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-- In a sudden turn of events, North Korea on Saturday postponed reunions that were to start next week for families separated during the Korean War.
A statement in North Korea\'s state news agency KCNA blamed South Korea and said the reunions could not be rescheduled until a \"normal atmosphere\" was restored for dialogue and negotiations.
North Korea claimed it had made sincere efforts to negotiate with its southern neighbor, but accused the South\'s conservatives of \"reckless and vicious confrontations.\"
Kaesong reopens for business Report: N. Korea may have started reactor
It also alluded to a recent South Korean scandal involving a leftist politician who is accused of plotting to overthrow the Seoul government in case of a war with the North, calling the recent case a \"witch-hunting campaign.\"
The North Korean statement also resumed referring to South Korea as a \"puppet regime.\"
The family reunions were to be held from Wednesday to September 30 in North Korea.
The North also announced that it would postpone talks of re-opening tours at Mount Kumgang for South Koreans. This was the location where a South Korean tourist was shot by a North Korean soldier in 2008 for allegedly walking into an off-limits area.
The cancellation of the family reunions comes less than a week after it appeared that tensions between the two Koreas were cooling.
On Monday, the Kaesong Industrial Complex, which is a joint park and a key symbol of cooperation between the Koreas, re-opened after a five-month hiatus. This had re-ignited hopes of better relations between the two nations.
The family reunions are highly anticipated events, as the last such reunion took place in 2010. The emotionally-charged reunions bring together hundreds of families divided by the Korean War, which occurred between 1950-1953.
The first such family reunion took place following a landmark summit between the two Koreas in 2000.
The meetings are bittersweet, full of tears and hugs from those who haven\'t seen each other in more than half a century. The chances of any of the divided family members meeting again are slim.
A report released this week in South Korea reported that nearly 44% of the 129,000 people who registered in a database to meet their separated relatives have died.
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Saturday, September 21, 2013
North Korea blames South, cancels family reunions
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Rhonin <Leader of the Kirin Tor>
This NPC can be found in Dalaran (1).
Quotes (8)
- Rhonin says: We received Brann's message, and we have begun preparations.
- Rhonin yells: Citizens of Dalaran! Raise your eyes to the skies and observe!
- Rhonin yells: Today our world's destruction has been averted in defiance of our very makers!
- Rhonin yells: Algalon the Observer, herald of the titans, has been defeated by our brave comrades in the depths of the titan city of Ulduar.
- Rhonin yells: Algalon was sent here to judge the fate of our world.
- Rhonin yells: He found a planet whose races had deviated from the titans' blueprints. A planet where not everything had gone according to plan.
- Rhonin yells: Cold logic deemed our world not worth saving. Cold logic, however, does not account for the power of free will. It's up to each of us to prove this is a world worth saving.
- Rhonin yells: That our lives... our lives are worth living.


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Caney Creek, New Caney, Porter, and Splendora high school juniors and seniors are invited to attend the 13th annual Project Connections on Thursday, March 5 from 6- 8 p.m. at the East Montgomery County Improvement District (EMCID) complex.
This free event, sponsored by the local school districts, the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County, and Lone Star College-Kingwood, allows high school juniors and seniors and their parents a chance to visit with various academic departments from LSC-Kingwood as well as some military institutions.
"We are excited to once again offer this opportunity to the students and their families. We hope to see a good turn out this year," said Rick Walsh, planning committee member.
LSC-Kingwood's financial aid specialists will be present to provide information and to assist parents and students in the completion of applications for federal financial aid. In addition, representatives from LSC-Kingwood's admissions and advising departments will conduct break-out sessions to answer questions about the application process and provide tips on how to select classes, develop an academic plan, and be successful in college.
"With information tables for many of the academic programs available at LSC-Kingwood, information about financial aid and career planning, free food, scholarships and fantastic prizes, this is a really fun event for everyone who attends," Walsh said.
Seniors will have the opportunity to apply for scholarships from the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County before Project Connections. Applications are available from the high school counselors and are due on Friday, Feb. 27. Scholarship drawings will be held at Project Connections and students must be present to win. Both juniors and seniors will be eligible for other fun door prizes.
For more information on Project Connections, call 281-312-1790. The EMCID complex is located at 21575 Highway 59 North in New Caney.
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A new student center planned for the heart of the Hope College campus will be named for presidential couple Jim and Martie Bultman, who throughout their time at the college have placed students first.
Announced as part of the college's "A Greater Hope" comprehensive campaign on Friday, Oct. 14, the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center will be constructed in the central campus, adjacent to Hope's Pine Grove. The 42,000-square-foot facility will provide dynamic, attractive space to promote student interaction and a myriad of events in exciting venues, and will serve as a beacon drawing students to their campus "family room."
The center is supported by a $10 million lead gift from the Bob and Cheri VanderWeide family of Ada. Bob and Cheri VanderWeide are among the eight co-chairs of the campaign.
The VanderWeides applauded recognizing the Bultmans - who are retiring in June after serving as the college's president and first lady since 1999 - in a way that celebrates their student focus.
"Jim and Martie Bultman have devoted themselves wholeheartedly to students," they said. "They've worked tirelessly to make the best possible Hope for the students of the present and the future, and their devotion shows day-to-day through their active involvement in campus life. We hope for the new student center to make a lasting difference for generations, and naming the building for Jim and Martie is an ideal way to celebrate the lasting difference that they have made."
The center will be built on the site presently occupied by Nykerk Hall of Music, which will remain in use until construction of another of the campaign's major projects, a concert hall and music facility, provides a new home for the college's department of music. Project cost for the student center is $16 million, with an additional $4 million operating endowment and $1 million for renovation of existing space. A target date for construction of the student center has not yet been set.
The Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center will be adjacent to the DeWitt Student and Cultural Center, which opened in 1971 as a student center but gave much of its space to college offices following the April 1980 burning of the Van Raalte Hall administrative building. The new building will support a student-life program that has grown substantially since 1971 as enrollment has increased, from 2,101 students 40 years ago to more than 3,200 currently.
The college's dean of students, Dr. Richard Frost, noted that the center has been designed with an emphasis on integrating the three central components of the Hope experience--academics, faith, and student life - and to provide space for activities and interaction not currently available elsewhere.
"What we've tried to do is look at the landscape of the entire campus and not replicate what already exists, but be creative and innovative in providing what does not exist," said Frost, who is also vice president for student development at Hope. "We intend for it to be a place that reflects all things student and where they'll gather constantly."
A large, multi-purpose room with links to an adjacent patio will provide space for a variety of program possibilities. A family lounge with picture windows looking across the Pine Grove toward Dimnent Memorial Chapel and Graves Hall will provide space to socialize, watch television, or bask by one of the building's fireplaces. A theatre will host the long-running student film series, speakers or Nykerk practices. A small prayer chapel will provide a place to worship and reflect on God. Multiple student organizations will have offices and shared space for working on projects. The building will also have an exciting state-of-the-art food and coffee area.
The "student way" will connect the registrar's, counseling and student development offices in the adjacent DeWitt Center through a dynamic link to the Bultman Student Center, allowing a seamless transition between the two areas.
Since becoming the college's president in 1999, James Bultman's emphasis has been on assuring that Hope College provides students with an exceptional educational experience in a vibrant and caring Christian environment, and the college has enjoyed distinction on a variety of external measures during his tenure. Martie has additionally worked with students directly as co-advisor of the college's chapter of the "Mortar Board" honorary society, which in 2010 was recognized as the nation's top chapter, receiving the Ruth Weimer Mount Chapter Excellence Award.
The Bultmans are both enthusiastic and tireless supporters of students and their activities. They regularly attend student scholarly presentations, performances, and competition in athletic events, usually together but sometimes individually when activities are happening simultaneously - so at least one of them can be present at each. Together they serve communion during the college's Sunday-evening worship services in Dimnent Memorial Chapel, and they also break bread with students by joining them for lunch or dinner in the dining halls, or by inviting them for a meal in the President's Home.
The largest single fundraising effort in the college's history, the $175 million "A Greater Hope" comprehensive campaign will provide major boosts to the college's endowment and add several new buildings. The endowment portion of the campaign includes $30 million for student scholarships and another $20 million for faculty-student collaborative research, a signature part of the Hope experience for which the college has repeatedly received national recognition across the years. Major enhancements to the campus will include not only the student center and concert hall and music building, but an art museum, engineering addition and outdoor tennis facility, in addition to the already completed Van Andel Soccer Stadium and Boeve Baseball Stadium and Wolters Softball Stadium. In addition to the campaign initiatives, the $175 million total includes the annual support being raised across the duration of the campaign through the college's Hope Fund.
Additional information about "A Greater Hope" is available online.


