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The explosion of mobile devices has changed the way we work, live, and play. Gone are the days of being tethered to PC's in our home offices or desktops at work. We can now literally take our job on the road and access our desktops and applications from anywhere, anyplace, anytime.
Two years ago, I was a part–time contractor at Cisco and thought it was pretty cool to have the choice to telework and perform my job remotely from any location. With a trusty laptop running my virtual desktop, I was able to be mobile, do my job as a Cisco employee with meetings via WebEx, meet other clients and, take my son to his baseball practices – all with the freedom and flexibility of work life balance Cisco provides.
Desktop virtualization moves data, voice, and video productivity applications now used on phones and computers onto servers in the data center. This creates a nimble virtual workspace for any agency user who can access their virtual desktop they choose from any device they bring or own in support of their agency's policy of BYOD.
With Cisco Virtualization Experience Infrastructure (VXI), teleworkers and field employees from across various regions can be more efficient with access to their desktops and applications which gives them the ability to collaborate with other agencies. Agency administrators can easily centralize and manage numerous desktops. Virtual desktops are backed up regularly and the full desktop image can be redeployed in minutes rather than the longer time it takes to reimage a physical desktop. And in the event of a disaster, users gain secure access to their data and application from any location. With the passage of the Telework Enhancement Act 2010 government agencies are looking for ways to reduce cost and be more efficient and improve work life balance for their employees. Customers like GSA is setting the pace for Federal Telework and has partnered with Cisco and others to set the pace for a successful adoption.
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For a number of reasons, the two years leading to the fifth birthday are a unique and critical period during which you can shape the entire gamut of your child's attitudes and understanding. Developments in his intellect and speech will enable you to communicate with him in much more sophisticated ways. He will still be intensely curious about the world around him and is now better equipped to learn about it.
More important, he will also want to understand how you see things both great and small and what is important to you. Whether the topic is animals, trucks, the color of the sky, or the attributes of God, he will be all ears (even though his mouth may seem to be in perpetual motion) and deeply concerned about what you think.
This wide-eyed openness will not last forever. While you will greatly influence his thinking throughout childhood, during the coming months you will have an important window of opportunity to lay foundations that will affect the rest of his life. No one can do this job perfectly; therefore generous doses of humility and much time in prayer are definitely in order for this phase of parenting.
The third birthday is a good time to begin recording your child's growth milestones in a way that everyone in the family can follow. A poster marked with numbers to measure height can be attached to the wall of his room, or you can even make some marks on the back of his door if you're careful not to wash them off or paint over them.
You can enlist your child's eager cooperation by making the measuring process a special event twice a year — on each birthday and then six months later. As he grows, he will take special pleasure in seeing how much he has changed from year to year.
Don't be surprised when your preschooler decides to charge ahead of you in the park, church, mall — or at the end of the sidewalk. At this age enthusiasm and the desire for independence are far more abundant than are wisdom and judgment. Keep your eyes peeled and a good grip on your child's hand when you are approaching traffic, playing near a pool, or walking through a crowd.
You may have to deal with peer pressure for the first time as your child's social skills and interests in other children begin to blossom. A child who normally is cautious about taking risks may suddenly decide he wants to climb on, jump off, or crawl under something that is off-limits — in response to the tempting, teasing, encouragement, or example of other children.
As a result, during the coming months you will need to begin teaching your child, in very simple terms, the "why" of your rules, along with the "what and where" (or more often the "what not" and "where not").
At this age it is likely that he will push you a little or even wear you out with "Why . . . ?" questions. This isn't necessarily an attempt to start an argument but more likely a sign of growth and simple curiosity about the "whys" in his world — including your limits and ground rules. Try to use the reason "Because I'm the mom, that's why!" sparingly. You are now building your child's value system, precept upon precept, as well as his ability to link actions with consequences.
At this age, he is beginning to understand and is capable of appreciating the reasons for your rules. Take advantage of his openness by explaining them whenever you can.
Budding three- and four-year-old artists also delight in using brushes, clay, paste, and finger paints — materials that are much more fun for everyone if clothes, furniture, and carpets aren't in jeopardy. Wearing grubby clothes and setting up shop in the yard (or laying down lots of newspaper indoors) is a good idea. Kid-safe, blunt-ended scissors are also a big hit with this age-group, but be sure everyone is clear on what is to be cut and what is to be left alone.
Whatever arts and crafts your child works with, be sure to relax, enjoy, and most of all show interest in what he is producing. Groaning over the messy hands and clothes, trying to "correct" what he creates, or plunging headlong into lessons for the genius-in-the-making are less worthwhile at this age than asking some open-ended questions ("What's happening in the house you drew?"). You'll have plenty of time to get him involved in formal training in later years if he really has a knack for a particular craft.

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piton necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 88 diseños de 30 diseñadores freelance.
I'm designing a new iPhone app, Piton, for people who use 37signals project management webapp, Basecamp. It just wouldn't be a Basecamp app without some sort of mountaineering theme, so I chose Piton (a tool for securing a line as you climb).
Basecamp is frequently used by designers, so I wouldn't want to ship an app with anything less than a beautiful logo. My hope is that this will be an app that Basecamp/iPhone users will want to use many times in the day, so it should be something they won't tire of quickly -- nothing too clever (no little mountain-men climbing the Basecamp logo, please!) or overdone. A simple and thematically-similar logo to the Basecamp (http://www.basecamphq.com) identity would suit it well.
EDIT: The most important aspect of the requirements is that the logo work well as an iPhone app icon. If you haven't seen those before, take a look here: http://www.devdaily.com/blog-files/…delete.jpg The apparent size is a little less than 1/2" x 1/2", so logotypes or non-square logos won't work as well. See below for more details.
EDIT 2: It would be helpful to see the logo used in an iPhone app icon (see above - primary use) and as a web site title banner (larger, 'Piton' type or logotype would be fine here) to see how the logo works in both contexts. Thanks.
This should be a simple and clean logo that would fit well on the Basecamp (http://www.basecamphq.com) site.
As it turns out, pitons (the mountaineering tools) look kind of like 'P's, so my thought was to use a piton in the logo -- but, that is just a suggestion, not a requirement. I found a few images of old pitons (see attached) that might be fun to use as sources. A Google Images search for 'piton gear rusty' will turn up plenty more if you like that direction.
I will want to use this as a logo for the iPhone and the iTunes App Store, so I will need the following three versions of the logo:
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After that, I'd also like a larger version for a web site, and if possible an AI, EPS, or vector version for future use. (Forgive me if I'm mangling the terms, here.)
Other than that, I'm open to a lot of ideas. I don't have a color scheme or anything of the sort set. If it will look good on an iPhone sitting next to Tweetie, I'll be happy.
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were flat hoods stamped as well?
OK .. thanks Mark. Of course I recall seeing them on Z11, but don't recall ever seeing a *regular SS* with a cowl hood.. but then there weren't a lot of Z28's with the cowl hoods either, back in the day..
Quote from: 69Z28-RS on January 28, 2013, 03:41:36 PM but I don't have an original option book...http://www.camaros.org/options.shtml#RPOSpreadsheetI don't think the COPO hoods would count in that RPO total, since it was part of the package.
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SOCORRO, N.M., April 23, 2002 -- Cynde Aaron, a graduate student pursuing a master of science teaching degree at New Mexico Tech, recently was awarded a scholarship by the Socorro Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW).
Last summer, Aaron participated in a U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Group Project that took her and 11 other New Mexico secondary school teachers on a five-week field course to several cities and wilderness areas in northern Brazil.
"My experiences at New Mexico Tech have been positive," Aaron says. "The advisors and professors are sensitive to the needs of the students. They are always willing to work with students to help them meet class requirements.
"I am particularly pleased with the quality of classes and educators in New Mexico Tech's Master of Science degree program," she adds.
Aaron currently is employed by the Socorro Consolidated School System as a teacher at AIM High School.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Best Bars Ever!
Kate Bakes is a small vegan, gluten-free granola bar company based out of Washington D.C. The bars are baked in small batches. There's no added preservatives, and they claim to be high in protein and fiber.
But most importantly, they taste like something you made in your own kitchen! They're soft, but they still hold their shape well. And the crisp rice cereal in the bars gives them a lovely crunch. Kate Bakes sent me samples of their bars to review, and I'm so glad they did. I love homemade granola bars, but I'm usually too lazy to make them.
They come in four flavors: Chocolate Coffee, Sunflower Butter Raisin, and Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal, and Cardamom Date.
I didn't get to sample the date bar, but the others have been fueling me through my workouts recently. I split the two-ounce bars in half and get two uses from each.
