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BitPay, Inc. announced today that they have completed a seed funding round of $510,000 from several angel investors demonstrating that bitcoin can attract the capital necessary to encroach upon legacy payment methods. Similar to merchant processors for credit and debit cards, BitPay is a Payment Service Provider (PSP) specializing in eCommerce, B2B, and enterprise solutions for virtual currencies.
Investors participating in the seed round include SecondMarket founder Barry Silbert, Spotify investor Shakil Khan, Jimmy Furland, Roger Ver, and other Internet entrepreneurs. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed but co-founders Anthony Gallippi and Stephen Pair will retain majority ownership. Investors Silbert and Ver also participated in the April 2012 funding round for mining pool operator CoinLab.
CEO Anthony Gallippi says, "BitPay plans to use the funds to move the headquarters from Orlando to Atlanta and to hire additional developer talent for enhancement to the BitPay platform." With proximity to other financial technology companies and several leading universities, Atlanta provides an excellent base for expansion.
Gallippi added that the WordPress decision to begin accepting Bitcoin via BitPay for certain features is "what really accelerated this funding round because investors saw it as the ideal time to move forward." Since the November 2012 WordPress deal, BitPay has seen new merchants increase by nearly 50% to over 2,000.
The total dollar value of all bitcoin transactions processed by BitPay in 2012 was over $3 million, which represents average quarter-to-quarter growth of 50% over the past four quarters for transaction volume.
"With very little resource, BitPay has already taken the place as market leader in the bitcoin payment processing ecosystem, and along with the other investors, I am very excited to help the founding team scale up and take it to the next level," said London-based Shakil Khan, an early investor in Spotify and SecondMarket.
The value proposition to merchants is clear -- eliminate fraud and chargeback risk, accept transactions from any country in the world, and increase profitability by saving on processing fees and PCI Compliance costs.
"Credit cards were never designed for the Internet," stated Gallippi. Using a credit card over the internet is a situation known as card-not-present. "It was never intended when credit cards were designed, and when we try to use them this way it carries higher processing fees and substantially higher risk. Payment fraud represents nearly 1% of our GDP [$100 billion] in the United States." Shockingly, the large majority of that is a direct hit to the retailers.
So far, BitPay's notable competition in the space is Denmark-based WalletBit and Colorado-based Paysius. Also, the proof-of-concept AcceptBit solution takes things in a different direction altogether with a trust-free payment processor.
Although BitPay is the worldwide leader now with payment plugins for the most common eCommerce shopping carts and multilingual support in over eight languages, they will have to continue innovating with superior features and expanded settlement currency options.
The overwhelming majority of BitPay merchants settle in U.S. dollars because the company does not yet offer direct settlement into other currencies. Furthermore, as almost all merchants start out converting 100% of their Bitcoin proceeds into U.S. dollars, the company acknowledged that the trend is heading towards 50% or less as merchants increasingly decide to maintain proprietary Bitcoin balances.
While that may be good for the future of bitcoin, it alters the business model for payment processors like BitPay because they are forced to rely more on the Bitcoin-only processing spread which is justified by customer support and user-friendly plugins. Also, they risk being seen as just an unnecessary intermediary.
In a bitcoin-only world for selling and buying without conversion to national fiat currencies, the line between processors and wallets becomes blurred. If the bitcoin payment processing industry is indeed headed towards sophisticated, feature-rich deterministic wallets and built-in risk management functionality, the leading processor should have a great advantage in steering the transition.
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2019 Chevrolet Suburban
4WD 4dr 1500 LT SUV
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Vehicle OverviewPenske Chevrolet 3210 E. 96Th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240 Heated Leather Seats, Premium Sound System, Satellite Radio, Flex Fuel, 4x4, Aluminum Wheels, Trailer Hitch, Power Liftgate, Back-Up Camera, Running Boards, Rear Air. Siren Red Tintcoat exterior and Jet Black interior, LT trim. Warranty 5 yrs/60k Miles - Drivetrain Warranty; CLICK NOW!
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Features & Specifications*
- Engine, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Active Fuel Management, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing, includes aluminum block construction (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb-ft of torque [518 N-m] @ 4100 rpm)
- Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode
- Rear axle, 3.08 ratio (Not available with (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
- Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride (Not available with (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
- E85 FlexFuel capable (Included and only available with Fleet or Government order types.)
- Transfer case, active, single-speed, electronic Autotrac with rotary controls, does not include neutral. Cannot be dinghy towed (Requires 4WD model. Not available with (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
- Differential, heavy-duty locking rear
- 4-wheel drive
- Cooling, external engine oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil integral to driver side of radiator
- Cooling, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil
- Battery, 720 cold cranking amps with 80 amp hour rating
- Alternator, 150 amps
- Trailering equipment includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and 2" trailering receiver
- Trailer sway control
- GVWR, 7500 lbs. (3402 kg) (Requires 4WD model.)
- Suspension, front coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar
- Suspension, rear multi-link with coil springs
- Hill start assist
- Steering, power
- Vehicle Name : Chevrolet Suburban
- Body Style : Sport Utility Vehicle
- Body Code : E52
- Drivetrain : Four Wheel Drive
- Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : 3600
- Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : 4200
- Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 2945
- Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 2708
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 7500
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 5000
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 500
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 6000
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 600
- Engine Order Code : L83
- Engine Type : Gas/Ethanol V8
- Fuel System : Direct Injection
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 355 @ 5600
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 383 @ 4100
- Trans Order Code : MYC
- Trans Type : 6
- Trans Description Cont. : Automatic
- Transfer Case Model : N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 720
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 150
- Suspension Type - Front : Independent
- Suspension Type - Rear : Multi-Link
- Axle Type - Front : Independent
- Axle Type - Rear : Semi-Floating
- Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : 3600
- Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : 4140
- Axle Ratio (:1) - Front : 3.08
- Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 3.08
- Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 43.0
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : N/A
- Brake Type : Pwr
- Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
- Rear Door Type : Liftgate
- Wheels, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) aluminum with high-polished finish
- Tires, P265/65R18 all-season, blackwall
- Tire, spare P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall
- Wheel, full-size spare, 17" (43.2 cm) steel
- Tire carrier, lockable outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear
- Active aero shutters, front
- Fascia, front body-color
- Fascia, rear body-color ((PCK) Luxury Package and (PDA) Texas Edition Package includes trailer hitch close out.)
- Luggage rack side rails, roof-mounted
- Assist steps, Black (Deleted when (PDR) LT Signature Package, (RVQ) Assist step kit, Black, LPO or (VXH) Assist step kit, Chrome, LPO are ordered.)
- IntelliBeam, automatic high beam on/off
- Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding and color keyed driver mirror includes spotter mirror
- Glass, deep-tinted
- Glass, acoustic, laminated
- Windshield, solar absorbing
- Wipers, front intermittent, RainSense
- Wiper, rear intermittent with washer
- Liftgate, power
- Front Tire Order Code : RKX
- Rear Tire Order Code : RKX
- Spare Tire Order Code : XCQ
- Front Tire Size : P265/65R18
- Rear Tire Size : P265/65R18
- Spare Tire Size : P265/70R17
- Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : N/A
- Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : N/A
- Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : N/A
- Front Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 8.5
- Rear Wheel Size (in) : 18 x 8.5
- Spare Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 7.5
- Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material : Steel
- Wheelbase (in) : 130.00
- Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) : 224.4
- Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 80.50
- Height, Overall (in) : 74.4
- Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : 35.43
- Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 7.91
- Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 7.91
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : 100.3
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : 63.6
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) : 31.6
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 49.3
- Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : 34.92
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : 121.7
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 76.7
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) : 39.3
- Audio system, 8" diagonal color touch-screen with Chevrolet Infotainment AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and digital clock, includes Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones; voice-activated technology for radio and phone; and Shop with the ability to browse, select and install apps to your vehicle. You can customize your content with audio, weather and more; featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for compatible phones; 5 USB ports and 1 auxiliary jack
- Audio system feature, single-slot CD/MP3 player (Replaced by (U42) rear seat entertainment system when (U42) is ordered.)
