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Microsoft Premier Support Reporting Tool is a powerful diagnostic utility that will quickly assemble detailed reports on just about every aspect of a PC.
If a far-away friend asks you for help with a computer problem, for instance, then you'll need to know all about their system - and that's where the Microsoft Premier Support Reporting Tool comes in. Email them the file, and all they have to do is run it: there's no installation involved, and the program will immediately begin creating a report on their computer's configuration.
Once the process has finished (which may not be for 5 or 10 minutes on some systems), an Explorer window will open, pointing at the report file (if not, it's in the \Windows\MPSReports\PFE\cab folder by default). Your friend should then email that to you. It's a CAB file, so you should then be able to expand it somewhere to view the contents. And that's when you'll see just how thorough this tool has been.
You get all the event logs from the target PC, for instance.
An NFO file holds detailed system information on the system.
And a host of configuration files tell you about the PC's startup programs, its installed services and drivers, its power configuration, scheduled tasks, installed printers, Internet Explorer configuration, and network setup. There's detailed information on Microsoft Office (if it's installed), recent crashes (including crash dumps), installed Windows updates and the list goes on - you really do get just about everything you'll need to know about the target computer.
What you don't get, though, is any help in figuring out what this means - so it's not for beginners. But if you're already skilled in Windows troubleshooting then this will be a very useful tool, and should make it quicker and easier to diagnose PC problems.
This extremely thorough diagnostics tool should be an essential part of every geek's troubleshooting toolkit


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DeKALB – Northern Illinois University students can expect the sounds of hammering, sawing and trucks passing by when they return to campus next month.
NIU officials plan to spend about $3 million – twice as much as usual – on campus construction this summer, partially in hopes of making campus more comfortable for students, from adding a tram service to demolishing
Douglas Hall to extend Lucinda Avenue across campus. Only 66 percent of freshmen from the 2012-13 school year returned as sophomores in the 2013-14 academic year, numbers NIU officials want to improve.
"Cost will be more than offset by the feeling that students are welcome," said Bill Nicklas, NIU vice president for public safety and community relations. "If it helps with retention, it more than easily offsets the costs."
Some of the project stem from meetings in the Bold Futures workshops among NIU officials, community members and other stakeholders identified campus beautification as a priority to help NIU attract more students, Nicklas said. Other projects include upgrading aging electric infrastructure and improving energy efficiency.
About half of the construction expenditures are for projects formulated in the Bold Futures workshops, Nicklas said. Those include moving the bus terminal from the west to the east side of the Holmes Student Center, adding a bike path along Lucinda Avenue, redesigning the student center cul-de-sac, trimming trees, removing vegetation and upgrading lights.
"It's just going to be a more pleasant place to walk through and gather," Nicklas said.
Douglas Hall and Stevens Building
Perhaps the biggest planned project – the demolition of the five-story Douglas Hall – is just getting started. NIU's Board of Trustees approved the $4.5 million plan in March to make Lucinda into the east-west thoroughfare throughout campus.
NIU officials had hoped to complete the demolition project by November, but Nicklas said the start of demolition has been delayed until October because state bodies had to review the project before it began. Crews currently are removing asbestos throughout the 51-year-old building. Demolition of the building will be done in stages rather than all at once.
After the demolition, crews will pave that portion of Lucinda using the remnants of the Douglas Hall building itself. Road work will be completed in spring or summer 2015, NIU spokesman Paul Palian said.
In addition, the rehabilitation of the Stevens Building, where theater students typically are found, is underway. The renovation is slated to include a new 200- to 400-seat auditorium with tiered seating and new teaching technology. The expected completion of the project is June 2016, according to a list of construction projects on NIU's website.
Huskie Pups
University officials also are paving way for the Huskie Pup, an electronic tram service that will take small groups of students from the area around the recreation center to the area near the Holmes Student Center.
Construction crews are trying to use existing sidewalks for the tram service, and if all goes well, they plan to offer additional rides throughout campus, said Belinda Roller, NIU architect on the project.
A portion of the 10-foot sidewalk just west of the Martin Luther King Jr. Commons area will be widened to 18 feet to make room for the Huskie Pup, Roller said.
"It's very lightweight. This is more like a large golf cart," she said. "I anticipate the sidewalks should be fine. Our maintenance cars drive there all the time."

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When we look at many character traits found in a believer, as mentioned in the Qur' an, it is clear that modesty is a resultant quality of faith in Allah. As the Allah' s messenger pointed out, modesty is one of the fundamental notions of Islam:
Every religion has a distinctive virtue, and the distinctive virtue of Islam is modesty. (Malik)
In fact, while the Qur' an describes the modesty of the believers, it is merely mentioned as being part of their normal disposition. In other words, for believers it is not necessary to expend effort to act modestly; they are naturally modest, because their outlook is based on the truth of the Qur' an.
The following verse explains this:
The servants of the All-Merciful are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant speak to them, say, "Peace." (Surat al-Furqan: 63)
The next verse explains the reason of this modesty:
Those who pass the night prostrating and standing before their Lord; (Surat al-Furqan: 64)
In other words, the modesty of believers is an outcome of their submissiveness to Allah. The fact that they have grasped the secret of this world, that is, understood the existence and might of Allah, accounts for their modesty.
As a result, the true modesty can only be attained through faith.
It is impossible to attain true modesty through another means than faith. Because, in a society composed of disbelievers, those who are seen as "modest" are, usually, those perceived as lacking "confidence." Because most attach too much importance to worldly things, those who are successful in attaining them become boastful, while those who cannot are deemed to be weak and insecure. Therefore, the wealthy tend to be arrogant, whereas the poor are considered insecure. However, we need to underline that this lack of "self-confidence" is a disposition nothing near what is true modesty, a form of behaviour which is noble and dignified.
The story of Qarun, as narrated in the Qur' an, sets a good example of what we discussed above. In addition to Qarun, who was excessively proud about his wealth and possessions, the Qur' an also informs us about those who longed for that which he possessed. In addition to these, another group were the true believers who grasped the secret of faith:
He went out among his people in his finery. Those who desired the life of the world said, "Oh! If only we had the same as Qarun has been given! What immense good fortune he possesses."
But those who had been given knowledge said, "Woe to you! Allah' s reward is better for those who believe and act rightly. But only the steadfast will obtain it."
We caused the earth to swallow up both him and his house. There was no group to come to his aid, besides Allah, and he was not someone who is helped.
Those who had longed to take his place the day before woke up saying, "Allah expands the provision of any of His servants He wills or restricts it. If Allah had not shown great kindness to us, we would have been swallowed up as well. Ah! Truly the disbelievers are not successful."
That abode of the hereafter-We grant it to those who do not seek to exalt themselves in the earth or to cause corruption in it. The successful outcome is for those who do their duty. (Surat al-Qasas: 79-83)
It may well be that those who desired Qarun' s belongings were not as proud as he; or, they might have lacked "self-assurance." Yet, if they had been in his shoes, they would, most probably, also have been as arrogant as Qarun. That is because, just as Qarun had, they failed to grasp that the real owner of everything is Allah. They only grasped this fact when they witnessed the end of Qarun.
The truly modest ones were the believers who "had been given knowledge," that is, those who had grasped the secret of life. Aware that what Qarun possessed was temporal, and thereby, unimportant, they did not yearn for his possessions. In any case, owning a wealth the likes of Qarun' s would not have hampered their dignity or humility.
These "people of knowledge," as mentioned in the story of Qarun, are role-models for all Muslims to emulate. They show that real modesty can only be attained by being a servant to Allah, and that Allah bestows His blessings only on His noble servants. That is because, they are those "who do not seek to exalt themselves on the earth or cause corruption in it." They do not become arrogant, but feel grateful for the blessings granted them.


