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Squabbling away the hours, the Senate swatted aside last-ditch plans to block $85 billion in broad-based federal spending reductions Thursday as Republicans and Democrats blamed each other for the latest outbreak of gridlock and the Obama administration readied plans to put the cuts into effect.
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WASHINGTON � Squabbling away the hours, the Senate swatted aside last-ditch plans to block $85 billion in broad-based federal spending reductions Thursday as Republicans and Democrats blamed each other for the latest outbreak of gridlock and the Obama administration readied plans to put the cuts into effect.
So entrenched were the two parties that the Senate chaplain, Barry Black, opened the day's session with a prayer that beseeched a higher power to intervene.
�Rise up, O God, and save us from ourselves,� he said of cuts due to take effect sometime on Friday.
The immediate impact of the reductions on the public was uncertain, and the administration pulled back on its earlier warnings of long lines developing quickly at airports and teacher layoffs affecting classrooms.
On the Senate floor, a Republican proposal requiring Obama to propose alternative cuts that would cause less disruption in essential government services fell to overwhelming Democratic opposition, 62-38.
Moments later, a Democratic alternative to spread the cuts over a decade and replace half with higher taxes on millionaires and corporations won a bare majority, 51-49, but that was well shy of the 60 needed to advance. Republicans opposed it without exception.
Though furloughs are a fear for some, especially certain federal workers, there is little sign of business worry, let alone panic in the nation. Stocks declined slightly for the day after trading near record highs. And unlike the �fiscal cliff� showdown of two months ago, there are no deadlines for action to prevent tax increases from hitting nearly every American.
Still, there was talk of crisis.
�We have the opportunity to avoid the kind of calamity and disaster that is being threatened and is completely unnecessary,� said Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, who co-authored the Republican proposal.
�The question is, are we going to achieve these savings through badly designed spending cuts that make no attempt whatever to distinguish between more sensible government spending and less sensible spending?�
Sen. Patty Murray of Washington said that was precisely what Democrats had tried to do by proposing the deferral of Pentagon cuts until U.S. combat troops have come home from Afghanistan in two years� time.
At the same time, she said the Democrats had reasonably proposed replacing half of the pending cuts with higher taxes on �the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations.�
Across the Capitol, House Speaker John Boehner led the chorus of Republican critics, saying that �Obama and Senate Democrats are demanding more tax hikes to fuel more �stimulus� spending.�
In fact, the Democratic measure included small increases for a variety of small programs such as biodiesel education, assistance for biomass crops and certification of organic foods.
With no last-minute plans to seek a delay in the looming cuts, Obama invited Boehner and the other top leaders of Congress to a White House meeting on the subject on Friday.
It was not clear whether he would seek negotiations to replace the across-the-board cuts before they begin to bite.
Boehner and House Republicans show no hurry to alter the cuts, contending they provide leverage with Obama in their demand for savings from government benefit programs. Yet they are expected to launch legislation next week to replenish government coffers after current funding expires on March 27, and that measure could become a magnet for new attempts to change Friday's �sequester.�
Already, some Republicans held out hope the current struggle might lead to talks on completing work on the final piece of a deficit reduction package that has been more than two agonizing years in the making.
�The objective here ought to be not just to deal with sequester but to deal with the underlying spending problems, which require tax reform� as well as reform of benefit programs like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security," said Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio.
Democratic senators emerged from a lunch with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and top Pentagon officials and said the current cuts could not be allowed to stand.
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Pa., said the session had confirmed to him that as currently constituted, the cuts were �a really, really dumb idea."
In a cycle of crisis followed by compromise over the past two years, Obama and congressional Republicans have agreed to more than $3.6 trillion in long-term deficit savings over a decade.
None of the savings to date has come from the big benefit programs that lawmakers in both parties say must be tackled if the country is to gain control over its finances. Each party fears the political fallout of confronting them on their own, but Democrats, in particular, are reluctant to scale back programs that they count as their political birthright.
Their rival speeches on the Senate floor weren't the first time that Toomey and Murray disagreed on economic issues.
Both served on a so-called congressional Supercommittee in 2011 that was charged with producing at least $1.2 trillion in savings over a decade.
The panel deadlocked, automatically triggering the across-the-board cuts that now are imminent.
As constituted, the cuts would total $85 billion through the end of the current budget year � Sept. 30 � half each from defense and non-defense programs. Large parts of the budget are off-limits, including programs for veterans, Social Security and Medicare benefits.
The Republican alternative would require Obama to propose an alternative that relied exclusively on spending cuts, ruled out tax increases and limited what he could take from Pentagon accounts.
The Democratic measure would have canceled the $85 billion in cuts, and replaced them with a combination of tax increases and cuts to defense and farm programs that would phase in over a decade. Deficits would have risen by more $42 billion in the first year and $38 billion over the two following years before gradually beginning to decline.
While the White House has issued a steady stream of severe warnings about the impact of across-the-board cuts, the president said Wednesday night "this is not a cliff, but it is a tumble downward. It's conceivable that in the first week, the first two weeks, the first three weeks, the first month.... a lot of people may not notice the full impact of the sequester.
Associated Press writers Jim Kuhnhenn, Laurie Kellman and Donna Cassata contributed to this story.
WASHINGTON (AP) � With across-the-board spending cuts all but certain, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate staged a politically charged showdown designed to avoid public blame for any resulting inconvenience or disruption in government services.
The two parties drafted alternatives to the cuts, but officials conceded in advance the rival measures were doomed.
At the White House, President Barack Obama invited congressional leaders to discuss the issue with him Friday � deadline day for averting the cuts, which would slash $85 billion from military and domestic programs alike.
The cuts would carve 5 percent from domestic agencies and 8 percent from the Pentagon but would leave several major programs alone, including Social Security, Medicaid and food stamps, while limiting Medicare cuts to a 2 percent reduction to health care providers like doctors and hospitals.
Democrats controlling the Senate are pushing a $110 billion plan to block the cuts through the end of the year. The plan unwinds the cuts, increasing the deficit by $57 billion over the 2013-2014 budget years, while gradually repaying the money in future years.
The Democratic plan proposes $27.5 billion in future cuts in defense spending, elimination of a program of direct payments to certain farmers, and a minimum tax rate on income exceeding $1 million as the main elements of an alternative to the immediate and bruising automatic cuts, known in Washington-speak as a �sequester.� In the near term, the Democratic bill also adds $3 billion for disaster assistance to farmers.
Republicans were sure to kill the Democratic alternative with a filibuster. They were poised to offer an alternative of their own that would give Obama authority to propose a rewrite to the 2013 budget to redistribute the cuts. Obama would be unable to cut defense by more than the $43 billion reduction that the Pentagon faces and would be unable to raise taxes to undo the cuts.
The idea is that money could be transferred from lower-priority accounts to accounts funding air traffic control or meat inspection. The White House says such moves would offer only slight relief, but they could take pressure off Congress to address the sequester.
Majority Democrats were sure to kill the GOP measure, too. Both the House and the Senate were set to send their members home Thursday afternoon, even as the deadline to avoid the cuts loomed the next day. Though bound to fail, the rival votes would allow both sides to claim they tried to address the cuts despite leaving them in place and exiting Washington for a long weekend.
Given longstanding, intractable differences over Obama's insistence that new tax revenues help replace the cuts, the meeting planned for Friday at the White House was not expected to produce a breakthrough. Another topic for discussion was how to avoid Washington's next crisis, which threatens a government shutdown after March 27, when a six-month spending bill enacted last year expires.
Republicans are planning to vote next week on a bill to fund the day-to-day operations of the government through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year, while keeping in place the $85 billion in automatic cuts.
The need to keep the government's doors open and lights on � or else suffer the first government shutdown since 1996 � requires the GOP-dominated House and the Democratic-controlled Senate to agree. Right now, they hardly see eye to eye.