- Audio system feature, Bose premium 9-speaker system with subwoofer in center console
- SiriusXM Radio Enjoy a 3-month All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the app and online is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. To cancel you must call us at 1-866-635-2349. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. All fees and programming subject to change.)
- Radio, HD
- Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system
- Chevrolet 4G LTE and available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot offers a fast and reliable Internet connection for up to 7 devices; includes data trial for 1 month or 3GB (whichever comes first) (Available Wi-Fi requires compatible mobile device, active OnStar service and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
- Chevrolet Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as, Vehicle Diagnostics, Dealer Maintenance Notification, Chevrolet Smart Driver, Marketplace and more (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Chevrolet vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)
- Seats, front bucket with leather-appointed seating heated seat cushions and seat backs, 10-way power driver and passenger seat includes 6-way power cushions, driver seat 2-position memory, 2-way power lumbar control and power recline
- Seat trim, Leather-appointed front seats
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power
- Memory settings recalls presets for driver power seat adjuster and pedals (When (PCK) Luxury Package or (PDA) Texas Edition Package are ordered, also includes memory presets for outside rearview mirrors and power steering column.)
- Seats, second row 60/40 split-folding bench, manual
- Seat, third row manual 60/40 split-folding bench, fold flat (Not included when (PCK) Luxury Package or (PDA) Texas Edition Package are ordered.)
- Console, floor with storage area, cup holders and auxiliary jack
- Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
- Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted first and second row, removable (Deleted when (Z71) Off-Road Package or (WJP) Z71 Midnight Edition are ordered.)
- Steering column, manual tilt and telescopic
- Steering wheel, leather-wrapped
- Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and cruise controls includes Driver Information Center controls
- Driver Information Center, 4.2" diagonal multi-color
- Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection and delayed locking
- Remote Keyless Entry, extended-range (Not included when (PCK) Luxury Package or (PDA) Texas Edition Package are ordered.)
- Remote vehicle start
- Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
- Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, programmable
- Pedals, power-adjustable for accelerator and brake
- Theft deterrent, electrical, unauthorized entry
- Windows, power, with Express-Down and Express-Up on front doors and lock out features
- Climate control, tri-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver, right-front passenger and rear passengers
- Defogger, rear-window electric
- Power outlet, 110-volt
- Power outlets, 5 auxiliary, 12-volt includes outlets in the instrument panel, console, back of console, 1 in 3rd row and 1 in cargo area
- Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming
- Conversation mirror (Deleted when (UTT) Theft Protection Package is ordered.)
- Assist handles, 1st row passenger and 2nd row outboard seats
- Lighting, interior with dome light, driver- and passenger-side door switch with delayed entry feature, cargo lights, door handle or Remote Keyless Entry-activated illuminated entry and map lights in front and second seat positions
- Cargo management system
- Cargo net
- Passenger Capacity : 8
- Front Head Room (in) : 42.80
- Front Leg Room (in) : 45.30
- Front Shoulder Room (in) : 64.80
- Front Hip Room (in) : 60.80
- Second Head Room (in) : 39.10
- Second Leg Room (in) : 39.70
- Second Shoulder Room (in) : 65.10
- Second Hip Room (in) : 60.30
- Third Head Room (in) : 38.50
- Third Leg Room (in) : 34.50
- Third Shoulder Room (in) : 62.60
- Third Hip Room (in) : 49.30
- Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC power with Brake Assist
- StabiliTrak, stability control system with brake assist, includes Traction Control
- Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
- Teen Driver configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob, to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features, and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report card gives you information on your teen's driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
- Airbags, Frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag; Head-curtain airbags for all rows in outboard seating positions (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable (Fleet orders receive a 3-month trial. Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model.)
- Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Rear Park Assist with audible warning
- Rear Vision Camera
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- Door locks, rear child security
- LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children), for child safety seats lower anchors and top tethers located in all second row seating positions, top tethers located in third row seating positions
- Tire Pressure Monitor System air pressure sensors in each tire with pressure display in Driver Information Center, includes Tire Fill Alert
- Warning tones headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver and right-front passenger seat belt unfasten and turn signal on
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) : 16
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 14
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 21
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year : 11
- Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : - TBD -
- Displacement : 5.3L/- TBD -
- First Gear Ratio (:1) : - TBD -
- Second Gear Ratio (:1) : - TBD -
- Third Gear Ratio (:1) : - TBD -
- Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) : - TBD -
- Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : - TBD -
- Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : - TBD -
- Reverse Ratio (:1) : - TBD -
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : - TBD -
- Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : - TBD -
- Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -
- Frame Type : - TBD -
- Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : - TBD -
- Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : - TBD -
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
- Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
- Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
- Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : - TBD -
- Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : - TBD -
- Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : - TBD -
- Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : - TBD -
- Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock : - TBD -
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : - TBD -
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : - TBD -
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 31
- Fuel Tank Location : - TBD -
- Overhang, Front (in) : - TBD -
- Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) : - TBD -
- Rear Door Opening Height (in) : - TBD -
- Rear Door Opening Width (in) : - TBD -
- Step Up Height - Front (in) : - TBD -
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) : - TBD -
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
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Irvine, CA (PRWEB) January 11, 2013
Aviir Inc., a biotechnology company, dedicated to the prevention of cardiovascular disease through innovative laboratory tests, sponsored a GUARDaHEART Foundation community service event in South Central on January 5th. GUARDaHEART Foundation, a non-profit committed to heart disease prevention, joined forces with Red Eye Inc, a philanthropic organization, by providing much-needed fresh produce to families in need.
Tanaka Farms, in Irvine, CA, opened up their farm up to GUARDaHEART volunteers who then harvested by hand crates of fresh fruits and vegetables which volunteers later that day delivered to the residents of South Central Los Angeles. Red Eye Inc and GUARDaHEART Foundation volunteers were greeted by a multitude of grateful smiling faces as they served up fresh produce and homemade soup, made from the freshly harvested crops to the disadvantaged families. The South Central Los Angeles residents were delighted to receive these locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, often difficult to obtain, especially in lower income areas. One gentleman's eyes filled with tears as he accepted a large basket of carrots, commenting that he will use the vegetables to make soup, which will get him through the chilly winter.
Dr. Douglas Harrington, CEO of Aviir Diagnostics commented: "We are privileged to have this opportunity to bring food to those in need, especially since their access to fresh produce is so limited." Dr. Harrington went on to explain how this event was more than an act of charity: "We want to go one step further than donating food. We also want to empower the local residents on how to grow their own fruits and vegetables, even within a very small area. We also want to help them understand the important relationship of the foods we eat and heart disease, the nation's number one killer. It's been proven that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can significantly lower an individuals' risk of heart disease. We hope this day brought more than nutritious food but offered these folks a new way to own their own heart health."
About GUARDaHEART
GUARDaHEART is a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease prevention by spreading the word to guard your heart and save your life. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is if individuals know their risk and take the necessary steps, most cardiovascular disease is preventable. Although heart disease is typically diagnosed in adulthood, its roots are often found in childhood. Compelling research has shown that plaque buildup in the arterial walls begins very early in life and progresses through increasing degrees of atherosclerosis. Intervention strategies and healthy lifestyle changes to reduce heart disease risk should begin in childhood when reversal of the process is easier, not later in life when the disease is more fully developed. GUARDaHEART Foundation also provides assistance for individuals who are unable to pay for cardiac risk assessments. Please visit http://www.guardaheart.org for more information.