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COLLEGE STATION – There's plenty of interest around the Texas A&M program because of the new coaching staff led by Kevin Sumlin, and the Aggies' July 1 entrance into the Southeastern Conference.
The battle between four unproven but talented quarterbacks is simply the icing on the cake among all the newness – and admittedly causing some excitement about the unknown during spring drills. Why reporters consistently ask Sumlin about how his quarterbacks are progressing during the closed practices.
"The quarterbacks are grasping (the new system) about as well as they can," Sumlin said. "It's a pretty good competition. Every one of them has some positives. As coaches, what you try to do is reduce any player's negatives, particularly the quarterback.
"The negatives are the things you want to eliminate or make stronger – that's really where the process has been."
Sophomores Jameill Showers and Matt Joeckel and freshmen Johnny Manziel and Matt Davis are the players vying to replace Ryan Tannehill, likely a first-round NFL draft selection later this month – and lead the Aggies into the SEC.
More notes with five practices down, 10 to go during spring drills:
* Sumlin named names among players who's surprised him or impressed during spring drills: linebacker Jonathan Stewart and cornerbacks Deshazor Everett and Floyd Raven.
"(And) the secondary's aggressiveness so far has been pleasing," Sumlin said. "With the exception of the offensive line, those are the guys that are coming on quicker than expected."
* Sumlin said senior cornerback Dustin Harris "has to gain some weight." Sumlin added that Harris "looks like a 10th grader out there" at about 170 pounds. Sumlin did say Harris, who's been limited with injury during camp, "has a good attitude" and it's good to see him taking part in drills.
* Secondary coach Marcel Yates, late of Boise State, said of the gang he inherited: "This unit as a whole is a lot more athletic than any I've ever had."
"They don't understand the game yet as a whole, but they're getting there," Yates said.
* Safety Steven Terrell on the difference between facing last year's offense, which had a quick tempo in its own right, and this year's bunch led by Sumlin and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury: "They have a great tempo, and it's only going to make the defense better. It's a great scheme and it gets us in shape."
* Remember the first open practice/scrimmage for fans is 11 a.m. Saturday at Kyle Field. The "Aggie Youth Experience" follows at 1 p.m. on Kyle. Check aggieathletics.com for more details.


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Actress Jaime Pressly has cleared up reports she had a full mastectomy after developing mastitis while breastfeeding her baby son in 2007.
The "Joe Dirt" star opened up about her health crisis during a recent appearance on "The Talk," revealing she had no idea that anything was wrong until lumps started appearing on her breasts in 2011.
She explained, "I have a high threshold for pain, I was a dancer for 25 years and when I had my son I got mastitis. I didn't know because I thought it was regular breastfeeding pain, and four years later I had lumps (all over my breasts).
"(I) went to the doctor, he took the scar tissue out of (one breast) and then six months later, because when you open it up it spreads, I had to go back and do (the other breast). Then, I had another doctor and they had to do almost a full mastectomy.
"I still have some breast tissue left, just from the mastitis because it mutated into something else because it sat dormant for a while. It was the craziest thing. Thank God it wasn't (cancer)."
But Pressly fears her big reveal may have been a little too dramatic and now she's playing down the crisis.
In an interview with "Extra," she explains, "I went in for surgery to remove scar tissue, and some like lumps were basically caused by bacteria I got during breast feeding, like a mastitis. Once the doctor got inside he realized it was in more areas than he thought, and two-and-a-half hours turned into seven-and-a-half hours of surgery. … To put all the rumors to rest, I am fine."


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How long is a water heater supposed to last?
Your water heater is an essential part of your home, heating water for showers, dishwashing, laundry and more. On average, a traditional water heater will last 8-12 years. The general consensus is that it's better to replace your water heater with a new one than to repair one that's 10 years old or more. Older models are less energy-efficient and thus more costly to run than newer models with better technology. Here are some indicators of when it may be time to replace an old water heater instead of repairing it:
- Leaks: If leaking is not caused by loose connections, the water may be seeping out through slight fractures in the metal of the tank that have formed over time.
- Strange noises: Clanking, rumbling and other noises can mean that sediment has formed on the base of your tank, contributing to fissures leaks, and inefficiency.
- Age: If it's more than 10 years old, it's probably time to replace.
- Discolored or rusty water: Have a pro check it out; if the problem isn't resolved by draining and cleaning, you'll want to replace the heater.
- Lack of hot water: Inconsistent heating and hot water supply that runs out too quickly likely means it's time for a new unit.
When is it time to replace a water heater?
Although regular water heater maintenance and water heater repair may extend the life of your hot water heater, it won't last forever. Most water heaters have a life expectancy of about 10 years. Many water heaters need to be replaced when they're 8-12 years old — that's when they start to show signs of fatal wear, such as leaking around the base of the tank. A water heater should be replaced when it fails to sufficiently heat water for the home; if your heater is operating erratically, check first for a blown fuse or a tripped breaker to make sure an electrical issue isn't causing the problem. Another time to replace a water heater is when you want to upgrade to either a larger model or a more energy-efficient one.
How much does it cost to install a hot water heater?
You'll know when it's time to install a new water heater. Water heater installation costs average between $360 and $780 nationally, with rates increasing depending on the project. The total project cost will be higher when you include the cost of the heater itself. Select your new water heater based on the number of occupants in your home and the number of gallons of capacity you'll need. Installation costs can vary based on the type of water heater you are removing and the type you are installing, any necessary repairs, regional cost of labor, and whether disposal of the old heater is included. Natural gas water heaters retail on average between $650 and $900 for standard models. Electric water heaters range between $300 and $700 for standard models. Tankless electric water heaters retail on average between $250 and $700 for standard models. Tankless gas water heaters retail on average between $200 and $1,300.
A company may charge approximately $1,000 to replace a 50-gallon tank-style electric water heater (not including any upgrades required by building codes). Replacing a gas-powered water heater might cost $1,100 (not including code upgrades). Some companies roll the disposal of an old heater into the overall cost of the new water heater installation. Other professionals charge an additional removal fee that can range from $35 to $150.
Why is the water in my house not getting hot?
If the water in your house is not getting hot, it may be time for water heater repair. Nationally, the average water heater repair cost ranges between $120 and $200, although prices can range up to $400, depending on the problem and materials. Competent homeowners may also be able to try DIY fixes, whether they have a traditional gas or electric water heater or a tankless gas or electric heater. Troubleshooting the different issues that can arise with each of the styles requires some knowledge of how they operate and what red flags to look out for. For a natural gas water heater, the first step is to check whether the pilot light has gone out. It's important to follow the manufacturer's directions if you want to relight it yourself. If you smell gas, stop everything and call your gas company — the smell could signal a dangerous gas leak. If your household's water is not getting hot enough, you can try increasing the temperature on the water heater's front dial above the standard setting of 120 degrees; for safety, always turn off electricity to the unit before adjusting temperatures. If you keep running out of hot water, your household may simply need a higher-capacity water heater, so consider upgrading. Quick professional fixes include replacing the thermostat or heating elements and cleaning and repairing the thermocouple.
Why is my hot water not working?
The most common complaint among homeowners is that their hot water isn't working — and the water heater is generally the culprit. Typically, it isn't making the water as hot as you'd like it to be. When the water isn't hot enough — or isn't hot at all — run through this troubleshooting checklist for basic water heater repair tasks:
- Make sure the power is connected to the heater, then reset the thermostat.
- If it's a gas water heater, make sure the pilot light is lit.
- Raise the temperature setting on the thermostat.
If these stops don't lead to hot water, it's time to either check the heating element in an electric water heater or the burner unit and gas control valve in a gas-powered heater. A water heater repair and maintenance company can handle these repair jobs. However, if your hot water heater is eight years or older, it may be time to replace the water heater instead of repairing it.