The House GOP plan, unveiled to the rank and file Wednesday, would award the Pentagon and the Veterans Affairs Department with their line-by-line budgets, for a more-targeted rather than indiscriminate batch of military cuts.
But it would deny domestic agencies the same treatment, which has whipped up opposition from veteran Democrats on the Senate Appropriations Committee. Domestic agencies would see their budgets frozen, which would mean no money for new initiatives such as cybersecurity or for routine increases for programs such as low-income housing.
�We're not going to do that,� said Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa. �Of course not.�
By freezing budgets for domestic agencies, the Republican plan would also deny additional money to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal and to build new Coast Guard cutters. GOP initiatives such as more money for the Small Business Administration or fossil fuels research would be hurt as well, but there's little appetite for the alternative, which is to stack more than $1 trillion worth of spending bills together for a single yes-or-no vote.


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Born in Cerritos, Calif. on New Year's Day in 1969, Morris Chestnut was a student-athlete in high school but focused on finance and drama at California State University. Although he made his big screen debut in 1991 opposite Ice Cube in John Singleton's "Boyz n the Hood," he really found his breakout role eight years later as the groom-to-be in Malcolm Lee's "The Best Man."
Since then, the handsome hunk has been a staple of romance-themed, urban-oriented fare, appearing in such hits as "The Brothers," "Two Can Play That Game," "Breakin' All the Rules" and "The Perfect Holiday." Chestnut has also displayed his versatility by successfully crossing over into mainstream flicks, appearing in everything from "Half Past Dead" to "Like Mike" to "Confidence" to "Ladder 94" to "The Game Plan."
A very private family man, Morris keeps a low profile in suburban L.A., where he lives with his wife, Pam, and their son and daughter. Here, he talks about both producing and performing in "Not Easily Broken," a romance drama based on a novel by Bishop T.D. Jakes. The modern morality play, which co-stars Oscar-nominee Taraji Henson, is just being released on DVD after opening in theaters back in January.
MC: Hey, what's up Kam?
KW: Thanks for the time, Morris.
MC: No problem, man.
KW: How did you like my review of "Not Easily Broken"? I gave it four stars.
MC: Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
KW: What interested you in making this movie?
MC: It was a couple of things. First of all, I've been married 13 years now, so, I related to my character, Dave. I saw it as a great opportunity to have a platform, at this time in our society when a lot of people have money and marital problems, to make a statement that everything worth having takes some work. When people are courting, many of them think that when they get married, that's it, and everything will be on Easy Street. But you really have to work even harder once you're married, because the challenges are that much greater. Another part of my interest was the opportunity to step behind the camera to executive produce.
KW: Well, you made an excellent choice in terms of material, an adaptation of a morality play by Bishop T.D. Jakes, which is both entertaining and has several worthwhile messages to deliver.
MC: That's what we wanted, and Jakes would concur with everything I'm about to say about the picture. We wanted it to be entertaining, because if you're not entertained, you won't be engaged, and then you'll miss the subtle messages. Jakes didn't want folks watching it to feel like they were being preached to as if they were just getting a sermon. He wanted people to be entertained, and if they also get the messages, then the movie will have fully served its purpose.
KW: I thought it was innovative for this genre of film that the other woman [played by Maeve Quinlan] was White.
MC: Quite frankly, I have White, Asian and Hispanic friends in real life. And in the movie, we didn't make it a big deal that she was White, just like it wasn't a big deal that my best friend [played by Eddie Cibrian] was White, either. We tried to make it as seamless as possible.
KW: Yes, the colorblind casting was handled very well, in a way which I think reflects changes in the culture.
MC: The culture definitely has shifted.
KW: How was it working opposite Taraji Henson as your wife? This has certainly been a big year for her with the Oscar nominee for Benjamin Button.
MC: We were so excited for her when she got the nomination. But back when we cast her for this movie, we didn't know what quality role she had in Brad Pitt's movie. And that wouldn't have made a difference anyway. We already knew that she was a very talented actress who just hadn't been given the opportunity to play those roles yet. We knew that she could play a professional woman, although she had previously played mostly street-type characters. That was part of what was exciting about giving her the opportunity to play Clarice. And she ripped it.
KW: How about the rest of the cast?
MC: Once we had Taraji, we thought teaming her with Jenifer Lewis to play her mother would definitely enable the audience to empathize with what my character would be feeling. As far as casting Kevin Hart, I just called him. Kevin's a friend of mine, and we've done a couple of things together in the past. The deal with Kevin is, you know you're going to get something funny, you just don't know what he's going to pull out of his big bag of tricks. I actually also called Wood Harris on the phone, and asked him, "Hey man, can you come do this?" It was tough to get him, but we were glad we did, because he delivered a standout performance. Same with Eddie Cibrian. I called him and asked, "Can you do this with me?" It was challenging putting it all together and getting it done, but we feel very fortunate about the outcome.
KW: When I interview actresses, I ask them what actor they'd like to act opposite as a romantic lead, and your name comes up more than anybody's.
MC: Oh really? That's something. [Chuckles]
KW: Who has been your favorite leading lady from your movies?
MC: Wow! Man, I can't answer that. [Laughs] I couldn't pick just one favorite. What I will say is this. Every leading that I've worked with has, for the most part, been professional. They came to work on time, knowing their lines, etcetera. Obviously, when you're working with fine actresses, you're going to have a few diva moments in there, but all of the women have come to work ready to go, so I've been fortunate to have had positive experiences across the board, pretty much.
KW: So, what actresses that you haven't worked with before would you like to have play your leading lady in the future?
MC: Wow, there are so many great actresses out there. I would love to do something with Angela Bassett. She's so strong. Or Viola Davis. Her scene in "Doubt" was phenomenal.
KW: You seem to be cast as an athlete in a lot of your movies. How do you keep in such great shape for that?
MC: You know what? I'm a weekend warrior. I try to come out and play sports and keep as active as I can.
KW: When did you first develop your interest in acting?
MC: It goes back to high school. I wanted to win a scholarship to play football in college. But when that didn't pan out, I figured I needed to find something else to do. I went to see a friend of mine in junior college who was in a play, and I thought that might be something I could get interested in. From there, I just started pursuing it.
KW: Is there any question no one ever asks you, that you wish someone would?
MC: That's a good question. I'm kind of a private person, and sometimes it's like pulling teeth to get me to talk. I actually have to get myself up for these types of situations. So, no, there's probably not one particular thing that I want people to know that I'm not being asked about.
KW: The Columbus Short question: Are you happy?
MC: Am I happy in life? I think overall, yes, but I'm not satisfied. Obviously, I can't complain. Ninety nine percent of the people in the world would say there's something that they'd like to change about their lives, because nothing's perfect, and nobody's perfect. I suppose I could look at the glass half-empty instead of as half-full. Would I like to do bigger budgeted movies, and have more diverse casts? The answer is yes. But by the same token, I have to feel grateful when I look at people who haven't been as fortunate as I have been. So, there are always things I'd like to improve on, but at the end of the day, I can't complain.
KW: The Tasha Smith question: Are you ever afraid?
MC: [LOL] Yeah! Of course. Look at the economic situation right now, people have worked their entire lives to amass a nest egg, expecting to retire, only to have someone like Madoff swindle them out of their money, and suddenly they've lost it all and have to start over again. That lets you know that anything can happen in life. So, yeah, I do get afraid.
KW: The bookworm Troy Johnson question: What was the last book you read?
MC: I'm not an avid reader, but the last book I read was "How to Play Omaha Poker." I like to play poker, maybe a little too much, but I definitely enjoy it.
KW: The music maven Heather Covington question: What music are you listening to nowadays?
MC: That depends. I'm an R&B and Hip-Hop type guy. When I work out, which I do at least four or five times a week, I love to get the latest Hip-Hop because it really pumps me up and inspires me to get that workout on.
KW: What was the biggest obstacle you have had to overcome?