About Red Eye Inc.
Red Eye Inc focuses on community, creativity, and serving humanity with young adults in Los Angeles and New York. It is a place where artists, musicians, actors, and many more can find authentic relationships while also using their platforms to serve others.
About Aviir
Aviir was founded in 2005 by cardiologists and scientists from the Stanford University School of Medicine to focus on discovery, development and commercialization of innovative diagnostic tests. The company specializes in developing proprietary diagnostic tests that assist in identifying patients who are most at risk of a cardiac event, but who may be unaware of their true risk status. Aviir's proprietary MIRISK and MIRISK VP assessment tests objectively identify, by a simple blood draw, individuals who are at a high risk of a cardiac event over the next five years. Aviir's CLIA-certified laboratory (Irvine, CA) complements these novel tests with a wide range of additional testing options for risk assessment and therapeutic monitoring of cardiovascular disease and related metabolic disorders – including pharmacogenomic and genetic tests. The company has adopted a unique clinical laboratory service model to provide physicians better diagnostic tools that improve the cardiovascular health of their patients. The company is privately owned and funded by leading life science venture capital firms. Please visit http://www.aviir.com for more information.
For more information on Aviir and interviews, contact Tamara York of Tamara York Public Relations, email: tamara(at)tamarayorkpr(dot)com.
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boardsenseless wrote:Oh I see, I need more intention in my thoughts. That's really interesting. Have you ever tried meditating in a Lucid Dream? I've heard it can be very powerful, my ex girlfriend claimed she healed an old back injury that way. I really want to out your advice to practice now but I only tend to have Lucid Dreams randomly about once every couple of months or so. Thanks for everything you've shared with me.
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Ive never tried to meditate in a dream, but yeah that is something I do want to do at some point as Ive had some amazing meditation experiences in real life.. which maybe could be easily repeated in a dream.


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Workshop Proceeding
The Public Health Effects of Food Deserts: Workshop Summary (2009)Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources
In the United States, people living in low-income neighborhoods frequently do not have access to affordable healthy food venues, such as supermarkets. Instead, those living in "food deserts" must rely on convenience stores and small neighborhood stores that offer few, if any, healthy food choices, such as fruits and vegetables. Data show that these same neighborhoods frequently have high rates of diet-related diseases, such as obesity and diabetes. Although providing access to healthy foods may not immediately reverse these problems, access to healthy food choices is one of many factors contributing to good health.
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National Research Council (NRC) convened a two-day workshop on January 26-27, 2009, to provide input into a Congressionally-mandated food deserts study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. The workshop provided a forum in which to discuss the public health effects of food deserts. Speakers offered suggestions on how to measure and understand the extent to which food deserts occur in the United States; their impact on individuals' behavior and the resultant health effects; and promising strategies for increasing the availability of fruits and vegetables in communities. Organizers hope that by further understanding food deserts, policymakers and others can identify ways to improve the availability of affordable and healthy food and ultimately improve health.


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PRINCETON, N.J. - After a school record-breaking performance in the 500-yard freestyle in his first day of Ivy League Championship competition ever, Yale freshman Rob Harder turned in another stellar performance, this time in the 1000-yard freestyle, to pace the Bulldogs Friday. Yale finished the day in fourth with 678.5 points. Columbia is just ahead of Elis with 715.5, while Princeton (1049.5) and Harvard (944) look poised to battle it out for the top spot yet again.
Harder swam the 1000-free in just 9:04.64, good for second overall in the event. Sophomore West Cuthbert's 9:27.98 also earned the Elis points in the grueling race, as he finished 18th overall.
That event was the second of the day, however - the first was a strong third-place showing in the 200-yard medley relay. The Bulldog quartet of junior Mike Dominski, freshman Andrew Heymann, senior Goksu Bicer and sophomore Pat Killian turned in an NCAA 'B' cut time of 1:28.72.
Freshman Mike Lazris continued the run of success for Bulldog newcomers with his fifth-place finish in the 400-yard IM. Lazris (3:53.64)was just touched out by Princeton's Caleb Tuten, though his time earned Yale yet another NCAA 'B' cut. Not far behind him was the Elis' versatile sophomore Danny McDermott, whose time of 3:59.19 was good for 13th. Junior Jared Lovett (4:03.46) took 19th.
Next up was the 100-yard butterfly, and the Bulldogs dominated. Junior Mike Dominski (47.93) took fourth, and freshman Alwin Firmansyah sixth (48.28) - both B cut times. Senior Goksu Bicer gave Yale three swimmers in the top ten with his tenth-place finish in 48.74. Sophomore Paschall Davis, who finished 15th in 49.35, and senior Matt Boone, who took 21st in 49.77, made it five Eli point-winners in the race.
Freshman Josh Ginsborg (10th) was the Bulldogs' top finisher in the 200-yard freestyle, which he completed in 1:38.38. Killian (18th) and Cuthbert (23rd) also earned points.
Heymann came up big in the 100-yard breaststroke, giving the Elis yet another top-five finish and another 'B' cut with his fifth-place time of 52.32. McDermott (19th) and freshman Ronald Tsui (20th) also swam well, both bringing points to the Yale tally.
A pair of Mikes - Lazris and Dominski - went 4-5 in the 100-yard backstroke, an impressive showing especially considering both tallied 'B' cut times. Dominski was also a part of the final event of the day - the 800-yard freestyle relay - where he teamed with Ginsborg, Killian and Harder to take fourth in a 'B' cut time of 6:32.72.
The Bulldogs will look to leapfrog Columbia into third Saturday, the final day of the championship meet.
Report filed by Chelsea Janes '12, Yale Sports Publicity.


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It's the last day of May.
My little Kindle experiment has netted me $1250 for this month. As I mentioned in a previous post, this is for books that I've been giving away for free on my website for years.
I've settled on a price point of $1.59 per Kindle download (they were $1.19 for the first three weeks of May) and I'm currently making about fifty bucks a day, with no signs of slowing down.
Huge money? No. But it isn't chump change either.
The average advance for a first time novel is still $5000. If Kindle keeps growing in popularity, and the Sony Reader opens up to author submissions like it intends to, I think a motivated writer will be able to make $5000 a year on a well-written e-novel. Or more. All without ever being in print.
Isn't that fascinating?
In the previous Kindle thread, Amber Argyle-Smith mentioned that her agent warned against authors uploading to Kindle, as the book would be considered published and therefore unsalable.
On the surface, that makes sense. Ebook publishing is publishing, and once the public is able to purchase it, the first rights are gone.
If you look a little deeper, it makes even more sense why her agent said that. If authors begin uploading books to Kindle and Sony themselves, are agents and publishers still needed?
At this date, May 31 2009, agents and publishers are necessary. Any author who wants to make writing their fulltime job can only support themselves by selling print books, and the agents and publishers are a crucial part of this industry.
But how about in 2012? 2015? 2025?
If you look even deeper at what Amber's agent said, it makes less sense. Publishers aren't stupid. If an author uploads a Kindle book and sells 80,000 copies, I can't imagine publishers not being interested. Why are Kindle books any different than self-published POD books? And publishers have been known, on occasion, to buy those without qualms or nits about first rights.
Right now, the big money is in print publishing. Even with the crummy economy, with bookstores in financial trouble, and with publishers laying off people and downsizing, the big money is still there.
But there is small money to be made by authors with the Kindle. And the small money can add up.