The Chocolate Coffee bar is my favorite of the three. It's made with almond butter, agave, oats, coconut, rice cereal, coffee, cocoa powder, flax, and protein powder. I'm not always the biggest fan of chocolate flavored things (I know! I'm crazy!). But the cocoa here is very subtle, and the coconut and coffee flavors shine through.
The Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal bar (almond butter, agave, banana, oats, coconut, rice cereal, soy protein, chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla) is delicious as well! There are few better combos than bananas and cinnamon.
And I love the Sunflower Butter Raisin (made with sunflower butter, agave, raisins, oats, coconut, rice cereal, soy protein, flax, cinnamon, and vanilla)! Raisins aren't my fave thing either, but these are plump, tender raisins, not overly sweet chewy ones. And the sunflower butter was a nice change. I always forget about sunflower butter.
Love, love, love the taste of these bars! My only complaint (and it's a picky OCD thing) is that nutritional information isn't listed on the packaging. (UPDATE: A commenter let me know that nutrition info is listed on the Kate Bakes website).
But taste-wise and texture-wise, these are tops!
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The have some nutrition info on the website. http://katebakesbars.webs.com/nutrition
- May 9, 2013 at 8:28 AM
- Bianca said...
Oh thanks! I'll update the post!
- May 9, 2013 at 10:34 AM
- Adi said...
I'd love to try these out! Especially because I rarely eat breakfast anymore since I just wake up, get ready, and head out to school. Plus, when you said that the raisins in the Sunflower Butter Raisin bars were not too sweet, I just became more interested!
- May 9, 2013 at 12:03 PM
- xvavaveganx said...
These bars sound great! Of course the one that I would love to try is the Cardamom Date bar... the one you didn't get to try! I'm so curious about it! The chocolate coffee sounds so good too! Thanks for the review!
- May 9, 2013 at 6:38 PM
My only problem with vegans is the one I worked with. We ordered takeout and I asked for a burrito with steak in it. She got me a burrito with all vegetables... and onions. I get massively sick when I eat onions, like debilitating cramps. Jerk got me sick because she couldn't ask for steak.
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The Perfect Desktop - Part 3: Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft [1]
Falko Timme [2] writes "With the release of Microsoft's new Windows operating system (Vista), more and more people are looking for alternatives to Windows for various reasons. This tutorial [3] is the third in a series of articles where I will show people who are willing to switch to Linux how they can set up a Linux desktop (Ubuntu 6.10 Edgy Eft in this article) that fully replaces their Windows desktop, i.e. that has all software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that runs also on older hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge."
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The blaze, which started Saturday, had already destroyed two residences and five outbuildings and forced the evacuation of the community of Buck Meadows.
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RALEIGH, N.C. – Safelite Glass Co., the nation's leading provider of auto glass repair and replacement, violated federal law by subjecting a female employee to a sexually hostile work environment and then firing her after she complained, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.
According to the EEOC's lawsuit, Lee Laraviere-Steele, who worked as a human resources assistant in Safelite's Enfield, N.C., facility, was subjected to sexual harassment from March 2007 until March 2008 by the facility's male human resources manager. The suit alleges that the human resources manager made unwelcome sexual comments to Laraviere-Steele such as telling her that she is pretty and sexy, asking her the color of her panties and commenting that she has nice breasts. The suit further alleges that the human resources manager rubbed Laraviere-Steele's shoulders and tried to kiss her and pull her into his lap. When Laraviere-Steele complained about the sexual harassment to upper management at the company in March 2008, the company failed to investigate the complaint or take action to stop the harassment. Instead, the company retaliated against Laraviere-Steele by firing her, according to the EEOC's complaint.
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who complain about discrimination in the workplace. The EEOC filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Raleigh Division ( Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Safelite Glass Co. , Civil Action No. 4:10cv00102) after first attempting to reach a voluntary settlement with Safelite. The agency seeks back pay for Laraviere-Steele as well as compensatory and punitive damages and injunctive relief.
"Once an employee complains about harassment in the workplace, the employer is required under federal law to act reasonably to prevent further abuse," said Lynette A. Barnes, regional attorney of the EEOC's Charlotte District. "This case is especially egregious because the alleged harasser is the human resources manager, the person who in many companies is responsible for ensuring that employees are not harassed. The EEOC will aggressively prosecute cases where the employer ignores known harassment or retaliates against the victim for complaining."
According to company information, Safelite is the nation's leading provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, providing mobile service to more than 95 percent of the U.S. population in all 50 states. The Columbus, Ohio-based company employs 10,000 people across the United States and serves more than 3.8 million customers each year through its company-owned operations.
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User:Pranav Rathi/Notebook/OT/2012/11/13/Optical Tweezers Calibration
To perform accurate measurements with optical tweezers, it is necessary to calibrate some experimental parameters and even before that study the active components of the optical tweezers setup. The parameters I want to calibrate: Stiffness; which measures the force that is exerts on the trapped bead, and Sensitivity; which measures the relative position of bead within the trap. The components I want to characterize: Laser, AOM (acoustooptic module), microscope objective, z and x piezo, lens and mirrors, QPD (quadrant photo diode), and electronic filters. It is necessary to characterize these components first because not only they affect the experimental parameters but also reduce the chances to see something unexpected in data later on.
I characterized most of the active components time to time in the setup. The characterization also helped me in designing this tweezers.
I use two lasers: 1064nm 2W ND:YAG crystalaser for tweezing and 633nm 2mW He-Ne for surface detection and alignment purposes. It is important to know some details about the source. IR-laser is more important because it is tweezing laser. I did not do a rigorous study (because it was not necessary), just specified few parameters like power output, beam waist and its location, polarization, beam mode profile and beam propagation factor. I used this information to design the tweezers expansion optics. The laser specifications are given in the following link:
Acoustooptic modulator is used to modulate the laser intensity in the trap. So it is second most important component of the tweezers. AOM has two components: AOM driver and AOM module, I characterized both. The specifications are given in the link:
- AOM driver
- AOM module
I use 1st order diffraction beam from AOM to feed the tweezers. NI-DAQ controlled by feedback96_main_mx labview v7.1 program controls the AOM through analog input voltage to AOM driver. So there is a relationship between the analog input voltage and output laser power in 1st order diffraction beam. Unfortunately this relationship is not linear; it is some odd function (characteristic curve; see the second link). Once I know the curve I can calculate the laser power in the trap at particular input voltage. This information is very useful while calculating the stiffness from the cutoff frequency.
It is absolutely unpractical to measure the laser power in the trap before every power-spectrum data is acquired to calculate the stiffness (for stiffness I need cutoff frequency from power-spectrum and laser power in the trap at which the spectrum is acquired). So, it is done in advance: I record the laser power after the water-immersion objective for RF-input voltage of 1.3 to 4.9 in .2 volts increments. I put a water droplet on the objective and record the power with a power meter directly. I used Thorlabs sensor: model D10MM (S212A 10W) S/N 0938D08 and detector: PM100 S/N M00229006. Reflection loss at water-air interface is still less than 2%.
The Pictures shows the data and characteristic curve for AOM RF-input voltage Vs laser power after the water immersion objective. The curve looks exactly the same as AOM characteristic curve. The data is presented below; I measured the laser power for 10 times each. I use the curve and data in OT calibration program written in labview V9 to calculate the laser power in the trap from RF-input voltage. Laser power and cutoff frequency gives me the stiffness. To know cutoff frequency, I usually do power-spectrum at 1.45 volts; at this voltage power measurement error is 8%. That means calculated stiffness accuracy will not be better than 92%. I will discuss the final number later when i discuss the cutoff frequency and power-spectrum.
AOM RF-input voltage Vs laser power after the objective:
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Note: the data is good until no change is made to the optical path/components downstream from the objective that may change the laser power at the objective.
Microscope objective
Objective is another very important part of the tweezers. I am using Olympus UPLANSAPO (UIS 2) water immersion IR objective. The objective gives a maximum spot size of 760nm with a Rayleigh range of 567nm. The objective has 55% transmittance (55% of the input laser power makes through) and it has a collar for cover glass correction (spherical aberration gets worse with the depth in the sample, but i do not have to worry about it while doing power spectrum or DOG). The full details of the objective are available here:
X & Z-piezo
We use "Mad city lab" nano position systems; Nano-OP30 for x-piezo and Nano-F25HS for z-piezo. None of the stages required any calibration. Characterization shows that x-piezo sensor output ground from drive has noise of 60Hz and its multiples, but very low.