MC: Ooh, my shyness. That's something I have to overcome every time I audition for a job or even do an interview. I'm not really an outgoing type person. My friends are always telling me I have to get out of the house more. Just doing an interview with you takes a lot out of me.
KW: The Rudy Lewis question: Who's at the top of your hero list?
MC: My parents, Shirley and Morris Chestnut, Sr. As a child, I couldn't really appreciate all the struggles and trials they had to go through in life, and the sacrifices they had to make while raising me. But now, as an adult and parent myself, I do. They're at the top of my list, because they are the reason I am where I'm at today. I'm a product of their efforts.
KW: Where in L.A. did you grow up?
MC: I was raised in Orange County, which is about 40 miles outside of Los Angeles.
KW: "Realtor to the Stars" Jimmy Bayan wants to know, where in L.A. do you live now?
MC: I live in The Valley, which is about 20 miles away.
KW: Teri Emerson would like to know when was the last time you had a good belly laugh?
MC: [Laughs] Last time I had a good belly laugh? When I was on the phone with my boys. Me and my friends have these conference calls at least three times a week where we talk mostly about sports and tease each other when your team loses. A lot of my buddies are a lot more creative than I am, and they come up with some very funny jokes.
KW: Who do you like in the NCAAs?
MC: Well, I'm a USC fan, but we were one and done. There are still some storylines I'm looking forward to. These rules violations by Connecticut are making it a little more interesting. I've always liked North Carolina because of their colors, that powder blue and white.
KW: The Laz Alonso question: Is there anything your fans can do to help you?
MC: They can help me by continuing to support me. If I'm in a restaurant, and you see me eating and you want to come up, that's cool. I get it, I understand, because I have fans who don't miss a movie and can quote some of my characters' lines. I appreciate that.
KW: Thanks again for the interview, Morris, and best of luck with all your endeavors.
MC: Thank you.
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Finding a Trustworthy Financial Advisor
Section 1 - Why You May Need a Financial Advisor
Is Your Financial Foundation In Place? (9:14)
Reasons Why You May Want to Work With a Financial Advisor (7:39)
Do You Know The Answers to These Four Questions? (6:13)
Don't Let The Fear of Not Knowing What You Need to Save For Retirement Prevent You From Saving Money (5:09)
Section 2 - Why Some Financial Advisors Get a Bad Wrap
Me, Me, Me, Me, Me (6:07)
The Fiduciary Rule vs. The Suitability Rule (2:46)
How The Suitability Rule Can Cost You Big Bucks (4:49)
Financial Scams (2:53)
Section 3 - The Financial Advisory World
What Does One Need to Do to Become a Financial Advisor? (3:10)
Becoming an Insurance Agent (3:54)
Becoming a Registered Representative (5:06)
Becoming a Registered Investment Advisor (5:21)
Section 4 - Researching Financial Advisors
Websites to Search For Financial Advisors and Getting Referrals (10:17)
What Are Their Qualifications? (5:15)
Do They Have Any Professional Designations? (6:09)
Ethics (4:08)
Think They Will Pitch You Products? (4:41)
What's Their Target Niche? (4:50)
Section 5 - How Financial Advisors Make Money
Commissions (11:59)
Should You Work With a Financial Advisor That Earns Commissions? (3:00)
Fee-Based (4:57)
Should You Work With a Fee-Based Financial Advisor? (2:19)
Fee-Only (12:19)
Should You Work With a Fee-Only Financial Advisor? (3:13)
Which Compensation Method Is Best For You? (3:38)
How Advisory Fees Can Affect Your Balances Over Time (6:35)
Section 6 - The Initial Meeting
Preparing to Meet With Financial Advisors (2:42)
First Impressions (4:47)
Questions to Ask During The Initial Meeting (Part 1) (4:29)
Questions to Ask During The Initial Meeting (Part 2) (8:13)
Questions to Ask During The Initial Meeting (Part 3) (7:11)
The Big Decision (4:44)
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Is Your Advisor Keeping Their Promise? (5:56)
When You May Only Need a Robo-Advisor (9:06)
Benefits of Using a Virtual Financial Advisor (9:12)
Searching For a Financial Planner on GarrettPlanningNetwork.org (6:50)
Searching For a Financial Advisor on NAPFA.org (6:10)
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Using the FINRA Website to Research Financial Advisors (7:29)
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With the current sluggishness in the Spanish real estate market, people are turning to house auctions as one means of moving their property more quickly. Equally, for those looking for a bargain they can guarantee that those placing their house for sale are keen to sell. Of course, reserve prices remain but you know you're not going to spend weeks negotiating or not hearing at all.


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Most of ye Graveyard Rabbits have found a niche. This Rabbit is still floundering, presenting a little of this and a little of that.
Along the way I have discovered some most excellent blogs and websites that I have to share with you. Some are Graveyard Rabbits, some are not. But all of them left some kind of impression upon me.
Up first is a blog called Blogging A Dead Horse . Member of the Graveyard Rabbit Association, this blog is by far one of the most interesting. The selection of cemeteries chosen, the great photography and best of all is the writing. It is captivating, poignant and very moving. Here is a descriptive excerpt from the blog
"I collect grave site offerings, permanent and ephemeral. I am a digital archaeologist. I record objects brought to sacred ground to bask in and add to the spiritual powers present there. What I do is record a world that will be gone tomorrow. Like the river that is never the same whenever you step into it twice, the cemetery you visit will not be the same one I saw. I'm showing you the soft inside of the culture of the Oregon Territory as it stands at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It will never be seen again. Enjoy it while you can."
There is a collection of photographs from Dead Man Talking that further exemplify his talent. You can find them at Flickr.com or by clicking here.
Take a few minutes to explore the blog and the photo collection. I promise you won't be sorry.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
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- Dead Man Talking said...
Gosh, Sheri, I'm blushing. Running into the GRs has inspired me to activate my blog again, and it's been delightful getting positive feedback. You were way too kind! In know I'm a tad of a fish out of water here, so I'm glad that some of you like my stuff, anyway. I sure like yours!
- January 30, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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As one of the defensive specialist ninja corps, Matt has a great ability to read the play before it happens. His speed and quickness around the court allow him to cover a lot of space and makes him hard to beat. Matt has been a starter since freshman year and has been a large contributor to the program's success.
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Public Invited to the WAG for Guy Maddin Film Shoot
Noted Winnipeg filmmaker Guy Maddin will be shooting a portion of his project Seánces at the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the public is invited to come and watch.
Maddin is one of the artists appearing in the exhibition Winnipeg Now which has a free public opening at 7pm, Saturday, September 29. It continues at the WAG until December 30.
On Saturday, September 29, as part of Nuit Blanche at the WAG, Maddin will be filming at 10pm, 11pm, midnight. and 1am. Shooting on Sunday, September 30 and Thursday, October 4 will take place at 1, 2, 3, and 4pm. Maddin will also be filming on Friday, October 5 at 5, 6, 7, and 8pm. These Seánces, which will include four actresses, are part of an ongoing project of personal recovery and artistic reconstruction, in which Maddin has been engaged for the last three years.
As part of his participation in Winnipeg Now, his newest film, Only Dream Things, will be continuously screened in the set that has been constructed for his Seánces shooting. This 19-minute film combines home movies, footage from his lost films shot at the Pompidou Centre in Paris, popular songs and radio broadcasts from the 60s, as well as family tape recordings. Only Dream Things is his most moving and beautiful short film and it stands as a tribute to memory, loss and a trace of "what lays hidden in the depths of the heart."
Guy Maddin is a Winnipeg-based filmmaker, writer and installation artist who has made ten feature-length films, including the documentary My Winnipeg and 2011's Keyhole, and many shorts during a 25-year career. He currently holds the position of Distinguished Artist in Residence at the University of Manitoba.
RBC is the presenting sponsor for Winnipeg Now. Also sponsored by The Dorothy Strelsin Foundation. The Guy Maddin project was made possible through the generous support of Michael F. Nesbitt.
