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I've signed up for the Race for Life! http://www.raceforlife.org/
I'm running in memory of my MiL who died of breast cancer in Dec 2007.
I know it's not exactly a marathon, but it's been a while since I was built for running! This means I'll have to kick my healthy bento and exercise challenge up a notch or two. I'm excited, but nervous as well. I have been known to set myself unrealistic goals and completely fail to reach them! This isn't. I have 4 months to get myself ready and am confident as long as I put the effort in I should be ok.
Anyone else running this year?
I love this idea! I still hope to do a rowing challenge this spring. Must get over there and start! And must clean off rowing machine first..
What a wonderful motivator! My challenge right now is Get Packed, but once we are settled I am going to seriously look for fitness challenges! (I don't know...climb the Matterhorn? heh...)
The Big Onigiri.
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I don't think it's beyond anyone really. Loads of people walk the distance - 5k isn't that much after all. I'm aiming to properly run it in well under 30 mins.
Clarissa, maybe there is something similar in Germany you could enter.
mosaica, get that rowing machine out!
maki, extreme packing lol. We will be moving in 2-3 months so I feel your pain *nods sagely*
Way to go Tofuwarrior! I did it last year with 12 colleagues from our department and I was the only one who managed to run the entire way. I did it in a very slow 39 minutes, but I was proud anyways since I am 41 and only vaguely fit.
Good luck with your training! :)
Maybe...... I will look out for something like this
Thanks Courtney, maybe I am being ambitious then.... I was hoping for 30 mins or less! I'm not much younger (37) and not even vaguely fit!
Nothing wrong with ambition. I think it's actually very doable! :)
If you have an mp3 player, there is a great site that has a free downloadable music podcasts that will gradually help you increase your speed. Google podrunner intervals and you should find it. There is a 9 week one specifically designed for 5K.
I had plans to try a 10K with a friend and had started using these but she hurt herself and I got lazy. (sigh) Maybe we will try to get motivated again since spring is coming. :)
I am totally downloading that.
5km is basically 3 miles. A 10 minute mile is a very reasonable goal for many adult runners. An 8 minute mile is a bit harder, but still pretty doable. A 6 minute mile is pushing yourself pretty hard, and might not be a good goal for some people. The distance isn't unreasonable either. Most adults can go 3 miles in a day without problems.
Start by seeing how far you can walk and run now, and whether you can do the same distance the next day. You're less likely to stick with it if you're exhausted the next day. If you can already walk 3 miles, it's *much* easier to work up to running 3 miles.
I'll be doing the same kind of thing while I rehab my knee. To handle my normal errands, I need to be able to walk 7 or 8 miles in one day, or bike 30 miles. And I'd really *like* to be able to bike more than 60 miles in a day... that opens up a lot of day trips that I'd otherwise not get to do.
Ooh thanks Courtney, I'd not heard of that site. I'll give it a look.
Thanks Torrilin. That's really useful. I sometimes walk the 2.7 miles to work (I've checked it!) and I know I can walk 3 miles in 50 mins.
I'm doing a race for life too! It's really good inspiration to do cardio training!
I've alot of respect for those who go out and raise money for a cause close to thier heart. I'm running for the hospital who saved my Dad from a tumor in his spine. I wan't to be able to help them towards a special spinal injury bed : )
Wish you all the luck in the world Tofu!!!
Those mp3s sound like a great idea!
Congratulations, How generous to give your time and training to such worthy causes!!
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JoAnn Moore, age 74, of Poyen passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at Saline Hospice in Bryant.
She was born May 14, 1938, in Poyen, the daughter of Ernest Jason and Lola Mae Walker Nichols. JoAnn was a member of Poyen Missionary Baptist Church and graduated from Poyen High School in 1956. She loved to fire and paint her ceramics. Other than her parents, her sister, Veneta Southerland, precedes her in death.
Left to cherish to her memory, spouse, Joe Moore; sons, Randall Moore (Kennetha) of Poyen and Timothy Moore (Vicki) of Atwater, Ohio; brothers, Morris Nichols (Catherine) of Fenter and Ernest Jewell Nichols (Betty) of Fenter; sisters, Nina Morehead (Wayne) of Hot Springs; brother-in-law, Noble Southerland of Foreman, Arkansas; grandchildren, Joseph Neal Moore, Mason Moore, and Cody Moore; step-grandchildren, Kenneth Cloud, Patricia Cloud, Brittany Cloud, and Lexie Cloud; step-great-grandchildren, Brandy Cloud and Jason Cloud; numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Service will be Wednesday, January 30 at 2:00pm at Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery with Brother Steven Franklin officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will Curtis Ivy, John Crouse, Bill Crouse, Tommy Wrenshaw and Dennis Roark.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery or Saline Hospice.
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LWN.net: The Grumpy Editor's Guide to Graphical Mail Clients
As part of its Grumpy Editor series, LWN.net looks at graphical mail clients. KMail is titled the most configurable and flexible graphical email client. Criticism includes missing features which can be already found in KDE 3.3 Beta 1 like HTML composing and better usage of external spam filters. In summary it's found to be one of the best mail clients available.
they are right ;-)
kmail IS great, and getting better.
By superstoned at Fri, 2004/07/09 - 5:00am
Check out the user's comments
It is not so much the article that caught my attention but the high ratio of users choosing and admiring KMail.
By Phoenix at Fri, 2004/07/09 - 5:00am
KMail rocks
Yes, KMail kicks butt, even in the current version on sid, which lacks good IMAP I still use it for that. Currently, I have issues like IMAP folders showing new mails in brackets, but not showing them in the actual message lists; filters not working for IMAP; and the slow speed of moving messages is a little worrisome, too.
I know most of the IMAP stuff has been re-written, and that it now supports filters. But I'm not sure whether sieve has to be installed on the server and seperately configured for KMail to use it. Does anyone know whether it'll all just work now?
Anyway, as I say, KMail rocks. I'd have to recommend it over anything else out there for desktop mail. Especially with how it integrates into Kontact with 3.2. Run KMail, run the full suite: it's your choice. And the way the KMail kicker icon minimises the whole of Kontact when you're using it. Gotta love those little touches that show off a good underlying design :)
By Lee at Fri, 2004/07/09 - 5:00am
remarks on Kmail
I use the latest sid too. I get several comments about Kmail:
Kmail is a my favorite mail reader. I really enjoy the 'transport / identity' feature which give a lot of power, and this is damm clear (compare to others). I think Kmail can be used by advanced users, need again some work to be an advanced mailer.
Keep it on going ! Please !
By Jkx at Fri, 2004/07/09 - 5:00am
Re: remarks on Kmail
- It doesn't permit to set the Sent/Draft/ Folders and use it's default. Since i use IMAP, i will choose to save Sent in the IMAP Sent folder not the local filesystem one.
Yes it does:
Settings -> Configure Kmail -> Identities -> Choose identity -> Modify -> Advanced -> Adjust Sent-mail/Draft Folder.
- I really don't understand why the default config, come a filesystem folder inbox and others .. think about people that dont use this kind of stuffs (IMAP again).
Personally, I find it useful to have a local mail store, just some more places to store my important mail. Submit a wish on http://bugs.kde.org
- The thread view isn't good as mutt ..
Whats wrong with it? Perhaps submit a wish/bug about it.
- And config can drive me crazy to find the right option
- Why i can't set my custom headers too display in message view (perhaps i need to display my Spam filtering headers)
Take a look at this bug and vote for it:
- How could i set another browser than konqui?
I don't have a way to do that, perhaps submit a wish/bug about the "Component Chooser" in control center to let people choose their own web browsers? Perhaps you could work out some hack with a shell script but thats not very nice.
- Is there any plans to add the filter (subject etc etc) feature found in evolution or mozilla ? (in the main view)
I'm not sure exactly what your asking here, but if your talking about IMAP filtering, KMail 1.5.9 (KDE 3.1 i think) support sieve. If your mail server doesnt support sieve, this is the bug your after:
- Any plans to support IMAP iddle ? (i don't test the CVS for a while)
Look/Vote at/for this bug:
The major point being is that this is not the place to put this stuff, Developers rarely look here and the best way to get what you want to see in the product is to file a bug.
By Chris Smith at Sat, 2004/07/10 - 5:00am
Re: remarks on Kmail
> - And config can drive me crazy to find the right option
If you have suggestions for improvement then file a wish/bug report via Help->Report Bug
> - Why i can't set my custom headers too display in message view (perhaps i need to display my Spam filtering headers)
Because for an unknown reason the person who was working on this didn't finish the work.
> - How could i set another browser than konqui ?
Read the FAQ: http://docs.kde.org/en/3.2/kdepim/kmail/faq.html#id2898200
> - Is there any plans to add the filter (subject etc etc) feature found in evolution or mozilla ? (in the main view)
I guess you are talking about the quick search which is one of the new features of KMail 1.7 (KDE 3.3).