Lens and mirrors
All the optics is rated for 1064nm. Some power measurements are as follow:
- Laser power before the AOM: 1.8W
- Laser power after the AOM: 1.7W, 6% transmission loss
- Power in 1st order diffraction beam: 1.238W, 27% transfer loss
- Laser power before the 1st lens of steering assembly: 1.18W, 5% transmission loss through expansion optics and mirrors
- Maximum laser power achievable in the trap: 610mW, 48% transmission loss through lens, dichroic mirror and objective.
Infrared-sensitive quadrant photo diode is used as a detector in optical tweezers. Bead position relative to trap center in x-direction is measured by the deflection of the laser beam. This deflection is imaged at the detector-plane by condenser and imaging lens in front of the QPD-detector. I use Hamamatsu S5981 QPD with analog amplifier On Track OT 301. Amplifier measures the current from the four quadrants of the diode and produces normalized position signals and sum signal in voltage.
This voltage signal goes through low-pass 8-pole Bessel filters cutoff at 1.5 kHz by Krohn-Hite. The signal is sampled at 13-20 kHz rate by data acquisition box BNC-2111 through PCI-card PCI-6052E by national Instruments.
Calibration data: power-spectrum and detector sensitivity is produced in X, Y and sum voltages by QPD at some laser power. On track amplifier can introduce a gain from 1 to 6 to this signal before it is sampled. So there is a need of characterization of QPD for laser power in the trap Vs voltage signal for various laser powers at different gains. This will help me choosing the right laser power in the trap (at right AOM RF-input voltage) and gain for power-spectrum.
My goal is to get a data set for Laser power in the trap (mW) Vs QPD sum signal (mV) at 1x and 2x gain (3x and above saturates the DAQ; maximum detection voltage is 10V). I will do this for two situations:
- Laser power in trap Vs QPD sum signal without trapped bead.
- Laser power in trap Vs QPD sum signal with trapped bead.


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I have been a little preoccupied with the 'present' this week, planning and running a yard sale with Ed and having our house on the market and holding an open house kept me busy. So, I haven't spent much time in the 'past' researching ancestors in my tree. Because of that I don't have any story about my ancestors for Henrietta this week.
This scrapbook is filled with articles, mostly obituaries, primarily from the town of Southbridge, MA where my maternal grandmother's family lived.
This is the article that caught my attention:
This is the article that caught my attention:
Leaves For Unknown Parts
Hayes J. Brackett, a well known citizen of Southbridge and for many years a trusted employee at the A. O. factory, has taken his departure from Southbridge, and has left for a distant part of the world unknown even to his most intimate friends. Every effort to find where he intended to make his future habitation was made in vain before he set forth on his journey. This is a step he has been contemplating for a long time, so it is rumored, and a fair opportunity presenting itself he availed himself of it. It is said that he wishes to forget Southbridge and hence has made no arrangements, so far as known, for correspondence with any local person whatsoever. The fact that he severed his connection with the American Optical Company, where he was held in highest esteem, did not become generally known until today, the first intimation to the public being made through the columns of this paper.
Mr. Brackett is a native of Southbridge and has always lived here. In recent years he has done more or less travelling for the American Optical Company.
All surmises as to the part of the world he is headed for are of equal value. He did not state where he was going, nor leave any hint, beyond the fact that it is far distant from Southbridge, and there among new scenes and new faces he hopes to pass the rest of his earthly days. His affairs here he has left as they are, and whatever becomes of them will be of little concern to him. He just simply reached that attitude of mind which compelled him to get out of this environment, and beginning life anew elsewhere he expects to find contentment and even happiness. He left in good spirits, nothing at all depressed with the thought that he was taking a long, perhaps eternal farewell of the scenes which have been familiar to him from his infancy.
Two notes, written by two different pens at different times, are added at the bottom of the article in my great great grandmother's hand:
1st note:
Mch 1st 1913
Left Saturday
2nd note:
Returned Feb 20th 1914
5 o'clock PM car from Worcester
|Here is the article, on the left side of the page.
Notice handwritten notes at bottom.
You can click on it to enlarge it.
The title of the article was intriguing, of course, but as I read it, I wondered if the person writing it didn't have some inside information. Was it written by someone who knew Hayes J. Brackett well or just by a journalist who wanted to be an investigative reporter in the worst way. It sounds as if the writer knows even more than he's willing to reveal. I am sure it was a big story in the little town. Maybe the reporter was covering for him. Perhaps they were old classmates. Hayes didn't make any secret that he was leaving, apparently, but he didn't tell anyone where he was going, either. The writer makes it seem as though Hayes was setting off on an exciting adventure, a cast-your-fate-to-the-wind sort of life for which circumstances made him more than ready. And, I might even think, reading between the lines, that the writer was just a bit envious.
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I was able to find out a few things using the 21st century tools I have to work with. Hayes Jurien Brackett was born in Southbridge on September 16, 1876. He had a twin brother named Haven Darling Brackett. In 1880 three year old Haven and Hayes were living in Southbridge with their parents, Fannie and George. Fannie and George certainly came up with some interesting names for their twins. This family were neighbors of my great great grandparents at the time, living only a few doors down on the same street. And I just know that great great grandmother was itching to find out all about what was going on with her neighbor's son when she heard about it.
Hayes was married to Marian W. Bickerstaffe, another Southbridge native, on Halloween in 1898. A year later, daughter Marjorie Viola was born. They were in their early twenties when they married. Hayes was a spectacle maker at American Optical then, having been out of work a while that year, he was glad to have his job. Marian was at home with the baby and an elderly Aunt of Hayes' whose name was Tamison Darling Bainbridge also lived with the young family.
Unfortunately, their marriage didn't last. As early as 1907 Marian and Hayes are living apart. In 1910 when daughter Marjorie was just 10 years old, Hayes is renting a room in a boarding house, alone. He had by then become a travelling salesmen for American Optical Co. He told the census taker that he was still married and had been for 11 years. Marian, on the other hand was renting a house on Dresser St. in downtown Southbridge which she was sharing with her daughter Marjorie and Marian's older brother John Bickerstaffe. John moved in to help her out. He worked at the American Optical Company, too, and probably knew Hayes fairly well. Marjorie was making ends meet by working as a salesclerk in a local dry goods store.
When this article appeared, I bet it became the topic of discussion over tea when the ladies of the neighborhood got together. The whole town, at least fellow employees and their wives, were probably shaking their heads, and saying that they knew it was just a matter of time. The men in town may have been wishing at some level they could also just drop their responsibilities and head for "Unknown Parts". But, fortunately for their families, just Hayes headed there.
|Just a random salesman's photo I found.
Could be Hayes. You never know!
As I was looking for records on Hayes, in 1920 I found his twin brother Haven Darling Brackett living with a wife named Marian, in Worcester. When I found out that his wife was Marian, I was just a little suspicious that the boys had shared more than a birthday, but no, it was just a coincidence that Haven also chose a bride named Marian.
Haven was easier to track as he was a much more public figure. He graduated from Harvard and became a professor of Greek and Latin at Clark University. He was a member of many academic organizations and received several honors that show up in various educational publications. Professor Haven Darling Brackett travelled extensively and I found several records of passage for him on ships to and from Europe about the time Hayes disappeared. I was hoping to find him accompanying his brother on one of these voyages but did not.
In 1920 Hayes resurfaces in the Southbridge census records, once again a travelling salesman with American Optical. They must have welcomed him home and back to his former position when he returned in 1914 after a year-long absence. My guess is that the good old boys who ran the company might have been living vicariously through Hayes' exploits way out there in "Unknown Parts" and what better way to hear all about it than to take him back into the fold. By this time Hayes has a new wife whose name is Ada, although I never found a divorce record for Marian and Hayes.
Ada and Hayes lived in the neighboring town of Charlton in 1930, presumably a happy couple. They had no children. I found no record of his first wife Marian or his daughter Marjorie after 1910 and what happened to them is still a mystery to me. But I did find Haven and his wife Marian and Hayes and his wife Ada all buried in the cemetery in Charlton. Haven and Marian died in 1956 and 1963, respectively. Hayes died in 1962 and Ada outlived him.
My great grandmother's notes written at the end of the article indicate that Hayes was living in "Unknown Parts" just under a year. I wonder if there was some intention on Hayes' part to establish a case for abandonment so that Marian could file for divorce and get out of the marriage gracefully. Could it be that Hayes was planning his marriage to Ada? Or was the whole idea Marian's who would later leave for "Unknown Parts" herself, remarry and get on with her life?