My friend, Robert W. Walker, has written over forty novels. Most of them are out of print, and the rights have reverted back to him.
If he digitized and uploaded his books, and priced them at $1.59 (which earns him 70 cents a download), and sold 500 copies of each per month (I sold 500 of Origin and 780 of The List in May), he'd be making $14,000 a month, or $168,000 a year, on books that Big NY Publishing doesn't want anymore.
Even if he made half, or a third, or a fifth of that, that's decent money on books that he's not doing anything else with.
Now, all of us aren't Rob, and we don't have 40 novels on our hard drives, especially 40 novels that were good enough to have once been published in print.
But how long do you think it will be before some unknown author has a Kindle bestseller?
Publisher's Weekly lists the Kindle Bestsellers, but it omits the freebies. I suppose that makes sense--the freebies aren't actually being sold.
But the freebies are being downloaded and read. There isn't money changing hands, but branding and name-recognition--two essentials for every successful author--are happening.
The ebook horror novella I wrote with Blake Crouch, SERIAL, is currently the #1 Kindle Bestseller, and has been for the last nine days.
I don't know how many people have downloaded it on Kindle, but I have heard that over 7000 have downloaded it on the Sony Reader, and even more than that have downloaded it on Blake's website and various other places on the net.
I wouldn't be surprised, by the end of the year, if more than 50,000 people have downloaded SERIAL.
Is that potentially interesting to publishers? Will a savvy editor approach us with a two book deal to collaborate on some full-length horror novels?
I don't know. But I do know that even if we aren't approached by editors, I'm very interested in writing a full-length horror book with Blake and trading in on some of that branding and name-recognition we earned with SERIAL.
Let's see, 50,000 downloads, priced at $1.59 and earning 70 cents per download, divided by two, is $17,500 each. Per year, of course, since ebooks are becoming more and more popular.
And of course there is a momentum that builds. Old books sell newer books, backlists support the frontlist, each new title brings in new readers who buy an author's entire oeuvre. Profit is only limited by how many quality books an author can produce.
I know I can write four books per year. If each one makes only $5000 a year (which Origin and The List are on track to do), by year five I'll have 20 books done and be earning 100k annually just on ebooks.
If I manage to last as long as Rob Walker, I may become a millionaire yet.
And Rob, by the way, just uploaded two of his books to Kindle at $1.59 each. If you have a Kindle, check them out...
I'm also curious what will happen if I raise my prices from $1.59 to $1.89. Will sales stay steady? Will I lose some volume but gain some royalties?
June will be interesting...
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The annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run for the Children's Miracle Network is coming up Sunday, and on Thursday, participants in the Capitol Hill Competition part of the 10-mile run were able to pick up their race packets. There also was a press conference where four of the record 185 congressmen who signed as honorary co-chairs attended to help raise awareness of the run's work to help hospitalized children.
About 15,000 runners are expected to participate, including 950 congressional staffers. The Capitol Hill Competition is co-sponsored by Congressional Federal Credit Union.
This year, a total of $515,000 was pledged nationwide to donate to member hospitals.
"The congressional community has outdone themselves this year with record-breaking participation to help children in the networked hospitals across the nation," said Charles Mallon Jr., president/CEO of the $705 million Congressional Federal.
"I'm honored to play a small part in raising awareness and funds for children's hospitals. As a parent, I've been blessed with three healthy children, and that's something I don't take for granted," said Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), who is running in the race this weekend.
"As the grandfather of a young man born a preemie, I know full well the difference quality care makes in young people's lives," said Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C. "My grandson had three surgeries before his first birthday. Today, he's a strong young man. So let me thank you for all that you do for hospitalized children."
Rep. Rob Woodall (R-Ga.) expresses his support for the Children's Miracle Network and the credit union industry effort to support the nationwide charity.
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to distribute to congressional staff members running in Saturday's race.
Also on display was a big check, representing the $515,000 the annual effort raised this year for Children's Miracle Network hospitals nationwide.
From left, Reps. Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and Rob Woodall (R-Ga.) with Patricia Jasper Zellner, senior associate director of the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Charles Mallon Jr., president/CEO of Congressional Federal Credit Union.


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On Tuesday House Republicans, led by Budget Committee chair Paul Ryan, will unveil a suicide pact in the form of a new budget that ignores the clear views of the majority of Americans – and which, if they embrace it almost unanimously, as they did last year's similar Ryan Budget, will put a gun to the head of Republican attempts to keep control of the House – and then pull the trigger.
The only thing that could save Republicans would be if Democrats, like Oregon Senator Ron Wyden or House Democratic Whip, Steny Hoyer persuade their party to ignore American public opinion and join with the GOP in destroying Medicare, cutting Social Security, and slashing public spending in a way that cripples the economy and rewards the wealthy. That's what the Ryan Republican budget would do, and Democrats – and Americans who believe in majority rule — need to explain the extreme nature of this budget to the American people.
According to Politico, "Despite getting hammered by Democrats last year, the GOP is gambling that going big and bold on their fiscal blueprint — think major changes to Medicare and Medicaid — will convince voters the GOP is the nation's responsible party, comprised of lawmakers attuned to the nation's fiscal woes."
Do Americans Prioritize Cutting Deficits Over Creating Jobs? No.
But there is a reason Democrats hammered them last year: poll after poll assembled by CAF's American Majority Project, show definitively that, while the deficit may be a big issue inside the beltway, being perceived as creating jobs is a far better public image than budget cutter.
The March 7-11 CBS News/New York Times Poll asked simply "What do you think is the most important problem facing this country today?" Fifty-one percent of respondents said the most important problem is the economy and jobs, the second answer was other with 22% — with "Budget deficit/National debt" coming in at only 5% (although it was the third most common answer after jobs and "other").
Voucherizing Medicare?
Just like last year the new Ryan Republican budget will first cut taxes for the very wealthy, and then, having blown a bigger hole in the revenue side of the budget, achieves much of its long-term spending savings by turning Medicare into a voucher to buy private health insurance. Will the American majority buy it?
The February 2012 Kaiser Health Tracking Poll found that a whopping 70 percent of Americans say "Medicare should continue as it is today, with the government guaranteeing seniors health insurance and making sure that everyone gets the same defined set of benefits," while only 25 percent say "Medicare should be changed to a system in which the government would guarantee each senior a fixed amount of money to put toward health insurance."
Their question actually models the option that Democratic Senator Ron Wyden put into the mix: "Seniors would purchase that coverage either from traditional Medicare or from a list of private health plan." But that Medicare option did not help. Kaiser reported, "There is currently no wholehearted support among Americans for making major reductions to Medicare in service of deficit reduction."
Social Security
The last Ryan budget does not propose specific cuts in Social Security benefits. (But Daniel Marans of Social Security Works reminds us that "For some insight into where Ryan's heart lies, however, we have his privatization scheme in his 2010 Roadmap for America's Future, aka the Highway to Hell.") But the last Ryan budget does create an unprecedented new fast-track procedure to ram through Social Security cuts on any year Security is not in 75-year balance (even if that arises due to short term changes in costs or revenues (like the current recession).
This "expedited process" might result in the following draconian changes:
- Raise the full retirement age to 69, and the earliest eligibility age to 64 (13% cut);
- Cut the cost of living allowance by adopting the Chained CPI, cutting $108 billion in benefits over 10 years.
What do Americans think of messing with Social Security? They are against cutting Social Security benefits. They are against raising the retirement age. And they know that Social Security has its own revenue source (the Social Security taxes we pay) and therefore doesn't contribute to the deficit.
And what does the American Majority think of the Ryan Republican plans for slashing spending?