By Ingo Klöcker at Sat, 2004/07/10 - 5:00am
I've been using KMail for years
... and I don't have plans to change it. I love how it evolves (funny, huh?!) and the few features I'm missing now seems to come with KDE 3.3.
By Pupeno at Sat, 2004/07/10 - 5:00am
Re: I've been using KMail for years
Yes, the Kontact integration is quite a nice bonus.
I can't wait to see the next versions of both these apps... Kontact still needs some polishing, but it's off to a good start.
By Mikhail Capone at Sat, 2004/07/10 - 5:00am
External Editor?
All versions I've seen of kmail so far have not had external editor support.
Is it possible either to call an external editor (gui vim) or perhaps utilize
By Laure Mars at Sat, 2004/07/10 - 5:00am
Re: External Editor?
KMail has support for an external editor since ages (at least since KDE 2.0):
Some versions ago someone wrote a patch to use kvim in KMail. I have no idea whether the patch has been updated to work with the current version of KMail.
By Ingo Klöcker at Sat, 2004/07/10 - 5:00am
Re: External Editor?
KDE 3.3 has Kvim part - so pretty much anywhere in KDE where a KDE part can be used to edit text, vim can be used. And most definitely within KMail.
By Osho at Sun, 2004/07/11 - 5:00am
Re: External Editor?
You can try kyzis (http://www.yzis.org/) - a vim-like editor for kde. You will have to set it as the default editor in kcontrol.
By krutsy the klown at Mon, 2004/07/12 - 5:00am
Re: External Editor?
Dude, this has been a feature in Kmail for ever.
By brockers at Tue, 2004/07/13 - 5:00am
Re: External Editor?
What about embedded kvim in kmail ? I heard it was done in 3.2 but still I'm using 3.3 and don't find it done :-(
By Ritesh Raj Sarraf at Mon, 2005/02/21 - 6:00am
Thunderbird -> KMail
Is it possible to import mails from Thunderbird into KMail?
By Apollo Creed at Sun, 2004/07/11 - 5:00am
Re: Thunderbird -> KMail
Just copy it in your mozilla maildir (~/.mozilla/default//Mail/) and run it.
Hope, this will help you.
By Sebastian Roennau at Tue, 2004/09/21 - 5:00am
Re: Thunderbird -> KMail
I use Thunderbird from WinXP and Mandrake - accesses the same Mail folder. Is there a way to connect kMail and use this instead of Thunderbird while I´m booted to Linux?
By FlakJakk at Thu, 2005/02/10 - 6:00am
Re: Thunderbird -> KMail
Great script!
First kmail crashed on me, when I tried to import the second Thunderbird Profile in a row (I had first renamed the imported folder). It might have been, because there was still an empty Mozilla file after the rename, or it might have been because there were too many mbox folders around.
Anyway, I removed the empty ~/Mail/Mozilla file and moved all the imported messages into the corresponding kmail Maildir folders. After that I didn't have any trouble importing the second thunderbird directory tree.
By Peter Shaw at Fri, 2005/02/11 - 6:00am
Re: Thunderbird -> KMail
Tip: Compact Folders first, and it works like a charm.
Now to see how KMail / spamassassin works..
By David Hunter at Sun, 2006/01/08 - 6:00am
Re: Thunderbird -> KMail
Works fine, thanks.
By M:ke at Sat, 2005/01/08 - 6:00am
Re: Thunderbird -> KMail
kmailcvt has a module for tbird now
By Aniruddha Shankar at Tue, 2006/02/21 - 6:00am
Re: Thunderbird -> KMail
Does this script work for Windows T'bird installations -> Linux KMail? long ago, i tired of Outlook and have been using Thunderbird. Now i'm totally tired of windows altogether.
By MJ Klein at Sat, 2006/08/19 - 5:00am
mh support
I tried KMail 3.2.1 and decided not to use it because it doesn't use mh mail folders. Instead, KMail wants to copy them into its own collection of folders. That means that I can't use both mh and KMail on the same collection of e-mail and expect changes I make with mh to be known to KMail and vice versa.
By David Talmage at Mon, 2004/07/12 - 5:00am
Re: mh support
Use an IMAP account and set up both kmail and mh to use it. Not?
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Susan Rene Parish
Susan Rene Parish, 34, of Benton passed away Wednesday, Nov.r 7. She was born Jan. 15, 1978, in Little Rock.
She was self-employed and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Benton.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Michael Smithers; and her grandparents, Clomer and Betty Smithers and Jackie and Emma Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Chris Parish; a son, Pacer Shelton of Benton; a daughter, Charlene "Charlie" Shelton of Benton; two stepdaughters, Haley Parish and Taelor Parish, both of Benton; a sister, Allison Lawton and husband Emery of Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Nicole Huff, and Jamie Glover, both of Alexander; her father and mother-in-law, Steve and Melinda Parish; nieces, Hunter Shelton and Emma Lawton; and a nephew, Paxton Pace.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Pinecrest Memorial Park with the Rev. Carl Horne officiating.
The family is at 606 Dyer Circle in Benton.
Arrangements are by Ashby Funeral Home.
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When Jhoulys "The Machine" Chacin is humming, he mows down hitters, produces groundball outs, walks few batters and devours innings.
But Sunday afternoon, the right-hander could have used a squirt or two of WD-40 as the Rockies fell 5-1 to the New York Mets at Coors Field. It put the brakes on the rolling Rockies, preventing them from notching their first series sweep of the season.
Coming back from a strained right shoulder that wiped out his spring training, Chacin was anything but a well-oiled machine in his 2014 debut. He allowed four runs and eight hits. His third inning, featuring RBI doubles by David Wright and Chris Young, was especially rocky.
Most disconcerting, Chacin walked five in his five innings of work. His fastball command, the key to everything he does, was inconsistent.
"It was one of those days. I just didn't have my good fastball," Chacin said. "The first three innings, I wasn't throwing strikes, and when you don't throw strikes, you aren't going to win. I have some things to fix on my mechanics too. I was throwing the ball up too much in the beginning."
PHOTOS: Rockies vs. Mets at Coors Field
WATCH: Jhoulys Chacin on his rusty first start of 2014
Said manager Walt Weiss: "I think there was some rust. He had a difficult time pitching down. He was up more than we are used to seeing him. For the first time out — a little rust. But he battled through to give us five (innings)."
The Rockies are 19-14, tied for the third-most victories through 33 games in franchise history. Their offense, save for the power outage Sunday against crafty Mets right-hander Dillon Gee, has been an irresistible force. Yet if the Rockies are going to be true contenders, not the early-spring pretenders they were last year, they must have some semblance of solid starting pitching.
After Sunday's loss, the ERA for Rockies' starters was 4.29. Among National League teams, only the struggling Diamondbacks (4.97) have a higher starting ERA than the Rockies. That sounds awful, but keep in mind that during the World Series season of 2007, the ERA was 4.58; in the 2009 playoff season, the ERA was 4.10, best in team history.
However, if the Rockies are going to stick around, and if they are going to avoid toasting their bullpen, they'll need a healthy and productive Chacin.
"I always want to be that guy that my teammates say, 'We've always got a chance to win when that guy pitches,' " Chacin said. "Today, it wasn't my day. Today, I wasn't throwing strikes, and my sinker wasn't moving like it should."
Last year, Chacin went 14-10 with a 3.47 ERA in 31 starts and pitched a career-high 197 innings. Now that he's back in the rotation, he will being counted on to carry a load of quality innings.
Chacin received little help from his teammates Sunday. The Rockies' only run came on a leadoff homer by Justin Morneau in the ninth inning. He is tied with Troy Tulowitzki for the team lead with seven home runs.
The Rockies entered Sunday hitting .366 as a team on this homestand, Gee muffled their bats for six-plus innings. Deftly mixing his fastball and changeup, he kept the Rockies off balance and squelched the hottest-hitting team in baseball.
The Rockies managed only six hits and struck out five times against Gee, who improved to 3-1 and shrank his ERA to 2.51. He has now pitched 16 consecutive scoreless innings, the longest streak of his career.
Nolan Arenado managed to put a dent in Gee's performance. The third baseman hit a one-out double in the fourth to extend his hitting streak to 24 games, the best in the majors this season and the second-longest in Rockies history. Michael Cuddyer owns the club record of 27 straight games with a hit, set last season.
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2009-10 (Sophomore): Played in all 30 games for Tech, while starting in 10…finished fifth on the team in scoring with 215 points (7.2 ppg)…shot 77 of 161 from the field for a team best .478 shooting percentage…posted a career-high in points with 21 twice against Southeast Missouri (1/2) and Austin Peay (1/21)…scored 10 or more points in 10 contests and recorded her second career double double against Bluefield College with 17 points and 10 rebounds…shot 42 of 54 from the free throw line for a team best .778 from the line.