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Hi Guys, I have just bought a Nirvana quiver, but i have not ordered any bars as I plan on flying them a my naish bars as I have been a fan of these bars for many years. Could the Nirvana riders amoung you offer me some advice on triming the bar. My two main questions are:
1. At what point are the front and back lines the same length (fully powered or fully depowered)
2. When the front and back lines are the same length what is the 5th line like. (same length too or
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We're down to the Sweet 16. No, not that other tournament. The most important bracket you will fill out all month obviously is NFL.com's quest to determine the greatest play in NFL history.
Our own version of "Bracketology" continues to include some big upsets. Troy Polamalu's flying tackle against the Tennessee Titans is our version of Florida Gulf Coast University. Both No. 15 seeds have survived and advanced (proving Pennsylvania is a key voting bloc once again -- the Steelers have four plays in the final 16). Deion Sanders' punt return against the St. Louis Rams is our version of Oregon, a No. 12 seed making a deep run.
All four No. 1 seeds remain alive: The Catch, The Helmet Catch, The Music City Miracle and The Immaculate Reception. Nicknames do well. So does Barry Sanders: He has two plays that advanced and has a chance to take out David Tyree's famous play in the next round.
I have to give credit to our voters for not ignoring historic plays in favor of recent moments. DeSean Jackson's walk-off punt return for the Philadelphia Eagles against the New York Giants surprisingly remains alive, but that was awesome. "Only" five moments from the last 10 years still are going; I'm shocked none of the plays from Super Bowl XLIII (Steelers-Arizona Cardinals) made it this far.
Two recent plays face off in my favorite matchup of the round: Marshawn Lynch's earth-shaking run against the New Orleans Saints in the playoffs and Polamalu's sweet one-handed interception versus the San Diego Chargers in the snow. My vote is with Lynch. You can vote right here.Follow Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter @greggrosenthal.


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The Audubon Zoo is one of the cities most popular attractions . Named after John James Audubon, French naturalist and New Orleans resident in the early 1800s, the zoo sits on nearly 60 acres of land in the Uptown area of the city. Audubon Zoo is managed by the Audubon Nature Institute which also oversees the famous Aquarium of Americas, the Audubon Insectarium, and a host of other research projects, parks, and nature and environmental-based endeavors.
The zoo is wonderful. No matter the season, visitors can expect to see a large part of the zoo's 2,000 animals . Winter months will obviously be ideal for those species adapted to colder climates, but sometimes visitors can still catch playful penguins during the summer months as their tanks are temperature-controlled. During warmer months visitors will notice the intense heat and humidity of this city, but viewing playful primates, giant turtles, leaf-munching giraffes, big, lazy cats, and the zoo's intense swamp and reptile exhibit makes it all worth it.
Tigers, gorillas, and orangutans scatter the Audubon grounds. The zoo even has a rare animal exhibit—including white tigers and albino alligators—that can be found year round. The zoo is truly a spectacle, catering to all ages, groups or single admission, and has therefore become one of the most popular things to do for both locals and visitors alike.
Visitors new to the city should not pass this up . The zoo will often offer different exhibits or shows throughout the year, but the consistency of the exotic animals and amazing sights continues to bring people back for multiple excursions. Beautiful rows of flowers, bushes, greenery, Spanish moss, fountains, and other fun effects scatter the plush land upon which Audubon Zoo sits.
The zoo is open Tuesday through Sunday. Hop on the St. Charles Ave streetcar. In only a short 1.3 miles from here, you'll be dropped you off in front of Tulane and Loyola Universities , across the street you'll find Audubon park. Take a gingerly walk under 200 year old majestic live oaks to the Zoo. Do not miss this true New Orleans adventure!