There is one more record that I found of some interest. In 1915 I found Hayes returning from Bermuda on the ship The SS Bermudian. The record indicates that he is married, but I don't find him travelling with anyone specifically. However, the records aren't always accurate. And, Bermuda makes a fine spot for a honeymoon, don't you think?
I love to find information about my ancestors because I feel that connection to them and to the past. But it's also fun to pull out a character from some random newspaper article like I did with Hayes Jurien Brackett and see what we can find out about them, making even a stranger seem more real. Just to follow that thread, one clue leading to the next is really fun for me. It's like solving a puzzle and once I get started, it's tough to stop. It's like I have been saying all along, it's all about the HUNT.


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- "I thought we had a truce going on?"
- ―The lieutenant talking to Billy Grey.
The Angels of Death lieutenant is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series, appearing as a minor character in The Lost and Damned.
He was a senior member of The Angels of Death MC gang.
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- "I'm sorry, you enjoy your little party. I take it, the good times are over. No problem, old man."
- ―The lieutenant to Billy Grey.
The lieutenant is given the task of asking The Lost MC if the truce between the two clubs is still valid, due to an attack on one of their hideouts earlier. Accompanied by several AOD members, the lieutenant arrives at The Lost MC clubhouse, during a party held for Billy Grey's return.
Asking whether the truce is still on, the lieutenant receives a negative answer from Billy, who is angry at him for "crashing" his party. The lieutenant cynically asks for pardon, before telling Billy that the "good times are over". The lieutenant finishes by giving Billy the middle finger.
As the lieutenant turns back to his motorcycle, he is shot and killed by Billy. His fellow bikers attempt to escape and tell the rest of the AOD that the truce is over, but they are chased down by Johnny Klebitz, Jason Michaels, Earl and Buck.
- The Lost and Damned
- Angels in America (Killed)
- He is the only high-ranking member of the Angels of Death to appear in The Lost and Damned.
- His physical appearance is very similar to Danny Trejo, who voiced Umberto Robina in both GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories. This may be an Easter Egg.


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Brussels, 12 May 2009
The European Capitals of Culture for 2012 and 2013 are announced
The Council of the EU is today designating Guimarães (Portugal) and Maribor (Slovenia) to be the European Capitals of Culture in 2012, followed by Marseille-Provence (France) and Košice (Slovakia) in 2013. This decision reflects the recommendation made in autumn 2008 by the selection panel.
Ján Figeľ, European Commissioner for Education, Training, Culture and Youth, said: "I am delighted and congratulate the four cities on their designation as European Capitals of Culture. This title has a long-standing and excellent reputation, and to bear the title for a full year puts a city firmly in the spotlight. This creates an enormous potential for local development. I am pleased that the new selection procedure, which resulted in the designation of the 2013 capitals, generated vigorous competition and a lot of public interest, which is reflected in the great number of cities applying, and the high quality of their bids for the title."
Guimarães and Maribor: European Capitals of Culture 2012
Portugal and Slovenia are the EU Member States entitled to host the European Capital of Culture event in 2012. Portugal proposed Guimarães and Slovenia Maribor. On the basis of an overall evaluation against a set of criteria laid down in 2006 a panel of independent experts assessed these proposals and reached a consensus in the autumn of 2008 to recommend that the two cities host the European Capital of Culture in 2012. Consequently, the Council is designating today both cities as the 2012 European Capitals of Culture.
Marseille-Provence and Košice: European Capitals of Culture 2013
A new designation process was applied for the 2013 Capitals consisting of a two round competition managed by the Member State concerned. On the basis of the relevant criteria for the event, Marseille-Provence and Košice were assessed by the panel as the best applications submitted and won the competition in France and Slovakia respectively. Consequently, the Council is today designating Marseille-Provence and Košice as the 2013 European Capitals of Culture.
Preparing for the event
Today's formal designation is only the beginning of a process leading up to the year as a European Capital. The preparations lasting several years are decisive for the eventual success of the event. One of the keys to this success is a consistent commitment of state and municipal governments throughout, right up to the year itself, including financial contribution.
The event generates considerable cultural and socio-economic benefits, including positive effects on tourism. The scale of the event – lasting an entire year – is extremely challenging.
This is why there is now a monitoring and advisory process – organised by the European Commission – to help the cities during the preparation period. The monitoring panel will give constructive advice and seek to ensure that the commitments made at the selection stage are fulfilled. If these commitments and the recommendations of the panel are followed, then in line with the legal decision, the cities will be awarded the Melina Mercouri prize to reward them for the preparations of the event.
Following Vilnius (Lithuania) and Linz (Austria) this year, the next European Capitals of Culture will be Essen (Germany), Pécs (Hungary) and Istanbul (Turkey) in 2010, and Turku (Finland) and Tallinn (Estonia) in 2011.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A multimillion-dollar horse racing and breeding operation run from an Oklahoma ranch was actually a front for a notorious Mexican cartel to launder millions of dollars in drug money, prosecutors alleged Tuesday at the beginning of a trial for five defendants charged in the scheme.
Jose Trevino Morales, the younger brother of the suspected leader of the Zetas drug cartel, is charged with money laundering conspiracy. His trial along with four co-defendants facing the same charge began Tuesday in Austin, Texas.
Prosecutor Douglas Gardner told jurors Tuesday that Trevino had been put in charge of the scheme by his brothers, who are alleged to be at the top of one of the biggest, most versatile and violent criminal organizations in the world. The scheme went through $16 million in horse-related expenses in 30 months, Gardner said.
Gardner described a conspiracy in which horse owners, trainers and others crafted bank deposits to hide the true source of the operation's funding. He said they created companies that bought horses with the cartel's money and even fixed the outcome of horse races.
"The Zetas make money by drugs, extortion, bribery and send the money to the U.S. to buy racehorses," he said.
Gardner alleged Trevino, 46, ran the operation for his brothers — Miguel Angel Trevino Morales and Oscar Omar Trevino Morales. He alleged a Mexican businessman, Francisco Antonio Colorado Cessa, bought horses for the Zetas through his oil services company, which authorities say was also a front for the drug cartel.
The three other defendants on trial— Fernando Solis Garcia, Eusevio Maldonado Huitron and his older brother Jesus Maldonado Huitron — are accused of buying horses for the cartel or laundering money through personal accounts.
But David Finn, Morales' attorney, called his client a "legitimate horseman" who is being targeted by prosecutors due to his brothers' alleged crimes.
"This isn't some front," Finn said. "It's a legitimate, real business ... built on the sweat of my client and his wife."
Mario Cuellar, a government witness and former Zetas member, said he was responsible for funneling drug money from Mexico into the United States for buying horses. He described Miguel Angel Trevino Morales as an active participant who kept a listing of the horses' names and prices on his cellphone.
Jose Trevino Morales initially didn't want to get involved but eventually did in 2009 when he purchased a horse named Tempting Dash, said Cuellar, who is serving a lengthy prison sentence on a drug charge.
Cuellar said Cessa would buy the horses in his name and would be reimbursed later in Mexico. Cessa, who owned a company in Mexico, and other horse buyers were often chosen because they had legitimate ways to come up with the money, Cuellar said.
"Horses were bought through people who could not be questioned about where the money came from, people who had big businesses," Cuellar said in Spanish through an interpreter.
Jose Vasquez Jr., another person who worked for the cartel in Dallas, told jurors he helped send about $900,000 in drug proceeds to help pay for horses and other horse-related expenses in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Vasquez is currently serving a lengthy prison sentence for drug trafficking.
Mike DeGeurin, Cessa's attorney, said his client's company in Mexico, ADT Petroservicios, has no ties to the Zetas. DeGeurin said Cessa invested some of his money in buying and breeding horses and that his client also runs a horse ranch in Mexico for use by autistic children.
Attorneys for Solis and Eusevio Maldonado Huitron told jurors their clients were hard-working, honest horse trainers and that there is no evidence they knew the horses they bought or trained allegedly belonged to the drug cartel. Jesus Maldonado Huitron's attorney said he would make his opening statement after the prosecution's case.
The first witness for prosecutors was Jose Garza, a former Texas state trooper and intelligence analyst with the FBI, who gave jurors a history lesson of the Zetas and how they operate.
The trial was expected to last several weeks. Testimony was to resume Wednesday morning.
Morales' wife and daughter have pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
The horse operation Morales ran from a sprawling ranch near Lexington, Okla., spent millions of dollars buying horses in California, New Mexico and Texas, prosecutors said.
Workers at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino in New Mexico said his stables were known as the "Zetas' stables," and some of his horses were named Number One Cartel and Mr. Ease Cartel.
Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, one of Jose's brothers, is believed to now be the leader of the Zetas cartel, which split off from the Gulf Cartel in 2010 and is known for its brutality — beheading rivals and staging mass killings.
Miguel Angel Trevino Morales and Oscar Omar Trevino Morales are also charged in the scheme, though they remain at large.
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Standards for Approval of Continuing Education Activities and Providers
Activities for which CEUs are Not Intended
Reporting, Renewal, Audits and Disciplinary Action
As part of the Practice Act passed by the General Assembly in 1997, continuing education became a requirement for all individuals licensed by this board as a condition of license renewal. Continuing education consists of a series of planned individual learning experiences beyond the basic educational program, which has led to a degree or qualifies one for licensure. Continuing education units are required for renewals after March 31, 1998. This document further explains board policy based on the practice act.
I. Continuing Education Requirements
One continuing education unit (CEU) is defined as 10 clock hours of instruction or other approved activity.
A. Section 40-67-260 of the Practice Act specifies that:
1. As a condition of license renewal:
a. A speech-language pathologist or audiologist must satisfactorily complete sixteen hours (1.6 CEUs) per license of approved continuing education per license period.
b. A speech-language pathologist or audiologist intern must satisfactorily complete eight hours (.8 CEUs) per license of approved continuing education per license period.
c. A speech-language pathology assistant must satisfactorily complete eight hours (.8 CEUs) of approved continuing education per license period.
2. Continuing education must be reported on forms and in the time and manner specified by the board in regulation.
3. Each licensee must maintain records of continuing education hours earned for a period of four years, and these records must be made available to the director or the director's designee upon request for audits that the board may conduct annually.
B. Section 40-67-270 specifies that:
1. A speech-language pathology or audiology license and a speech-language pathology assistant license must be renewed biennially and expire on March 31 of the second year. A speech-language pathology or audiology intern license may only be renewed for one twelve-month period for the purpose of completing the supervised professional employment required by Section 40-67-220(B)(1)(c).
2. To renew a license the individual shall:
a. Pay a renewal fee as provided for in Section 40-67-50;
b. Submit evidence of compliance with continuing education requirements as provided for in Section 40-67-260.
3. A license which was not renewed by March 31 is invalid and only may be reinstated upon receipt of a renewal application postmarked before May 1 and accompanied by the biennial license fee and the reinstatement fee. A renewal request not postmarked before May 1 only may be reinstated upon receipt of an application for licensure submitted under the license requirements in effect at the time the renewal request is submitted and accompanied by the biennial license fee and reinstatement fee.
C. R.115-6 specifies that:
1. Courses used to meet the continuing education requirement must meet at least one of the following conditions:
a. Courses offered by (ASHA) or (AAA) Continuing Education Sponsor.
b. Courses offered by one of the following organizations: South Carolina Academy of Audiology, National Association of Black Speech Pathologists, South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association, National Institute of Hearing Instruments Studies (NIHIS), Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, American Auditory Society, Academy of Dispensing Audiology, or other organization approved by the board.
c. Graduate level courses offered by a regionally accredited college or university within scope of practice (1 semester hour equals 15 hours for 1.5 CEUs).
d. Courses offered by a state or federal agency provided the courses are within scope of practice.
2. At least one-half of the continuing education requirements must pertain to clinical practice in the area of licensure.
3. Not more than two (2) hours of the continuing education requirement may be met by independent study.
a. All independent study must receive prior approval by the board sixty (60) days prior to implementation.
b. Independent study is developing a plan encompassing a variety of activities, such as reading journal articles, observing a master clinician, or reviewing case files. The study shall include the licensee writing a critical review stating how the licensee will incorporate the newly acquired skills and knowledge into practice.
4. Continuing education requirements may be met by online or electronic courses.
5. Instructors may receive continuing education credit, equivalent to that received by participants, for preparing and teaching courses, including online and electronic courses, within the scope of practice, subject to once per course.
6. Submission of false or misleading continuing education information is grounds for immediate revocation of the license to practice and such other disciplinary actions as the board deems appropriate.
7. Required documentation and audit process:
a. each licensee shall attest to completion of the required continuing education at the time of license renewal;
b. each licensee shall maintain records of continuing education hours earned for a period of four (4) years, and such records must be made available to the director or the designee upon request
II. Standards for Approval of Continuing Education Activities and Providers
A. Any institution, organization, agency or individual may apply to the Board for approval to provide a continuing education activity by making application sixty (60) days prior to the course offering. If the Board grants approval of a continuing education activity, then the Board office shall issue the applicant an approval letter that shall be valid for the bienniurn which coincides with the biennial licensure cycle.
Upon receipt of a written request, the Board shall approve a continuing education activity, which meets the following criteria:
1. Is directly relevant to and focuses on the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology;
2. Reflects the educational needs of the licensee and builds on the standards for practice and courses in the curricula of an institution of higher learning;
3. Has stated, measurable learning objectives;
4. Has program faculty competent in the subject matter and qualified by experience;
5. Includes an evaluation mechanism which assesses the participant's achievement of objectives, the effectiveness of the learning experience, instructional methods, facilities and resources used for the offering;
6. Has a stated, pre-determined number of contact hours; and
7. Provides a certificate of attendance to each participant at the conclusion of the activity, which specifies participant name, program title, program number, date, and number of continuing education hours earned.
B. Any licensee may apply for prior approval at a continuing education activity by submitting a written request sixty (60) days prior to the activity. Upon receipt of the request, the Board shall approve a continuing education activity, which meets the standards for continuing education offerings as outlined above.
1. For purposes of this chapter, "pertain to clinical practice in the area of licensure" is defined as those activities which provide the licensee with information, techniques, procedures, or protocols that can be applied in the direct assessment, treatment, diagnosis, or counseling of patients.
2. Licensees developing independent study plans must base their learning activity on an identified need, develop individualized learning outcomes, have a method to assess learning outcomes, and have a mechanism to determine satisfactory completion of the learning activity. Independent study must meet the same criteria as any other continuing education activity. Independent study activities are limited as specified earlier in this document.
III. Activities for which CEUs are Not Intended
The following activities are not intended for CEUs. While these activities may be judged worthwhile learning experiences, they do not meet the criteria established for the CEUs by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training nor do they meet the requirements of the ASHA Continuing Education Board (CEB) to qualify as activities to be offered for ASHA CEUs.
1. Association Membership and Leadership Activities. Holding membership or serving in some leadership capacity in an association or society does not qualify.
2. Committee/Board Meetings. Participation in committee or board meetings or activities does not qualify.
3. Business Meetings. Meetings to discuss business. make policy, develop procedures, discuss association/organizational management, develop long-range plans, etc., does not qualify.
4. Some Meetings, Conventions, Exhibitions. Meetings, conventions, and exhibitions that attract large numbers of participants, involve different activities, and are conducted primarily for information-sharing purposes generally do not qualify for CEUs. Planned learning activities within such events that meet the CEUs requirements are eligible for CEUs.
5. Work Experience. On-the-job training and other work experience does not qualify for CEUs unless the work experience is structured as part of a planned and supervised continuing education experience that meets the CEB requirements. Continuing education typically is defined as learning that takes place outside one's typical employment responsibilities.
6. Entertainment and Recreation. Attendance at cultural performances, or at entertainment or recreational activities does not qualify unless these events are an integral put of a planned activity that meets the CEB requirements.
7. Travel. Travel or participation in a travel study program does not qualify, unless the educational component of the travel study program meets the CEB requirements.
8. Unsupervised Study. Individual, self-paced study, or other form of independent learning experience not approved by the Board does not qualify.
IV. Reporting, Renewal, Audits and Disciplinary Action
As required by the practice act, each licensee must maintain records of continuing education hours for four years and have the records available upon request. The report of continuing education must be submitted with the renewal application.
A renewal application is not considered complete unless an RCE is included along with the appropriate renewal fee. Late submission of either will result in assessment of a late fee, immediate audit and possible denial of renewal. The late renewal fee shall be assessed as required by the practice act.
An RCE shall automatically be audited if it:
1. is deficient in hours or otherwise incomplete, or
2. is received late, or
3. contains activities not within the approved content areas, or
4. contains other questionable activities.
In addition to the RCEs automatically audited, a random group of licensees will be selected annually for audit. Licensees to be audited will receive notification of audit from the Board. The licensee being audited shall submit to the Board the RCE along with appropriate supporting documentation upon request.
If the continuing education requirement is not met, but the renewal fees have been paid, a letter will be issued to the individual requiring him to show cause as to why the license should not be revoked for failure to comply with the continuing education requirements.
The licensee has thirty (30) days from the date of notification to respond to the show cause letter.