2008-09 (Freshman): Named Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Week for Nov. 17-23 after averaging 10.5 points and 7 rebounds in two games...played in all 30 games off the bench for Tech...notched her first career double-double in only her second career game, when she scored 10 points and grabbed 12 rebounds at Lipscomb on Nov. 18...scored a season high 16 points on Nov. 29 at Florida Atlantic, and also grabbed nine rebounds in that contest...scored in double figures eight times during the season, and finished the year averaging 5.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.
High School: Earned a total of 12 letters at Douglas MacArthur High School, competing in track, volleyball and basketball...in basketball, was named second team all-district as a sophomore, and first team all-district as a junior...averaged 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks per game.
Personal: The daughter of Geoffrey and Margarette Stirrup...born Dec. 6, 1989 in San Antonio, Texas...full name is Krystal Noelle Stirrup...majoring in education.


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The Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute in conjunction with the University of Tennessee has been a leader in transplantation services since 1970 and is nationally recognized for excellence in research, innovation and patient care. Our surgeons perform more than 220 transplants each year which ranks the UT/Methodist center among the nation's top programs in the number of transplants performed.
The University of Tennessee's transplant surgeons, physicians, nurses, dietitians and other medical professionals are dedicated to improving the quality of life for their patients. Individually, the team members are among the most experienced and respected medical professionals in the country, having developed and refined many advanced medical and surgical procedures. Together, they provide a unique resource for patients and physicians who require comprehensive, state-of-the-art care to manage complications of liver, kidney, and pancreas disorders.
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1. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing Issuethe_wine_snob Mar 14, 2012 12:20 PM (in response to CameronWR)1 person found this helpful
Take a look at this ARTICLE. It starts with a checklist of things to do, to insure that PrE can function best. It then goes into some links to help one tune up their system and OS. Finally, there are links for troubleshooting.
Do you get any error messages? If so, what are they?
If you cannot get PrE running effectively, be sure to see the "Finding Clues" links, and read that article, as you might have the answer to the problem, right in links in Event Viewer.
Good luck,
2. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing IssueCameronWR Mar 14, 2012 12:41 PM (in response to the_wine_snob)
Hi Bill,
Thanks for getting back so quick!
There's no error message that shows up, Windows 7 usually just says the program's not reponding and asks whether I want to close it.
Tried that check list and everything seems to be in order.
3. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing Issuethe_wine_snob Mar 14, 2012 12:44 PM (in response to CameronWR)
Thanks for that info. Do take a look at the checklist, then the tune up tips, and if there is still no resolution, please look at the links for troubleshooting, and especially the "Finding Clues" link.
Good luck, and please report how it goes.
4. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing IssueAniks Mar 22, 2012 9:46 PM (in response to CameronWR)
Can you please check your system's display driver? If that's updated, then try after disabling GPU card.
Also, if it still doesn't work, please update to 9.0.1 Maybe the update for PRE 9 will work for you.
5. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing IssueCameronWR Mar 23, 2012 4:31 AM (in response to CameronWR)
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all your help and sorry its taken me so long to get back to you.
After running through the checklist with no results, I did many Google searches on the subject.
I found an interesting bit of information about the format option when you start a project. It said that certain options don't work well with certain computers under certain circumstances.
Long story short, I tried a couple of different options from the menue and finaly chose the 'Imported From File' option which happens to be what type of clips I'm using (I had been using a random setting before).
After running on this new mode, I had dramatic results. Everything sped up and stopped freezing.
Is it possible that that could have been the problem? Or was it some sort of coincidence?
Thanks again for all your help!
6. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing IssueAniks Mar 23, 2012 4:54 AM (in response to CameronWR)
Glad to know that your problem is solved. (Doesn't matter what solved it!..)
And, yes, the project settings does matter. Its best if your project setting match your clips you are working with.
If you cannot figure out which setting to use, then import your clip, right click on the clip and see properties. Note down the details like fps/pixel aspect ratio and then create a new project again. Choose Change settings and then go through the settings and find out which setting matches or works best for you.
Also, you can use the mismatch project setting feature. (When you drop any clip on empty timeline, if your project setting already doesn't match with that of clip and a better setting is available to use, then, it asks to match the project settings with your clip)
Hope it helps..
Happy Editing,
7. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing Issuethe_wine_snob Mar 23, 2012 8:49 AM (in response to CameronWR)
Setting up the New Project to match the Source Footage 100%, does make editing a much smoother operation, and better experience. When there is a mis-match, problems will develop. They might be very small, such has having to Render the Timeline, for smoothest playback, to crashes and hangs.
Good luck, and glad that things are now working better for you.
8. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing IssueJohn T Smith Mar 23, 2012 9:29 AM (in response to CameronWR)1 person found this helpful
>had been using a random setting
Very bad idea... you do not try and put diesel fuel in a gasoline car
Read Bill Hunt on a file type as WRAPPER http://forums.adobe.com/thread/440037
What is a CODEC... a Primer http://forums.adobe.com/thread/546811
What CODEC is INSIDE that file? http://forums.adobe.com/thread/440037
Report back with the codec details of your file, use the programs below... a screen shot works well to SHOW people what you are doing
For PC http://www.headbands.com/gspot/ or http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en
For Mac http://mediainspector.massanti.com/
Once you know exactly what it is you are editing, report back with that information... and your project setting, and if there is a red line above the video in the timeline, which indicates a mismatch between video and project
9. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing IssueCameronWR Mar 23, 2012 7:23 PM (in response to CameronWR)
Thanks guys for all your help!
I'll take a look at those pages and hopefully be able to use them now and in the furutre.
I didn't really know much about format stuff.
Since changing it around though, its running as smooth as ever!
Thanks again!
10. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing IssueSchaef25 Apr 14, 2012 3:49 AM (in response to CameronWR)
Hi Cameron,
I've been having the exact same problem and saw that you found a way around the freezing. Can you fill me in on a few more specific details on where you actually changed the format options and what you actually did, I've had a look around but haven't been able to find an 'Imported From File' option, if you could help me it would be much appreciated!!
11. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing IssueCameronWR Apr 14, 2012 5:28 AM (in response to Schaef25)
Hi Schaef,
I'll do my best to try to explain...
The problem that was causing my issue was that I had chosen the wrong Project Settings. I tried just playing around with them until the program sped up.
Here's how to do it:
When you first open Premiere 9 you will see the regular start-up window. When you click on 'New Project' you will wait a second then see this:
When you see this window, select the name and save destination, then click on 'Change Settings...'
Try playing around with the presets on the left. If possible, find the option that fits your video footage's particulars. If that's not available, find one that most closely fits them.
Once you've found a suitable option, try saving the settings and opening the new project. If you don't notice any difference, than you should start all over to find a different option. Repeat this until the program has significantly sped up (as it did for me).
If none of this helps, I apologize, my knowledge with the program is not very profound.
Let me know how you make out though!
12. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing IssueSchaef25 Apr 14, 2012 2:50 PM (in response to CameronWR)
Hi Cameron
Thanks for replying so quickly and for your help. I will try it out and see how it goes, I'm only just starting out with the program as well so your help has been appreciated.
I will let you know how I go.
Many Thanks
13. Re: Adobe Premiere Elements 9 Freezing Issuethe_wine_snob Apr 14, 2012 4:54 PM (in response to Schaef25)
Welcome to the forum.
Being new to PrE, this partial list of RESOURCES might be useful, and especially Steve Grisetti's Basic Training Series.
Good luck,


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Orders3 needed a new t-shirt design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 30 designs submitted by 7 freelance designers.
We are a new company called StreetStrider. Our product, the StreetStrider, is an elliptical machine that you can take outdoors - the first of its kind! We have models for adults and kids, and people of all ages love it because it is so much fun! Plus you burn 50% more calories on a StreetStrider than you do on a traditional bicycle. StreetStriding has been compared to skiing, cycling, and running on air!
The StreetStrider is gaining recognition and popularity. It has been featured numerous times on NBC's The Biggest Loser, and has recently been featured on the Dr. Oz show. The Los Angeles Times has declared, "The StreetStrider isn't just a homerun; it's a grand slam"!
At StreetStrider, we aim for comfort and safety with state-of-the-art design. The StreetStrider features a stable 3-wheel platform, arm and leg propulsion, and lean-to-steer technology. The new adult and kids models feature all this plus a revolutionary chainless transmission.
The StreetStrider is about:
--WEIGHT LOSS - having fun while losing weight
--OUTDOORS/OUT OF THE GYM - having adventures and exercising outdoors
--FAMILY/LIFESTYLE - choosing to live a healthy lifestyle and striding together as a family, away from TV and video games
--GREEN TRANSPORTATION – reducing your carbon footprint
We will be selling the t-shirts online and at our first StreetStrider Demo Center, which will open next month in Venice Beach, California.