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Don't look now, and Derrick Rose apparently isn't, but the Bulls franchise player's image could become a five-alarm fire in the next two weeks.
I didn't think there was anything worse than Rose's sitting on the bench in street clothes while hobbled and sick teammates battled to win the Nets series. I mean, sure, Rose looked sharp in that suit, especially compared to Nate Robinson's puking on the bench, and especially when it's likely that Rose probably is the healthiest player on that roster.
That scene might've turned more of Chicago against Rose than anything else during his refusal to complete the last phase of his rehab from ACL surgery on his left knee.
But wait. There's a scenario that might do worse things for Rose and his image that is battered more than his left knee:
A close series against the Heat.
By close I mean two wins. Three would be remarkable for Team HMO. A series win is a pipe dream, a crackpipe dream, and stop it right now.
But two wins by a Rose-less Bulls would be more than the Rose-led Bulls managed two years ago. Compare and contrast. Oh, and cover your ears before screaming Bulls fans weigh in with thoughts on what the Bulls might've done with Rose playing.
In the series two years ago, the Bulls won the opener and that was it. LeBron James locked onto Rose down the stretch, and Rose disappeared. That began the screaming for a second star who could get his own shot. Rose's brother, Reggie, loudly voiced that sentiment recently, leading many to believe he's the reason that Rose won't come back this season.
It's Rose's right to sit out the season to make sure his body is healthy enough to resume his career. However, Rose has created a disaster by refusing to say that he has always planned to skip this season. He has been getting horrible advice in the handling of this. He looks weak-minded in refusing to embrace the last phase of his rehab, which is playing in actual games.
If Rose is as unaware of the virulent reaction to his refusal to play as he claims to be, then he really does have issues.
But back to the series. Imagine if these Bulls with Rose in designer clothes take a couple games against the defending champions who barely have lost a quarter in the postseason. Ka-boom, right, Neil Funk?
Whether it's comparable or relevant, the comparison would be made because the image would be as clear and obvious as Robinson's vomiting on the bench. The discussion of Rose's wimpiness and selfishness would be loud, believe me. The anger would be palpable. Rose's Q rating would plummet below Jerry Krause's, you watch.
A competitive series by the Bulls would be amazing when you consider what a mess they are. Luol Deng is post-spinal tap and might not be done with hospital visits. Kirk Hinrich remains halt or limp --- whatever, he's not going to start the series, if he plays at all. Robinson is getting over the flu, and Taj Gibson has been pathetic.
If you break down the players and spots, you could give the Bulls the edge the way Our Bulls Guy K.C. Johnson did here. But, as K.C. notes, so what? If James stays healthy, it's over. If James stays healthy, the Heat could destroy three Central Division teams in 12 games to win the East. If James stays healthy, the Heat are going to win their second straight title.
Seeing Joakim Noah go all Joakim Noah against the Nets in Game 7 is the symbol of the Bulls' hope against the Heat. Noah ran and dunked and rotated everywhere defensively against the Nets. The plantar fasciitis was a memory. Noah remains an issue for the Heat. Same goes for Carlos Boozer. Both Bulls big men win their matchups against Chris Bosh at center and Udonis Haslem at power forward.
James, of course, cancels out every matchup advantage. I just wanted to point out the Bulls are not the hopeless bunch you might think.
A healthier version of this Rose-less unit split the four games against the Heat in the regular season. As we've seen, Tom Thibodeau is one of the two or three best coaches in the league because his teams hustle, defend and win. It doesn't seem to matter who has the heart and mind to take a jersey. It doesn't seem to matter who has a vomit bucket like he was ordering bottle service. It doesn't seem to matter who the opponent is.
The Bulls' elimination from the postseason comes this series, but I don't see them rolling over. They might lose some games big, but it won't be for a lack of effort, and their usual relentlessness might earn them a couple wins. That would be more than the Bulls managed with Rose in uniform. That might be more than Rose's image can take right now.
Rose's reputation is in a death spiral. The Bulls' postseason advancement has exacerbated the disgust that many Bulls fans are voicing toward Rose. Makes you wonder if Rose would be better off rooting for a Heat sweep.


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Filed under: Trailers and Clips, Movie News, Cinematical
Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier goes mainstream -- well, as much as the determinedly indie director ever would -- in the trailer for his new all-star film. "A beautiful film about the end of the world," is the tag line for 'Melancholia,' which stars Kirsten Dunst, Kiefer Sutherland, John Hurt and Charlotte Gainsbourg.
The setting is the marriage Justine (Dunst) to Michael ('True Blood's Alexander Skarsgard), but while small domestic dramas are playing themselves out, a mysterious planet is also making its ominous way towards earth.
'Armageddon,' this is not. The mood seems, well, melancholic, with swings toward soap-opera-ish high drama. Last year, von Trier described the film only as being "about two sisters and a planet."
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Default site directory
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- This page serves as a placeholder until you upload site content. It lets visitors know that a website is in the works.
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I think you have it !! Just a couple small edits to make it easier to read -- plus a sentence in the front talking about other techniques also working. See attached. Edits are in square brackets and also colored red. (I'm sure people can think of ways to tune this -- but it looks accurate now - and makes the point about other techniques being usable clearly) Thanks for your perseverance. GRegg On Sep 13, 2012, at 9:35 AM, Shadi Abou-Zahra <email@example.com> wrote: > Hi Gregg, > > Thank you for providing these clarifications. > > I'm attaching another version with a new approach to avoid use of some of the confusing terminology such as "Sufficient Techniques". I hope these address the concerns and also help explain how evaluators can make use of techniques and failures to evaluate WCAG 2.0 conformance. > > We may further refine this section during today's Eval TF call and bring in an updated version into today's WCAG WG call. > > Regards, > Shadi > > > On 13.9.2012 06:10, Gregg Vanderheiden wrote: >> Hi Shadi >> >> >> Thanks for pulling this together. >> >> I still have problems with this part. >> >> WCAG never defines these terms - yet this doc says they did - and then draws that into other things not said by WCAG and not correct . >> >> The section you are referring to is simply a description of the support documents that WCAG working group provided. As such the ONLY sufficient techniques talked about are the ones in the support docs. We don't define or discuss any other types - or define that term or advisory. (we describe some things about OUR sufficient and advisory techniques -- but it is incomplete and just meant to give people an introduction to their existence. Interpreting it more broadly is what causes a cascade of problems and inaccuracies. >> >> >> It is just the small section that is causing problems and they are easily fixed. >> >> The edits I sent straightened them all out -- but you reversed most -- and the problems are now still there. >> >> >> I added comments in the document to make it clearer what the problems are -- and re-attached it here. >> >> sorry >> >> Talk to you tomorrow >> >> Gregg >> >> >> >> >> >> >> =================== >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sep 12, 2012, at 3:22 PM, Shadi Abou-Zahra <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: >> >>> Dear WCAG WG, Eval TF, >>> >>> We currently have one comment open for discussion, on section 3.4.2 Step 4.b: Use WCAG 2.0 Techniques Where Possible (Optional). >>> >>> Attached are suggested edits by Gregg Vanderheiden (Document1.doc) and the proposed rewrite in response (Step4b_SAZ2.odc) which also contains important discussion in the commentary. >>> >>> Your input on this is needed. Basically we need to be accurate and avoid potential misunderstandings. On the other hand, we also need to offer real guidance that is also easy to understand and follow. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Shadi >>> >>> -- >>> Shadi Abou-Zahra - http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/ >>> Activity Lead, W3C/WAI International Program Office >>> Evaluation and Repair Tools Working Group (ERT WG) >>> Research and Development Working Group (RDWG) >>> <Step4b_SAZ2.doc><Document1.doc> >> > > -- > Shadi Abou-Zahra - http://www.w3.org/People/shadi/ > Activity Lead, W3C/WAI International Program Office > Evaluation and Repair Tools Working Group (ERT WG) > Research and Development Working Group (RDWG) > <Step4b_SAZ3.doc>
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Jake's Story
"Please help me! My husband is in terrible pain and he's going to shoot himself!"
The call came one morning in February from Susan in Montana. I asked if there were guns in the house.
"Yes, several, and I don't know if I can stop him!"
Her voice filled with tears, Susan went on to tell me her husband Jake had lung cancer, now spread to the bone. He was 58 years old. They had four children still at home. They had been married for 29 years.
The first priority was to get Jake comfortable. Susan told me hospice was due to visit the next day. I could hear Jake hollering in the background -- "Tell her how bad it is, that I can't get my breath, I can't sleep!" Jake panicked when he felt he was suffocating, and he seemed to be hallucinating at times.
I told her to call the doctor and hospice back, tell them what she had told me, and ask them to come out immediately. If they couldn't, then I suggested she take Jake to the Emergency Room.
"He doesn't want to go to the hospital," she told me. "I promised him we would keep him at home."
Susan said she and Jake had talked about assisted dying when he was first diagnosed -- only 4 months ago.
"It's been so quick," she said. "Jake said he didn't want to waste away and die in pain in front of his children. And now he is. What's happening is exactly what he didn't want."
Susan called me later that day. Hospice had come and started Jake on IV pain medication and something for his agitation and breathlessness. Jake was feeling a little better, but he was still in pain. He talked about using a gun again, and Susan asked me what else was possible.
Susan and Jake asked about moving to Oregon to use the Death with Dignity Act. I explained the law, how difficult it would be for him to move in his present condition, establish residency, and find a physician.
We talked about obtaining medication from Jake's current physician. I mentioned terminal sedation because of his agitation and the difficulty of managing bone pain. Jake and Susan were both interested. I offered Compassion in Dying's booklet "A Gentle Death" and some articles on terminal sedation. I also offered to have one of our physicians contact Jake's physician.
The next morning Susan's voice sounded less strained. The pain medication was working -- Jake wasn't hallucinating any more. We talked about getting support for her and the children. I encouraged her to lean on hospice -- to take advantage of all their services, especially help for the two older teens.
Later that day, Susan called to report Jake had talked to his doctor and was very angry. The doctor told Jake he would not prescribe anything Jake might use to end his life, and he also rejected terminal sedation.
"'That's too much like killing,' he told us. Jake is really mad -- he thought he could count on this guy. Jake was so up after your call -- he felt like he had some choices. Now he feels betrayed. I just don't understand why the doctor is acting like this. All Jake wants, all any of us want, is for him to die peacefully on his own terms. I wish we lived in Oregon!"
Then I abruptly lost contact with Susan and Jake. I called and left messages, but received no answer. I finally heard from Susan about two weeks later.
Jake had died "on his own" after 6 horrible days of increasing agitation, hallucinations, and uncontrollable pain. At the end, Jake was in the hospital, where he died several hours after admission.
"The kids and I were there -- he died in my arms."
Susan went on to describe the death Jake most feared.
"It was really rough those last days. I wanted to keep him at home, but we just couldn't cope. He went downhill so fast -- no one expected it. He kept pulling out his IV, and falling out of bed. He was screaming in the middle of the night -- it was terrible! I wish he had the option to take something to end it all when things got bad.
"I'll never forgive the doctor for turning his back on Jake. Hospice was wonderful, but in the end they wouldn't really do anything. They were too afraid and refused to sedate him to unconsciousness. I want to do anything I can to bring choice to my state. In Jake's memory and for our kids. Let me know how I can help."


