matrix universe? This game had the prospect for incredible depth. Instead, it settles for basic mediocrity. The lack of innovation also highlights how other titles, like Dead to Rights or Max Payne have implemented bullet-time, gunfighting, and plot advancement better than Enter The Matrix.
These weaknesses also severely reduce the replayability of the game. I spent probably ten hours at the most slowly going through every nook and cranny of the game with Ghost, but after realizing that there are very few differences between him and Niobe, I blazed through her missions in five hours at most. While I found myself truly interested in watching the "exclusive" video, I found that the minor differences didn't advance enough of the plot to even be worth consistent replay. Plus, with efficient hacking of the save game, I could unlock enough footage earlier on, further reducing the replayability. Granted, the idea of hacking your saves is a creative "mini-game"; hell, it could be a serious challenge of DOS commands for the unpracticed, but after an hour or two, you'll unlock just about all the secrets within the game, most likely never to return to this feature.
"I believe that this night holds, for each and every one of us, the very meaning of our lives."
Let us all pray, Morpheus that the meaning of your lives doesn't rest solely on the fate of Enter The Matrix. While the original plot and movie footage are an interesting look into the backstory between The Animatrix, Reloaded and the original film, the lackluster action, replayability and glitches severely hamper this title from truly being great. The most hardcore Matrix fan will probably eat this game up, but for action buffs, a rental will probably be the furthest trip down the rabbit hole those gamers will go.
Rating: 70%
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Whether you like it or not, The Matrix has become one of the most significant movies of the past decade. Akin to the film's premise, its technical influence has irrevocably changed many aspects of our daily life. The most obvious example of this has been the copious use of bullet-time. Football games use rotating camera angles to capture every view possible for a developing play. Everything from beer commercials to fellow movies have imitated Trinity's jumps, Morpheus' philosophies and Neo's fights. More importantly (to us, anyway), games like Max Payne have ushered in the physics-bending, time-altering action to further augment gameplay. Not to be outdone, Shiny Interactive and Atari have released Enter The Matrix, a game that jacks players deep into The Matrix to help the humans in their struggle against the machines.
Let us all pray, Morpheus that the meaning of your lives doesn't rest solely on the fate of Enter The Matrix. While the original plot and movie footage are an interesting look into the backstory between The Animatrix, Reloaded and the original film, the lackluster action, replayability and glitches severely hamper this title from truly being great. The most hardcore Matrix fan will probably eat this game up, but for action buffs, a rental will probably be the furthest trip down the rabbit hole those gamers will go.
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Best of August 2015 on Soundcloud *60 songs to get you through the day (and night)!September 2nd, 2015 by Siegz | Alternative/Indie, Chill/Jam/Reggae, Dance, Disco, Electro, Electronic Rock, Electropop, Guest Mix, Hip-Hop/Rap, House, Pop, R&B, Remix, Rock, synthpop |
So I decided the best way to put together all the songs I discovered in August 2015 would be to make an epic playlist dedicated to all those songs. Below is the 60-track playlist which ranges in genre and the popularity of the artist. Read below the playlist to hear my thoughts on several of these artists to keep an eye on. (more…)


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Each year at this time, the Violet Township Fire Department and the firefighters' union, IAFF Local 3558, through their "Annual Holiday Toy Drive," call upon the goodwill of Pickerington-area residents and businesses to help put smiles on the faces of area children in need.
Each year at this time, the Violet Township Fire Department and the firefighters' union, IAFF Local 3558, through their "Annual Holiday Toy Drive," call upon the goodwill of Pickerington-area residents and businesses to help put smiles on the faces of area children in need.
This year is no exception.
The Toy Drive, which runs through December 21, helps collect new, unwrapped toys for distribution throughout Violet Township and Fairfeld County so those less fortunate can experience a little joy.
Toy Drive organizer Jimmy Barber of the Violet Township Fire Department said he and his fellow firefighters will be dedicating hours of their own time daily for the next month to ensure it's a success.
"It's well worth the cause," Barber said.
Barber said toys can be dropped off at any Violet Township Fire Station during the drive, as well as at one of the many drop boxes located in various businesses throughout Pickerington.
"There will be 25 to 30 boxes out all over the city of Pickerington and Violet Township," Barber said. "You can see them at area restaurants and at the Kroger stores."
Barber said he hopes area residents will again rise to the occasion and duplicate or even surpass last year's effort.
"Last year we helped over 900 families," he said. "It was pretty significant. There was a tremendous amount of toys that came through here in a month."
Barber said toys for all ages are desired, however, selecting a gift for older children can be a challenge.
Donations of gift cards or monetary donations are encouraged for the older children so they can then pick out what they want.
"It's hard to get stuff for the older kids, like early teenagers," Barber said.
"We don't get a lot of toys for the older kids or stuff that they're interested in, so we accept gift cards for them," he said.
Barber said the Violet Township Fire Department works closely with Maywood Mission in Lancaster on the Toy Drive.
"They are the ones that distribute the toys," he said.
"All the toys are sent down to Maywood Mission and all the toys stay right here in Fairfield County."
A special event during the month-long Toy Drive will be the inaugural "Drive-Thru Toy Drive" in Pickerington, conducted by Girl Scout Troop 2140.
It is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15at Violet Township Fire Station 592 at 8700 Refugee Road.
Girl Scout leader Rhonda van Arsdale said her troop, comprised of eighth-graders, is participating in the event as part of its requirement to-wards obtaining the Silver Award, the highest award a Cadette troop can earn at their level.
"They don't have to do it, but it's a big service project and the girls decided to do it," said van Arsdale, adding "the girls just want to help kids that wouldn't normally have a Christmas."
For that event people will be able to drive through the bays at the fire station, drop off the toys, and go about their day.
"You can go through one side of the building and out the other," Barber said.
"You drop the toys off and keep going. It's the first time we've ever done this.
"(The Girl Scouts) approached us about doing this," he said.
"I think it's going to be a really good thing," said Barber, who is also coordinating that event.
Barber said those seeking assistance for the Toy Drive can contact Fairfield County Information and Referral at 108 W. Main St., Suite C, Lancaster, Ohio 43130; or call 740-687-0500.
He urged people seeking assistance not to call or come to the fire stations, because the Violet Township Fire Department and IAFF Local 3558 only accept toys, gift card or money to be delivered and do not actually distribute them.
"We still get tons of call from people thinking that we actually hand out the toys," Barber said.
"We have to make sure (the process) is done correctly," he said.
Those wishing to donate who have questions can call the Toy Drive Hotline at 614-382-5952; or send email at email@example.com
Barber expressed gratitude for the community's participation in the Toy Drive.
"Without the support of our local businesses and people in the community, there is no way we can do this," he said.


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