According to calculations from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities two-thirds the spending cuts in the last Ryan budget are for programs that serve low-income Americans. A February 6-13, 2012 nationwide poll by Harris Interactive found that:
"Only 12% of the public want to see a cut in Social Security payments, 21% want to cut federal aid to education and 22% want to cut federal health care programs. The only programs of the 20 listed in the poll that majorities of Americans want to cut are foreign economic aid (79%), foreign military aid (74%), subsidies to business (57%), and the space program (52%).
So what about cutting taxes for the wealthy in a budget focused on deficit reduction?
The Ryan budget would actually cut taxes on the wealthy, while slashing public spending. But strong majorities of Americans actually favor INCREASING, not cutting, taxes on the wealthy. A September 2011 Gallup Poll finds that 66% of Americans are in favor of increasing income taxes on individuals earning at least $200,000 and families earning at least $250,000. And the same poll showed 70% of Americans approve of increasing taxes on some corporations.
So, the brand new Ryan Republican budget, so very like last year's Ryan budget, is ALREADY unpopular with the American majority, in all of its major elements. Progressives and Democrats should immediately publicize its many unpopular pieces so the public knows about them all. We should immediately demand to know whether the Republican candidates for President embrace it. And we should keep a wary eye out for Democrats who are willing to give the Republicans cover.
When the Paul Ryan Republicans — enemies of everything the American majority believe in — are putting a gun to their heads and are about to pull the trigger, progressives should get out of the way and publicize the results — from now until the November elections.


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Hors d'oeuvres
Bermuda Triangle Goat Cheese on Almond Crisps with Ginger Fig Jam
White Truffle Cheesecake on Toasted Brioche with Balsamic Syrup
Mini Scallop Bacon Burgers on Petite Buns with Lemon Tarragon Mayonnaise
Nori Wrapped Albacore Tuna with Wasabi Sauce and Papaya Salsa
Fresh Alexander Valley Pickles Stuffed with Smoked Chicken Salad
Sonoma Duck Confit on Potato Gaufrettes with Black Currant Pepper Chutney
Barbecued Pulled Pork on Onion Brioche, Caramelized Onion Jam and Horseradish Sauce
Spicy Spanish Style Grilled Baby Octopus
Mini Black Krim Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese and Sautéed Rainbow Chard
Mini Southern Fried Chicken Tenders on Mini Belgium Waffles with Syrup
Heirloom Tomato Toast Rounds with Aioli
First Course Selections
Fava Bean Heaven
Fava Bean Bruschetta, Fava Bean Brentwood Corn Salad and Rosemary Fava Bean Soup
Salad of Roasted Baby Chiogga Beets, Spiced Pecans, Blackberries, Arugula, Point Reyes Blue Cheese and Fallot Dijon Dressing
Salad of Baby Organic Greens, Balsamic Grilled Black Grapes, St. George White Cheddar, Spiced Black Walnuts, Shaved Fuji Apples and Balsamic Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Grilled Corn, Kaffir Lime and Lemongrass Soup with Dunguness Crab Salad Mini Terrine
Heirloom Tomato Avocado Terrine, English Cucumber Petals, Blood Orange Vinaigrette and Sweet Basil Oil
Little Gem "Wedge" Salad, Del Cabo Cherry Tomatoes, Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese, Nueske's Smoked Bacon, Scallions and Blue Cheese Buttermilk Dressing
Main Course Selections
Espresso Rubbed Butcher's Steak, Cocoa Demi Reduction, Roasted Chestnut Red Quinoa Terrine, Carrot Purée and Braised Greens
Boneless Poussin with Spring Garlic Herb Stuffing, Green Pea Risotto, Basil Jus, and Garlic Basil Oil
Roast Rack of Lamb, Tomato Porcini Reduction Sauce, Soft Gruyere Herb Polenta, Roast Cluster Mushrooms, Zucchini Pearls and Spicy Tomato Cumin Pesto
Miso Mirin Marinated Black Cod, Forbidden Black Rice Risotto, Garlic Pea Shoots with Sweet Soy and Citrus Sauce
Seared Pancetta Wrapped Sea Bass with Romesco Sauce, Fluffy Ricotta Corn Polenta, Basil Cream Fondue Baby Green Beans and Roasted Red Pepper Strips
Citrus Glazed Salmon, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, Asian Corn and Shiitake Mushroom Salad with White Miso Vinaigrette
Vegan and Vegetarian Cuisine
French Fingerling Potato and Caramelized Onion Torte, Warm Mt. Tam Cheese, Edamamae, Baby Beets, Crispy Potato Skins and Ginger Carrot Sauce
Grilled Butternut Squash Steaks, Red Wine Reduction, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Poached Campari Tomato
Vegan Garden Pea Risotto, Green Peas and Leeks Braised Oyster Mushrooms, Julienne of Carrots and Celery Root
Gluten Free Vegan Quinoa Tofu Cakes with Garnet Yam Icing Grilled Eggplant, Asparagus Spears, and Micro Kale Leaves
Fresh Pea Ravioli with Mint Butter Sauce Fava Bean, Sugar Snap, English Pea and Snow Pea Ragout Braised Baby Carrots, Celery Root and Gruyere Terrine and Puree
Layered Terrine of Roasted Eggplant with Zucchini, Beef Steak Tomato, Fontina Cheese, Sweet Basil, Curry and Garlic and a Rich Tomato Sauce
Farro, Hazelnut and Asparagus Risotto Finished with Aged Gruyere Cheese
Family Style Favorites
Tuscan "Fulton Valley" Chicken Breast Roasted with Rosemary, Leeks, Sage, Olives and Red Flame Grapes
Espresso and Spice Rubbed Duck Breast, Blackberry Currant Chutney
Grilled Leg of Lamb Gremolata, Gigande White Italian Beans, Mixed Mushroom Ragout, Julienne of Carrots and Herbed Red Wine Broth
Italian Crespelle Baked with Béchamel, Hearty Tomato Sauce, Asiago and Fontal Cheese
Orecchiette Pasta with Lemon Rind, Italian Parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano Cream Sauce
Baked Rigatoni Rigate, Eggplant, Rich Chunky Tomato Sauce, Herb Garlic Béchamel, Parmesan and Fontina Cheese
Late Night Snack Bar Ideas
Hot Fresh Doughnuts and Hot Scharffenberger Cocoa
Mini Deli Sandwiches: Classic Egg Salad; Ham and Swiss on Rye; Pastrami and Pickle on Dark Rye; Avocado, Tomato and Lettuce; Steak and Tomato
Mini Sliders: Beef, Lamb, Pork and Scallop Bacon Burgers Onion Brioche Rolls, Micro Greens and Assorted Sauces with Mini French Fries
Grilled White Cheddar and Bacon Sandwiches with Tomato Soup Shots
Crème Brûlée Bar: Vanilla Bean, Apricot Cinnamon, Dark Chocolate Caramel, Tiramisu, Dried Plum Armagnac, Lavender, Espresso
Mini Sugar Cones with Gelato Ice Cream
Panettone Panini with Almond Butter and Cabernet Blackberry Jam
Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Station Molecular Gastronomy - Ice Cream Frozen Right Before Your Eyes
Chocolate Mousse, Peanut Banana, Caramel Tart with Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Fresh Nectarine and Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Whipped Cream
International Cuisines
Chinese Banquets
Chinese Appetizer Platters
Braised Beef Chuck
Barbequed Pork
Shredded Jellyfish
Braised Pork Knuckle
Chinese Crab Claws
Drunken Chicken
Smoked Chinese Sausage