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2010: 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time'
Overview: Disney's kinda bland sword-and-sandal epic, based on a video game, cast a bulked-up Jake Gyllenhaal as the adopted prince of the title who must overcome a severe rupture in family relations, not to mention Sir Ben Kingsley as a conniving pretender to the throne who desperately wants the magical dagger in Jake's possession. Gemma Arterton played Jake's spunky love interest, a mysterious princess. Budget: $200 million (estimated) Gross: $335+ million (worldwide) Critical reception: 36 percent favorable on Rotten Tomatoes Admittedly rank element(s): The simpleton setup (remember, the source material is a video game), multiplied by the dumb dialogue and all that orange (the movie seems shot under a sun lamp). Guilty-pleasure highlights: The practically perfect diction and the clipped British accents; Alfred Molina hamming it up as a camel salesman; each time the sands of time inside the dagger are released (in other words, the expensive special effects).
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This section introduces you to areas of the Oracle Application Express user interface. It also shows you how to install the sample objects to use with this guide.
Before you begin, log in to either the host demo environment or your local instance of Oracle Application Express. For instructions, see "Accessing Your Development Environment".
This section contains the following topics:
When you log in to Oracle Application Express, the Workspace home page appears.
Take a few minutes to explore the product. The following three large icons appear in the center of the page:
Application Builder. Use Application Builder to assemble an HTML interface (or application) on top of database objects such as tables and procedures. Most exercises in this guide use Application Builder.
SQL Workshop. Use the SQL Workshop to access tools to view and manage database objects. Click SQL Workshop to access the following database tools:
Object Browser. View, create, modify, browse, and drop database objects. Use the PL/SQL editor to edit and compile packages, procedures, functions, and triggers while taking advantage of error reporting.
SQL Commands. Run SQL commands and anonymous PL/SQL, scripts, and saved queries.
SQL Scripts. Create, edit, view, run, and delete script files. You can also upload and download scripts from your local file system.
Query Builder. Search and filter database objects, select objects and columns, create relationships between objects, view formatted query results, and save queries with little or no SQL knowledge, using Query Builder's graphical user interface.
Utilities. Import and export data from the database, generate DDL, view object reports, restore dropped database objects, and perform other tasks.
Note that your workspace and username appear in the lower left corner.
An Administration list appears on the right side of the Workspace home page. Use the links to administer your application development environment.
If you have administrator or developer privileges, these links appear:
Administration. Click this link to view a list of administrative tasks. If you are a developer, you have limited access to these features.
Manage Services. Click this link to manage session state, log files, preferences, and application models.
Manage Application Express Users. Click this link to manage Application Express user accounts as well as user groups.
Monitor Activity. Click this link to monitor page view and application changes.
Change Password. Click this link to open a popup window where you can change your workspace password.
About Application Express. Click this link to see version and configuration information for both Oracle Application Express and your database.
Use the Migrations link to migrate a Microsoft Access application and generate an Oracle Application Express application from the retrieved objects.
About the Workspace Schemas List
The Workspace Schemas list displays the database schemas that are associated with, and therefore accessible to, this workspace.
The Links list contains links to resources to expand your knowledge of Oracle Application Express.
Oracle Technology Network opens the Oracle Application Express section of Oracle Technology Network. Use this page to access additional information and resources about using Oracle Application Express.
Tip:Use this link to check for newer versions of Oracle Application Express, to download packaged applications you can use with Application Express, and to take advantage of sample code to accelerate your development process. For more information, see "Next Steps".
Discussion Forum opens the Oracle Application Express Discussion Forum. This is an excellent resource for research and finding answers to questions or answering questions from other users.
User's Guide opens an HTML-based online Help system. You can also access online Help by clicking the Help link in the upper right corner of any page in Oracle Application Express.
You use the Application Builder component of Oracle Application Express to build your application. Through wizards or your direct input, you can assemble an HTML interface (or application) on top of database objects such as tables and procedures. Each application is a collection of pages linked together using tabs, buttons, or hypertext links.
A page is the basic building block of an application. Pages also contain user interface elements such as tabs, lists, buttons, items, and regions. To see the definition of each page belonging to your application, you use the Page Definition page.
The Page Definition contains three main areas:
Page Rendering lists user interface controls and logic that are executed when a page is rendered. Page rendering is the process of generating a page from the database.
Page Processing lists logic controls (such as computations and processes) that are evaluated and executed when the page is processed.
Shared Components lists components used by the current page that can also be referenced by other pages within your application.
In Oracle Application Express, users log in to a workspace. You can think of each workspace as a shared work area that separates your objects, data, and applications into a virtual private database.
Before performing any tasks in this guide, you need to create the appropriate sample objects within your workspace. These sample objects are copies of the objects that are typically installed in two schemas:
Human Resources (HR)
The HR schema contains information about the employees and the facilities where they work. Each employee has an identification number, email address, job identification code, salary, and manager. Employees are assigned to a department, and each department is associated with one location that has a full address, including the street name, postal code, city, state or province, and country code.
Order Entry (OE)
The OE schema tracks product inventories and sales of a company's products, including the product identification number, the product name, the associated associates product category, product descriptions, the weight group (for shipping purposes), the warranty periods, the suppliers, the availability status, and a minimum price.
To create the objects locally in your workspace, you need to import the OEHR Sample Objects application.
This section contains the following topics:
To import the OEHR Sample Objects application, you first need to download it from the Oracle Technology Network (OTN):
To download the OEHR Sample Objects application from OTN:
In your Web browser, go to:
Save the
oehr_sample_objects.zip file to your computer.
Unzip and extract the
oehr_sample_objects_installer.sql file:
Microsoft Windows - Double-click the
oehr_sample_objects.zip file
UNIX or Linux - Enter the following command:
$ unzip oehr_sample_objects.zip
After you download and unzip the OEHR Sample Objects application, you need to import it into Application Express. During the import process, specify that you want to install both the application and the supporting objects. Installing the application creates the objects and sample data needed to complete the exercises in this guide.
To import and install the OEHR Sample Objects application:
Log in to Oracle Application Express.
For instructions, see "Logging In to the Hosted Demo Environment" or "Logging In to Your Local Instance".
On the Workspace home page, click Application Builder.
The Application Builder home page appears.
Click the Import button.
For Specify File, specify the following:
Import file - Click Browse and navigate to the
oehr_sample_objects_installer.sql file.
File Type - Select Application, Page, or Component Export.
File Character Set - Select the correct character set.
Click Next.
Next, you need to install the imported file.
To install an imported file, click Next.
The Install Application Wizard appears.
In the Install Application Wizard, specify the following:
Parse As Schema - Select the schema you created when you set up your development environment.
Build Status - Select Run and Build Application.
Install As Application - Select Auto Assign New Application ID.
Click Install.
For Install Supporting Objects, select Yes and click Next.
Confirm your selections by clicking Install.
After the installation is completed, click the Home breadcrumb link at the top of the page.
The Application Builder home page appears.
If you experience problems installing the OEHR Sample Objects application, verify the available space in your workspace. You may need to request additional storage space.
If you are a workspace administrator, you can:
Determine if you need to request additional storage space. See "Viewing the Workspace Overview Report" in Oracle Database Application Express User's Guide.
Request additional storage space. See "Requesting Additional Storage" in Oracle Database Application Express User's Guide.
Deleting the OEHR Sample Objects application and deinstalling the supporting objects completely removes all associated objects and sample data.
To delete the OEHR Sample Objects application:
Log in to Oracle Application Express.
On the Workspace home page, click Application Builder.
The Application Builder home page appears.
Click the OEHR Sample Objects icon.
On the Tasks list, click Delete this Application.
The Deinstall page appears.
To remove all associated objects and sample data, select Remove Application Definition and Deinstall Supporting Objects.
Click Deinstall.
If you are using a locally installed instance of Application Express release 220.127.116.11 or higher (not the hosted demo environment) and have the HR schema installed, you can perform the exercises in this guide directly against the HR schema.
To do so, you must associate the HR schema with your workspace instead of performing the steps described in this section to download and import the sample objects.
To associate the HR schema with your workspace:
From the Workspace home page, click Manage Services from the Administration link list on the right.
Click Request Database Schema.
For Identify Schema:
Select Use an existing schema.
Select HR from the Schema Name select list.
Click Next.
For Confirmation, click Finish.
This sends a request to your Application Express administrator to associate the schema with your workspace.
If your request is approved, you will receive an email notifying you that the association has been completed. Then, you can proceed with the exercises in this guide.
Note:The table names in the HR schema do not include the
OEHR prefix (
EMPLOYEES versus
OEHR_EMPLOYEES). Because this guide outlines all the steps using the OEHR schema, you will need to adjust your selections and code accordingly.
Also, note that other users may be using the HR schema. Therefore, the objects or data within the objects may differ from that shown in this guide.
Review the objects you just created by going to Object Browser. Object Browser enables you to browse, create, and edit objects in your database.
To view the objects:
On the Workspace home page, click SQL Workshop.
Click Object Browser.
Object Browser appears.
Object Browser is divided into two sections:
Object Selection pane displays on the left side of the Object Browser page and lists database objects of a selected type within the current schema.
Detail pane displays to the right of the page and displays detailed information about a selected object.
From the list in the Object Selection pane on the left, select Tables.
The Detail pane lists the tables in your current schema.
In the Object Selection pane, click OEHR_EMPLOYEES from the list.
The Detail pane shows details about the table.
Click the Data tab at the top of the Details pane.
The data in the
OEHR_EMPLOYEES table appears. Note that other tabs show additional details about the object you select.
To search for an object name, enter a case-insensitive term in the Search field.
To view all objects, leave the Search field blank.
See also:"Managing Database Objects with Object Browser" in Oracle Database Application Express User's Guide