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Wednesday, 30 April 2014
Melilla/Spain - 25.04.2014 - More Immigrants On Their Way To Europe
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Tuesday, 22 April 2014
Germany: Christian Democratic Union Muslim Candidate Changes Logo Of Party To Win Muslim Votes
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Local elections are to be held in the German town of Neuss (Neuß) the next 25th of May. The election contest is in full swing, and the nearest the voting day, the more desperate and debunking the ways of luring voters are – specially in the case of Muslims, of course. This is outright evident when the candidate is of Turkish origin and himself a Muslim, like Yasar Calik (photo below), a politician from the German CDU – Christliche Demokratische Union – Christian Democratic Union party. He has now added the islamic half moon to the logo of the party, so that everybody shall now see for whom will the Christian Democratic Union make politics in the town of Neuß (and in a perhaps not very distant future also in the whole country?).
It is also worth noting that the candidate for the SPD – Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands – German Social Democratic Party is also a Turk and a Muslim: Hakan Temel.
So by now anybody can guess in which direction German political trends are likely to drift...
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Sunday, 20 April 2014
Hamburg/Germany: Muslim Youngsters Violently Force Classmates To Live According To Islam
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Saturday, 19 April 2014
The Side Effects Of Immigration - Deadly Maladies May Spread All Across Europe
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Swapping more than just merchandise online
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Eileen Sieger sold an American flag, Eunice Christensen listed her piano, and Douglas Calam turned Mustang headlights into cash, but the best feature of the Marion County Swap Site on Facebook for Marion area residents is the ISO option.
"I just love that you can post that you are looking for something, In Search Of," Robin Dicks said. "It's like a big community garage sale without all the hassle of getting things out and ready. Someone always seems to know someone else who might have what you are looking for. I enjoy how people just chime in and are always so helpful."
The online swap site is nothing new to the community, but it gives people a chance to visit with those whom they might never had otherwise.
"I've met a lot of interesting people from Marion, Harvey, even Reno County through things I've advertised on the swap site," Dicks said. "Just in this past year I've sold a big recliner and several figurines. I even have an extra wedding dress listed right now."
Sieger, who said she had been part of the swap site for several years, said the success she had selling individual items was a good way to put reduce, reuse, and recycle concepts into practice.
"I like to keep things organized at home, so when I cleanup I first always support the hospital auxiliary by giving them some of the things, but sometimes there are individual items that I think someone else might want," she said. "I've really had a lot of success there. I elect to get inbox notifications so I can keep up with what is going on. Sometimes I see things on there that I know my friends might be interested in, so I am sure to tell them about it."
When Andrew West of Marion was in the process of moving, he sold his desk and bookcases by listing them on the swap site.
"I actually found the site when I was living in Reno County," he said. "And when I needed to move some things, this gave me connections locally that really helped."
Calam was not so lucky in listing his Mustang headlights for sale. He said he actually sold them to a guy he saw driving down the street in a car similar to his but with dingy lights. Still, he said the site worked for many people and he checked it out regularly.
"I guess it just depends on what you have for sale and who is looking," he said. "Some of the bigger items might not move as quickly, but it is a good service and people list all kinds of things on there."
Roman and Rebecca Hofer of Marion listed their stacked washer and dryer set for sale just last week.
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Are you running around town shopping for holiday presents, trying to find your kid that hugely popular Ninjango Lego set that's sold out everywhere? Are you listening intently to NPR's endless coverage of the fiscal cliff and our country's complicated tax deductions? Need an escape from it all?
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Members of the 1966 Marshall High School Boys Basketball State Championship team took center stage and were recognized during halftime on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Marshall High School vs Clark High School.
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More than 1,000 NISD string students will have the opportunity of a lifetime when they learn from and perform with Mark Wood, a string master and founding member of the internationally- acclaimed Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and creator of the revolutionary Viper electric violin, SV Stingray, and Cobra cello.
One of the interim charges in the Texas Senate was to, "Study the approval, expansion and revocation of public charter schools in Texas…" To that end, a Senate Education Committee hearing was recently held and a couple of very interesting items came out of that hearing.
For the past 48 years, Jay High School students and staff have been making the holidays brighter for underprivileged elementary students. Over two days, 140 students from seven elementary schools took a special shopping trip to buy shoes and toys.
January is designated School Board Recognition Month in Texas, and Northside ISD is joining other districts across the state to gratefully acknowledge the invaluable contributions that elected Board of Trustees make to their communities.
Eighth graders and eligible students are invited to attend the 2016 Magnet School Fair from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 12 at Paul Taylor Field House, 7001 Culebra Road.
It's one of the longest-running Christmas traditions in Northside ISD. For 48 years, Jay High School has been making the holidays brighter for underprivileged elementary students. Over two days, 140 students from seven elementary schools took a special shopping trip to buy shoes and toys.
The Northside ISD Board of Trustees is seeking nominations for a name for an elementary school scheduled to open in 2017.
Dr. Carmen Tafolla, State Poet Laureate of Texas, chose Howsman ES as a Planting Poet Trees School. According to Tafolla, the selection committee received many applications from across the state, but they felt Howsman stood head and shoulders above others in its desire to introduce its students to the power of poetry.
Northside ISD schools have bells to signal a class change, but Carlos Coon Elementary School is the only NISD elementary school to have handbells.
Northside prides itself on the music program offered at all 75 elementary schools. Students learn to read music, are introduced to a variety of instruments, and develop skills to equip them to be successful in life, all while having fun.
Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: appointed principals for Briscoe MS and Rhodes ES, received a report that 100 percent of NISD teachers are "Highly Qualified" and recognized two national champion FFA teams from O'Connor HS.
Check out the latest interviews on Northside Speaks to hear Northside ISD experts talking about interesting topics and activities happening within the District.
NISD will hold its eighth annual Winter (Dance) Spectacular on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Brennan High School. The event is part of the Fine Arts Holiday Music Series.
Alamodome Management today confirmed graduation dates for Northside ISD high schools. NISD will hold 12 graduations in June 2016, ten of which are held at the Alamodome. The other two will be held at the Paul Taylor Field House.
Northside ISD announces that 100 percent of teachers are classified as "Highly Qualified." In accordance with Section 2141 of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and the Texas State Highly Qualified Teacher Plan, the local education agency (LEA) is required to submit a report annually on whether the academic subject area classes are being taught by Highly Qualified Teachers.
Hundreds of fine arts students will be featured in a variety of holiday concerts and performances at elementary, middle, and high school campuses throughout Northside ISD.
This year's NISD theme is "I am Northside Proud" and schools and departments are showing their pride in all kinds of ways. Pride can mean being proud of who you are, what you have accomplished, and what you strive to achieve, among other things. Click here to see how one school shows its pride.
"Should I buy my home in NISD?" "Should I send my kids to Northside schools?" "Is NISD a good place in which to locate my business?"
STRAIGHT Talk is a series of subject-specific publications and videos that enlighten the public and staff about a variety of issues and their impact to NISD. In this week's STRAIGHT Talk video, NISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Woods discusses what makes us Northside Proud and public education proud. He shares his concerns regarding privatizing public education. Click here to watch.
Adjusting to the demands of high school is easier for the freshman class at Marshall High School with guidance from their mentors in the senior class. A unique mentor program provides ninth graders with weekly support from their peers.
Herbert G. Boldt was known as a humble man, a skilled auto mechanic, a dedicated business owner, and a role model for students. Though not a teacher, he shared his craft and guided young people to reach their full potential.
What is a Thanksgiving dinner without cranberries? Thanks to students from Northside ISD's Learning Tree After-School program there will be enough cranberries for the 25,000 guests expected at the 36th annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner this year.
Northside ISD students and staff recognize the importance and significance of the selfless contributions of our veterans. There were Veterans Day celebrations and recognition ceremonies at schools throughout NISD where parents, grandparents, siblings, and employees who are veterans were saluted.
In School Bond 2010 and School Bond 2014, voters approved the construction of 12 more schools and major renovations and classroom additions to older NISD schools. Those 2010 schools are completed and the School Bond 2014 projects are well underway.