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is grateful for the support of the following Centennial sponsors: BMO, The Winnipeg Foundation, the Department of Canadian Heritage, TD Bank, James Richardson & Sons Ltd., MTS Allstream, Johnston Group, Air Canada, RBC Royal Bank, PACART, Great-West Life, Friesens, Manitoba Culture Heritage and Tourism, City of Winnipeg, Investors Group, Volunteer Associates - Winnipeg Art Gallery, Storm Bistro, Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Ernst & Young, Fort Garry Hotel, KPMG, Lawton Partners, Loewen, Parrish & Heinbecker, Aikins, AON, Cambrian Credit Union, Manitoba Blue Cross, National Leasing, CP Loewen, North West Company, NRG Management. Media sponsors: Winnipeg Free Press, CTV, CBC, Pattison Outdoor Advertising, 103.1 Virgin Radio, 99.9 BOB FM, Doowah Design, Visual Lizard, Esdale Printing, Radio-Canada, Travel Manitoba, Tourism Winnipeg, Midcan Production Technologies.
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Peter (L'Huillier) of New York
The Most Reverend Peter (L'Huillier) of New York, is the former Archbishop of New York and New Jersey in the Orthodox Church in America.
Archbishop Peter was born as Paul L'Huillier on December 3, 1926, in Paris, France. He embraced the Orthodox faith in 1945 while enrolled at the St. Denys Institute in Paris. His Eminence also did graduate work at the University of Paris and received a Licentiate of Theology from the Moscow Theological Academy in 1962 and a Doctorate of Canon Law degree in 1985.
The Archbishop began his ecclesiastical life on August 30, 1954, when he was tonsured Monk Peter. On September 4 and 5, 1954, he was ordained hierodeacon and hieromonk by Abp. Boris, Exarch of the Russian Patriarchate in Europe. His priestly work took place at two Orthodox churches in Paris, Three Hierarchs and the Church of our Lady the Joy of Those who Sorrow. In 1960, Abp. Peter was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite. On September 12, 1968, the feast of St. Alexander Nevsky at the former St. Alexander Nevsky Monastery (Lavra) in St. Petersburg (then called Leningrad), Abp. Peter was consecrated Bishop of Chersonese. Participating at that consecration were the Metropolitan of Leningrad, Nikodim (Rotov) and Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom) of Sourozh.
As bishop, he was a member of the mother Church which granted autocephaly to the Orthodox Church in America. In 1979, he was invited to come to the young autocephalous church by His Beatitude Metropolitan Theodosius. He was designated as an auxiliary bishop to the Metropolitan, with the title of "Bishop of Brooklyn


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December 11th 1990…
What can I say about today? I actually started tearing up at the thought of it all, naturally this turned to anger. Not this time of year, these kids were too young. All these young parents putting the final touches on their holiday plans only to get a very impersonal call from a reverse 911 system that something terrible had happened. Then it hit me even harder….
22 years ago on December 11th 1990, I too experienced this type of violence. He was a fellow Dot Rat and a few years older. A handsome kid that stood out because of his ways with the ladies, one of those people who's smile could light up a room. That morning I remember hearing a scuffle in the hallway that seemed to drag on for a bit. Once we heard screaming the entire class ignored the teacher and dumped into the hallway. I remember some of the students coming back in with their hands covering their mouths in shock….a few with tears in their eyes. My curiosity got the best of me I guess….young and stupid. Kingsley Allen was stabbed to death outside my home room. The image of him taking his last breath lying in a pool of blood has never left me. This was the only time in my life where I witnessed someone die. I wouldn't say it haunts me but it is still very vivid. Kingsley was the first student to die within a Boston Public School due to violence in it's 343 year history up to that point.
Here I am 22 years and 4 days removed from that horrible morning. There's a weight on my chest and a sick feeling in my stomach as the images fly across the TV. Watching our President wipe some tears away this afternoon seemed to convey the sentiments of the entire country. But what is next?
Are we about to get into another battle of 2nd Amendment rights? Are we seriously going to start this process again? It goes nowhere every single time something tragic like this takes place. Does anyone know why? Because both sides have equally valid points. I think the people of Newtown deserve better than the status quo….they deserve results.
Let me ask you readers a simple question? What is the most valuable resource in this country? Any good person will tell you it's children. I see invest in children license plates, politicians screaming up and down that our children are the future of the country….YADDA YADDA f*cking YADDA. As cliche as it may sound, I too believe in this rationale. For our Constitution to truly survive the next 100 years we should invest in our children.
But, if this is the case, then it begs my next question. Why do we as a country provide better protection to our material assets? We have armed guards at museums, inside banks and armored cars, we even have our military protecting our gold at Fort Knox.
Our Courts, Statehouse and City Hall have better protection than the Murphy Elementary School.
22 years ago, these were the questions the students were asking. This is what we felt strongest about. It's why Kingsely's mother sued the City of Boston. There's so many things to discuss when a tragedy like this occurs. There's so many ways to waste time and energy as well. You can beat up the NRA, counsel children till you're blue in the face, create evacuation plans or buy metal detectors. It's all been done before and we have wasted millions if not billions doing it.
You want results? Protect your kids like you protect your cash and politicians. Put a police officer in EVERY school across the country….make it federal law.
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.18 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, planted in 1949.
The last .18 acres of Monte Bello to be harvested.
As The Knoll Goes, So The Whole Goes.
Meaning, for Monte Bello, #Harvest2012 is over!
Deep bows to the Monte Bello Vineyard Team. What brilliant work you've done!
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The son of Tayaraq and master carver Qavaroak (Kabubuwa) Tunnillie, Ashevak has a style that embraces, but is distinct from, his father's. His work embodies a fluid sense of movement and incorporates the inner nature of the particular stone. Skilled at carving in the round, Ashevak's use of positive and negative space gives his sculptures an openness of design and a strong presence. His work was included in the 1989 "Masters of the Arctic: An Exhibition of Contemporary Inuit Masterworks," which toured for more than a decade.
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Google may settle a dispute with the Federal Trade Commission over the way its Motorola subsidiary handled licensing for some smartphone patents, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The FTC requested documents from Google in June, looking into charges that Motorola had refused to license certain patents to competitors.
It appears that they found some smoking guns, the Journal reports, citing a source familiar with the FTC's conversations with Google:
The FTC believes it has evidence that some people at Google admitted to colleagues that the company's conduct with such patents was wrong, this person said.
Patent holders must agree to license technology that's essential to industry standards under "fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory" terms: Such patents are called "FRAND" patents.
Instead, Motorola used its patents against competitors like Apple and Microsoft. Apple won a case against Motorola in August on FRAND issues.
Asked about the patent issue and Motorola's behavior last week, Google chairman Eric Schmidt said, "I can't talk about it ... because it actually just gets me too upset."
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It has been three years since I have started writing. Thanks to Thomas MacEntee at GENEABLOGGERS for reminding me and mentioning my blog. I knew the anniversary date was soon, but I thought it was after Christmas. When I started I had no clue what I was doing, sometimes I feel that I still don't.
Looking back I feel it is more on the order of a research summary and questions to decide how and where to proceed. I really have learned a lot in a short period of time.
What I have done was to find collateral families of my ancestors that I did not know existed. I am currently trying to find what happened to them since I can not even find the Michael Downs Family in the census.
I have started to volunteer doing research at the Diocese of Pittsburgh Archives , and indexing on Family Search. I am even getting better at reading the old style German writing script. I would like to assist on the indexing of the Pennsylvania Deaths and Birth which now will be made public after the bill was signed into law by Governor Corbett of Pennsylvania.
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On November 4, 2008 America changed. People woke up and moved by the possibilities, they took action. People voted. Polling sites became symbols of renewal. This series of 15 gouache paintings by Santa Cruz artist Myra Eastman narrates our collective awakening.