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Many books are called groundbreaking, but this one is truly unique and sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in fantasy literature. It employs a Buddhist perspective to appreciate some of the major works of modern fantasy—and uses modern fantasy fiction to elucidate Buddhist teachings. In the tradition of David Loy's cutting-edge presentation of a Buddhist social theory in The Great Awakening, this pioneering work of Buddhist literary analysis, renown scholar David Loy and Linda Goodhew offer ways of reading modern fantasy-genre fiction that illuminate both the stories themselves, and the universal qualities of Buddhist teachings. Authors examined include J.R.R. Tolkien, Philip Pullman (of The Amber Spyglass trilogy, from whose works the word "daemon" is borrowed in the title), Ursula K. LeGuin, and the anime movie Princess Mononoke.
The Dharma of Dragons and Daemons
Buddhist Themes in Modern Fantasy
"Eloquent. Loy and Goodhew find Buddhist truths in contempary non-Buddhist stories. Pullman's dead are released to become images of interpermeation reminiscient of Thich Nhat Hanh's teachings. Frodo's quest is not to find a treasure or slay a dragon, but to let go. Thus, aspects of Buddhist teachings come alive for children of the West."—Inquiring Mind


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When i saw this post i was very amazed, this is going to my christmas gift list (at the top)
but then i tought, what if we want to ride toe-side? is there any danger of tangle with the lines and the camera rig ?
i guess someone tried this, might be interesting to know, I ride mainly in strapless surf and i'm not the fastest guy when it comes to jibe so i sometime wait for less choppy waves to switch feets;)