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An oromaxillary fistula is an abnormal passageway between one of
the sinuses on either side of your nose (maxillary sinuses) and the roof of your
mouth. It may develop as a birth defect (linked with a
cleft palate),
as a complication of removing a
tooth, or from infection or trauma. Sometimes the roots of a tooth are so close
to the bone under a maxillary sinus that the bone is damaged when the tooth is
removed. This can open a passage between the mouth and sinus.
Before surgery, you may have an imaging test, such as a
computed tomography (CT) scan, to help the doctor plan
your surgery.
A surgeon may choose one of several techniques to close the
fistula. One of the most common methods is called flap advancement. It involves
cutting a U-shaped flap of skin in the side or roof of the mouth (sometimes
both) and stretching the flap over the fistula. Sometimes a surgeon will place
a piece of medical-grade foil over the opening and then stitch the skin flap
over the foil.
You probably will have
general anesthesia, which means you will be
unconscious during the operation.
Your doctor will prescribe
antibiotics to prevent infection and a decongestant to
keep the sinuses clear. You probably will take these medicines for a week to 10
You will be given a list of precautions to follow to avoid changes
in pressure between the mouth and nasal passages. Be sure to keep your mouth
open when you sneeze. And don't smoke, blow your nose, or suck on items such
as straws, hard candy, or ice.
This surgery is done to close a fistula between a maxillary sinus
and the mouth. A fistula can cause chronic inflammation or infection of the
sinus (sinusitis).
Most people who have this surgery recover with no problems.
Infection is the main risk of this surgery. You should call your
doctor if you have:
In some cases, a very small fistula may be treated without surgery.
A dentist or oral surgeon may apply gauze or another product over a blood clot
that forms in the hole left by the extracted tooth. The gauze stays in place
for a few days to help the wound heal.
Other Works ConsultedTucker MR (2014). Odontogenic diseases of the maxillary sinus. In JR Hupp et al., eds., Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 6th ed., pp. 382-393. St. Louis: Mosby.
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Astronomers "Check the Prescription" of a Cosmic Lens
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Distant exploding stars observed by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope are providing astronomers with a powerful tool. Using these supernovae, which act as natural "cosmic lenses," astronomers can capture a magnified view of the remote universe.
Two teams of astronomers working independently, including Or Graur, an assistant research scientist at Johns Hopkins University and a research associate in the Museum's Department of Astrophysics, have found three such exploding stars, called supernovae, far behind massive clusters of galaxies.
Their light was amplified and brightened by the immense gravity of the foreground clusters in a phenomenon called gravitational lensing. This effect is similar to a glass lens bending light to form an image. Astronomers use the gravitational-lensing technique to search for distant objects that might otherwise be too faint to see, even with today's largest telescopes.
Astronomers from the Supernova Cosmology Project and the Cluster Lensing And Supernova survey with Hubble (CLASH) are using these supernovae in a new method to check the predicted magnification, or prescription, of the gravitational lenses.
Luckily, two and possibly all three of the supernovae appear to be a special type of exploding star called Type Ia supernovae, prized by astronomers because they provide a consistent level of peak brightness that makes them reliable for making distance estimates.
"Here, for the first time, we have found Type Ia supernovae that can be used like an eye chart for each lensing cluster," explained Saurabh Jha of Rutgers University in Piscataway, N.J., a member of the CLASH team. "Because we can estimate the intrinsic brightness of the Type Ia supernovae, we can independently measure the magnification of the lens, unlike for other background sources."
The CLASH team's results appear in the May 1 issue of The Astrophysical Journal and the Supernova Cosmology Project's findings in the May 1 edition of the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Having a precise prescription for a gravitational lens will help astronomers probe objects in the early universe and better understand a galaxy cluster's structure and its distribution of dark matter, say researchers. Dark matter cannot be seen directly but is thought to make up most of the universe's matter.
"Type Ia supernovae first became famous when they were used to measure the accelerating expansion of the universe and bring about the realization that most of the universe is made of dark energy," Graur said. "It's exciting to discover that we can also use these distant explosions to study dark matter, another great mystery of modern astronomy."
How much a gravitationally lensed object is magnified depends on the amount of matter in a cluster, including dark matter, which is the source of most of a cluster's gravity. Astronomers develop maps that estimate the location and amount of dark matter in a cluster. The maps are the lens prescriptions that predict how distant objects behind the cluster will be magnified when their light passes through it.
The three supernovae in the Hubble study, two of which were found in 2012 and the other in 2010, were each gravitationally lensed by a different cluster. The teams measured the brightness of the lensed supernovae and compared them to the explosions' intrinsic brightness to calculate how much they were magnified due to gravitational lensing. One supernova in particular stood out, appearing to be about twice as bright as would have been expected if not for the cluster's magnification power. The three supernovae exploded between 7 billion and 9 billion years ago, when the universe was slightly more than half its current age of 13.8 billion years old.
To perform their analyses, both teams of astronomers used observations in visible light from Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys and in infrared light from the Wide Field Camera 3. The research teams also obtained spectra from both space and ground-based telescopes that provided independent estimates of the distances to these exploding stars. Each team then compared its results with independent theoretical models of the clusters' dark-matter content, concluding that the predictions fit the models.
Now that the researchers have proven the effectiveness of this method, the goal is to find more Type Ia supernovae behind behemoth lensing galaxy clusters. The astronomers estimate that they need about 20 supernovae spread out behind a cluster so they can map the entire cluster field and ensure that the lens model is correct.


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Kusnetzky Memorial Fund Keeps Vision Alive
As a long-time champion of credit unions and the credit union movement, Leon Kusnetzky inspired many within the community. To honor his tireless support of credit unions, the Missouri Credit Union Charitable Foundation (MCUCF) has established the Leon Kusnetzky Memorial Fund to support the growth of small credit unions in Missouri.
"Leon was an extraordinary human being with a grand passion for credit unions," says Stan Moeckli, president/CEO of Electro Savings Credit Union and MCUCF committee member. "This Memorial Fund will ensure MCUCF can continue his work of helping small credit unions in Missouri succeed."
Small credit unions are defined by the National Credit Union Administration as any credit union with assets under $50 million. That equates to nearly 90 percent of credit unions in Missouri. Moeckli, the first to contribute to the fund, continues, "there's work to be done and the development of this fund will surely help."
Leon's work for and in credit unions dates back to the 1960s. His influence and assistance to improve legislation impacting credit unions in Missouri, credit union bylaws, and the development of CUSOs in Missouri will benefit credit unions for years to come. In addition, he, along with his team at Kusnetzky, Schwartz, Rosenfeld, Sailler & Lilla helped credit unions defend against lawsuits, navigate bankruptcy litigation, set up policies, and analyze contracts. He also worked to help small credit unions in a tough regulatory environment by sponsoring the small credit union CUSO. He helped facilitate sharing and support of ideas that help these credit unions serve their individual members.
Donate today. Your donation will support small credit union initiatives in Missouri and help fund scholarships for the Credit Union Development Education Program.
For more information on the Missouri Credit Union Charitable Foundation, click here. Questions? Contact Jay Swearingen by email or call 314.542.1316.
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Everything is bigger, better and even sexier in Texas, right?
UniformDating.com, a dating site for uniformed singles or singles looking for uniformed love, reveals the Texas State Trooper uniform is the second most stylish in the nation. The site surveyed 1,000 people nationwide. Texas was giving high praise for the prominent Lone Star badge on the arm area and those Stetson hats that are so a part of the look.
The site said uniforms in lighter colors are seen to be less threatening than the more traditional blacks and blues. This may explain the predominance of lighter colored uniforms in the top 5 – California, Texas and Florida. And all of top 5 states wear hats.
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Jackie Collins on the Racial Divide in Publishing
A quick note---I've been so tied up lately, but I hope to get back to spending some time in blog land (and back on my soapbox) shortly after the new year. Until then, Happy New Year!"I've never heard of such a thing! Oh yes, actually I have, because when I first wanted to make the movie of Chances I was told I was going to have to make the black family white for one of the networks. I refused, and eventually I made the series with a half white cast and a half black cast. There should be equality in the world, and there should never be discrimination of any kind."
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Political ads go mobile
If you went to the Minnesota State Fair last year and checked your iPhone or Android while you were waiting in line for food, you probably saw an ad from Michele Bachmann's congressional campaign telling you her opponent wanted to raise taxes on the food you were about to buy.
"I know, I know, it's state fair time and you don't want to hear about politics," the ad said. "But while you're at the fair, you should know that Tarryl Clark here voted to raise taxes on your corn dog and your deep-fried bacon and your beer."
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The Bachmann campaign bought a mobile version of the ad within a 2-mile radius of the state fairgrounds in order to reach people specifically attending the fair, said Eric Frenchman, who ran digital strategy for Bachmann's reelection campaign and now advises her presidential campaign.
Geo-targeted mobile advertising, which made its debut among political campaigns during the 2010 midterms but is just now becoming more widespread, offers presidential campaigns an attention-getting new way to stalk voters wherever they may be found — the state fair, the ballgame or the caucus site. On the presidential level, this means targeting ads at primary- and caucus-goers in the days leading up to the election — or even as they're heading to the polls on Election Day.
"I would be surprised if we didn't get to the point this cycle where around caucuses, you could run ads to areas right around caucus locations," said GOP new media strategist Vincent Harris. "This is absolutely here and now, and I think that it's something that's going to continue to get more and more [frequent]."
And while it's still taking hold on the presidential level, mobile advertising is already being explored by several 2012 GOP hopefuls and a handful of state-level campaigns. Bachmann used mobile ads in her 2010 congressional election and this year around the Ames Straw Poll in August, and Mitt Romney's campaign is also starting to use the medium. The Obama campaign launched its mobile-optimized new site earlier this month, another sign that mobile will be important at the presidential level.
"People will use [mobile] extensively this cycle," said Romney digital director Zac Moffatt. "We've done a little bit of it, but it's definitely something we'd use as we get closer to the actual voting time."
He said the campaign will most likely target specific caucus or primary states as voting begins.
"Campaigns want to reach voters where they are," said Rob Saliterman, who oversees Google's political advertising on the Republican side. "And because of that, I think we'll see more [mobile advertising]."
Mobile advertising isn't brand new, but it has matured since the concept first arrived on the campaign scene in 2004. That year, the pro-Kerry group America Coming Together used hand-held PDAs to show voters videos about Kerry and to record volunteer information — an operation that was panned at the time and seems archaic with the advent of iPhones and Androids.
The 2008 campaign was dominated by text messaging — most famously, the Obama campaign's vice presidential pick announcement over text — and, though campaigns like Romney's still utilize text messaging, the medium now appears headed for display ads and mobile video ads. Ads can be targeted by geographic area and by category, and like Web ads, cost just a fraction of what TV or radio advertising does.