We want the shirts to grab attention. When people see the shirt, we want them to think of the product and of the memorable outdoor experience they have had / could have carving down the bike path at the pier or running on air, and always having FUN!
Possible ideas/concepts for t-shirt designs:
1. Look and feel of Venice Beach/Santa Monica Pier - Our StreetStrider Demo Center will be located on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, with bike paths curving around sand, palm trees, the Santa Monica pier with the ferris wheel, and the ocean.
2. Family, fun, outdoor adventure – Focus on whole families or focus on kids riding our kids model, the JET.
3. Our tag line: Fitness made Fun! – You can include the tag line in your design.
4. Optional Copy: We do it Standing Up!
Product must be on all the shirts.
The word "StreetStrider", which is one word with both "S"s capitalized, must be clear/visible on all shirts.
We would like designs on both sides of the shirts, but use your best design judgement.
If kids are shown riding a StreetStrider JET, they must be wearing helmets.
We are a new brand and are looking for awesome t-shirt designs. These t-shirts will be walking advertisements for the StreetStrider, our exciting new product that always causes people to turn their heads and say, "WOW". We want everyone who sees these shirts to be turned on enough to inquire about our product.
Must see video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx6Wowcgoqc
Also attached is a product shot so you know what the product looks like.
This is our first job on this site and we look forward to seeing what 99designs has to offer!


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LOS ANGELES, May 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Response Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RGDX), a company focused on the development and sale of molecular diagnostic tests that help determine a patient's response to cancer therapy, announced today that Thomas A. Bologna, Chairman and CEO, will present at the 2013 UBS Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY.
Mr. Bologna's presentation is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. EDT on May 22, 2013. Interested investors can access a live webcast of the presentation by going to the Investor Relations tab on the Response Genetics website: www.responsegenetics.com.
About Response Genetics, Inc.
Response Genetics, Inc. (the "Company") is a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory focused on the development and sale of molecular diagnostic testing services for cancer. The Company's technologies enable extraction and analysis of genetic information derived from tumor cells stored as formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded specimens. The Company's principal customers include oncologists and pathologists. In addition to diagnostic testing services, the Company generates revenue from the sale of its proprietary analytical pharmacogenomic testing services of clinical trial specimens to the pharmaceutical industry. The Company's headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit www.responsegenetics.com.
Forward-Looking Statement Notice
Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release and the statements of representatives of the Company related thereto contain or may contain, among other things, certain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Such forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. Such statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect to the Company's plans, objectives, projections, expectations and intentions, such as the ability of the Company, to provide clinical testing services to the medical community, to continue to strengthen and expand its sales force, to continue to build its digital pathology initiative, to attract and retain qualified management, to continue to strengthen marketing capabilities, to expand the suite of ResponseDX® products, to continue to provide clinical trial support to pharmaceutical clients, to enter into new collaborations with pharmaceutical clients, to enter into areas of companion diagnostics, to continue to execute on its business strategy and operations, to continue to analyze cancer samples and the potential for using the results of this research to develop diagnostic tests for cancer, the usefulness of genetic information to tailor treatment to patients, and other statements identified by words such as "project," "may," "could," "would," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan" or similar expressions.
These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. Actual results, including, without limitation, actual sales results, if any, or the application of funds, may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond the Company's control). The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact: Peter Rahmer Trout Group 646-378-2973 Company Contact: Thomas A. Bologna Chairman & Chief Executive Officer 323-224-3900
Source:Response Genetics, Inc.


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Was last weeks Chicago victory the official "turning point"? The point where the Seahawks are bonafide, as good as anyone, Super Bowl contenders? I think so.
I think last week's game may be the last time we fear the Seahawks playing lessor competition, like the Bills next week. IMO, they know they can beat anyone now. Put it this way, if last week was week 1, IMO, the Hawks are a 13 win team. They wouldn't lose at Stl, Miami, Det, they'd win those.
For Holmgren's teams the turning point was the last road game of 2004, in San Francisco. Just like this version, that version couldn't beat the University of Colorado, if it was in Boulder. The Hawks won that game, and finally went into the playoffs. Then, in 2005, the Hawks proved it was the turning point, by finally beating the Rams, etc, etc.


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Bloggorus wrote:Something unusual like 5% knockback per leaf would be nice, because (a knockback gets no love and (B those leaves are HEAVY
or the converse to GG's prayer beads: 1% resistance/ 1 DR per two levels for each leaf in the inventory.
Not to bash on the idea of touching the sheers up (nandrew said something about the way the item is being a test phase), but both propositions are issue...ous. Knocback is hella powerfull, and res stacking would make it a situational dragonshield and add one more reliable res stacking mechanism for certain maps (or anywhere with EM). Whether this is a good thing - I don't know, but all the things that appeal to me come in my own "bored veteran" voice.
I don't feel like being a devils advocate (again), but what exactly is the problem with the sheers? (I suppose there are ones). Is there really a better "balanced" alternatve for prepping for early health and transmuting?
My own misgiving is that it's pretty useless as a shop item, but trying to locker it leads to the locker bussiness conundrum and huge dissatisfactionTM.


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Scout Masterson and Bill Horn – a.k.a. 'The Guncles' – appear on the hit reality TV show Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood alongside their BFF Tori Spelling. The Beverly Hills, 90210 star and hubby Dean McDermott were on hand as the happy couple officially became parents to their 8-month-old daughter Simone Lynn in Los Angeles last month. But the couple admits, the ceremony was just a formality. "The moment she was born, we both knew that she was our daughter," they tell Celebrity Baby Scoop.
Fans of Home Sweet Hollywood watched the loving couple on their journey toward Simone. "We started with researching around different adoption organizations," says the couple. "We wanted to adopt, we didn't want to do a surrogate situation." In fact, adoption was their first choice. "It was really important to us to adopt because there are so many situations and babies that need adoptive parents so for us it really felt like the right decision," the couple says.
The Guncles say they've extended an "open invitation" to their daughter's birth mother.
It's an open adoption and we're still in contact with Simone's birth mom," they tell us. "It's a really special and wonderful relationship that we have with her. We exchange photos and talk on the phone occasionally. There's an open invitation for her to come and visit."
Did the same sex couple experience any discrimination along the way?
"We looked into international adoptions but found out there are only two countries in the entire world that will let gay couples adopt," says the couple, adding that one of the countries is in South America and the other is India.
The expenses, "red tape" and travel of an international adoption didn't seem right for the couple. "We ultimately chose an independent adoption center," they tell us. "A large group of their clients are same sex couples and single parents."
And did they have any boundaries of their own during the 2-year process? "We kept our profile completely open meaning any race, a boy or girl, any State," says the new parents. Even though it was a lengthy process, they have no regrets. "We still feel like we were very fortunate," they say.
How has parenthood been treating the couple? "We definitely lucked out – it's been so incredible," they gushed, adding that it was the perfect connection. "For whatever reason, she looks like us and she looks like Stella [Tori and Dean's daughter]. Their baby pictures are almost identical!"
With a friendship that goes back 10 years with Tori, it seemed only natural to name her and Dean as Simone's godparents.
They're our family," says the couple. "We're both from the East Coast, so while we're here they are our family. There's no one else in this world that we could turn to." Admitting that Tori and Dean are "Aunt and Uncle," the couple says the Spelling-McDermott household is Simone's second home. "If something were to happen to us, we would definitely want Simone in their home." They're so close, they even have fun in the sun together. "We also go on family vacations together so the kids really get to spend a lot of time together."
Do they have regular playdates with Tori and Dean's adorable kids, 3-year-old son Liam and 2-year-old daughter Stella?
"We live just a few miles apart," they tell us. "We see them at least once or twice a week for playdates and to get together." The Guncles say there is already a bond between the three of them. "The kids just adore Simone – they call her Simona." In fact, 'Simona' is definitely the favorite. "If we're pulling up to their house or if they're coming here, Liam and Stella say 'Hi' – but it's a brush-off 'Hi' and they say, 'Where's Simona?' " the couple jokes.
Every bit the proud new parents, the couple were sure to gush about their sweet girl.
Now that she's getting older, her personality is coming out and she really just laughs and giggles at everything they do," they tell us. "She's a big waver," they add. "She's really into playing with the xylophone and she loves when we read her stories." According to her proud daddies, she's definitely on the move. "She's not crawling fully yet, she's scooting. I call her GI Jane because she'll turn around and will be half-way across the house. She's really gotten quick. And she loves her jolly jumper! We like it too because it wears her out," the couple adds with a laugh.
Parenthood really suits the happy couple. Could there be a sibling on the way for Simone?