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Gluten Free Menu of the Week and Vegetarian Baba Ghanoush Recipe
I am hosting the gluten-free menu swap this week with eggplant as the theme ingredient. I love eggplant for its wonderful texture and versatility. Grilling it gives it wonderful flavor in eggplant "steaks", and roasting creates a smooth luxurious puree that adds wonderful body to recipes. It can even be used as an unconventonal dairy substitute as seen in this mayo-eggplant pizza topping. What's your favorite way to enjoy eggplant? Tell me in the comments.
Here are some of mine:
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Lentil Soup
Vegetarian Tempeh Moussaka Recipe
Monday: Middle Eastern
Gluten Free flatbread
Baba Ganoush
Bean salad
Tuesday: Italian
Roasted Vegetable Gluten Free Pasta with vegan nut topping
Tuesday: Italian
Arugula Gnocchi
Grilled Veggie Antipasti and beans
Friday: Southern
Cornbread vegetarian stuffing
pressure cooker beans
slow cooked greens
Asparagus Thin never disappoints with her rich and varied international menus. With a renewed enthusiasm for a vegetarian, gluten-free diet, Manda will be enjoying Roasted Eggplant and Onion Panzanella and Eggplant Avocado Pasta. Recipes, please!!! :)
Celiacs in the House has beautiful photos of the Fall harvest and a tasty menu including Fried Rice with Tofu. Her family didn't seem to care for eggplant last time she tried it so she's skipping it- the DH doesn't either but I've won him over with some of my recipes.
Kimberly at Gluten Free is Life is a girl after my own heart and could eat eggplant every day! She's making an easy Eggplant Parmesan that sounds just about perfect.
A Modern Gal's hubby just doesn't enjoy eggplant- seems like these husbands (including mine) should form a club. hehe. But she has a great international menu planned with red curry and Indonesian spicy rice w/ egg that you should check out.
Celiac Family has a menu full of tasty dishes, relying on zucchini and tomatoes rather than eggplant since that is what their garden is producing. I often find that I can use zucchini instead of eggplant in grilled recipes and it works quite well.
Gluten-free Food storage has a week full of homey favorites planned, although eggplant is not featured as it is not in their garden.
Angela's Kitchen has a week full of tasty baked goods planned, along with mini corn dogs for GF family members on a trip to the fair. She also shared her favorite way to enjoy eggplant in the comments.
Green v-neck is a gluten-free blogger new to me, and has a lovely vegan menu planned. Alas, no eggplant. but, she does have some tasty dishes- I'd especially like to come to dinner at her house on wednesday when she will have peanut tofu, curried baked brown rice & lentils. I'd settle for the recipe, in a pinch. (hint hint) :)
If you would like to participate in this week's Gluten-free Menu Plan Monday please post in the comments. Unfortunately it seems that my email service, Contactify, is down at the moment. I'll add your menu as soon as i can.
Don't forget to check out more menus at Org Junkie.
Vegan Baba Ganoush Recipe
1 large eggplant
2 tbsp. tahini, plus more as needed
1-3 garlic cloves
1/4 onion, sliced and grilled
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
1 tsp whole cumin, toasted
1 tbsp. roasted sesame seeds, coarsely ground in mortar and pestle
salt, to taste
smoked paprika, to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs for garnish
1/2tsp. specialty olive oil (like lemon infused) for garnish
kalamata or other favorite olive for garnish
Roast eggplant in oven on 375 for 15 minutes on each side, or for 15 minutes on the grill and 15 minutes in the oven. Bake garlic cloves at the same time unpeeled wrapped in aluminum foil. Then reserve and cool.
Grill onion slices until done on a grill (or caramelize in a pan). Dice a small amount for garnish and reserve the rest. Toast your whole cumin in a pan on the stove to bring out the flavor.
Put your roasted garlic (now peeled) and the reserved grilled onion in your food processor and blend. Add your eggplant and blend. Reserve some eggplant to chop or mash by hand if you like your baba ghanoush chunky. Add lemon juice, cumin, tahini, and cumin seeds and blend to desired consistency. Remove lid and add additional spices, but wait to add the garnish until it is in aserving dish. Then, sprinkle with diced grilled onion, additional kosher salt if you like, additional smoked paprika for color, olives and fresh herbs etc. Finally drizzle a little olive oil on top and serve.
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What's popping? Popcorn's versatile nature makes it a perfect fall snack for many occasions.
Popcorn. It's cheap, healthy, easy to make and you can do dozens of things with it.
October is National Popcorn Month and what better way to celebrate than by combining some ingredients you probably already have around the house for a new twist on an old-fashioned treat.
Log in below for some popping ideas!


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Almond Cheesecake Brownies
¾ c. butter or margarine
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate squares
4 oz. semisweet chocolate squares
2 c. sugar
6 large eggs
2½ tsp. vanilla extract
1½ c. all-purpose flour
¾ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
1½ package cream cheese
¾ tsp. almond extract
1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13" by 9" metal baking pan with foil; lightly grease foil.
2-In large glass bowl, combine margarine or butter and both types of chocolates. In microwave oven, cook, covered with waxed paper, on High 2 to 3 minutes until almost melted; stir until smooth. With wooden spoon, beat in 1 1/2 cups sugar. Then, beat in 4 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3-In small bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar. Beat in almond extract, 2 eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla just until blended.
4-Spread 1 1/2 cups chocolate batter in pan. Spoon cream-cheese mixture in 6 large dollops on top of chocolate batter (cheese mixture will cover much of chocolate batter). Then, spoon remaining chocolate batter in 6 large dollops over and between cheese mixture. With tip of knife, cut and twist through mixtures to create marble design.
5-Bake 40 to 45 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean with a few crumbs attached. Cool brownies in pan on wire rack.
6-When cool, cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces.


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A slow-moving storm dishing out snow in parts of the Midwest, freezing rain in Texas and other Southern states, and heaps of wintry weather and frigid temperatures in several other states is keeping natural-gas futures at their highest prices in months.
The commodity rallied on Thursday, settling at a six-month high, helped by the weather forecast and news that supplies had dropped more than analysts expected. Prices were up 1.2% in recent action, compared with middling gains for crude oil and other energy futures.
A third of U.S. homes use natural gas for heating -- and this weekend most of their furnaces and heaters will likely be working overtime. The bitter cold, snow and the sleet and freezing rain mix will continue through the evening and into the weekend in some cases, the National Weather Service said.
The cold even prompted South Dakota's Rapid City, certainly no stranger to cold weather, to shut down its outdoor ice rink, according to the Associated Press. The NWS said wind chills could make the temperature in the Dakotas feel as low as 40 degrees below zero into the weekend.
Arctic temperatures also come at a time natural gas prices have spiked in New England, thanks to constraints on the gas transmission pipeline system that serves the region.
The area average December 'bidweek' price -- in which buyers and sellers lock in prices for natural gas over the entire month at agreed upon volumes -- reached $14.52 per million British thermal units. Last December, the average bidweek price was $10 per million Btu.
In the past two decades, prices have only reached this level in 2005 after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and in 2008, when the financial crisis led to high natural gas prices throughout the U.S., the Energy Information Administration said Friday.
Although New England is heavily reliant on heating oil for its heating needs, the higher natural gas prices also result in higher power prices.
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"If you bungle raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do well matters very much." – Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Make Mother's Day a memorable one for Mom. Beyond the flowers and cards, and even that carefully prepared breakfast, take her on a special outing that she so deserves. Consider these suggestions for spending the day with Mom.
Old Westbury Gardens
Enchant mom with a relaxing Mother's Day weekend visit to Old Westbury Gardens. Stroll the 200 beautiful acres of wooded walks, meadows, lakes, and those amazing gardens that are now showing their first signs of glorious color. Visit Westbury House, the estate's 107 year-old Charles II-style mansion, filled with priceless art and furnishings. Pack a lunch for a delightful picnic among spring's delightful blooms.
"Visitors come to Old Westbury Gardens for a variety of reasons. Often, it's to focus on a particular event or exhibit. Sometimes, especially recently with all the interest surrounding the new Great Gatsby movie, it's to tour the house," said Gardens' spokesman Vince Kish. "But perhaps more so than at any time of the year, on Mother's Day, for most people, it's all about the flowers. The lilacs, wisteria, and a number of other mid-spring favorites in the Cottage Garden and Walled Garden, are all at their peak. For those of us who work here, it's very rewarding to see three, and sometimes four generations of family members mesmerized by all this beauty. And as an added treat, while supplies last, every woman 18 and over gets to take home a free lavender plant."
Bring the kids on Saturday, May 11, for a floral design workshop. They'll enjoy creating a special arrangement for Mom or Grandma (or another important women in their life) using fresh flowers and modern design techniques, at noon. Also that day, visitors can see spring bulb displays of the Walled Garden and Cottage Garden, at 1 p.m. And check out the rhododendron sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., where members of the American Rhododendron Society-New York will sell rhododendrons and azaleas, answer questions, and provide tips.


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Dining Services
Our beloved Barn crew serves food and hospitality that nourishes growing bodies and minds.
The Barn was home to sheep when the campus was Honey Hollow Farm. Today the Barn serves as community center and lunch room.
Preschool and kindergarten students provide their own snacks and lunches from home.
Lower School students may bring lunch from home or order it in the classroom each morning. Purchases are billed to parents through the business office. The children eat in their classrooms, the Fir Grove, or in the Barn, where teachers supervise the lunch tables. Lower School children may charge their purchase of before- and after-school snacks to their account. The business office bills these costs to parents. Parents may ask Hen Truong, director of food services, for an itemized printout of their child's lunchroom purchases. Lower School children may use the vending machines only when accompanied by a parent. The After-School Program provides snacks for children in their care.
Middle and Upper School students may bring lunch and/or may purchase snack and lunch items from the Barn food service using cash or their individual account numbers. Lunchroom purchases are billed to parents through the business office.
Microwave ovens are available for heating food from home. Students may eat in the Barn, the Fir Grove, or elsewhere outdoors, and are expected to clean up after themselves. Snacks from our food service are available to Middle and Upper School students daily, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and to all students after school from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Upper School students may purchase food from the Grab and Go area during their free periods.