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Tech Committee Agenda 20 August 2013
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This meeting will be at UNAM in Mexico City, where we'll be for the PKP Scholarly Publishing Conference 2013.
Committee members, check your email for location and time details, as well as telepresence information for those who will be joining us remotely.
- Round of updates and in-person intros!
- Discuss OJS 3.0 Development Priorities
- Discuss process: Getting feedback from the PKP community (continued from 16 July meeting). Barbara will provide summary of previous discussion prior to this meeting.
- OJS UX Review project -- brief update from Rachael Hu (CDL)
- Marc's multi-journal installation set-up: interest in a walk-through for the committee? Open it up to the community? Post a webinar/documentation on the PKP wiki?
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The Christmas house is situated in the Karslbad castle Doubí, which dwarfs over the river Ohře.
Led by the whole-hearted lover of Christmas, which realizes here her dream, the unique Christmas exhibition was opened here. The Christmas house is opened during the whole year and it makes possible to visitors to reminisce about Christmas and enjoy the Christmas feeling whenever they will. In the winter season the visit of the Christmas house is ideal place for relaxation, running away of Christmas mania and omnipresent stress.


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Exclusive Interview with Bleach's Voice Actor
I've never seen this guy...Good to know who ichigo finally is...great interview I like this guy and he makes me want to support crunchyroll hehe
I'm up for a NAFTA
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People had no choice but to illegally watch it before this site started streaming it legally. I do agree watching it legally is better but if there is no legal option not watching it because there is no legal way to is just silly. I'm surprised it took Bleach so long to sell away their rights to distribute Bleach episodes.
I love anime enough to pay a reasonable amount every month to support the industry in however small ways I can. I think all of our individual support kind of builds up to something phenomenal, so yea we will keep supporting so long as they keep giving us content to support. If there's nothing to support legally, I guess you can't expect others to support it.
Beasting and feasting :)
um is it just me or am i the only one who thinks he's hot? o.o...
The influence of a vital person vitalizes
He definitely sounds like Ichigo when he gets into that persona. I saw his Bleach panel at AX this year, and there was a big difference between his normal voice and his acting voice.
Like, just imagine Mel Blanc who did all the voices in Looney Tunes, from Speedy Gonzales to Bugs Bunny to Pepe LePew. I think Masakazu Morita has more variety than other seiyuus in terms of voice acting.
What a great interview. He seems like a nice guy.
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Awesome interview
Love my ocarina~ ^.^
Haha,he called Crunchyroll 'Crunchyroll-san'.That's awesome.
About the scanlations I think the reason people do it is because we can't get Jump where they live so they look it up instead.That's just my opinion though.Doesn't represent the general populace of people or anything.
"I made this for YOU!"
Want to buy tripod...... but other wise excellent interview
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i believe that guy is the interpreter and the lady is the interviewer...
well I know that, I just wanted to know who was the interviewer.
I have to say I liked what he had to say. He seems like a pretty cool guy. However I would like to of asked him the following question. "You say you don't like when anime or manga is illegally read or watched. What if someone ((like me)) pays the monthly fee to Crunchy Roll to watch the episodes they have on there, and support them. But also watches anime "illegally" on other sites that either Crunchy Roll does not have and series that will most likely never make it to America?"
I thought one or two of the questions were tickle funny--gave me the giggles, but overall it was a great interview and great message he put out. Morita-san is cool. >///<
"Utopia exists only in one's childhood life."
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um is it just me or am i the only one who thinks he's hot? o.o...
OMG!!! I feel the same way as you! I think he's pretty cute! I think its the style and such that makes him look good!
wait so does that mean bleach is ending?
on my way to my DREAMS- your smile - through food
Dude, I don't see how you came to that conclusion, but I highly doubt the show is ending. The voice actor himself spoke about how successful the anime is and how it's even affected various cultures. With it being THAT successful they probably aren't going to end it. The still could I guess, but it would really surprise me.


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For license renewal or professional development, nurses will find high quality, accredited and non-accredited continuing education geared toward nursing assessment for every patient's needs.
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Come on down to Trident Booksellers on Newbury Street for our monthly story slam. This month's theme is "Get Moving."
Tickets are $10 online or at the door. Doors open at 6pm. Show is at 7pm.
A story slam is a contest of stories by known and undiscovered talent. Story slammers sign up on the night to tell a 5-minute short story on the evening's theme. Ten names are drawn at random from a box. A team of 5 volunteer judges - interested amateurs, storytellers, theater people and members of the audience who love stories - evaluate how well each story is told, how well it is constructed, how well the story explores, connects and/or reveals some truth about the theme, and how well it honors the time limit. The top-scorer is awarded a prize and this winner, the runner-up and the audience-selected favorite earn an opportunity to compete to perform at the "BigMouthOff" at the end of the slam season in the spring.


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LeTourneau University names Dr. Aaron Kuecker as the director of Honors College and associate professor of theology, effective Aug. 1.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Central College, a Master of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary and a doctoral degree in New Testament studies from St. Mary's College, University of St. Andrews.
"I am delighted that Dr. Kuecker has been called to LeTourneau University to lead the university's Honors College into a bright future," said LETU Associate Provost Dr. Steven Mason. "Not only does he possess stellar academic credentials in both teaching and scholarship commensurate with leading the College, but Dr. Kuecker also offers the rare giftedness and experience to shepherd and mentor students in their Christian walk both inside and outside of the classroom."
Kuecker comes to LETU from Palos Heights, Ill., where he served as an associate professor of theology and director of general education at Trinity Christian College.
He also has teaching experience at Western Theological Seminary and St. Mary's College, University of St. Andrews.
For several years, prior to entering higher education, Kuecker served as the associate pastor, director of small group ministry and adult discipleship and director of senior high youth ministries for Community Reformed Church in Zeeland, Mich.
He and his wife Kerri have two boys, Gabe and Josiah, and two girls, Isabel and Adeline.
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- Session 1 starts the week of January 7th.
- Session 2 starts the week of February 18th.
- Session 3 starts the week of April 8th.
- Session 4 starts the week of June 3rd.
- Session 5 starts the week of July 22nd.
- Session 6 starts the week of September 9th.
- Session 7 starts the week of October 28th.
- For puppies 7 to 16 weeks at time of enrollment.
- Puppies are taught self-regulating behavior, develop desirable coping skills, create a learn to learn attitude and are introduce to confidence-building activities (use of Agility equipment).
- Discuss common topics such as housebreaking, crate training, nipping, jumping as well as start the teaching process of simple obedience commands.
- Confidence building activities are developed by safe introduction to puppy appropriate Agility equipment.
- Puppies socialize in a supervised setting with the puppies segregated by size. Inappropriate behavior is interrupted or redirected. Owners are actively involved in the puppy playtime.


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Odyssey Versa 330M White
Home » Golf Equipment » Odyssey » Putter » Odyssey Versa 330M White
Features & Benefits
- High contrast alignment technology highlights the proper face angle from address to impact.
- The black and white contrast lets your eyes focus in on the linear designs and highlights the face.
- White Hot insert provides consistent sound, feel and performance across the entire putter face.
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What it can do for your business
IBM MobileFirst for iOS Sales Consult brings customer preferences and product information to the sales floor. The app allows consultants to build relationships through a personalized customer experience. Any consultant can become a personal shopper for any customer who walks in the store. Key details about the customer's needs, budget and preferences are based on saved preferences and liked items. Buyer ratings and feedback about a product can be shared with the customer allowing them to make an informed decision and reduce instances of buyer's remorse. The app can add products to a customer's cart and complete the transaction.
Create a custom shopping experience
Demonstrate color, design and products based on customer preferences. View existing inventory and extended product lines from the sales floor.
Deliver personalized recommendations
Give customers suggestions based on previous purchases, offer accessories or recommend substitutions based on store inventory. Share buyer ratings and save any items the customer likes.