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Logan's Roadhouse to open in Pooler
Construction is under way on a new Logan's Roadhouse restaurant at 220 Pooler Parkway with plans to open in February.
"Our team searches the country for the best restaurant sites, and we're excited about opening our second location in the Savannah area," said Tom Vogel, president and chief executive officer of Logan's Roadhouse. "We see a lot of opportunity in this neighborhood."
The menu will feature more than 30 entrees, including aged steaks hand-cut on the premises, grilled chicken, fresh ground steakhouse burgers, baby back ribs, seafood and specialty salads.
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Palmetto Moon to consolidate Bluffton locations
Bluffton, S.C. - Palmetto Moon will consolidate its two Bluffton stores on Jan. 1, co-owner Eric Holzer has announced.
Merchandise from the outlet store at 1252 Fording Island Road in the Tanger Outlet Center 1 will be moved to the retail store at 1460 Fording Island Road, Suite 270, at the Tanger 2 entrance next to Old Navy on Dec. 31. In addition to its current inventory of South Carolina products and specialty items, the retail store will feature outlet clearance merchandise.
"Bluffton has been an incredible community for us to do business," said Holzer. "It made sense to bring all of our merchandise into one convenient location for our customers."
Founded in 1992, Palmetto Moon is a regional specialty gift and South Carolina lifestyle apparel retail chain with corporate headquarters in Charleston, S.C.
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Habitat for Humanity Savannah will open its 2013 Habitat Homeownership process to pre-qualification applications on Jan. 14. The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. on Jan. 21. Applications submitted after that deadline will not be considered.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Men's and women's cross country and track & field coach Pete Dolan, men's and women's swimming coach Gregg Wilson, and men's basketball player Jaimé Serna will be featured on Tuesday's Talk'n Gauchos, UCSB Athletics weekly radio show. The radio show is on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. and airs live from State & A Bar and Grill and will air on AM 1490 KIST.
Fans are encouraged to show up to State & A, on the corner of State Street and Anapamu Street in Santa Barbara, for chances to win new UCSB gear, tickets to games and even men's and women's basketball season tickets. For more information on Talk'n Gauchos, click here.
Fans can e-mail in questions to the weekly guests, which will be read live on air. Click here to send in your questions. And those fans who cannot be in attendance at State & A can listen to the show live via streaming audio online by clicking here. In addition, the show will be archived online and fans can hear it here.
This new streaming audio is also available for men's soccer radio broadcasts. UCSB is the only school to air men's soccer broadcasts live on commercial radio - on AM 1490 - and through our website.
In addition, check back on UCSBgauchos.com on Wednesday morning to see video highlights of the Talk'n Gauchos show, or catch them on our new YouTube page.
Dolan is in his 21st year at UCSB. He has guided both the men's and women's cross country programs and the women's track program to Big West championships. He has guided numerous athletes to the NCAA Championships and almost every running record at UCSB was set during Dolan's tenure.
Wilson is a 26-time Big West Coach of the Year and he has guided his teams to a combined 39 league crowns. He has also coached Olympians and numerous NCAA qualifiers.
Serna is expected to be a starter on the UCSB men's basketball frontline. As a freshman in 2008-09, he averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds while starting 16 of 31 games.
Fans can purchase men's and women's basketball season tickets for the upcoming seasons by clicking here for our online ticket page. To purchase tickets, fans can also call (805) 893-UCSB, or visit the Ticket Office located inside the Intercollegiate Athletics building on campus.
The Intercollegiate Athletics Ticket Office now has two parking spaces adjacent to the building and is now open on Saturdays, making it easier than ever for fans to purchase tickets. The ICA Ticket Office will be open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays. The two parking spots, designated specifically for the ticket office, are already available during weekday hours, which are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.