Prior to the actual revocation of a license because of non-compliance with the continuing education requirements, the licensee shall have the right to a contested case hearing on this matter.


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New Car Review
2013 vs. 2014 Kia Forte
With the arrival of the 2014 Kia Forte, the Korean automaker has transformed its sedan lineup since the debut of the still-fresh 2011 Optima. Every model displays modern Kia design traits, and every one of them looks more expensive than it is. As has been true for years, Kia is just as committed to delivering value as ever, continuing to offer an outstanding warranty combined with competitive prices. The advent of new in-car technologies, however, dictates that those prices climb with each successive vehicle redesign, and that's true of the 2014 Forte.
Given that the new Forte competes against compact cars often bought on shoestring budgets, the natural question is: Should cash-strapped buyers grab a deal on an outgoing 2013 Forte, skip the new-car smell altogether in favor of a certified-used 2013 Forte or save a few more dollars to take advantage of the 2014 Kia Forte's upgrades? Let's take a closer look.
Fuel Economy
The 2013 Forte offered a choice between two engines. The LX and EX models came with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine making 156 horsepower and 144 lb-ft of torque. The sporty Forte SX had a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder generating 173 hp and 168 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual gearbox was standard, and a 6-speed automatic with Sportmatic manual shifting was optional for both engines.
This year, the 2014 Forte LX gets a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 148 hp and 131 lb-ft. In certain regions of the country, the Forte's Super Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV) equipment restricts engine output to 145 hp and 130 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual gearbox is standard for this model, with a 6-speed automatic optional.
For more power, choosing the Forte EX is necessary. The EX model's standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder is rated to make 173 hp and 154 lb-ft of torque, and is offered exclusively with a 6-speed Sportmatic automatic transmission.
Last year, the Forte's 156-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder was rated to get between 25 miles per gallon in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, depending on transmission choice. For 2014, the Forte's 148-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder is expected to return 25 mpg city/37 mpg hwy. Basically, buyers choosing the 2014 Forte give up some horsepower and torque in exchange for a 1-mpg increase in highway mileage.
Differences are greater when comparing the 2013 Forte SX model's 173-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with the 2014 Forte EX model's 173-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. The former returned 22 mpg city/32 mpg hwy, while the latter improves to 24 mpg city/36 mpg hwy.
Examine the differences between the old Forte and the new Forte and you'll see the old car generally made more horsepower and more torque at lower rpm. Considering the Forte's curb weight is essentially unchanged between years, the primary benefit to choosing the new Forte instead of the old Forte is fuel economy. Even then, the improvement is largely limited to the more powerful engine selection.
Last year, the 2013 Kia Forte offered six standard airbags, 4-wheel-disc ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist and a traction and stability control system. The Forte EX and SX could be optioned with a reversing camera but no other safety features.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) called the 2013 Forte a Top Safety Pick but never subjected the car to the tough new small overlap frontal impact test. In crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2013 Forte received a 4-star overall rating, which reflects the vehicle's middling side-impact protection levels.
When smacked in the side by another vehicle, driver protection measures three stars while rear-seat occupant protection measures five stars. Still, NHTSA notes a safety concern for that rear-seat occupant. During testing, the rear door intruded far enough into the passenger compartment that the interior rear door panel contacted the crash test dummy and produced high lower spine acceleration data, indicating a greater risk for injury.
As this article is written, NHTSA and IIHS have not crash tested the larger 2014 Forte. Furthermore, the new Forte LX has the same standard safety equipment as the old Forte LX. The difference is that the new Forte's EX trim level has a standard reversing camera as well as Your Voice (UVO) eServices technology.
Using UVO, the new Forte's owner can pair a smartphone to the car's infotainment system via Bluetooth. Once paired, a suite of services is available at no additional cost. The suite includes several conveniences, but we're partial to the 911 Connect and Crash Notification Notice functions, each of which puts the Forte's driver and occupants into direct contact with rescuers, if needed. Also, parents with young drivers in the household may like to know that UVO eServices include the ability to set speed, curfew and geo-fenced boundary alerts to help keep them safe.
Though the 2014 Forte hasn't been crash tested, we'll give the new car the nod when it comes to safety, especially the EX model.
Based on Consumer Reports data, the Kia Forte has delivered average or better reliability since this model debuted for the 2010 model year. It had better, since new Forte models come with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and free roadside assistance for the first five years of ownership with no mileage restrictions. Imagine how expensive that could be for Kia if the cars weren't durable.
Coverage for a certified pre-owned (CPO) Kia Forte is even better. The 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage remains intact, and includes roadside assistance for 10 years and unlimited miles. Each CPO car must pass a 150-point inspection, and its CARFAX vehicle history report must be clean to qualify for the program. Kia also provides CPO Forte buyers with a 1-year/12,000-mile Platinum Comprehensive protection plan, including travel breakdown coverage with towing and rental car coverage.
Kia's CPO program offers outstanding protection for a car expected to be reasonably reliable in the first place. Advantage: CPO Forte.
In addition to providing better protection against defects, a CPO Forte is less expensive to purchase. As this article is written, prices for CPO 2013 Kia Forte models on AutoTrader.com range from $15,000 to $21,000, depending on trim level, equipment and mileage. Compare that to the redesigned 2014 Forte, which starts at $16,700 for the LX with no options and rises to $26,205 with all the trimmings.
Leftover brand-new 2013 Forte models can be had with 1.9 percent APR financing for 36 months in addition to a $1,000 rebate, and Kia is providing $500 in competitive or owner loyalty bonus money as a deal sweetener to move the metal. New 2014 Fortes are also available with attractive 0.9 percent financing for 36 months and a $500 owner loyalty or competitive bonus.
These deals might ordinarily make a CPO Forte look less appealing financially, but as this article is written Kia offers interest rates as low as .99 percent APR for 36 months and 2.49 percent for 60 months on CPO Fortes. Therefore, to maximize value, choose the CPO Forte and finance at these discounted rates.
With each redesigned vehicle, automakers add a lot of new technology, and the 2014 Forte is no exception. In addition to safety features, UVO eServices technology offers Bluetooth music streaming, a Parking Minder to help owners find their car, diagnostic and maintenance alerts, the ability to make vehicle service appointments and more. Soon, Kia will offer Pandora and Twitter access from the 2014 Forte's UVO screen.
Moreover, the new Forte EX can be optioned with ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, memory for the driver's settings, HD Radio, an LCD information display and dual-zone rather than single-zone automatic climate control. Xenon HID headlights and LED taillights are also available for the 2014 Forte EX.
Clearly, the new Forte is more technologically advanced than the old Forte.
AutoTrader's Recommendation
The new Kia Forte is a great-looking car, much larger inside than before, constructed of higher quality materials and, like the original, available in 5-door hatchback and 2-door coupe body styles. While Kia's CPO program benefits are significant, our greatest concern about the old Forte is side-impact collision protection. So it's easy to recommend that buyers spend a little extra to get the redesigned 2014 Forte.


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Las Vegas, NV — The Sunrise Health System is pleased to announce that check-in kiosks are now available in the Emergency Department Lobby at Sunrise Hospital, Sunrise Children's Hospital, MountainView Hospital and Southern Hills Hospital.
"This is yet another way that the Sunrise Health System is using technology to improve the care of our community," says Jennifer Renner, Director of Emergency Services at Southern Hills Hospital. "We live in a technology-driven world, and patients expect us to keep pace."
The kiosks are similar to those in an airport. A patient selects their preferred language, either English or Spanish, and swipes a driver's license or credit card. A credit card swipe at the kiosk is not used for billing purposes or charged in any way. Patients may also enter their name manually. They will then be asked to enter their reason for visiting the Emergency Department from a drop down list of options, or can enter their reason manually.
Walk-in patients experiencing chest pain will bypass the kiosks to see the triage nurse immediately. Should a chest pain patient begin to register, the kiosk will flash a message in red informing the patient to stop and see the nurse immediately. Additionally, patients less than five years old or greater than 65 years will be flagged for attention with the triage nurse.
Staff members are available in the Emergency Department Lobby to assist all patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additional benefits of the kiosk include improved patient satisfaction by eliminating the paper check-in process, two language options, and accurate and automated capture of patient arrival time.
About Sunrise HealthSunrise Health is the most technologically advanced hospital network in the Southwest. Committed to providing the finest healthcare, Sunrise Health includes Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, MountainView Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Children's Hospital, as well as outpatient diagnostic, imaging and surgical centers. Specialty services include a suite of the latest diagnostic and surgical technologies, advanced cardiovascular services, comprehensive neurological services, a designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Nevada Neurosciences Institute, The Breast Center at Sunrise, the state's most comprehensive Children's Hospital and women's healthcare services and Las Vegas' first network of certified Stroke Centers and Accredited Chest Pain Centers. For more information about Sunrise Health visit www.SunriseHealthInfo.com.