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Even in a political season marked by unprecedented levels of political spending, Sheldon Adelson stands alone.
In recent days, Mr. Adelson, a billionaire casino owner, and his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, gave $10 million to Restore Our Future, a "super PAC" backing Mitt Romney, people with knowledge of the contribution said Wednesday. The move leaves the Adelsons by far the most prolific campaign donors in the country.
All told, they have given at least $35 million to pro-Republican super PACs during the 2012 campaign, along with several hundred thousand dollars' worth of $2,500 checks directly to federal candidates. That is more than twice as much money as the closest competitors for the title, the conservative Texas billionaire Harold C. Simmons and his wife, Annette, making Mr. Adelson a uniquely powerful force in the annals of presidential politics.
In the wake of court rulings and other actions that have largely deregulated the campaign finance system, wealthy donors and corporations are planning to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into this year's presidential and Congressional elections, mostly in support of Republicans.
The cascade of money has left President Obama struggling to keep up, with few Democrats willing to write multimillion-dollar checks to super PACs, in part because many of them object to the existence of super PACs in the first place.Continue reading the main story
It has also set off an arms race among Republican candidates for the allegiance of a small group of very rich donors. With a net worth of roughly $25 billion, Mr. Adelson is among the richest of all: In an interview with Forbes magazine this year, he suggested he would consider personally spending as much as $100 million on the 2012 elections.
Many wealthy donors have put their money into issue advocacy groups that are not required to disclose their identities to the Federal Election Commission, leaving unknown the true scale of outside money flowing into the 2012 campaigns. A group of conservative donors led by Charles and David Koch, for example, have pledged to raise as much as $400 million for issue groups, including the Koch-founded Americans for Prosperity, and Mr. Adelson himself has financed such organizations in past elections.
But during the Republican primaries, Mr. Adelson stood out for his willingness to spend money on super PACs, which must register with the election commission and disclose details of their contributions and spending. The Adelson family almost single-handedly bankrolled Winning Our Future, a super PAC backing Newt Gingrich, a Romney rival, during the primaries, giving the group more than $20 million.
Winning Our Future pounded Mr. Romney with millions of dollars in radio and television advertisements this winter, injecting into the race some of the toughest and most sustained attacks on his record at the private equity firm Bain Capital.
Mr. Adelson has in the past publicly expressed doubts about Mr. Romney, describing him as timid in comparison with Mr. Gingrich.
But although Mr. Romney is barred from specifically asking Mr. Adelson to contribute large checks to Restore Our Future for his benefit, he has been courting him since January, around the time the Adelsons began giving millions of dollars to Winning Our Future for Mr. Gingrich.
At the time, Mr. Adelson relayed assurances that he would support Mr. Romney's super PAC even more generously should he become the nominee, saying that he was committed to defeating Mr. Obama.
Mr. Gingrich dropped out in May. Later that month, Mr. Romney and Mr. Adelson met for lunch at Mr. Adelson's Las Vegas hotel, the Venetian. By last week, according to Politico, Mr. Adelson was considering a contribution of $1 million to $10 million to the pro-Romney super PAC.
Mr. Adelson is close to many of Mr. Romney's other supporters, particularly wealthy Jewish donors, with whom he has served on the board of the Republican Jewish Coalition.
He is known for his influence in Israeli politics and his hawkish views on American foreign policy, views shared by Mr. Gingrich and to some extent by Mr. Romney. And Mr. Adelson has ties to Restore Our Future; the group's political director, Carl Forti, helped run Freedom's Watch, an issue advocacy group to which Mr. Adelson gave $17 million during the 2008 election.
Mr. Forti declined to comment, as did a spokesman for Mr. Adelson.
Some of the leading Republican super PACs were established during the 2010 elections, raising tens of millions of dollars to counter labor unions and helping Republicans to win control of the House.
Democrats have since sought to match Republicans' super PAC advantage, but with little success. The Adelsons' $35 million is more than the three leading Democratic super PACs have raised combined. The top donor to Democratic super PACs is Jeffrey Katzenberg, the studio executive, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. He had given just over $2 million through the end of April.
"For the conservatives backing Mitt Romney, these multimillion-dollar investments are small pittances compared to the return they will make when their industries are deregulated and their tax cuts even more than President Bush prescribed," said Bill Burton, a spokesman for Priorities USA, a super PAC backing Mr. Obama. "Right-wing Republicans will literally pay any price to see to it that their candidate Mitt Romney is elected."Continue reading the main story


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After examining the absentee and early ballots, as well as the results of 11 of the 30 precincts, former Cape Coral mayor John Sullivan seems more ready than ever to go to trial over the results of the mayoral election that he narrowly lost, alleging there may be something more amiss than just the numbers.
Sullivan announced Friday that he still intends to take request for a formal recount to court on account of numerous issues, including how the canvassing board was constructed, what he says is the lack of an audit trail to help catch possible ballot problems, and how he lost so one-sidedly in early voting.
Sullivan lost the Nov. 5 election to challenger Marni Sawicki by 121 votes, or by about .75 percent. He took the greatest number of votes on Election Day vote and in absentee ballots. However, among early voters, Sawicki captured 56.5 percent of the ballots.
In the 11 precincts Sullivan's team examined, the numbers were even more dramatic, with Sawicki taking 61.7 percent of early voters, with a two-to-one margin in some cases.
"We're trying to figure out why that anomaly took place," Sullivan said. "Nobody is able to explain it."
Janis Keim, Sawicki's campaign manager, doesn't have an answer but she did offer a possible explanation - a lot of early voters she talked to voted for Sawicki because of the campaign's visibility.
"The fire and police departments were all there with our volunteers supporting Marni like you're allowed to do. You didn't see anyone from his camp out by the voting place," Keim said. "It's just amazing to me that this won't go away."
Keim said she was a novice when she became Sawicki's campaign manager, and that she would have no idea how to massage an election.
"How can you 'fix' early voting? Give people money if you vote for us? The election people are right there making sure you're doing what you're supposed to outside," Keim said. "Nobody was breaking any rules. We wouldn't know what to do if we wanted to break the rules. That's how farfetched this is. Get over it."
Supervisor of Elections Sharon Harington said since early voting came into vogue in 2002, campaigns have become savvy in regards to targeting those who tend to vote early in order to get the best bang for your buck.
"When early voting began, there wasn't much of a trend. Now, more people are voting early because it fits their schedule," Harrington said. "Now, we're starting to build up 'super voters,' those who vote in every election or go to the polls and break that down for the candidates. They targeted those who had a history of early voting."
As far as the canvassing board goes, Florida statute 102.141 says "the county canvassing board shall be composed of the supervisor of elections; a county court judge, who shall act as chair; and the chair of the board of county commissioners," assuming one of the members is not up for election.
"There was never a county judge as far as we know, none of that was done, so I don't think the statute was adhered to," Sullivan said. "The city charter doesn't say enough as far as how the city elections are run. It dumps it in the lap of the county."
The state statute is specifically for county elections, not city ones. According to Harrington, most cities put that in their city charter or in the resolution that calls for the election.
Cape Coral's city charter is not clear on that, Sullivan said. The Sept. 29, 2013 resolution mentions that "appropriate election officials shall canvass the ballots," but not how that board would be constituted.
Harrington said the recommendation for a city canvassing board consists of the mayor, the city clerk and the supervisor of elections. But with the mayor up for election, that seat went to a member of the city council.
It's just a recommendation because the Lee County Elections Office is not responsible for city elections, rather a vendor to which the city which pays a fee to have it run the election. Harrington said that's the way it's been done since she arrived in 2004.
The Cape Coral canvassing board consisted of Sharon Harrington, city clerk Rebecca Van Duetekom and city councilmember Rana Erbrick.
The main point of contention is that Van Duetekom is not a resident of the city. Harrington said four of the five city clerks in Lee County also live outside the city the work for.
Harrington also said they since it wasn't a county election, the county canvassing board does not apply.
"What I find funny is that (in 2011) he served on a canvassing board, and he had no questions or comments about it at that time," Harrington said.
Sullivan also maintains there needs to be an "audit trail" to track a ballot that's been counted.
"You shouldn't have to track it back to the voter, but at least back to the ballot. I think a ballot should have a unique number on it," Sullivan said. "You don't have a way to track a ballot and that shouldn't be."
Harrington said there is a precinct and ballot style number on the ballot, as well as an individual number on the ballot stub, that once its detached, there's no way to know what ballot it belongs to so that secrecy of the ballot is ensured.
Also, each precinct gets a number of ballots and has to reconcile how many went through and how many ballots are left. They also hand count certain races in certain precincts.
"It's just to give us another pat on the back to make sure everything is right," Harrington said.
Harrington admitted there was an issue with some ballots that had stamped "duplicate" on it, but that was because many ballots that are mailed back are wrinkled or wet.
"If a ballot is not going to be able to be read by a machine, we could decide not to run it, but we don't do that," Harrington said. "We get members from each party to mark the ballot so we can go back if there's a question," Harrington said.