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Use the camera and scanner for immediate access to product details by scanning the bar code. Access products in quick proximity to your location in the store based on customer history and preferences.
Key features
- Optimize the customer experience using analytics
- Deliver relevant recommendations on demand
- Empower associates to provide superior customer service
- The app is backed by a great service plan


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We know the Fiji Islands like no one else, with over 16 years experience taking you to a place where happiness finds you! With us, you have the freedom to choose from a range of high-energy packages, relaxing island escapes,and free style island hopping passesThis package suits any budget as Awesome Adventures use the coconut rating system - 1 being more basic, and 2 being more modern with more amenities. See below for available accommodation.
The Full Monty version of the package means, all your activities are already planned and paid for so there are no hassles when you get to Fiji!
• Visit 6 islands - see the whole length of the Yasawas chain and the most popular Mamanuca Islands
• Visit the famous Blue Lagoon region
• Amazing snorkeling and diving locations
• Spectacular scenery
• Picture-perfect Fiji beaches
• Plenty of optional activities
• Party at Beachcomber Island
• Seaspray Day Adventure
• Guided kayaking
• Guided summit walk
• Swim with sharks or manta rays (seasonal)
• Fijian cooking lesson
• Sawailau Caves trip
• Island massage
• Sunset tube cruise
• Awesome Adventures sulu or cap
Note: Full Monty activities are available only at certain resorts. Where you stay determines the activities that you can select.
Specific itinerary information is available on the Awesome Adventures website.
Accommodation1 Coconut: Kuata Natural Resort, Wayalailai Ecohaven Resort, White Sandy Beach, Long Beach Resort, Nabua Lodge, Barefoot Island Lodge
2 Coconut: South Sea Island, Bounty Island Resort, Naqalia Lodge, Korovou Eco-Tour Resort (Deluxe Dorm or Standard Bure), Coralview Resort, Mantaray Island Resort, Beachcomber Island Resort (Dorm or Oceanview Bure)
Things you should know...Group travel:
Awesome Adventures Fiji packages are not organised group travel. Booking a package simply means that you can book your accommodation, transfers and activities in one easy itinerary.
Sundays are a day of rest and church going in the Yasawas. This means that conducted activities are not on offer however; you are free to do activities on your own. In most villages you will be welcome to join the church service and we recommend you do – it's an amazing experience! When travelling on a Full Monty package, your activities will be arranged around this.
Free coach pick-ups:
We are more than happy to pick you up from your accommodation on the day of departure for the transfer to Denarau Marina. All you need to do is advise reservations on where you are staying.
More things you should know...Meals:
Meals are included for most 1 and 2 coconut packages. Where an additional price is shown under 'Meals' these rates are per person, per night and include 3 meals per night stayed. The meal package must be taken, as there is no alternative dining places. The cost should be paid directly to the resort in Fijian dollars on check-in.
Where you stay/right to substitute properties:
When you book any multi-island stay package in the 1 and 2 coconut categories, Awesome Adventures Fiji reserves the right to substitute the property for a resort of a similar standard to the original booked. Most the resorts in the Yasawa and Mamanuca Islands are quite small and capacity is limited. Where we specify particular resorts, chances are, you will stay at that resort but on occasions they may be at full capacity on the dates that you want to stay there.
ContactDenarau marina is approximately 20 minutes from Nadi Airport. Awesome Adventures Fiji offer complimentary Nadi/Denarau hotel coach transfers for packages.
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List Comprehensions
These are a subject I neglected to cover in my 'Generators' tut but are really handy and worth mentioning. If you recall, the standard format of a single line generator is a kind of one line 'for' loop inside brackets. This will produce a 'one-shot' iterable object which is an object you can iterate over in only one direction and which you can't re-use once you reach the end.
A 'list comprehension' looks almost the same as a regular one-line generator, except that the regular brackets - ( ) - are replaced by square brackets - [ ]. The major advanatge of alist comprehension is that produces a 'list', rather than a 'one-shot' iterable object, so that you can go back and forth through it, add elements, sort, etc. While regular generators are only evaluated when they are used, and then usually only element by element,list comprehensions are evaluated on the line they are defined. Perhaps the most clear example can be shown with a bit of code:
#REGULAR GENERATOR #read a file myfile = open('somefile.csv') #use a generator to automatically split each line for us, returning a list of values for each line #note that the file isn't actually processed here, that comes later lines = (line.split(',') for line in myfile) #'lines' is evaluated at this point in the code element by element for line in lines: #do a bunch of processing here #'lines' is now useless (has been iterated through and may not be re-used) #clean up the file myfile.close() #list comprehension #read a file myfile = open('somefile.csv') #use a generator to automatically split each line for us, returning a list of values for each line #at this point the entire file is read into memory, this line will take longer to execute than #a regular generator, but saves processing later lines = [line.strip().split(',') for line in myfile] #'lines' is now just a list, nothing special about looping through a list for line in lines: #do a bunch of processing here #'lines' can now be re-used if necessary, just like a regular list for line in lines[5:]: #do something with 'lines', but ignoring the first 5 lines (that's the '[5:]' bit) #clean up the file myfile.close()
It should be noted here that a generator may also be turned into a list via the built-in function 'list()', but personally I prefer the '[ ]' approach. Also, using 'list comprehensions' in place of generator functions for reading in files (or any data) can sometimes pose a problem if your file is too big. Keep in mind that your entire file will be loaded into memory, so if you try and load a 2GB+ file you will either crash outright or be waiting around for a very long time.
I have done more than my fair share data processing with Python, particularly of space and comma delimited data in vanilla text files, and find this trick really useful on a day-to-day basis. One really important thing I need to mention is that DICTIONARIES ARE NOT ORDERED. It doesn't matter what order you define or add the key/value pairs, if you try and loop through a Dictionary you will get data out in a funny order. This is really important to remember as it will catch you out sooner or later if you forget it.
Tip for creating a dictionary – Combine 'generators' and the 'dict()' method to quickly and automatically build a Dictionary from some data. The 'dict()' method is really handy as it takes any 'Iterable' object that produces a 'Tuple' containing 2 elements and uses it to produce a fully fledged 'Dictionary'
For example:
names = ['andy', 'dave', 'rebecca', 'john'] ages = [21, 40, 34, 18] generator = ((names[i], ages[i]) for i in range(len(names))) people = dict(generator) #personally I would combine the above 2 lines into 1 like so: #generator = ((names[i], ages[i]) for i in range(len(names))) print people
This gives an output of:
{'rebecca': 34, 'dave': 40, 'john': 18, 'andy': 21}
Notice how this is a stunning example of my earlier caution that Dictionaries are not ordered - 'rebecca' was added third but appears first
This example may not appear to be the most interesting, but with a little imagination it can be taken and morphed into code that will read in a CSV file and store all the data in a Dictionary with the column names as the keys and a List of all the data entries as the value. For example:
#'List' generator function lines = [line.strip().split(',') for line in open('myfile.csv')] #assume column names are on the first line colnames = lines[0] #create a dictionary to hold our file info (by column) #note that this is effectively a 'single line', I have just split it up to make ti a little more readable myfile = dict( (colnames[i], [line[i] for line in lines]) for i in range(len(colnames)) )
A breakdown of that 'dict()' statement would be as follows:
Create a dictionary from:
A 'Tuple' for every column:
This 'Tuple' consists of:
The column name
A list containing every element that belongs in that column
That's it for the moment, the second edition should be along soon. Any questions, feel free to ask.


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20' x 20' Premium Pole Party Tent Top - Blue and White
These replacement 20' x 20' Premium Pole Party Tent Tops are designed to replace your old, worn out and damaged party tent tops. Our Premium Tent Tops are constructed from our finest 16oz commercial-grade blockout PVC vinyl and are meant to withstand the rigors of constant set up and tear down that can happen over the course of a busy rental season. With proper care and maintenance, these durable tent tops are going to have the kind of longevity that puts other available options on the market to shame.