Need a Physician, Nurse Advice or Health Information? Call our free 24/7 Consult-A-Nurse line at (702) 233-5300. In case of emergency, dial 9-1-1.


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The County of Hawai'i's new Pāhoa Senior Center will host its inaugural art exhibit from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, November 26.
Holiday pupu will be served at the free event, which will feature art work presented by eight students of the county's SoulCollage® classes. Parking will be available at the adjacent Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility.
As a way of discovering their inner wisdom, SoulCollage students create deeply personal cards that help them navigate through life. These unique cards will be shown for display purposes only and will not be available for purchase.
The exhibit will give students and the class facilitator an opportunity to share the SoulCollage experience with the public. A new 10-week SoulCollage class will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at the Pāhoa Senior Center starting January 7, 2013.
People interested in registering for the next class may call Valarie Matinjussi at 965-6000 or email her at [email protected].
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The Golden Lion Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel stands majestically on Senhouse Street at the top of Shipping Brow in Maryport overlooking the harbour and the Solway Firth over to Scotland.
At the Golden Lion Hotel we have 16 lovely individually decorated bedrooms all fitted with Sky Television where you can enjoy high quality Bed & Breakfast, or choose to take full advantage of the facilities and enjoy a freshly prepared evening meal from our extensive a la carte menu on each night of your stay. Our kitchen offers a fine selection of home cooked food prepared to your liking, Sunday specials and a great light bites menu are also available, all served in either our restaurant or our relaxing bar area.Children welcome. Reservations are recommended to confirm your table in the restaurant.
The Hotel stands on the site of Ellenfoot House, the first house in Maryport and the residence of the Lord of the Manor Humphrey Senhouse the 1st (1694-1738).
In 1747 Humphrey Senhouse the 2nd discussed with his wife and friends the possibility of developing Ellenfoot and two years later on the 31st January 1747 he renamed the town Maryport after his wife Mary.
The hotel is rich in the town's history and has been visited by many famous people, including royalty. Fletcher Christian who led the mutiny on the bounty in 1789 often visited his relatives at the nearby Ewanrigg Hall.
William Wordsworth was here in 1829. George Stephenson renowned as the "Father of Railways" and "Rocket" fame stayed in the hotel in 1836, attending a meeting, the outcome of which was the Maryport & Carlisle railway.
Wilkie Collins and Charles Dickens also stayed in the hotel in 1857, Wilkie Collins laid the scene of his famous novel "The Women in White" based on a local ghost story.
- Recepção 24 horas
- Armazenagem de bagagem
- Bar
- Entretenimento
- Internet sem-fios/wifi gratuita em zonas públicas
- Salão
- Restaurante
- Serviço de quarto
- Casamentos
- Instalações para fechar bicicletas
- Ligação à Internet (sem fios)
- Estacionamento próprio
- Estacionamento grátis
Instalações para Crianças
- Cadeiras de bebé
Instalações para Negócios
- Secretária
- Salas de reuniões
- Pequeno-almoço (Continental)
- Pequeno-almoço (Cozinhado)
- Almoço
- Jantar
- Ciclismo
- Golfe
- Golfe - miniatura
- Museus / galerias
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My long delayed and much anticipated bike fit happened last night. Much anticipated because of my excruciatingly painful saddle and long delayed because of my anxiety about said bike fit. Now, logically I would not be apprehensive about an activity that would increase my comfort on the bike. However, human beings are usually not logical and I am no exception to that rule. I think the unease stemmed first from not knowing exactly what would happen at a bike fit and then the fact that I am still not 100% okay with how I look. Silly, I know, but since I had no idea how a bike fit would go, I was nervous about being scrutinized while I was on the bike, in my not so flattering bike clothes! So instead of acting like a sensible being, I continued to suffer on the bike, all to avoid whatever potential scrutiny might happen. Now you know that I avoid things that I'm nervous about when just confronting those issues would make the stress over those issues go away. Somehow, even the knowledge that just confronting issues head on will give me peace of mind and heart is not enough to get me to actually take any action.
But I digress. What motivated me to finally call the bike shop was a little cut in my tire that I discovered when I was out for my ride on Sunday. I was thinking I needed a new tire, and was afriad to really ride until I had it looked at. So I finally called to see about going into the shop. So now you know about the part of my personality which only allows me to get things done in a timely manner if I have a hard deadline (RAGBRAI is another example- that hard deadline got me to finally buy a bike). And I think we all know how this story ends- the bike fit was fine, I didn't feel uncomfortable or scrutinized, and I was nervous for nothing.
I'm not sure if I can convey to you the amount of pain my saddle caused me. I have never been kicked in the nuts, so I can't say how it compares to that. But I can say that it felt like a small person was stepping on my crotch with all their weight. Getting rid of this pain apparently wasn't going to happen with a few minor adjustments. We talked extensively about where the pain in my lady bits was happening. Basically, I was not sitting on my sits bones at all- my lady bits were supporting my whole weight on the bike. I don't know if this is my fault or the bike's fault. In the end, the saddle was exchanged for a new, wider, saddle to accommodate my large butt (or rather, my widely placed sits bones, common in women), with the saddle tilted back a bit and a shorter stem to force me to put more weight on my sits bones.
I don't think this fit fixed the problem. There isn't as much pressure on my lady bits now, but there still is some. I have to actively push myself back to relieve the pressure and sit totally on my butt. It was hard to judge how much of an improvement these adjustments made, as I was already pretty sore from sitting on the saddle for the duration of my bike fit. The rides I do in the next few days will tell.
(side note: tire was fine, didn't need to buy a new one. And the guy inquired if I had a trainer, as there was so much wear on the tires. I said, nope, I just ride a lot! He seemed impressed.)


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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19, 2011 – Alan Abrahamson is one of the world's most respected columnists on Olympic sports, especially in the U.S. So when he wrote on Monday that USA Track & Field "maybe getting something not just right but possibly taking an ambitious step to profoundly reshape the future direction of the sport in the United States and even worldwide," you read on with interest.
The development was this:
USA Track & Field (USATF) has engaged the services of Indianapolis-based Max Siegel Inc. (MSI) in a broad, fully integrated service agreement that will unite USATF's commercial ventures. The move is part of a USATF plan that streamlines its internal staff structure in marketing and communications.
MSI will work with USATF staff to integrate and vastly expand USATF's commercial efforts in marketing, sponsorship, publicity, membership and broadcasting. The company is charged with six goals: to increase sponsor revenue and the stable of USATF's corporate partners; enhance relationships with current USATF sponsors; manage the USATF brand; increase membership; develop and produce custom broadcast and new media content; and manage USATF's broadcast relationships for event coverage.
For the sake of track & field in our country, I hope Abrahamson is right. But I'm from Missouri on this one – with no disrespect intended to Mr. Siegel and his team – since I also know the history of these kinds of endeavors:
February 1988: From Advertising Age, "The Athletics Congress, the Indianapolis-based governing body for U.S. track and field, plans to develop a national series of televised indoor and outdoor meets starting next year. TAC has hired Advantage International, a Washington sports-management company, to line up corporate sponsors and a TV deal for the TAC Circuit of Track & Field."
April 2007: From a USATF news release, "Wasserman Media Group has entered into long-term exclusive partnerships with USA Gymnastics, USA Swimming and USA Track & Field to represent the trio in the marketplace for sponsorship, events and marketing opportunities, and develop digital platforms to broaden distribution and original programming."
Both deals were with major players in the media and sponsorship markets; neither amounted to much. And well-thought-out plans along similar lines called "Atlanta and Beyond" and "Atlanta and Beyond II" were developed for USATF by Washington, D.C.-based D.M.C. in 1992 and 1993, and didn't change the underlying weakness in the sport's profile in this country, either.
In the meantime, the best sponsor track & field ever had in this country – Mobil – left in the 1990s after sponsoring its own indoor and outdoor circuit for many years.