Seafood White Asparagus Soup
Honey Walnut Prawns
Whole Baked Fish with Black Bean Sauce
Black Pepper Steak
Sautéed Bok Choy with Ginger and Mushrooms
Crispy Fried Lobster with Sesame Ginger Sauce
Peking Duck
Mandarin Pancakes Plum Sauce
Szechuan Noodles
Indian Feasts
Spicy Potato Pea Samosas
Shrimp Pakoras
Aloo Bonda
Rassam Fried Okra Chicken Makhani Chicken Tikka Masala Gosht Pasanda Channa Masala Seafood Pulao Masoor Dal with Fried Onions Matter Paneer Saag Paneer Indian Spiced Basmati Rice Raita Fresh Mint Chutney Tamarind Chutney Naan
Rassam Fried Okra
Chicken Makhani
Chicken Tikka Masala
Gosht Pasanda
Channa Masala
Seafood Pulao
Masoor Dal with Fried Onions
Matter Paneer
Saag Paneer
Indian Spiced Basmati Rice
Fresh Mint Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Mexican Classics
Calabaza Fritas
Carne Concida en Limon
Queso Flameado
Albondigas in Salsa Chipotle
Achiote Seared Prawns with Habanero Pickled Onions
Grilled Chicken Breast with Green Pumpkin Seeds
Carne Asada Tampiqueno
Fresh Corn Tamales with Fresh Cut Corn, Monterey Jack Cheese and Pasilla Chiles
Grilled Chicken Breast with Green Pumpkin Seeds
Braised Pork in Green Peanut Sauce
Ancho Chiles Stuffed with Corn and Cream
Mediterranean & Greek Fantastiko
Keftaidakia - Greek Cocktail Meatballs
Rice and Fides Pilaf
Greek Salad with Feta, Tomato, Calamata Olives, Cucumber and Romaine Lettuce Red Wine Vinegar Dressing
Mizithra and Brown Butter Spaghetti
Middle Eastern Delights
Salad Olivieh
Petite Persian Chicken Kebabs
Iranian Eggplant Dip
Fried Eggplant, Tomatoes and Garlic
Spinach Borani
Lebanese Baba Ghannouj
Classic Tabbouleh
Kafta Mikli
Baked Stuffed Kibbeh
Lahm Bi Ajin
Tiny Meat Pastries
Flat Breads
Chicken Khoresht with Pomegranate
Locally grown organic foods are the ingredients that have shaped Elaine's imaginative menus since the company's beginning in 1981. Back then, Elaine's young company contacted growers she knew throughout the wine country to procure neighborhood breads, produce, cheeses, poultry, meats and fish. This was the natural foundation of Elaine's culinary philosophy.
Elaine's extensive knowledge of food and wine pairing, make her highly sought after for those looking to showcase some beautiful wines alongside their food.
The culinary and operational team at Elaine Bell Catering continues her 30-year tradition of creating extraordinary culinary events, from the bounty of our community, sustaining her innovative style. We welcome your ideas and pride ourselves on customizing each and every menu to suit your event perfectly.


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Hartsville, S.C. – The Coker Lady Cobras were unable to pick up a win in Conference Carolinas volleyball action on Tuesday night, as they fell 3-1 to the Mount Olive College Trojans. The Trojans Racey Bartley was the driving force behind the Mount Olive victory, putting away a match high 21 kills, while adding four total blocks.
The loss drops Coker to 3-23 overall and 1-12 in the conference, while Mount Olive improves to 12-14 overall and 11-2 overall.
Coker came out firing on all cylinders winning the first set 25-21, but the Trojans quickly answered with three straight wins; 25-19, 25-23, and 25-23.
Accompanying Bartley (Jacksonville, N.C.) in the double digit kill category was Alicia Mote (Miami, Fla.) with a double-double of 12 kills and 12 digs. Christiane Maul (Auerbach, Germany) had six kills and 12 digs, and Caitlin Skislak (Gulf Breeze, Fla.) added eight kills and nine digs. Joanie Werling (Purcelleville, Va.) had 49 assists for the Trojans.
For Coker, Kristin Teets (Columbia, S.C.) led the attack with 13 kills, while Lisa Ross (Bowling Green, Ky.) led the defense with 11 digs. Cynallyhia Indriago (Columbia, S.C.) and April Griggs (Bishopville, S.C.) each had eight kills, with Indriago adding eight digs. Abby Frame (Sylvania, Ohio) and Molly Bookhart (Orangeburg, S.C.) split the setting duties with Frame dishing out 17 assists and Bookhart handing out 15.
Coker returns to the floor on Friday night when they play host to Anderson University at 7:00 p.m.


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Budget 4 All Events Calendar
July 10, 2013 - Rally & Hearing on the Budget for All resolutions, Massachusetts State House. 10am - Rally, State House Steps. 11am - Hearing, Room A2.
The Boston area campaign Coordinating Committee usually meets every Wednesday at 10 am at MAHT, 42 Seaverns Ave., Jamaica Plain. To confirm or to join by phone, contact Paul Shannon (firstname.lastname@example.com, 617-623-5288) or Michael Kane (firstname.lastname@example.com, 617-267-2949) for directions or the telephone access code. The state-wide committee usually meets every two weeks, contact Paul Shannon for time and telephone access code.
Stay tuned for a State Legislature Hearing on the Budget for All Resolution in Spring 2013. Date and time TBA.
Past Events
Sat 9/15, Northampton: Western Mass. Planning Meeting. 3pm, AFSC office, 2 Conz St., Suite 2B.
Sat 9/15, Jamaica Plain: State of the Safety Net forum. 3-6pm, First Baptist Church, 633 Center St
Sat 9/15, Arlington: Town Day - outreach
Sat 9/22, Watertown: Faire on the Square, outreach. 10am-4pm, Watertown Square
Thu 9/27, Newton: Peace Politics 2012. 7-9 pm. 35 Oxford Rd, Newton Centre,
Sun 9/30, Newton: What Unnecessary Military Spending is Costing Our Communities, First Unitarian Society, 1326 Washington St., with Mike Prokosch and Chris Hellman.
Wed, Oct 10, online: The Federal Budget: What Does it Mean to You? And What Can You Do About It? Michael Kane and Molly Hannon of Mass Alliance of HUD Tenants talk to Occupy Boston Radio about the Budget for All. 7pm. Click here to Listen
Tues 10/11, Boston: Visit State House Offices and ask for endorsements. Meet at 4th floor cafeteria of the State House, 11am. Contact: Laurie Taymor-Berry, firstname.lastname@example.com, (617) 491-1318, or Bette Keva, firstname.lastname@example.com, 781-576-0279.
Thurs, Oct 11, Milton: The Politics of War and Peace - Activist Tom Hadyen will discuss the economic, environmental, and human costs of war; the proportion of our taxes that go to the military; the threat to our democracy from the military-industrial complex; and how we can move toward an economy and society that benefits human welfare. 7:30pm, Keith Auditorium in the Academic and Performance Center at Curry College, 1071 Blue Hill Ave.
Mon, Oct 15, Northampton: Forum on the Budget for All. US Rep. Jim McGovern, State Reps. Ellen Story and Peter Kocot, and National Priorities Project's Jo Comerford will speak. 7pm, Northampton High School Auditorium, 380 Elm St. http://www.facebook.com/events/428369423893085/
Tues, Oct 16, Rockport: Supporters will ask Rockport selectmen to support the Budget for All referendum
Wed, Oct 17, Boston: Ask Senator Kerry to support the Budget for All and end the Afghanistan War. Brown Bag Lunch Vigil, noon to 1pm, near Sen. Kerry's office, Cambridge and New Chardon Streets, Boston.