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Suspicious letters sent to President Obama, U.S. senator
A letter addressed to President Obama containing a "suspicious substance" was intercepted on Tuesday at a remote Secret Service mail screening facility, the presidential protective agency said today. The letter was received on the same day that a different letter suspected of containing deadly ricin was received by a congressional mail screening facility.
The FBI said that the granular substance in the letter to Obama tested positive for ricin in a preliminary test.
A letter addressed to the office of Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., contained a suspicious substance that might have been potentially deadly ricin, the FBI said Tuesday, sparking new fears of security threats in Congress at the same time the country was reeling from the terror bomb attacks in Boston.
The letter, discovered at a mail facility in Landover, Md., just outside Washington, was field-tested positive for ricin, according to an FBI official who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to candidly discuss the inquiry. While cause for alarm, that test was not conclusive, the official said.
Another law enforcement official familiar with the investigation said that the letter contained both a threatening letter and a powder. Four tests were done in all, two were positive for ricin and two were negative, he said.
The official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to discuss the investigation, said the conflicting tests suggested that the powder might not be poison. Additional tests are being done that are not yet complete. "I'd be shocked if it were ricin," he said.
The postal facility where the congressional mail is inspected, he said, was having a problem with tests that erroneously show the substances as poisonous. "The facility is famous for false positives," he said.
The official also said investigators have found no link between the threatening letter to Wicker and the bombings in Boston.
Officials said the letter was postmarked in Memphis, Tenn., and sent to the Washington office of the Mississippi Republican. It was sent first to a special testing facility far from the U.S. Capitol and never made it to the senator's office
"I want to thank our law enforcement officials for their hard work and diligence in keeping those of us who work in the Capitol complex safe," Wicker said in a statement Tuesday evening.
News of the contaminated letter, coming a day after the explosions at the Boston Marathon that killed three, shook the Capitol. Senators were briefed by FBI and Homeland Security officials about the letter at an early evening session called to inform them about the Boston explosions.
Capitol Police, the FBI and other agencies were investigating. There was "no indication that there are other suspect mailings," according to Senate Sergeant at Arms Terrance Gainer.
Gainer said "exterior markings on the envelope in this case were not outwardly suspicious, but it was postmarked from Memphis, Tennessee, and had no return address."
Tuesday's news recalled a similar scare in 2001, when two letters postmarked in New Jersey and containing anthrax were sent to Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.
The congressional mail service was briefly shut down, parts of the Capitol were declared off limits, and workers there had to take medication.
Since then, congressional mail has been screened offsite, and Gainer said Tuesday the Senate offsite facility will be "closed for the next two to three days while testing and the law enforcement investigation continues."
For years, mail also has been treated with radiation to kill biological threats, though it could not immediately be confirmed whether that still occurs.
Ricin, toxic and derived from castor beans, can be easily and inexpensively produced. Law enforcement and terrorism experts say it's more effective on individuals than as a mass weapon. It only takes a small amount to kill a human being, and there is no specific test or antidote.
Ricin poisoning is not contagious, and touching the substance would cause little harm. But eating after touching ricin could be harmful.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, unintentional exposure to ricin is highly unlikely. Death from inhalation or ingestion, if not quickly treated, could come within 36 to 72 hours, the CDC says.
Within a few hours of inhaling significant amounts of the substance, symptoms likely would include difficulty breathing, fever, cough, nausea and tightness in the chest. Heavy sweating may follow, as well as fluid building up in the lungs that would make breathing even more difficult and could turn the skin blue, ultimately leading to low blood pressure and respiratory failure.
Ingestion of a significant amount, the CDC says, would likely lead to vomiting and diarrhea, possibly bloody, within a few hours, resulting in severe dehydration and low blood pressure. Within several days, the person's liver, spleen and kidneys might stop working, and the person could die.
Wicker, 61, has been a U.S. senator since 2007. A quiet, reliable conservative, he's a deputy whip, meaning he helps Republican leaders round up Republican votes. He sits on the Armed Services, Budget, Commerce and Environment and Public Works Committees.
He came to the Senate after serving seven terms in the House of Representatives, and prior to that, the Mississippi State Senate. An Air Force veteran and native of Pontotoc, Miss., he's the son of a former circuit judge.
The Senate is debating gun control legislation and plans to vote Wednesday on amendments.


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Reviewed by Joel C. (age 7)
I like this book because there are real pictures of real whales. It reminded me of when I went of vacation because there were lots of whales and dolphins. This book made me feel happy because I like learning about whales.
People who like whales and want to learn about them would like this book.
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After 7 long years of going back and forth with BMW NA they finally offered a buy-back of my bike because of the ongoing engine output and counterbalance seal failures.
On Tuesday this week Anthony Cavanaugh(TEAM Leader of pre-litigation and vehicle buy-back with BMW NA) said the following:
"your bike is unrepairable and the only solution is to replace the engine which would cost over $9,000 and is more that the bike is worth".
Anthony then gave me the "generous" buy-back offer of $1,241.17 for my 2005 r1200gs with 42,321 miles on it.. I politely declined the offer.
I even offered to purchase a new f700gs from Bloodworth BMW on Tuesday if BMW NA would give me a reasonable trade assist on my bike. I had David Bloodworth talk to Anthony Cavanaugh, but BMW NA would not increase the buy-back offer.
The only way I was ever able to get in touch with BMW Corporate was by posting on the Motorrad Facebook page and by emailing all the top executives including Vice President of Motorrad NA Hans Blesse along with CEO Ludwig Willisch
I would appreciate my fellow forum members sending an email to CEO Ludwig Willisch at firstname.lastname@example.com along with Anthony Cavanaugh at email@example.com and Hans Blesse at email@example.com and commenting on my situation. If I can get 20 plus people to email Anthony, Ludwig and Hans it is possible that they will reconsider their "generous" offer of $1,241.17 for the buy-back of my bike and maybe come up with a reasonable offer.
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National accolades attract restaurant customers, motivate staff
National ratings mean a lot to Las Vegas restaurants — and in some ways you may not expect.
Yes, good ratings help drive business, restaurant representatives say. But they also build morale, encourage staff to strive for excellence and remind them of the reason they're there: to serve you, the customer.
There aren't as many national ratings systems looking over Las Vegas' shoulder these days as there were a few years ago. France-based Michelin did its first — and only — guide to Las Vegas restaurants and hotels in 2009. The editor-in-chief of the Michelin Guides in North America (whose name is not released, because he or she is one of Michelin's anonymous inspectors) said the guide was suspended because of poor sales but that the company is exploring the possibility of a digital version.
The last year the Mobil Travel Guide rated Las Vegas restaurants also was 2009.
That shines the spotlight on the diamonds of AAA, and less-formal, user-generated ratings such as Zagat and Yelp.
"To us here at Bellagio, they're incredibly important," said Ana Marie Mormando, vice president of food and beverage at the resort that's home to five-diamond winners Picasso and Le Cirque and four-diamond winners Prime, Sensi, Michael Mina and Jasmine. Mormando said she especially likes that the AAA guidelines focus on the customer.
"A lot of it is not so much the technical aspect, but treating hospitality with that sense of the welcoming factor," she said. "I think it really allows particularly tenured staff to understand the importance of that connection with the guest."
Of Michelin, she said, "We were highly disappointed when the guide dropped us after such a short time. Economics being what they are, totally understood. We certainly feel that we continue to have the best collection of culinary talent and that we have weathered the worst of times and are ready for a strong comeback."
While the vast majority of five- and four-diamond restaurants are on the Strip, Hank's Fine Steaks at Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson has held the four-diamond award for several years.
"We make a big deal of it here on the property," said Marisa Scarpulla, food and beverage director. "Our team members are very motivated by it. It is such a big deal for us for the fact that we're off-Strip and we hold some of the same ratings as restaurants on the Strip."
She said Hank's has a big local following but that the award also pulls in some customers from more far-flung areas.
Mormando said that's the case for Bellagio, too.
"Particularly now in the world of the Internet connection," she said. "People get in there and once they see your website and the validation of a certain rating, they are somewhat comfortable that they're going to make the right decision."
Marssa at Loew's Lake Las Vegas in Henderson also has held the four-diamond award for several years. Mark Ching, the resort's executive chef, said he knows it drives business.
"For any of the industry-standard ratings systems, that's the foundation," Ching said. "That's where trade publications draw their references from, that's where they do their research. That, in turn, spills over."
AAA representatives did not return requests for comment, but as listed in its website newsroom, the guidelines aren't very specific. For example, for the five-diamond award, they say, "establishments are renowned and consistently provide a world-class experience. This is 'haute cuisine' at its best." Of the four-diamond award, they read, "Establishments are geared to individuals in search of a distinctive fine-dining experience."
There's no mention of parking conditions or, as is rumored of Michelin, that a restaurant must have a particular grade of china to achieve its celebrated three-star rating. But Scarpulla said one requirement of a four-diamond restaurant is that it have its own restroom instead of sending customers into the casino or hotel.
Scarpulla said while she once looked at user-generated ratings such as Zagat and Yelp, she no longer gives them as much weight.
"Now it's gotten so a guest gets upset over something silly and they bash a place," she said. "I just don't think it holds what (AAA) holds."
But Mormando and Ching disagree. A former East Coast resident, Mormando said she was particularly pleased that New York-based Zagat now has a national presence because it's highly regarded. As for the online Yelp, she said, "I think it is the ownership of the individual — that's what makes it that much more interesting, whether you're delivering what the particular guest is expecting."
And she said the two types of systems, which she views as "different but comparable," feed each other.
"The benchmark of the formal reviewers, per se, is a good measurement in general that aids you in delivering those individual reviews ultimately," she said.
"I think they have to work hand-in-hand," Ching said. "I believe that the industry critic-generated reviews, like AAA, those kinds of things set the benchmark. I believe the social sites reach further down to the grassroots level."
Ching added that he thinks user-generated reviews hold more weight with consumers now in part because of the ubiquity of social networking.
"It's all vitally important now," he said. "Those vehicles are available to us now."
Scarpulla said ratings push restaurants to maintain high standards — and also to raise them.
"Five-diamond is just that extra level, really amazing standard of excellence," she said. "That's what we hope — that we're going to go up."
Contact reporter Heidi Knapp Rinella at hrinella@review journal.com or 702-383-0474.TOP RESTAURANTS
2011 AAA Five Diamond Award winners
• Joel Robuchon, MGM Grand
• Le Cirque, Bellagio
• Picasso, Bellagio
• Restaurant Guy Savoy, Caesars Palace
2011 AAA Four Diamond Award winners
• Aria: Sage
• Bellagio: Jasmine, Michael Mina, Prime Steakhouse, Sensi
• Caesars Palace: Bradley Ogden
• Encore: Botero
• Green Valley Ranch Resort: Hank's Fine Steaks
• Loew's Lake Las Vegas: Marssa
• Mandalay Bay: Aureole, Fleur, Mix, Stripsteak
• MGM Grand: Craftsteak, Fiamma, L'Atelier Joel Robuchon, Nobhill Tavern, Pearl, Seablue, Shibuya
• Monte Carlo: Andre's at the Monte Carlo
• The Palazzo: Carnevino, CUT
• The Palms: Alize
• Paris Las Vegas: Eiffel Tower Restaurant
• South Point: Michael's Gourmet Room
• Wynn Las Vegas: Bartolotta Ristorante de Mare, Okada, SW Steakhouse, The Country Club, Wine Lei