These single-piece vinyl tent tops are made with a material that is resistant to mold, mildew, tears and flame while being 100% waterproof. Additionally, all panels have been bonded with 1 inch heat-sealed overlapping seams to ensure the utmost durability and strength. With heavy duty aluminum reinforcement plates on the inside and outside for support, its no wonder why these tent tops are some of the best available today.
These tent tops have scalloped valances that are bonded with vinyl binding and have sidewall ropes permanently attached, should you ever want to add sidewalls to your tent (sidewalls sold separately).
Please note: This listing is for only the single piece tent top. Complete tent or tent poles are sold separately.


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Waste management company EnviroWaste has been sold in a half billion dollar deal.
Australian private equity company Ironbridge has sold the company to Hong Kong-based Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Limited (CKI) for $490 million, plus $11 million for finance lease obligations.
Ironbridge, which also owns TV3 and Radio Live through its MediaWorks stable, said it was exiting the investment after making 17 bolt-on acquisitions and doubling underlying earnings since the purchase from Fulton Hogan in April 2007.
Ironbridge has doubled its money, having paid $259 million in 2007. The sale comes after speculation as far back as April last year that it was considering a sale or an initial public offer of the business.
The sale price is ten times earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation.
The inventor of New Zealand's first "3wheelie bins" has more than 400 employees in New Zealand, according to its website.
Its new owner is the largest listed infrastructure company in Hong Kong, which already has substantial interests in New Zealand. In 2008, Vector sold its Wellington electricity network to CKI for $785 million.
EnviroWaste's accounts filed to the Companies Office show earnings before interest and tax of $32.16 million in the year to June 30, 2012, up from $25.45 million in the previous year. Revenue of $163 million was up from $144 million in the previous year.
But finance costs took the bottom line to a loss of $18.98 million.


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I'd like to tap into your experience and expertise in having children with what is now called "diverse needs." For my studies I'm writing a paper on inclusive practice in early childhood education. I was wondering if I could ask you to reply to me and tell me what you've found to be challenging or beneficial in your experiences with your little ones in preschool.
Any info you can give me would be great! Even if it's just a quick reply, I would be appreciative of any insight you can share with me!!
This got me thinking, and her a more detailed response than I think she was anticipating! It's also given me the content for another post...
Fire engine at Kids KarnivalAbout a month after he started he had a cold, and started to refuse his bottle. This was expressed milk, so exactly what he was used to. I always joked about my boys having Tui on tap! (the beer..). It got to the point where he was going for his full 6 hours without any food/fluids. In the end the SLT at the hospital suggested using a sippy cup, because she didn't want him to continue getting feed via a syringe (I told preschool to get the food into him any way they could and I suggested a syringe, because I knew he was fine taking his meds via a syringe).
Apart from that, Under2s at preschool was fairly good.
I think that I really noticed the differences, etc when he moved through to the preschool. He was moving about by bum shuffling and crawling. Which in itself wasn't too big of a problem, but when he was out in the playground, the teachers would get him to head instead about 5 or 10 mins before kai time, etc so that he had time to get in there before all the other kids came in.
Fishing from the balance board - making great progress!
I think that I really noticed the differences, etc when he moved through to the preschool. He was moving about by bum shuffling and crawling. Which in itself wasn't too big of a problem, but when he was out in the playground, the teachers would get him to head instead about 5 or 10 mins before kai time, etc so that he had time to get in there before all the other kids came in.
I'm trying to make this as useful as I can for you, but I think it's going to make me cry. I'll try to keep it to preschool, because there were downfalls in early intervention, and it was only because I kept pushing and advocating for him that he finally got the additional support of his walking frame.
And the rolling walkie thingie...
Another day they had the obstacle course outside. Isaac is a determined wee boy, and I would consider myself a fairly tough mum, in that I get him to do as much as possible for himself. But when there are things like obstacle courses and the like, I'm not sure what kind of affect it has on Isaac and his self confidence. He knows that he has a disability, and that he's not the same as other kids his age.
When he was about 18 months old there was an article on Campbell live one night, about a baby that had been in NICU, intubated, etc. And Phil said to Isaac, that he used to be sick like that when he was a little baby, but he's not sick any more. Isaac, with sad puppy dog eyes, said "But I still sick, I fall down all the time." It made my heart break. But it also told us that he knew what was going on, and that he wasn't the same as other kids.
Now that Isaac has turned three, he will qualify for an ESW at preschool, one morning/afternoon per week. Just waiting for that to get sorted, hopefully not much longer.
The current challenge is toilet training. I know this can be a challenge for lots of parents, but when the boy is wobbly on his feet, this provides added challenges. Guess I'm going to need to work more with his therapists, to get the information and strategies, and then pass those on to preschool.
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I saw an ad for a CD-release party for LL Cool J. It's funny because when bands invite me to CD-release parties, they aren't really parties. It's usually the band playing a small venue for a few friends and family members, with a table set up to sell their CDs.
What was odd about this one was that LL Cool J was charging $30 to attend. It didn't say this was a concert at Harrah's Rincon. In fact, as my friend who wanted to go with me pointed out, "It doesn't even say he's going to be there."
I didn't think they'd charge $30 just to hang out on their poolside patio. And I certainly wasn't going to pay $30 for a rapper who has only three songs I like. But a female friend of mine is a fan, so I thought I'd bring her with me to crash.
When you crash an event, especially at a nightclub, having a woman with you makes it easier.
I walked into the casino and was told that cameras weren't allowed. I put it back in my car, but I put my small flip video camera down my pants. I felt as if I was smuggling contraband to a prisoner.
I went in a side door where nobody stopped me. I saw that security was tight at the main entrance, but they weren't frisking anyone.
We got there before the crowd. My date said, "Oh, my God, there's Coolio!" I looked over and saw a guy with freaky hair that reminded me of Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons. She was right, though, as his jacket had "Coolio" spelled out in rhinestones.
"Is he the one that sings 'Thong Song'?" I asked her. She laughed and said, "No, white boy. He sings 'Gangsta's Paradise.'"
The poolside area filled up fast. I listened as a Latina joined her friends, who mentioned seeing Coolio. The Latina screamed, "Oh, my God! Why didn't you stop him?" One said, "Uh, and do what with him?" The response: "I don't know, had him wait until I got here." One of them then joked, "The dude had his name written on his jacket. It was weird."
"Well, maybe he thinks people forgot who he was."
I said to my date, "Rappers not only say their name in their songs but also put it on their clothes."
With the crowd acting like that for Coolio, I figured the place would go insane if LL Cool J showed up.
Radio station Blazin' 98.9 was there, and a DJ was spinning near the pool, often mixing in LL songs.
I overheard two guys who were smoking cigars. One said that LL also has a new line of clothing. The other said, "It's weird that he's so popular. He stole his style. But after all these decades, from the '80s until now, he's still popular and relevant in the rap scene."
There were go-go dancers on platforms all around the pool. At one end of the pool, there were dancers behind a backlit screen that showed their silhouettes.
One of the cabanas had a "reserved" sign posted and a few people partying inside.
We dropped $20 on drinks and found a seat by the fire pit. When that got crowded, we moved to a pair of comfortable poolside chairs.
One couple was swimming, and a security guard called the guy over to the side of the pool. My friend said, "I knew he wasn't allowed to be in there." The guard asked him to put some floating lights in various areas of the pool.
Security there was nice to everyone.
The event was scheduled from 10:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Around midnight, we were ready to bounce, but we heard rumors that LL was "in the house." When we walked by the front, we saw him in the weight room. That was funny, since he's already the most muscular rapper around. He wasn't working out, though, just hanging out.
When he walked out, about 100 women mobbed him. They were screaming as if he were Elvis. He had shades on and was stopping to take photos on his way to the pool. My date brought an album, which he signed for her.
Several fans had cameras in their cell phones, which they now had out and were using. Security, again, was very polite with everyone. They kept ushering LL to his area outside but were never pushy with his fans. It was a pleasant vibe.