I hope that Max Siegel is able to work some magic where others have failed, because the product can be appealing . . . if anyone can find it. To that end, the IAAF has missed again with the release of the 2012 Diamond League schedule. American sports fans know that they can find baseball, basketball and hockey games on almost every day of the week, with college football on Thursdays and Saturdays and pro football on Sundays and Mondays. Track fans, what day is your Diamond League meet on this week . . . if there is one:
May 11 (Fri.): Doha
May 19 (Sat.): Shanghai
May 31 (Thu.): Rome
Jun. 02 (Sat.): Eugene
Jun. 07 (Thu.): Oslo
Jun. 09 (Sat.): New York
Jul. 06 (Fri.): Paris
Jul. 13-14 (Fri.-Sat.): London
Jul. 20 (Fri.): Monaco
Aug. 17 (Fri.): Stockholm
Aug. 23 (Thu.): Lausanne
Aug. 26 (Sun.): Birmingham
Aug. 30 (Thu.): Zurich
Sep. 07 (Fri.): Brussels
That's a total of 14 meets covering 15 days on four different days of the week:
6 on Fridays;
4 on Thursdays;
4 on Saturdays;
1 on a Sunday.
And, of course, there are month-long breaks for the U.S. Olympic Trials and Olympic Games. Track used to be a game of "catch me if you can." Now, trying to enjoy the sport is more a matter of "catch me if you can find me."
Only two of these meets are in the U.S., of course; we no longer have an indoor circuit and putting on a quality, one-day outdoor meet – I was the meet director for the 2003 and 2004 Home Depot Invitationals at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California – costs from $500,000-750,000 in cash for athletes, facility rent, promotion and advertising, officials and staff, television production and the rest..
I firmly believe that someone will crack the code someday and create a reasonably successful U.S. track circuit. Abrahamson is right to wish Siegel well; we all should. But the bottom line is, as they say, "show me the money." Good luck, Mr. Siegel; you're going to need it.
(You can stay current with Rich's technology, sports and Olympic commentaries by following him at www.twitter.com/RichPerelman.)


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Nike Launches New Air Force 1 Brazil 2014 Collection
In preparation for next year's FIFA World Cup festivities in Brazil, Nike is launching a collection of Air Force 1 sneakers, or "Uptowns" as they are called in the 'hood, in honor of the soccer-loving host country.
The 2014 AF1 Brazil Pack comes in the classic Air Force 1 (aka "Uptowns"), Air Force 1 Low and Nike Lunar Force 1 (see photos below). Let's break them down:
The Air Force 1 Brazil gets revamped for the second time with a blue translucent outsole and snakeskin print on the Swoosh and heel tab. This is certainly a striking shoe to rock on your feet.
The second kick is the Air Force 1 Low, which resembles the traditional version of the classic shoe and features a blue translucent bottom.
The third shoe is the new Nike Lunar Force 1, which comes with the Lunar technology in the midsole to give unparalleled support and reactivity.
These trio of kicks are featured in a white silhouette and utilizes the blue, green and yellow colors which symbolizes Brazil's flag. Inside the footwear, the insoles boasts geometric patterns that reveal Afro, Asian and Portuguese traits. Also, each sneaker has a brass dubray with the "AF1" insignia written on them.
The Nike Air Force 1 Brazil collection will be kicking in stores Dec. 21 and at Nike.com.


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Anyone who follows my blog knows my feelings about ebooks. Namely, they're the future.
Grand Central, the publisher for Afraid, has taken this concept to heart, and my horror novel is available as downloads for the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Reader, for just $1.99.
Here are my current Amazon Kindle rankings:
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11 in Kindle Store
#1 in Kindle Store > Kindle Books > Fiction > Horror
#3 in Kindle Store > Kindle Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Thrillers > Suspense
#5 in Kindle Store > Kindle Books > Fiction > Genre Fiction
So, I'm pretty happy my publisher made this decision. There are a few hundred thousand books available on Kindle, so to be at #11 means that people are buying it.
But why are they buying it?
Is it because they've heard about it? Doubtful. I haven't had any advertising, done any touring, had a major marketing push.
So what are the ten books currently outselling me?
Four are Stephanie Meyer books--no big surprise there. Two are bibles. And while the bible is a popular book, the reason they're doing so well is they are free.
Also free is Lee Child's book, Persuader, and I'm tickled he's outselling both bibles. Persuader is one of his older titles, and giving it away for free is a smart way to hook new readers on his series.
The other three are the monster bestsellers The Shack, the Steve Harvey book, and the Mark R. Levin book. Like the Stephanie Meyer books, these are full price, between six dollars and ten dollars.
Rounding out the top 25, we find eight more free books, and six more full-priced bestsellers.
It's pretty easy to see why Afraid is on the Kindle bestseller list.
While it is not a print bestseller, and it is not free, the $1.99 price makes it an impulse purchase, like candy in the check-out line at the grocery store. If you just bought a $350 device to read books, naturally you want to fill the device up. But filling it up with $10 books will cost a fortune--very much like filling up an iPod using iTunes.
So Kindle owners are looking for free books, and cheap books. They're looking hard enough for them to spend $1.99 on a debut novel by an unknown author.
This works out perfect for Afraid by Jack Kilborn. I'm getting new readers, and if they like me, perhaps they'll seek out my other books, either in ebook form or in print.
Hyperion, the publisher of my Jack Daniels books, also gets it. They released the first in my series, Whiskey Sour, on Kindle for $3.96. How is that doing?
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #757 in Kindle Store
#3 in Kindle Store > Kindle Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Police Procedurals
#14 in Kindle Store > Kindle Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Mystery > Women Sleuths
#36 in Kindle Store > Kindle Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Thrillers > Suspense
Not bad for a book that's been out for five years.
How are my other four regularly-priced Jack Daniels Kindle versions doing?
None of them are on the Kindle bestseller lists.
The Kindle bestseller lists, and the Amazon Shorts bestseller lists, are dominated by free books.
Both Amazon, and publishers, should be paying close attention to this. If they truly want to sell ebooks, cheap or free can get more downloads than full priced mega-bestsellers. For heaven's sake, in what crazy world can Afraid by Jack Kilborn outsell Stephen King, Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, JK Rowling, Harlan Coben, Clive Cussler, and all the other giants?
Only in the world of lower prices.
Now imagine if all ebooks were cheap or free. Imagine how quickly they'd take over the print industry.
You won't have to imagine it for long. Because it's coming.
And for all of you Kindle and Sony Reader owners who surfed onto my blog on the basis of my header, visit www.JAKonrath.com, where I have six free ebooks, compatible with both devices, along with one for 99 cents.
Also something to consider: My free ebooks have been downloaded 17,568 times. My 99 cent book has been download 204 times.
If ebooks take over, like I think they will, freebies, pirated copies, and illegal downloads will decimate the print industry just like file sharing mp3s have decimated the CD industry.
You heard it here first.
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Also, I'm guest posting at Naked Authors, to see if I get a better response than I did at The Outfit:
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Tech's Rugby Queens Open Season Well
LAS CRUCES, N.M. September 19, 2012 – New Mexico Tech's Queens Rugby Club started their season with a bang Saturday in Las Cruces, ringing up a five-point try with their first touch of the ball against the New Mexico State University Lady Chiles.
The match was a study of contrasting styles with Tech controlling possession for long stretches with a straight-ahead attack led by Logan's hard running. NMSU gambled on long passes across the field which at times exposed gaps in Tech's defense, but handling errors and the scrambling Queens shut down the threat each time. The Chiles did manage one short-range try in the second stanza and made the two-point conversion kick.
Amy Biehl High School graduate Lorena Vega introduced herself with a scoring lunge across the tryline in the third period, and fullback Jade Horton connected with the conversion kick to bring the Queens to 12 points. As the match wound down the dangerous Horton shook off a tackle and raced 30 meters to touch down Tech's final try. Her conversion drop kick narrowly failed when it bounced back onto the field off the cross bar.
The Queens and their male counterparts, the Pygmies, will officially christen their new rugby pitch on the New Mexico Tech campus Saturday, September 22 when they host both New Mexico State teams. The Lady Chiles will seek to even the score against the Queens, while the Tech's men will test their improvement after being out-pointed by the Chiles in a preseason scrimmage in Albuquerque on September 8. Kickoffs are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively.
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BOSTON (AP) — Police chiefs in 54 Massachusetts communities have signed an agreement that makes it easier for officers in one community to cross town lines while responding to legitimate law enforcement emergencies in another jurisdiction.
The mutual aid agreement announced Tuesday involves 51 Middlesex County departments, two from Essex County and one from Norfolk County.
The chiefs say the agreement enhances public safety and protects officers.
It essentially says on-duty officers from one participating department can cross town lines to respond to a crime in progress in another participating community.
Civil authorities in the towns have approved of the agreement.
The agreement was a response to two Supreme Judicial Court cases, including one in which drunken driving charges were dismissed because an officer followed the suspect across town lines.