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Slow Cooker Black Beans with Cilantro
Black beans with cilantro are great for a side dish, and they're easy to make in the slow cooker!
Dried beans are allowed in small servings even for phase one on the South Beach Diet, and black beans are one of my favorites. For recipes like this that start with dried beans, it's important to soak them, and it's also important to use reasonably fresh beans or you may have a hard time getting them softened. (If your beans are more than a year old, throw them out and get new ones.) These beans were a perfect candidate for the slow cooker, but if you don't have a CrockPot, you can easily cook the beans in a pot on the stove.
Rinse the black beans and throw out any broken ones; then soak overnight in the slow cooker.
The next morning rinse the beans and drain them. (This helps remove some of the excess starch that can make beans hard to digest.)
Put the soaked beans, chicken or vegetable stock, dried cilantro, and garlic in the slow cooker and cook all day on low.
I like this best when the beans are kind of soupy and quite soft, which will probably take at least 8 hours on low. (If you want firmer beans, start to check after about 7 hours.)
When the beans are done to your liking, add a generous amount of fresh chopped cilantro.
And just for fun, here is the original photo of this dish from back in 2006, which is not bad at all. Nowdays I like my beans a little softer than the ones in this photo.
Slow Cooker Black Beans with Cilantro
(a CrockPot recipe, about 8 side dish servings. I would use at least a 4 quart crockpot for this recipe so there's plenty of room for the beans to expand.)
4 cups dried black beans (measure before soaking; beans must be soaked overnight)
6 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock ( used homemade stock, but canned would be fine)
2 T dried cilantro
1 T garlic powder (or use 2 T chopped fresh garlic)
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (measure after chopping)
The night before you plan to cook this, rinse beans and pick out broken pieces. Place beans in a large pot or in the slow cooker, cover with cold water by several inches, and soak overnight.
The next morning, rinse and drain beans, then place beans, stock, dried cilantro, and garlic powder or fresh chopped garlic in CrockPot slow cooker. Cook all day on low, 8-10 hours for very soft beans. (If you want firmer beans, start to check after about 7 hours. If you don't have a Crockpot, combine ingredients in a large, heavy pan and simmer on low for about 2 hours.)
Wash fresh cilantro and dry well. (I used a salad spinner.) Chop enough cilantro to measure one cup. When beans are well softened, turn off Crockpot and stir in fresh cilantro. Serve immediately, garnished with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
These beans can also be used in burritos, mixed into taco meat, or on a salad.
South Beach Suggestions:
Beans cooked like this make a perfect side dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet. I served my beans with Cuban Flank Steak. This would also taste great with Grilled Halibut with Cumin and Lime, Sauteed Scallops with Garlic, or Curried Chicken on the Grill with Cilantro Chutney.
Nutritional Information?
I chose the South Beach Diet to manage my weight partly so I wouldn't have to count calories, carbs, points, or fat grams, but if you want nutritional information for a recipe, I recommend entering the recipe into Calorie Count, which will calculate it for you.
More Tasty Ideas with Black Beans:
(Recipes from other blogs not always South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Red Bell Pepper, and Cilantro from Kalyn's Kitchen
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos with Lime from Kalyn's Kitchen
Slow Cooker Puerto Rican Black Beans with Sofrito from The Perfect Pantry
Spicy Black Beans and Tomatoes from Budget Bytes
Carribean Black Beans and Rice from Food Blogga
(Want even more recipes? I find these recipes from other blogs using Food Blog Search.)
Posts may include links to my affiliate account at Amazon.com, and Kalyn's Kitchen earns a few cents on the dollar if readers purchase the items I recommend, so thanks!


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It's tough to say when our societal values shifted so dramatically, but for some reason now, government at large has decided that charity for the homeless is a crime. In a society with such stunning abundance, efforts to feed the homeless are being met with legal challenges and even police action in America. This is a disturbing trend which has been gaining steam in recent years.
In the latest publicized event, authorities in California have demanded that the United Methodist Church in Malibu, CA stop its meager yet hope-giving program of offering hot meals to the city's homeless. The church has been giving away only 100 meals a week, on Wednesdays, since 2014, which is a relatively small humanitarian contribution in a wave of homelessness which has descended on the West Coast since the housing crisis of 2008 and now spurred on by the excesses of the regions tech industry.
This is nothing new, as we have seen for the last few years authorities have been cracking down on efforts by citizens around the nation who attempt to help the homeless by providing food for them. Without the help of churches, citizens and other devoted organizations, our homeless neighbors are left to scavenger for sustenance, as noted by a member of Malibu United Methodist Church.
Banning such charity is heartless and un-American. Providing charity does not increase poverty, but eases the pain. Show that you are at all human and allow churches and other organizations to provide meals for the homeless.
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