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The awards presentation was emceed by two-time Emmy nominee Bryan Cranston, co-star of the Fox Television series, "Malcolm in the Middle." Camille Winbush, who plays "Vanessa" on the "Bernie Mac Show" also participated in the ceremony.
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Above & Beyond in my Classroom
- Jose Arias, 13, Hollenbeck Middle School, Los Angeles. He volunteered more than 30 hours after school to videotape two school events on nutrition and helped his classmates film and edit public service announcements while maintaining straight A's.
- Audrianna Bonilla, 12, Anacapa Middle School, Ventura. A Gifted And Talented Education program student, she excelled as class spelling bee champion, presented a science project to the Ventura Unified School District board and attends nine hours of intensive ballet lessons each week.
- Lordes Davis, 13, Curtis Middle School, San Bernardino. She overcame many family challenges to raise her grades to As, which earned her several academic achievement awards. She also is an active church volunteer.
- Eric Torres, 13, Kraemer Middle School, Anaheim. He promoted positive inter-racial relations by serving as a newsletter writer, district-wide writing contest coordinator, awards ceremony emcee and facilitator for "Week of Understanding," which helps sixth-graders appreciate diversity and overcome schoolyard bullying.
- Nicholas Baker, 13, Milikan Middle School, Van Nuys. After suffering a severe asthma attack at the age of six year, he became an advocate for healthy school environments and helped influence state public policy set by the Air Quality Management hearings, California Environmental Protection Agency and California State Assembly.
- Shaun Milazzo, 11, Cameron Elementary School, Barstow. An active volunteer at the Desert Discovery Center, she created a scavenger hunt and produced a wildlife puppet show for Barstow children as an educational tool to help kids learn about the Mojave Desert.
- Julie Marie Pashko, 12, Heart of the Valley Christian School in Reseda and Santa Ana resident. She recruited friends to donate 700 inches of hair – including 15 inches of her own – to "Locks of Love," a non-profit organization providing hairpieces to underserved children suffering from medical hair loss.
- David Weiland, 12, Andersen Elementary School, Newport Beach. Twice each month he visits children with acute brain injuries at the Healthbridge Children's Rehabilitation Center and helps organize special events for Make-A-Wish Foundation and its outreach to children with life-threatening diseases.
- Tiffany Cheng, 13, Santiago Hills Elementary School, Irvine. A Chinese-language student, she promoted her heritage by playing folk songs on her violin, reciting poems in Chinese and serving as master of ceremonies at a Chinese New Year Celebration performance.
- Brennan Louie, 13, Pilgrim School, Los Angeles. For Asian Pacific Island Heritage Month, he raised $400 – a portion of which was used to expand the school library's Asian Pacific Islander book collection – and recruited a Los Angeles Dodgers executive to address 150 classmates on being a Chinese-American as well as the highest-ranking female in professional baseball.
Award finalists, ages 7-13, were nominated by parents, teachers and community leaders who submitted 200-word essays describing their nominee's contributions. A panel of judges – composed of parents, educators and community leaders from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties – selected the winners from each of those counties.
Winners' names will be published in a congratulatory advertisement to appear in The Times. Each winner received an Above & Beyond Awards statue, four annual passes to a local amusement park and an Above & Beyond awards t-shirt.
About KidCity
Designed for children ages 7-13, KidCity is a weekend celebration of learning and literacy, and a showcase for the literary and creative arts, culture and history, science and technology, and sports. The second annual event was held July 17-18 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
KidCity featured five stages showcasing a variety of children's and family entertainment, including children's storytelling; celebrity readings; wildlife, science and martial arts demonstrations; and traditional ethnic dance and musical performances. It also included more than 50 interactive literacy, arts, science and nature demonstrations, as well as sports contests, games and recreational activities.
About the Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times, a Tribune Publishing company, is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country and the winner of 35 Pulitzer Prizes, including five this year – the second-largest yearly total in the history of the awards. The Times publishes five daily regional editions including the Los Angeles metropolitan area, Orange and Ventura counties, the San Fernando Valley, and an Inland Empire edition covering Riverside and San Bernardino counties as well as a National edition. Additional information about The Times is available at www.latimes.com/mediacenter.


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Corinthians midfielder Paulinho has given the clearest indication yet that he will complete a move to Tottenham following Sunday's Confederation Cup final, saying that a switch to the Premier League side would be a "dream".
Paulinho, 24, has been strongly linked with Spurs in recent weeks - publicly admitting at one point that Andre Villas-Boas' side had tabled an offer for him. And it appears he will agree to terms and sign a deal once his international commitments with Brazil are completed.
"It is important for the team and for the Brazilian fans that at the moment all my focus is on winning the Confederations Cup," he said, according to the Daily Mirror. "But after the tournament is finished I hope it is a deal that can get finalised quickly."
The midfielder added that a move to White Hart Lane was attractive because the club has seemingly fended off any interest for their star assets this summer - showing they are serious about attempting to qualify for the Champions League, and even challenging for the Premier League title.
"To play in England for a great team like Tottenham is a dream," he added. "What I respect about Tottenham is the ambition they have shown.
"This summer there has been interest in their coach [Villas Boas] and their best player [Gareth Bale] - and they have been clear they are both not going anywhere."


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Well, what do you know; Creative Loafing Magazine got 'hip' to my movement and requested an interview with me!
Needless to say, I was totally excited and very honored. The publication sent food photographer James Camp to my home to get a few pictures for the feature story and we knocked it out in NO time!
'Twas fun!
I enjoyed going to the garden, whipping up an herbal bouquet (the one you see in the pic) and I even made a kelp noodle pasta w/basil pesto medley for the shoot. It didn't make the cut (womp womp), but the fact that I was getting a story was enough for me 🙂
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
The job search dull drums.
Can I say that again? Dude.
Looking for a job right now sucks the big one. I went to a job fair for IBM last week and thousands of people showed up. I got there around 1:30 for the open house running from 10a - 4p. There were about 150 people ahead of me in line, and that was just to get into the event. Once inside, there were hundreds more packed into a banquet room, waiting for a chance at a five minute interview.
But I never even made it inside. When I made it to the front of the line, my resume was looked over and they found I had no public sector experience, only private. So I was sent packing.
I went to another job fair this week for multiple companies, the main one being Lockheed Martin. Again, once at the front of the line, 1 1/2 hours later, I was told they are only hiring people with secret clearances. Awesome. Thanks for advertising that.
I can't just go and get any job either. After school care for the girls will cost $250 each month. Full time daycare for Karl will cost about $1,200 per month. Plus, to cover bills, I will need to be making about $600 every two weeks on top of that. So unless I make at least $1450 every two weeks. And that's take home. Ugh.
Universe? I need some help here. Please?
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8 comments:
- Kristin said...
That seriously sucks Nancy. Hope you can find something good soon.
- January 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM
- Kara said...
That sucks. I have a secret clearance though, they are expensive to get.
I'm job hunting. I've been out of work over a year. 4 months ago, we moved to Japan, thanks to the USMC. My only employer is now the US Govt. Slim pickings. Something will come along for you.
- January 30, 2011 at 9:19 PM
- Lisa said...
Sorry to hear you`re having such a hard time finding a job. Hopefully something turns up soon. I guess the economy is still biting the big one!
Glad to hear that you are still around. I`ve missed your blogging...
- January 31, 2011 at 6:17 AM
Nancy, I'm so sorry. I'm in the same boat! I'm having trouble finding work too - slim picking here in NYC too. This is a market that's already oversaturated even in good times, so yea. I'm even having trouble looking for TEMP work - even though I have solid work history and am educated! My unemployment finally recently ran out too... so yea. Awesome isn't it? Then you here these reports that say the market is on the upturn and you want to throw stuff at the TV...
Hang in there! It's only a matter of time, one day at a time, I keep telling myself. What happened to the plan of possibly going back to school? I've actually been taking some classe at night myself...
- January 31, 2011 at 8:30 AM
- Sarah R said...
I'm sorry to hear it, Nancy. I hope the right one comes along. Too bad it couldn't be like it is on the sitcoms -- perfect, fun jobs with great people!
- January 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- jenn said...
I'm sorry it sucks so bad! We are going through similar money issues with the hub. We're lucky enough that we have streamlined life & my (new) salary will cover us, but if he wants to work he needs to take home about the same as you to cover just full time daycare for the two kids. Not to mention gas money & a little extra to make working actually worth it!
It's hard & it sucks and I hope you have very quick success in finding a decent job! This recession (which I am sorry- ~IS~ still ongoing!) has changed a lot of priorities for a lot of people.
- February 1, 2011 at 5:19 AM
- MrsSpock said...
I had a terrible time finding a job before I was a nurse- now I found my past few jobs asap- but I have experience and certification. I know quite a few new grad nurses who can't find a job either. When they stop hiring nurses, you know things suck.
- February 1, 2011 at 2:41 PM
- Jules said...
Hey Nancy, sorry the IBM thing was such a bust. I will keep my eyes open for stuff and send along your way. Crossing fingers that something works out for you soon!
- February 1, 2011 at 4:47 PM