Sat, Oct 20, Watertown: Budget for All Vigil. The monthly Watertown Citizens vigil for October will focus on drawing attention to the Budget for All referendum that will be on the ballot on November 6. Our signs will reflect the four parts of the referendum question. 11am-12 noon, Watertown Square.
Sun, Oct 21, Newton: The Deadly Connection: Endless War and the Ecological/ Economic Crisis, 7pm, First Unitarian Society, 1326 Washington St, with Bruce Gagnon.
Tues, Oct 23, Gloucester: City Councilor Paul McGeary will be offering the Budget for All Referendum for a City Council vote. Supporters will attend and speak in favor.
Thurs, Oct 25, Dorchester: Rep. Michael Capuano and other community leaders will speak on the Budget for All. 10am, Codman Square Health Center, 637 Washington St.
Tues, Oct. 30, Somerville: Jimmy Tingle for President: The Funniest Campaign in History! An Evening of Laughs in support of the Budget for All Referendum. Nationally known comedian takes on the Budget for All. With special appearances by elected officials. Davis Square Theater, 255 Elm St., Davis Square. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 for students. Cash bar, complimentary refreshments. 7pm: in-theater viewing of the final Warren-Brown debate; 8pm: "Jimmy Tingle for President". Proceeds to benefit the Budget for All Campaign.
Tues, Oct. 30, Walpole: The Facts About the U.S. Budget/Debt. Using sources like National Priorities Project and the Congressional Budget Office, this meeting will provide background information on the U.S. budget and debt, allowing people to make their own informed decisions in regard to resolution of these issues. The session will be helpful in understanding Question 4 in Walpole, Question 5 in Norwood. Walpole Peace and Justice Group, 7pm, Walpole Public Library.
Wed, Nov 1, Boston: Question 4 You? What Should Congress Prioritize in the Federal Budget? Rep. Jay Kaufman, Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Revenue; Michael Kane, Executive Director, National Alliance of HUD Tenants; Josh Young, Legislative Affairs Director, Action for Boston Community Development. What can Question 4: the Budget for All Referendum, on ballots in Boston and around the State do, for Massachusetts? 11am-12:30pm, St. Paul's Cathedral, 138 Tremont St, Boston -- Sproat Hall, basement.
Sun., Nov. 4, Amesbury: The Moral Implications of the Federal Budget. Tila Neguse, Friends Committee on National Legislation, and high school student August Umholtz. 2:30 pm, Amesbury Friends Meetinghouse, 120 Friend Street.
Tues, Nov 6: Election Day - Maximum Effort! Distribute Palm Cards at the Polls. 7am to 8pm; priority hours are 7am-9:30pm and 4pm-8pm
Victory Party! Doyle's Cafe, 3484 Washington St, Jamaica Plain (near Green Street stop, Orange Line T). Mass. Alliance of HUD Tenants is hosting the victory party for the Budget for All Coalition - all B4A volunteers are welcome! Free bar food in the Menino Room starting at 9pm, courtesy of Doyle's.
Sun 11/18, Newton: Bombs versus Budgets: The High Price of Nuclear Weapons. William Hartung. 7pm, First Unitarian Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St.
Mon 11/19, Cambridge: The Myth of the "Fiscal Cliff": Pentagon Spending and the the Fight for a Fair Budget Deal. William Hartung, sponsored by Massachusetts Peace Action. Noon, First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden St. $5 donation for buffet lunch.
Mon 11/19, Boston: Budget for All Strategy Meeting. 6pm, UNITE HERE office, 33 Harrison Ave - near Chinatown T stop. Because the Budget for All had such success on Election Day, we are now more than ever committed to blocking a bad deal in the face of the fiscal cliff and sequestration. At this meeting, we'll do a debrief on the campaign to this point, discuss events groups are working on, and brainstorm how best to push our legislators to represent this cause in DC, while continuing our grassroots efforts to keep our communities active, empowered, and holding our politicians accountable. If you are interested in envisioning and planning the next months of the campaign, please join us on the 19th.
Mon, 11/26, Boston: The "Grand Bargain" is a Turkey! 12 noon, downstairs from Sen. John Kerry's office, Cambridge & New Chardon Streets, Boston (Government Center or Bowdoin T).
Mon, 11/26, Worcester: Urgent Forum on Solutions to Jobs and Income Crisis with Special Guest Jim McGovern, 4pm, Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square.
Thu, 11/29, Springfield: Budget for All Rally/ Press Conference, 11:30 am, Federal Building, 1550 Main St.
Sat, 12/1, Boston: Budget for All general meeting. 1:00-3:15 pm, at the new Encuentro 5, 9 Hamilton Place, Boston, Suite 2. (Hamilton Place is off Tremont st. near Park Street T Stop)
Thurs, 12/6, Cambridge: "We're Not Broke", a film that tells the story of U.S. corporations dodging billions of dollars in income tax, and how seven fed-up Americans take their frustration to the streets…and vow to make the corporations pay their fair share. After the film there will be a discussion on the struggle against the "grand bargain". Cambridge Public Library, 45 Pearl St, 6:45 pm. Free. Sponsored by Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and the Cambridge Peace Commission.
Mon, 12/10, Boston: December 10. National Day of Action on the Fiscal Cliff - Rally Against Cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Faneuil Hall, 1pm. Organized by SEIU and MassUniting
Candlelight Campaign Against Cuts: Sen. Kerry's office, corner of Cambridge St. and New Chardon St., 4pm. Organized by the Greater Boston Labor Council, AFL-CIO and MoveOn.
Sat, 12/15, Newton: Rally on the Fiscal Cliff. Noon, Beacon & Center Streets, Newton Center; gather to make signs at 10am.
Wed, 12/19, Boston and Springfield: Brown Bag Lunch Vigil / Rally, noon - Sen. Kerry's office (Boston), organized by Mass. Peace Action and others; Federal Building (Springfield), organized by Progressive Dems. of America.
Mon 1/21, Boston: MLK Breakfast Stand-out, 7:30 am, Summer & D Streets, South Boston. Bring the anti-militarist message to Boston's official MLK Breakfast.
Sun 1/27, Boston: Budget Briefing and Action Planning, 1pm, Haymarket Peoples Fund, 42 Seaverns Ave, Jamaica Plain (Green Street T). Join the Budget for All Coalition for a briefing on the budget battles now underway and discussion of action plans to confront them.
Wed 1/30: National day of action to challenge austerity. Boston action targeting "Fix the Debt" coalition
Sat, 2/2, Walpole, 10am: Vigil for the Budget for All. Stand for a Society that Values and Preserves a support system of vital services for all! 'Stop the Cuts, Invest in Jobs, Tax the 1%, End the Wars, and Cut the Military Budget continues to be an urgent message. We will be standing at the corner of West and Main Street, across from Walpole Cooperative Bank, from 10 to 11 AM.
Thu 2/14, Boston, 12:30pm: Valentine's Day Rally: Tell Washington to "Have a Heart". JFK Federal Building, Government Center. No More Cuts! Tax the 1%! Redirect Pentagon Spending! Invest in Jobs!
Springfield, 1:30 pm, Federal Building: Rally at Sen. Warren's office at 1:30 and Cong. Neal's office at 2 pm.
Wed 2/20: National day of action to challenge austerity. Details to be announced.
Wed, 2/27: Pull the Pentagon Pork! As part of a national day of action, there will be 3 events in Massachusetts.
Boston, 4:30 pm: Rally at Park Street Station. A sign-on letter to Congress by 35 state legislators supporting the Budget for All will be released. The rally will feature an inflatable pink pig, an F-35 that doesn't fly, and satirical songs by the Raging Grannies.