"It's on the table," they tell us. "It's exhausting right now, but it's something that we've talked about. We're both only children – as a child it was great in some ways, but as an adult it stinks," they say, and add, "We see how Liam and Stella play together. There's something very sweet and nice about that. Liam and Stella are so close right now that they're sharing a bedroom. It's so adorable – they're each others' best friends. There's something very touching about that."
We love seeing the Guncles on Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood! Are there any concerns with including baby Simone in the show?
"Their show is such a positive show that doesn't exploit anyone. The show is about our families which she's part of. We're very comfortable with that," they say. "The fans followed us through our adoption journey, so she's the baby that was born on the show," they say, and add, "We look forward to her being a part of it."
The new season of Tori and Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood will hit the small screen early this summer.


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Great article from Mr. Vac:
Why do you need to get your vents cleaned?
There's a hidden fire hazard in almost every home…THE DRYER VENT!
The Facts:
In 1997 the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reported:
- 16,800 residential fires were caused by a clothes dryer or dryer vent.
- Over 97 Million in damage was caused by these fires.
- Over 400 civilian injuries were caused by these fires.
The Cause:
- Dryer vents filled with lint that sneak by the dryer filters.
- Fires can occur as lint builds up in the dryer or in the exhaust duct.
- Lint can block the flow of air, causing extensive heat build up, sometimes resulting in a fire.
Benefits of Regular Dryer Cleaning:
- Reduce fire risk
- Use less energy, and dry clothes faster
- Extend the life of your dryer
Go to our home page: http://drysaferclothesdryerlinttrapfireprevention.com/dir/


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Small Cool 2009: Adam's Edited Bare Essentials
Who Lives Here: Adam
Location: Houston, Texas
Size: 710 square feet
What is your one favorite element in your small, cool home? It is hard to choose a favorite element. I love the beautiful old windows that over look downtown Houston. I love wrought-iron window between the bedroom and the living room. I love the original sink in the kitchen from when the building was built in 1929. I love the beautiful non-working fireplace. But I would have to say my favorite element is the beautiful wrought iron staircase in the living room with the butterflies sculpted to match the lines of the stairs.
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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your small home? This apartment had several design challenges. First, the front door is through the kitchen so the first thing guests see is a stove and a refrigerator. The apartment has high ceilings so I decided to draw the eye up and created an alter above the stove and utilized the space above the refrigerator as a display area. Now when guests first enter their eyes are drawn up to a fun whimsical display. I was inspired to paint the walls Mountain White as a reference to the the time period of the building a Spanish Colonial building from 1929. The color is a modern interpretation of a mid-century kitchen.
The second design challenge was the split-level apartment. The living room is made even more narrow by the staircase. To solve this problem, we decided to paint the rest of the apartment the same color - Finesilver Gray. We chose Finesilver because most of the furniture had white trims. Furniture placement was done to make the room wider - the couch is under the windows to give the impression of a wider space. Finally, since the living room is so small, we decided that there was no room for a traditional entertainment area and instead chose to hang the tv on the wall. The VCR, DVD player and Apple TV are hidden in the side tables within coffee table books.
With small spaces, organization is always the key. We edited and reedited until only the bare essentials were left.
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Sony Xperia X1 Problems with Accuweather.com, It used to work.. now it doesn't :(
Sony Xperia X1 Problems with Accuweather.com, It used to work.. now it doesn't :(
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I hope someone can help... When I first got my phone, I just clicked on the weather symbol and it opened up Accuweather.com mobile site and went directly to my favorite location (UK) and showed me the weather. I've done absolutely nothing that I can think of to change anything apart from adding a couple of other locations but now when I open it up it opens the US version and when I try going to the UK site and typing in my location (which was previously remembered) it says it can't find it. I can't get to any of my favorite locations or anything.
What's happened???!
Any help greatly appreciated.
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Reviewed By Alfred E (NEW MILFORD, PA) Reviewed for a 2008 Hyundai Entourage —8/15/2012 7:04 AM
Set up my model 84000 tent on my Van with the help of my 11 year old and 5 year old grandsons. Took a bit of time of time as it was the first time I set it up. Once up it worked out real well. My three grandsons (the third being 6) and I spent the night in it on our property. The tent seems to be made well and we liked the screened openings in the roof as we were watching the night sky and saw a few meteors pass within the earths atmosphere. I am satisfied with the tent.


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ELIZABETH, NJ — Pool automation just got a lot more affordable. Hayward® Pool Products, the market leader in swimming pool products, announced the introduction of OnCommand™ -- an entry-level automation system for pool and spa owners who may not have thought they could afford it.
"We saw a real market need for entry-level automation," says Hayward Automation Product Manager Ray Denkewicz. "That's why we've introduced OnCommand. It brings the luxury of automating pool, spa and other backyard functions to owners who thought that pool automation was unaffordable. After all, pools are made to relax in, not work on – no matter how modest or luxurious they are."
OnCommand is particularly well suited for the aftermarket and retrofits. It was designed specifically for homeowners who already have or don't need an electrical subpanel on the pool pad – at a substantial savings over competitive controllers. OnCommand provides a full range of automation features, including the ability to manage energy saving equipment, such as 2-speed and variable speed pumps. Automating tasks with an OnCommand can pay for the unit within one pool season, by saving up to 75 percent on energy costs.
OnCommand features include:
For more information on the OnCommand or any of Hayward's full line of automation controls and state-of-the-art pool products, go to www.haywardnet.com. About Hayward Pool Products Hayward Pool Products, a division of Hayward Industries Inc., is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world. Headquartered in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Hayward designs, manufactures and markets the Totally Hayward® System, a complete line of residential pool equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, sanitization, automation, lighting, safety and energy solutions.
The company, which has built its brand on innovation, energy-efficiency, safety and reliability, includes such brands as TriStar®, Super Pump®, Pro Logic®, HeatPro®, Viper™, SwimClear™, ColorLogic®, Aqua Rite®, Navigator®, Pool Vac Ultra®, Phantom®, TigerShark® , among others. Hayward products are sold through a network of distributors and 3,000 Totally Hayward Dealer Partners throughout the U.S., Canada, Asia, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, contact Hayward at (908) 351-5400.


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Remembering Katrina: 5 Years Later (New Orleans Life, Home & Love) [5 Minute Short Documentary]
"The documentary tells the unique and compelling stories of citizens who survived Hurricane Katrina and now find themselves dealing with dreadfully uncertain futures. Story #1: The American Can Man: John Keller, a veteran Marine rescues over 200 people from the flooded American Can apartment building. After seeing John Keller in this documentary, Will Smith bought the rights to John Keller's story for the feature film -- The American Can."
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Experience a chocolate paradise on the Paradise ridge nestled among tall green pines in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and overlooking the Sacramento Valley. It's in this community that strikes the perfect balance between its Gold Country historical past and all the comforts of today's living that a small group of individuals with big hearts and a love of chocolate are coming together once again to plan the eighth annual international award-winning Paradise Chocolate Fest benefiting non-profit youth organizations on the Paradise Ridge.