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Communities around the state are bustling at local farmers' markets. Within the last week, I visited two of them, one in Sheboygan and the other in Madison, Wisconsin. The fruits and vegetables at Farmers' Markets can sometimes be overwhelming, and it can be a challenge to think of no-fuss ways of getting that fresh market food onto the table. This article features what's available and shares a few ideas for meal planning.
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Committee on High-Level Radioactive Waste
In 1985, the Nevada Legislature created the Committee on High-Level Radioactive Waste along with the Commission on Nuclear Projects and the Agency for Nuclear Projects to conduct oversight of the Yucca Mountain Program. The Committee's duties include studying and evaluating: (1) Information and policies concerning locating a high-level waste disposal facility in Nevada; (2) Any potential adverse effects from the construction of such a facility and means by which those effects might be mitigated; and (3) Recommendations concerning relevant legislation to be presented to the Legislature. The Committee also provides a forum for discussion of high-level radioactive waste issues with government officials, special interest groups, and the public.
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EMC VPLEX Doubles The Distance Between Active-Active Data Centers
Extended VMware vSphere vMotion Support Provides Mission-Critical Workload Mobility Up-To 200 Kilometers; New Offering Simplifies and Accelerates Deployment of Active-Active Data Centers
Story Highlights
- EMC VPLEX doubles the distance that customers can non-disruptively move VMware vSphere vMotion workloads between active-active data centers—up-to 200 kilometers (km).
- EMC expands VPLEX Family with a new, simplified—single offering—that combines VPLEX virtual storage with RecoverPoint continuous data protection software—EMC VPLEX Metro Express Edition.
- VPLEX and RecoverPoint now offer enhanced network availability and utilization by automatically load balancing WANs.
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) today extended its lead as the #1 storage for VMware environments by doubling the distance supported for moving VMware vSPhere® vMotion® workloads between active-active data centers with EMC® VPLEX® virtual storage, and announcing new VPLEX capabilities that enable customers to think differently about how they share data in VMware hybrid clouds to eliminate data center boundaries while transforming their IT infrastructure.
VPLEX Metro has been qualified by EMC to support VMware vSphere® vMotion® workload mobility over twice the distance (up to 200 km with up-to10 ms round-trip latency) with VMware vSphere enhancements. For instance, a data center in New York can now move its mission-critical VMware vSphere vMotion application workload to Philadelphia. VMware workload mobility is increasingly becoming a strategic differentiating capability for IT transformation. VPLEX optimizes the benefits of VMware vSphere vMotion with its unique ability to enable active-active access to mission critical data—enabling application mobility with minimum effort and disruption.
In addition, through a new single offering that packages EMC RecoverPoint™ continuous data protection software with VPLEX, customers can now easily deploy an active-active data center environment with point-in-time protection. EMC VPLEX enables highly available, active-active, geographically distributed virtual data centers—seamlessly pooling two data centers together to enable mobility, availability and collaboration for their data without disruption. In addition, new capabilities for VPLEX and RecoverPoint now extend the benefits of active-active to the IP WAN. This provides new levels of network utilization, availability and intelligence for immediate resolution to planned and unplanned changes in the network.
Technology Highlights
- Enhanced Data Mobility: VMware vSphere customers can virtualize server resources encapsulating applications into virtual machines that can be moved from one server to the next without downtime using vSphere vMotion. VPLEX complements this capability by moving the corresponding storage resources to provide immediate and non-disruptive data mobility over distance. With new latency support, EMC has qualified that together VMware vSphere vMotion and VPLEX technologies help ensure that updated VMware vSphere vMotion data can be in two places at the same time during a move—with twice the distance as before.
- Simplified Offering: By combining VPLEX and RecoverPoint into a single offering, customers now have even more choice and can benefit from VPLEX'S unique ability to leverage the mobility and data availability conveniently with the data protection capabilities of RecoverPoint to more easily deploy a hybrid cloud. The new, simplified offering enables mission-critical availability between two data centers.
- Enhanced Network Availability and Utilization: VPLEX now offers increased utilization of bandwidth in multiple-link configurations simultaneously through support for EMC RAPIDPath™ technology, which transforms VPLEX and RecoverPoint WAN connectivity from active-passive to active-active. This shift provides continuous network availability in the case of link failure. In the event of a failure, VPLEX has the capability to intelligently route traffic over the other link without breaking network connectivity or requiring a WAN failover.
Customer Quote
Giovanni Savarese, CIO, Moby
"Moby is Italy's leader in maritime transportation. Information feeds Moby's ability to intelligently invest in new ships and routes, deliver new innovative services, distribution and pricing strategies—and better serve our customers. We've selected EMC to help us better protect, access and share information in our VMware vSphere® virtualized environment. With solutions like VPLEX Metro Express Edition—and industry leading integration with VMware—EMC is helping Moby to transform our IT infrastructure and continue evolving our VMware virtualized environment."
VMware Quote
Bogomil Balkansky, Senior Vice President, Cloud Infrastructure Products, VMware
"Workload mobility enabled by VMware vSphere® vMotion® has been a mainstay of the virtualized datacenter since 2003, and has allowed customers of all sizes to avoid countless hours of down time and business disruption. Now VPLEX is a critical ingredient of the next generation of workload mobility – across long distances and multiple data centers—with the enterprise class data availability and protection needed for business-critical applications. Workload mobility across datacenters represents an important industry milestone in innovation, and delivers on the promise of cloud for greater flexibility and business agility."
EMC Quote
Brian Gallagher, President, Enterprise Storage Division, EMC Corporation
"We've seen great adoption of VPLEX by enterprise customers that want to exploit the benefits of highly available active-active data centers. These latest innovations build even more value into an industry-unique technology to provide customers with even more value to their VMware environments, as well as a new single offering that makes it easier than ever to benefit from a VMware hybrid cloud. When EMC introduced VPLEX in 2010, we created a new market. These new capabilities further enable customers with fast and reliable access to information—eliminates data center boundaries—and provides enterprise-class protection for mission-critical data and applications."
All capabilities and functionality announced are available worldwide today.
Additional Resources
- Watch a video about VPLEX capabilities for VMware environments
- Read Chuck's Blog
- Read about a customer using VPLEX with vSphere vMotion in a press release or case study
- Visit the EMC Community Networks for VPLEX and RecoverPoint
- Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn
About EMCEMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset — information — in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at www.EMC.com.
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