Worcester, 12 noon, City Hall, 455 Main Street. Contact Martha Yager at email@example.com to volunteer to help out.
Thu, 2/28, Northampton: Pull the Pork from the Pentagon. 6 to 7 pm, steps of City Hall. Sponsored by Western MA Fund Our Communities, Not War and Progressive Democrats of America. For more information, contact Marty Nathan 413-531-9915 or email@example.com.
Mon 4/15, Hyannis: Rep. Keating's office, 297 North State St., 4pm. Download the flyer.
Tue 4/16, Boston: On Tax Day Say: Stop the Cuts and Redirect Pentagon Spending! Tip O'Neill Federal Building, 11am. Rally, then march to Bank of America, Citibank and Verizon offices. CANCELLED due to Boston Marathon bombings
Northampton: Town Hall, 11am. March to Bank of America and Verizon. CANCELLED due to Boston Marathon bombings
Sat 4/20, Roxbury: A Community Conversation with U.S. Senate Candidates, Roxbury Community College, Media Arts Center, 1234 Columbus Ave, 4pm.
We're Paying Our Taxes! Why Are Our Services Being Cut, and Why is the President Proposing Cuts in Social Security and Medicare? Rallies to repeal sequestration, stop the cuts, end corporate tax breaks, and redirect Pentagon spending to Jobs and Vital Programs for People.
Boston - Thursday, May 16, 12 noon, Tip O'Neill Federal Bldg., 10 Causeway St, North Station.
Fall River - Thursday, May 16, 4pm - Fall River Government Center, corner of N. Main St and
Sullivan Dr.
Northampton - Friday, May 16 - 3:45 pm, Northampton City Hall, 210 Main Street.


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Lunch Labels
Source: Martha Stewart Kids, Volume 15 2004
Make lunchtime even more appetizing by decorating kids' lunch bags or boxes with cheery stickers and labels. Some can serve a purpose -- personalizing plain containers or sealing sacks shut -- others are purely for fun.
They're quick and simple to make with a computer and printer, a scanner, or a color copier, plus easy-to-find supplies. With the same tools, you can make a chart that lets kids help plan what to pack. Download or copy our designs, or create your own.
Scanning Basics
Kids can scan their own designs. For items that are curved, such as marbles or carrots, lay a piece of paper over them before scanning; they will show up better. Print the scanned image on regular paper until it looks just the way you want (a parent can adjust contrast or brightness if necessary). Then print it out on the label. If scanning food, be sure to clean the scanner when you're done.
Metal or plastic lunch box
Computer with scanner
Clear or white water-resistant labels
Avery mailing labels
Personalize a lunch box with a few favorite things. Scan an object (we tried toy cars and a real sandwich); then, if you'd like, add a name to the image.
Print out on clear or white water-resistant labels (you can wipe them clean) for ink-jet printers. Cut out, and stick onto a metal or plastic box. A little note from Mom or Dad slipped in with lunch is a sweet gesture.
Photocopy or print designs onto precut stickers, or print onto sheets of sticker paper and cut out. Affix to a lunch bag for a fun midday surprise.
Use our rectangular labels to seal bags closed. Print them on white sticker paper, and cut out labels. Or print directly onto white 2" x 4" mailing labels (Avery Label #8253).
Use our round labels to add extra "flavor." Print them on white sticker paper, and cut out labels. Or print directly to 1 1/2 " round stickers (Avery Label #8293).
When using with avery labels, be sure to check your printer settings before printing onto precut stickers. The templates will work best if the printer is not set to shrink or expand the PDF to fit the page. The wording for this may vary slightly according to the type of printer you use.
Decorate a fabric lunch sack with a self-portrait. Scan a drawing into the computer, and print it out on an iron-on transfer that's specifically made for color fabric.
Cut out the picture (make the corners curved, not pointy, and the transfer will stay on better). An adult should iron the transfer onto the lunch bag, following the instructions included with the product (with nylon, be sure to use a medium-hot setting, and insert a piece of cardboard inside the bag when ironing so insides won't melt together).


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World Entertainment News Network
Paul Hogan's "Crocodile Dundee" romance appears to be over — his actress wife, Linda Kozlowski, has filed for divorce.
The couple met on the set of the 1986 action film and married in 1990, after Australian star Hogan had divorced his first wife, Noelene.
Kozlowski has cited irreconcilable differences as her reason for ending the union, but the actor's publicist tells WENN the couple is still "extremely amicable".
She has requested spousal support and joint legal and physical custody of the couple's 15-year-old son, Chance.
The rep says, "He will be co-parented by them."


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I finally have something new to post on here! Yay!
I know it's kinda quiet on SOC nowadays, I know I've been on other boards more because I've been working on my cockers, so I'm really pleased that I can finally post something up on here that isn't a want ad or a sales thread!
I just got a Bob Long Millennium body via MCB (shout out to Lnewton!). The parts I wanted to put on it didn't quite work out the way I'd liked so I've just started throwing parts onto it.
The barrel is a SP Freak with a stainless insert and a WWA stubby tip. I'd originally wanted to fit a WWA Veritas barrel to it but it wouldn't screw on? I still don't get why it fits on some spyders but not on others.
The trigger frame is a Bob Long trigger frame which I got via SEA a few years ago for my Shutter 'sniper rifle' project but I figured it would be better on the body it was designed for so on this body it has gone!
The Vertical Adapter/FRM is from a Raven Nexion, as is the expansion chamber. I'd originally fitted an NW version but I found that it suited my aforementioned Shutter better, it allowed the LPC to clear the barrel shroud, so I dug out this one and put on a stainless steel LPC that I&I Sports sent me in error. (I didn't think I'd ever use it! lol) I'll be removing the expansion chamber in favor of something else at a later date. I'm sure I'll stumble upon something along the way.
On the bottom of the trigger frame is an NW reg adapter block and a Shutter regulator. These were originally for the aforementioned Shutter but I've gone in a slightly different direction with that project which left these in my spares box. I'm glad I didn't sell them or chuck them out. I think they'll stay on this project.
Alrighty then! All I need to do now is source another barrel that I think will suit this body, get some internals from somewhere, sort out a regulator/gas through grip/expansion chamber, get some more screws, fit some macroline, and then she'll be ready for naming and re-anodising. ACP isn't in business at the moment so I'm going to wait patiently for him to come back online so I can get a light fatty striker (unless someone has a Dark Horizons Titanium fatty striker that they'd like to sell to me cheap? ).
I'm thinking of going for an anti-chop bolt even though I don't think I'll be getting this up to high ROF any time, let alone bring this out to play all that often. If not I'll definitely get a delrin bolt to avoid unnecessary wear to the upper tube.
I've ordered a TASO back block from I&I Sports (purely because it's new and cheap) and I've got the spring guides, a Maddman springs kit, and a spare valve pin assembly. There's already a valve in the body so I figure I'll use it. This means the only part I'm really missing is the striker buffer. I have no idea where to get one of the fatty versions from. Oh well. I'm always keeping an eye half open for parts, that's how I stumbled upon this body, so I'm sure one will come up on my rader at some point.
This project... well... it's going to be a 'relaxed' project. I was going to say 'Long Term' but all of my projects have taken years so far and none of them are finished! I'm not even going to try to set a timeframe on it or actively "hunt down" parts. I'll just build it as I go along. If I'm honest about it, I don't think it'll see much game time once it's completed. It's just that I've always wanted a fully built, working, Bob Long Millennium. Now I know that that day is more likely to happen now that I've started building one!
Re: I finally have something new to post on here! Yay!
thats pretty sweet. It's nice to see someone do an old school type project
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