Experience a chocolate paradise on the Paradise ridge nestled among tall green pines in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and overlooking the Sacramento Valley. It's in this community that strikes the perfect balance between its Gold Country historical past and all the comforts of today's living that a small group of individuals with big hearts and a love of chocolate are coming together once again to plan the eighth annual international award-winning Paradise Chocolate Fest benefiting non-profit youth organizations on the Paradise Ridge. Dedication, vision, chocolate …. Mix those together, stir in a lot of community support, and serve up the Paradise Chocolate Fest! The 8th Annual Paradise Chocolate Fest will be held Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Terry Ashe Park on the Skyway in Paradise. The Paradise Chocolate Fest promises to serve up a dazzling extravagance of chocoliciously delightful and delicious family fun for all. Past winner of two international awards at the Retail Confectioners International Chocolatiers Convention and Expo held in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Paradise Chocolate Fest is the place to indulge your love of all things chocolate. The 2012 Paradise Chocolate Fest attracted more than 6,000 attendees and the 2013 Paradise Chocolate Fest promises to be even more exciting by offering plenty of sugar-coated fun for the whole family. The Fest features Chocolate Candy Land where you can dip into decadence at the large chocolate fountain or visit chocolate booths and professional Chocolatiers with countless chocolate delicacies, desserts and confections for sale. Visitors can stroll down Bittersweet Lane or walk up Sugar Tooth Street while savoring delicious chocolate treats. Fest attendees may also enjoy a blast from the past by visiting fifties themed Lollipop's Old Fashion Ice Cream Shoppe, or simply taking a walk through the park and enjoying the musical entertainment, fine art and craft booths and a wide range of food selections. A very special highlight of the festivities will be "Chocolate Royale!" the crowning of the 2013 Paradise Chocolate Fest Queen or King with a sweet celebration for all to enjoy. Young Fest goers will have great fun visiting Kidz-Zone including giant inflatables, carnival games and prizes, costumed characters, clowns, crafts projects, balloon art and much, much more amusement. Special events throughout the day include a Chocolate Pancake Breakfast, Chocolate Chase Fun Run/Walk, Chocolate Cuisine Challenge, Chocolate Pie Eating and Cookie Stacking Contests, Super Sensational Ice Cream Sundae Spoon-Feeding Contest, "Choc-Full of Fiber Arts" Textile Show, a variety of Musical Entertainment and live chocolate demonstrations. Enjoy chocolate in all its many splendors! Admission - $5.00 • Children 4 & Under – Free Admission includes entrance to Chocolate Candy Land, Children's Inflatables, Games & Prizes, Contests Musical Entertainment, Chocolate Treats, Opportunity to win Chocolate Baskets, Free Parking and more. To celebrate a sustainable event, the 2013 Paradise Chocolate Fest is dedicated to Zero Waste. While the delicious, decadence of chocolate remains front and center in the minds of Fest visitors, organizers are proud to demonstrate how responsible planning and actions can make a huge difference while educating participants and attendees and enhancing the festivities. Additional Events of the 8th Annual Paradise Chocolate Fest include - Friday, May 10th ♥ Evening of Chocolate & Wine 7:00 – 10:00 PM • Paradise Community Park • Black Olive & Pearson Road, Paradise Tickets - $50.00 Guittard Chocolate & Wine Pairings, Specialty Beer Tasting, Wine Auction, Guest Chefs providing Savory Appetizers and Artisan Food Samplings, Chocolate Fountain, Decadent Desserts, Chocolate Martinis, Sierra Nevada Beer & Root Beer Ice Cream Floats, Specialty Coffee Bar, Jazz Musical Entertainment …. Saturday, May 11th ♥ Beyond Fitness Chocolate Chase • 5 & 10 K Runs or 5 K Walk Knowing chocolate is the prize will cause anyone to race for the finish line at the 7th annual Chocolate Chase! Sponsored by Beyond Fitness, the race begins in their parking lot, located at 7224 Skyway, and follows the historic Memorial Trail. A one-of-a-kind Chocolate Shoe, designed exclusively by Joy Lyn's Candies in Paradise, will be awarded to winners of the 5 and 10 K Runs and 5 K Walk. Medals will be awarded to division winners. Race Day Registration 7:00 AM • Race Time 8:00 AM Pre-Registration Adults $20.00 12 & Under $15.00 Late Registration Adults $25.00 12 and Under $20.00. Saturday, May 11th ♥ Chocolate Pancake Breakfast 8:00-11:00 AM • Terry Ashe Park, Luther Drive off the Skyway in Paradise. Tickets $5.00 p/p Featuring delicious pancakes filled with Guittard Chocolate chips and topped with Guittard Chocolate syrup, sausages, fruit juices and coffee. After breakfast, enjoy a fabulous day at the Fest! Saturday, May 11th ♥ Chocolate Cuisine Challenge Join the fun and festivities of the Paradise Chocolate Fest as a participant in the Chocolate Cuisine Challenge. This deliciously decadent competition features amateur Chocolate Chefs. Ribbons will be awarded to Grand Prize, 2nd and 3rd Runner-up, Best Presentation, Most Unique Use of Chocolate, and Grand Winner. Judging begins 10:00 AM, Winners announced at 11:30 AM • Rec Center, Terry Ashe Park, Skyway. Saturday, May 11th ♥ "Choc-Full of Fiber Arts" Textile Show, Competition & Sales 9:00 AM -5:00 PM Free Admission to the Public Textile Art Sales and Demos in 3 Categories - Knit • Felt • Weave; Quilt • Sew; Rug Hook • Rug Punch Competition to feature Chocolate &/or Youth inspired Textile Art – apparel, home d�cor and much, much more. Saturday, May 18th ♥ Chocolate Thunder Motorcycle Run 9:00 – 10:00 AM Check-In $15 Rider / $25 Couple Get ready to rev your engines and support youth organizations on the Paradise Ridge at the "Chocolate Thunder Motorcycle Run!" All motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to join the fun! Participants will start their road rally at Chico Eagles Hall and travel up the Feather River Canyon to Scooter's. Then ride to Lake Oroville's Lime Saddle Marina for a noon-check-in. From there, riders will form a parade up the Skyway in Paradise ending at Calvary Chapel in Magalia. Run includes Barbecue, Event Pin, Cash Prizes, Raffle, Music, Refreshments at each stop and Lots & Lots of Chocolate! 2013 Beneficiaries include - Charter School, Boy Scouts Troop # 316 and Troop #770, Boys & Girls Club, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Girlfriends Scholarship Fund, Gold Nugget Museum, Northern California Ballet, Paradise Center for Tolerance & Non Violence, Paradise Dancers, Paradise High School Band, Paradise High School Boys Soccer, Paradise High School Girls Basketball, Paradise High School Musical Production, Paradise Piranhas Swim Team, Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Rotary Interact, Paradise Youth Soccer, Project Vision, Strings In Schools, Theatre on the Ridge and Youth for Change. CONTACT: Debbie LaPlant Moseley Executive Director Paradise Chocolate Fest 530/342-4896 email@example.com www.chocolatefest.us Paradise Chocolate Fest, Inc. IRS Tax Exempt - #27-0772654


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Fister finds tough going vs. A's in Nats debut
OAKLAND -- Doug Fister was his own worst enemy on Friday night against the A's.
Making his Nationals debut after a missing the first five-plus weeks of the season with a lat strain, Fister was hit hard and made a couple of key mistakes that helped Oakland claim an 8-0 victory to start off the three-game set.View Full Game Coverage
OAKLAND -- Doug Fister was his own worst enemy on Friday night against the A's.
Making his Nationals debut after a missing the first five-plus weeks of the season with a lat strain, Fister was hit hard and made a couple of key mistakes that helped Oakland claim an 8-0 victory to start off the three-game set.View Full Game Coverage
Fister was Washington's big-time trade acquisition this past winter and is expected to bring a big boost to the club's already-talented rotation. But Friday night, he simply didn't have it.
"Physically, I felt like I was in the right place today," Fister said. "I felt strong, but it was a matter of a lack of execution. I was excited for tonight, no more than normal, everything felt good. I've been working on keeping pitches down in the zone, and I didn't do that tonight."
As the Nationals tried to insert Fister into the rotation, he had to wait a couple of extra days as opposed to going on normal four days' rest. He threw two side sessions instead of his usual one between starts, but manager Matt Williams said there's nothing that could have prepared Fister for the rhythm of a real game.
Fister usually makes a living as a ground-ball pitcher who pounds the bottom of the strike zone, but he left too many pitches up, and the A's took advantage.
"I think he felt strong," Williams said. "Maybe a little too strong."
Things got off to a bad start in the bottom of the first when Fister airmailed a ball into foul territory trying to get Josh Donaldson at first base. Donaldson would come around to score the game's first run on Brandon Moss' RBI single later in the inning.
"It was just a terrible throw," Fister said.
After allowing a solo home run to John Jaso in the third, Fister made things tougher for himself by throwing a wild pitch in the fourth, allowing Yoenis Cespedes to score to make it 3-0 A's. The wheels would really fall off in the fifth, though, when Moss and Cespedes hit homers on consecutive pitches to bring the score to 7-0.
Even though it was his Washington debut and he wasn't pitching on normal rest, Fister wasn't making any excuses for his outing. In all, he went 4 1/3 innings, allowing seven runs (five earned) on nine hits, while striking out two and walking none.
"No matter what day you pitch, it's a matter of going out there and executing," Fister said. "Whether you're a little sore or feeling great, you've got to make the adjustment. I didn't make the adjustment tonight."
Still, Fister said he was happy with the way the ball was moving out of his hand, just not with the location. Likewise, his skipper said he expects Fister "will be much better next time," while noting that he was pleased to see his right-hander get through the start healthy.
"None of them are easy to brush off, but you take the positives out of it," Williams said. "Granted, he didn't throw the ball where he wanted to throw it, but he got off the mound and threw the ball to first base no problems. Ball was just up in the zone a little bit."
All the while, Washington couldn't get any offense going against A's lefty and former National Tommy Milone, who tossed eight shutout innings.
Nats shortstop Ian Desmond was teammates with Milone in 2011, and had some high praise.
"He's like a little Mark Buehrle -- I wouldn't be surprised if he has a very similar career," Desmond said. "He's a competitor, he pounds the zone, and he works quick. Him and [catcher Derek Norris] seemed to be on the same page all night. We just missed a couple balls, but that's what he does."
The southpaw gave up a first-inning walk to Jayson Werth and a second-inning double to Scott Hairston, but would go on to retire the next 11 batters he faced. Milone allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out seven. The Nationals managed to put just two runners in scoring position.
Norris, who also came up in the Washington organization but was traded to Oakland in the Gio Gonzalez deal, admitted that he and Milone might have had some extra juices flowing while facing their former club on Friday night.
"Any time you can put together a good outing," Norris said, "especially with Tommy having been struggling a bit, for him to come back like that solidifies what he's capable of doing for our rotation. On my end, you want to show them what they're missing. Not in a drastic, blatant manner, but showing them this is what you could have had."
If anyone was going to beat the Nationals, Desmond is glad that Milone and Norris were the ones responsible.
"I hate to say -- because we lost -- but it's good to see those two guys," Desmond said. "I'm happy for them, those guys are making a career for themselves. Obviously, I wanted to beat both of them, but at the same time, a little hat tip."
The Nationals will be quick to move past this one, as it wasn't just Fister and the offense who struggled. Washington had as many errors (three) as hits, matching its season high.
"That's what you ask for when you do that," Williams said. "Want to play clean baseball, certainly, and you're asking for trouble if you give them extra outs."
Alex Espinoza is a contributor to MLB.com.


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Replantation of digits is surgery to reattach fingers or toes that have been cut off (amputated).
Alternative Names
Revascularization of amputated digits; Reattachment of amputated fingers
This procedure is done using regional or general anesthesia. The ends of the bone may be shortened to remove tension on the repaired blood vessels. The surgeon places the finger or toe (called the "digit") in place and stabilizes the bone with wires or a plate and screws.
Tendons are repaired next, followed by nerves and blood vessels. Nerve and blood vessel repair are the most important step to the success of the procedure.
After all repairs are complete, the wound is closed and a bandage (called a bulky dressing) is applied. Young children may need to wear a cast to protect the area from injury.
If you have a partial (incomplete) amputation, part of the toe or finger stays attached to the body by skin, artery, vein, or nerve. In this case, a process called revascularization is used to reattach the finger or toe.
Why the Procedure Is Performed
The surgery is recommended in a case of amputated fingers or toes, when the fingers or toes are in a condition that would allow replantation.
Risks for any anesthesia include the following:
- Reactions to medications
- Problems breathing
Risks for any surgery include the following:
- Bleeding
- Infection
Additional risks for this surgery include the following:
- Death of the replanted tissue
- Reduced nerve or movement function in the replanted digit
- Stiffness of the fingers
- Pain that continues after surgery
After the Procedure
Special care will be taken while you are in the hospital to make sure blood flows properly to the reattached part. The arm or leg will be kept raised. The room may be kept warm to ensure proper blood flow.
After you are released from the hospital, you may need to wear a cast to protect the part.
Proper care of the amputated part or parts is very important to successful replantation. Under the right conditions, there is a good chance that the surgery can restore the use of the finger or toe. You will need follow-up visits with your health care provider, who will continue checking blood flow in the surgery area.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Children are better candidates for replantation surgery because of their greater ability to heal and regrow tissue.
Replantation of an amputated part is ideally done within 4 - 6 hours after the injury. However, success has been reported up to 24 hours after the injury if the amputated part has been cooled.
You will not have the same flexibility in the finger or toe after surgery. Pain and sensation changes may continue.
Chai Y, Kang Q, Yang Q, Zeng B. Replantation of amputated finger composite tissues with microvascular anastomosis. Microsurgery. 2008;28:314-320.
Lyn ET, Mailhot T. Hand. In: Marx JA, ed. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2009:chap 47.
Halluksa-Handy M. Management of amputations. In: Roberts JR, Hedges JR, eds. Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2009:chap 47.
Gross KR, Collier BR, Riordan WP Jr, Morris JA Jr. Wilderness trauma and surgical emergencies. In: Auerbach PS, ed. Wilderness Medicine. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2011:chap 21.
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Information for Partners about Cisco Unified Presence Deployments
See High-level Checklist for Design and Implementation.
Cisco Unified Presence-Specific Details for VMware Requirements
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Cisco UCS C-Series Servers, Cisco Unified Presence, and ESXi must be installed prior to the Cisco Unified Presence installation.
See ESXi Support for Messaging and Presence Applications for ESXi version support information.
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On Nov. 11, there were a lot fewer World War II veterans attending the ceremonies honoring them. With a median age of 92, many of these members of "The Greatest Generation" are becoming frail, their numbers dwindling as the years go by.
According to the Veterans Administration, World War II veterans are dying at a rate of 600 a day. This means there are only about 1.2 million veterans remaining of the 16 million who served in that war. By 2036, the National World War II Museum predicts there will be no living veterans of the war from 1939 to 1945 to recount their personal experiences. When this happens, their stories will only be told in books and documentaries.
"The G.I. Generation" grew up in the Great Depression and then went on to fight World War II. Tom Brokaw's 1998 bestseller, "The Greatest Generation," put this generation, born between 1901 to 1924, firmly in the public's mind. Brokaw, a television journalist and author best known as the anchor of the "NBC Nightly News," now serves as a special correspondent for NBC News and other news outlets, and claimed that this was "the greatest generation any society has ever produced." He asserted that these men and women fought, not for fame and recognition, but because it was just the "right thing to do."
A Gathering to Remember
As with others of the G.I Generation, old age and infirmity took its toll on the 80 members of the famed Doolittle Raiders. On Nov. 9, three of the survivors gathered once more on Veterans Day weekend to honor their 76 fallen comrades-in-arms and made a final toast to them. While not related by blood, these surviving members (plus one not attending) had history that bound them tightly together.
At this invitation-only ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, three members of the famed Doolittle Raiders who bombed Tokyo in 1942 got together for one more reunion. Lt. Col. Richard Cole, 98; Lt. Col. Edward J. Saylor, 93; Staff Sgt. David J. Thatcher, 92; came from as far away as Texas, Montana and Washington State, to honor their friends and crew members. Health issues kept Lt. Col. Robert L. Hite, a native of Ohio, from attending. Hite watched the ceremony with his family members from Nashville, Tenn. Wearing the traditional dress for Doolittle reunions, a blue blazer, gray pants and a Raider tie, Hite gave his personal silver goblet salute to his fallen brothers a few days earlier.
Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
Seventy-one years ago, 16 Army Air Force B-25 Mitchell medium bombers, carrying 80 volunteers, took off from the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Hornet, to bomb industrial and military sites in Tokyo and four other cities in Japan. This was America's first air raid on Japan, 133 days after Pearl Harbor. The Doolittle Raiders bailed out or crash-landed their planes in China. Over a quarter-million Chinese men, women and children were killed for aiding the Raiders. Although the air attack was in retaliation for the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, this top-secret mission, led by Lt. Col. James Doolittle, biggest benefit was boosting the morale of the American public.
The surprise attack on the Japanese homeland caused Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, who planned the raid on Pearl Harbor, to move up his battle plans by eight months to attack Midway Island. American code breakers got the date and location of the planned attack and allowed the U.S. Navy to move three carriers – U.S.S Hornet, U.S.S. Enterprise and the U.S.S. Yorktown – to ambush Yamamoto, ultimately sinking four Japanese carriers and destroying 350 airplanes.
Later on, the Tokyo raid was credited with turning the war around in the Pacific because it provoked the devastating defeat of the Japanese at Midway in June 1942. The Japanese military machine could not replace those carriers or the trained pilots and mechanics lost in the naval battle.
The Final Toast
According to Tom Casey, business manager for the Doolittle Raiders, an estimated 10,000 spectators, many young children and aging veterans, lined the streets on the military base waving American flags, waiting to meet the three Lincoln sedans carrying Raiders to the National Museum of the Air Force near Dayton, Ohio.
After an afternoon memorial service, a wreath was laid by the Doolittle Raiders monument outside the museum as five B-25 bombers flew low overhead in the famous "missing man formation" as a tribute. The Raiders made their last toast to the comrades who died in or since their mission, says Casey.
The original plan called for the last two Raiders standing to break open the bottle of cognac, toasting each other and their departed members to signify the end of the Raiders' mission. Two major changes were made last October at a meeting in Washington, D.C. by the four surviving Raiders. Their first decision was to schedule their last public reunion in April at Fort Walton Beach in Florida, the home of Eglin Air Force Base, where the Raiders trained for the mission.
"Travel was getting more difficult, so the second decision was made to not wait until there were only two standing members as initially planned," Casey recounted, stressing that it was important to bring the remaining Raiders together while they were physically able to officially close the mission. Unfortunately, Major Thomas C. Griffin passed away only weeks later. With the urging of General Hudson, director of the Air Force Museum in Dayton, they agreed the last toast would be scheduled for Veterans Day.
A historian read the names of all 80 Doolittle Raiders at the ceremony, with the three surviving veterans calling out, "Here," when their names were called. Among the many speakers, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh told over 600 attendees, "As far as I'm concerned, this is the greatest professional honor I've ever had; to speak here, with this crowd, at this event."
Welsh reported that first book he read as a youngster was "Thirty Seconds over Tokyo."
"It was given to me by my father, also a World War II vet, with the words that I should read it closely because this is what America is all about. I've never forgotten those words," he said.
"The Doolittle Raiders have been celebrated in books and in journals; in magazines; in various papers. They've had buildings named after them; had streets named after them. People play them in movies," said Welsh, summarizing the Raiders' place in our national history.
"They [the survivors] hate to hear this, but Jimmy Doolittle and his Raiders are truly lasting American heroes, but they are also Air Force heroes. They pioneered the concept of global strikes; the idea that no target on earth is safe from American air power."
Concluding the emotional ceremony, Lt. Col. Cole, representing the survivors, opened the bottle of 1896 cognac and gave his final toast.
[The cognac was presented to Doolittle by Hennessy Cognac on his 60th birthday in 1956; the first time the bottle was taken out and shown to the public.]
"Gentlemen, I propose a toast," Cole told the remaining Doolittle Raiders. "To the gentlemen we lost on the mission and those who have passed away since. Thank you very much and may they rest in peace."
He sipped the cognac from an engraved silver goblet. The 80 silver goblets at the ceremony were presented to the Raiders in 1959 by the city of Tucson, Ariz. The Raiders' names were engraved twice; the second upside-down. During the ceremony, white-gloved cadets presented the personal goblets to the three survivors while the 117-year-old cognac was poured. The goblets of the deceased were turned upside-down.
The four remaining members of the Doolittle Raiders will continue sharing their experiences and, when the last cup is turned upside down, it will be only history books and documentaries that will give us a small glimpse of what it took to personally answer the call to duty and to do that job well.
Herb Weiss is a Pawtucket-based writer who covers aging, health care and medical issues. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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May 1, 2009
Contact: Alan Dechert, 916-772-5360
President, Open Voting Consortium
9560 Windrose Lane, Granite Bay, CA 95746
Reference: Letter to Election Technology Council
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Voting System Industry Market Failure Could Lead to Its Disappearance
May 1, 2009
Johnson County Kansas joins Open Voting Consortium
Contact: Alan Dechert
Reference: http://tinyurl.com/6k46n4
Johnson County Kansas Joins Open Voting Consortium
Johnson County Election Commissioner Brian Newby explained, "Our Open Voting Consortium Associate Membership reflects our commitment to raising the urgency to bring alternatives to today's closed election systems to the market. When the time comes for us to replace election equipment -- and many of our voting machines already are at their half-life -- we want to be able to choose from a wide range of cost-effective and secure technology options that allow for ultimate flexibility as our county population grows. That makes it vital that innovative open systems be evaluated, brought to market, and certified expeditiously."
Mr. Newby concludes, "Our membership will allow us to evaluate the technology while it simultaneously follows a fast track for federal and state certification, as well as a subsequent market launch."
California Secretary of State Debra Bowen has called for open source software for election systems. But six weeks after Election Day, election officials in Minnesota are still mulling over ballots in effort to divine voter intent. "These antiquated systems need to go away," said Alan Dechert. "We need unambiguous ballots and a modern system owned by the people."
Open Voting Consortium (OVC) was founded in 2003, a nonprofit California corporation. OVC develops and promotes secure and accessible voting technology that is free and fully open to public scrutiny.
Open Source Voting: Transparent, Cheap, and You Get to Read Your Ballot
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Success at LinuxWorld
This fact was demonstrated earlier this month in a very public way. Thanks again to everyone that helped make this happen. It was by far the largest event ever for OVC. Over 800 voters cast ballots -- mostly high tech professionals, but people came from all over to participate in this trial. Voters included two members of the San Francisco Elections Commission, Richard Matthews and Gerard Gleason. San Francisco Supervisor Chris Daly came by and gave a speech to the audience on Wednesday, August 6th, extolling the virtues of transitioning to a voting system owned by the people, not corporations. Other election officials and elected officials attended.
The system was well received by participants, and it worked as advertised. The election included five contests on the first day, then six contests on the second and third days.
At 6 pm after the first day, OVC received the list of eleven best-of-show finalists. By 10 am the next morning, the voting machines were ready and the polls opened with the new ballot definition (including voice prompts and tabulation routines updated and checked).
Press was very favorable. Besides the San Francisco Chronicle article posted before the event, there was an excellent Computerworld article that appeared during the 3-day event.
The event was also documented on YouTube.
Hundreds of people signed a support letter.
All of the 816 ballots cast scanned successfully with the barcode reader (in a previous trial in January of 2008, one out of 204 ballots could not be tallied with the barcode reader due to mangling and poor print quality, although the text was readable). Ballots were tallied in batches every 45 minutes or so. Each batch was then sealed in an envelope with a copy of the tally sheet.
A video-taped audit was conducted two weeks after the event. The batches that were checked demonstrated that the tally sheets matched a hand count of the votes. A few individual ballots were audited by checking the barcode output with the text on the ballot. The grand totals were also checked by summing selected contests from the tally sheets.
San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Deborah Gage reported Obama sweeps the open source vote 545 to 135 votes for McCain. Canonical won the People's Choice Award for best-of-show also in a landslide (the fact that Canonical founder Mark Shuttleworth has endorsed OVC is purely a coincidence ... or maybe it's just that great minds think alike).
Brian Fox and Parker Abercrombie of The Okori Group deserve credit for bringing the OVC system to a whole new level of power and flexibility. We are ready to move to the next level. I predict you will see the OVC system used in official elections at the local level next year, and the federal level in 2010. To see more pictures, scroll down after you click here.
SF Chronicle: Voting machine gets LinuxWorld tryout
Voting machine gets LinuxWorld tryout
Deborah Gage, Chronicle Staff Writer
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Like many people, Alan Dechert was outraged when the 2000 presidential election was thrown to the Supreme Court because nobody could figure out how Florida's voters had voted.
An engineer who has designed and tested software for a living, he thinks the outcomes of elections should never be in doubt.
So Dechert and a couple of colleagues founded the Open Voting Consortium, a nonprofit group dedicated to delivering "trustable and open voting systems." In addition to lobbying against proprietary voting machines, they have spent the last several years working with scientists and engineers around the world to design and build a voting machine of their own.
On Tuesday their machine will be put to the test at LinuxWorld in San Francisco, where the 10,000 people who are expected to attend the conference will get to vote in a mock presidential election pitting Barack Obama against John McCain.
"The voting system in the U.S. is still not sufficiently accurate to determine the winner in a very close election," said Dechert, who has worked at Borland International and Intel developing and testing software. "By the time we're done (with the mock election), nobody will have any doubt."
The LinuxWorld conference is held every year in San Francisco to discuss open-source software - software whose code is designed and maintained by volunteers. The conference takes its name from Linux, a computer operating system designed by Linus Torvalds in the 1990s that has a passionate following. It competes against Microsoft Windows and has spawned software for numerous devices, including voting machines.
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I will contribute $5,000 personally, and you are welcome to use that endorsement to help raise additional funding.Shuttleworth funded the development of Ubuntu (the Linux operating system we use).
See his Wikipedia entry for more information.
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Sure, it says we will be independent from British rule and it explains the philosophy and reasoning behind the action. Overall, it says that we-the-people run things. We can decide for ourselves. We have the right to alter the system of laws, or throw it out altogether and establish a new one -- whatever makes sense to us. The basic concept is self-governance.
Some will say it was only an idea and that, in reality, it was and remains a system created by the elite for the elite. It was a great idea, but the implementation has been poor.
Today, we the people are mere consumers of whatever they are serving. We are mesmerized by gadgetry, trained to believe we can't change things. They will do what they want.
Like everything else, the voting system is controlled by large corporations. Governments are the customers of the voting system vendors. They don't consider you to be the customer because it's been forgotten -- or they never embraced the idea -- that you are the government. This mentality is pervasive and potentially catastrophic for us and the children.
The Declaration of Independence was a great idea. We may never achieve the perfection described, but we can come much closer to it.
Dechert to Speak Jun 16, Menlo Park, CA
OVC to Provide Voting System for LinuxWorld AUG 5-7
The People's Choice Award for Best Product at LinuxWorld 2008 will be among the contests on the ballot. Conference organizers with World Expo say they "will send out a press release[1] about the area pre-show, and release and promote the result of the ballot, during and after the event."
This plebiscite will include several other issues of interest to conference attendees, including preferences in the race for US President.
With 7,500 voters expected to cast ballots on the system, it will be the largest demonstration so far of the OVC voting system.
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1 Jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
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1 1/4 cups of yogurt or kefir
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Generously butter an 8 inch cake pan and set aside.
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Cornbread with Black Olives and Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeno Cornbread
On the top of the reading stack: Encounter by Milan Kundera
Audio Accompaniment: Relative Silence