As we were leaving, a guy in a yellow Lamborghini pulled up. My date said, "He's a short white guy. I doubt he's here for the Cool J event."
The evening reminded us of a CD-release party we went to together for a local band called Dee Ray. I realized I hadn't written about that one, so when I got home, I looked for my notes.
The Dee Ray party was at a mansion in the College Area. Ian, the woman who throws parties in her "house of the future," calls herself the "party queen of San Diego." This was the second all-out bash I'd been to at her place, so who was I to disagree?
Dee Ray was playing when we walked in. The song had the same chords as "Born to Be Wild." When they played a second set, I thought the group sounded a lot like the Pretenders and Patti Smith, with Doors-style keyboards thrown in. The singer looked a bit like Suzi Quatro (Leather Tuscadero from Happy Days).
I went to the back patio, which was surrounded by eucalyptus trees. I overheard a guy say to his date, "These trees are all bleeding. I think the koala bears on them have VD."
I ran into Bart Mendoza, a local musician and writer who seems to be at all local events with musicians. We talked for a while.
A woman named Lyz was pouring herself a drink, but I thought she was the bartender. She told me that she wasn't but poured me a drink anyway. As we were talking, she said, "Oh, you're that party crasher guy, aren't you?"
I told her that if she did something crazy, I'd write about her. She never did, but I guess pouring me a drink will suffice.
When the band finished their set, I overheard them talking to a few people. The band members, all roommates, had also all worked at Licorice Pizza, an old record store. Their conversation led to me and a guy nearby talking about the '60s band Love, members of which lived in Bela Lugosi's old mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
I walked to a different section of the backyard and discovered a tree house where people were smoking pot.
I heard a couple arguing because the guy was moving to Oceanside. "If you want me to see you," the girl said, "be prepared to give me gas money."
I glanced in one room and saw that they had a TV set with flames flickering on the screen. It looked like a fireplace.
There was a real fireplace in the center of the living room, which a few people were lounging around.
I went outside to smoke a cigar, and a woman named Molly tripped over a board on the patio and fell into me. She laughed it off, and someone said, "Everyone trips over that." Molly told me that she's a local musician. I told her that she was the third Molly I'd met who's a musician. As she was explaining what type of music she plays, someone else tripped over the same board.
I said, "If Ian doesn't get that fixed, she's going to be sued. And someone else will end up owning this incredible house."
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COASTAL SOUTH-If you asked Dion Grossnickle, general manager of Cross Gates Athletic Club in Slidell, LA, what 10 average people think of New Orleans one year after hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast, he'd say that nine of them think things are back to normal. That's just not so though. It will be years and years before New Orleans gets back to normal, he says.
Cross Gates' Pontchartrain Drive location in one of the hardest hit areas is still closed after 6 to 7 inches of mud littered with snakes and debris washed in with the tidal surge that destroyed all of its equipment. Most other health clubs in this area are still closed. Even though it's been a year, getting construction work completed is still challenging and some insurance claims are still being settled. In addition, finding members is difficult when few people have returned to the area.
Although many insurance claims have been settled, most insurance companies are denying all flood-related claims unless the business carried flood insurance, says Ken Reinig, president of Association Insurance Group. Loss of business coverage can also get tricky because club owners typically think that loss of income means loss of "gross" income.
"In actuality, loss of income or extra expense coverage will replace net profits and pay any ongoing necessary expenses such as leases, mortgages, bank loans, etc.," he says. "It will not pay utilities, ordinary payroll, contractor expenses, etc."
Clubs also lost key staff. Many new businesses have moved into the area to help with the rebuilding, luring management with better salaries, Grossnickle says.
Although much progress is still needed, the clubs that have reopened are doing well, considering the circumstances. Cross Gates membership has been gaining every month, and Grossnickle plans to open a small temporary facility across from his flooded Pontchartrain club in mid-September.


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Feb 16, 2009 11:20 AM|srhone|LINK
Is there a way to test if a control in enabled or disabled, background colors etc? So if I grab a <asp:imagebutton control and I tell if it is enabled?
Feb 16, 2009 01:18 PM|osbornm|LINK
Hey Srhone,
These are all attributes that get added to the rendered html tag (disabled="disabled" for instence). You will need to get a collection of the attributes (HtmlElementAttributeReader) for that element and then verify using those. Bellow is some code showing how to get the HtmlElementAttributeReader for an element.
HtmlPage page = new HtmlPage("SomePage.aspx"); HtmlElement element = page.Elements.Find("ControlID"); HtmlElementAttributeReader reader = element.GetAttributes(); //Some common attributes are strongly typed properties Assert.AreEqual("Expected", reader.Class); //Other attributes are indexed through the collection Assert.AreEqual("Expected", reader["disabled"]);
Mar 27, 2009 10:29 PM|mcowan|LINK
So this method only appears to work for a small number of properties.
Can you give an working example on how to find the property: naturalWidth inside of an Image Element?
Additionally, does any one have a clever way to use attributes to scan all the images on a page and see if they are loaded? I read that the naturalWidth will be set to 0 when an image doesn't load .. so I am trying to get that working.
Mar 28, 2009 04:00 PM|farmas|LINK
I am not familiar with the "naturalWidth" attribute. You are saying that this attribute exists on the HTML DOM but you can't get to it when you do imageElement.GetAttributes() ? If so, then this sounds like a bug that we should to take a look at that.
- Federico
Mar 31, 2009 07:52 PM|mcowan|LINK
So using Chrome - Inspect Element on an Image .. you can see the HTMLImageElement has a set of properties:
Also here is a web article talking about how to check naturalHeight using JavaScript:
Apr 05, 2009 08:01 PM|farmas|LINK
Thanks! I've logged a bug for this. We'll look at it for the next refresh.
- Federico
Apr 05, 2009 11:58 PM|mcowan|LINK
Thanks alot. For reference here is another attempt to link images from my stupid google account.
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More than 300 workers at one of Iran's oldest factories blocked a major highway west of Tehran to protest working conditions and their unpaid salaries, newspapers reported on Monday.
The workers from the Aladdin gas stove factory burned tires and set up barricades on Sunday to protest what one laborer called the "indifference" of authorities to their plight.
Another worker, cited by the Doran-e Emrouz newspaper, said they had not been paid in four months.
Both private and state-owned factories have been under threat of going out of business in recent months.
Majid Ansari, an MP and close ally of President Mohammad Khatami, recently warned that the unemployment crisis was threatening both society and the ideals of the Islamic revolution.
The official unemployment rate is 15 percent though unofficial estimates put the figure higher -- TEHRAN (AFP)
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Katherine loses Dancing With the Stars final
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Katherine Jenkins was narrowly pipped at the post in the final of the US's Dancing With The Stars.
The Welsh opera singer had been impressing TV viewers with her moves on the dance floor, but in the end American football star Donald Driver picked up the mirrorball trophy after impressing audiences and judges with his country-themed freestyle routine.
He and partner Peta Murgatroyd hoisted the glittering prize above their heads after being named the new champions. Streamers and confetti rained down from the ceiling, filling the ballroom as they celebrated.
With just one point separating the three finalists, it was up to the viewers to pick the winner.
Donald and fellow finalists Katherine and Cuban actor William Levy each earned perfect scores for their last performances. Katherine came into the final contest with a perfect 60 points, while Donald and William each had 59.
The judges' scores combined with viewer votes determined the result.
Katherine, 31, has previously spoken of how much she loved appearing on the dance show. The singer consistently impressed the judges with her partner Mark Ballas, even scoring 27 out of 30 for one dance performance when she stumbled and burst into tears at the end.


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PepsiCo Evokes That March Basketball Tourney In Carefully Worded Campaign
March 11, 2010: When it comes to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball tournament, corporate partners including AT&T, Coca-Cola, LG, Lowe's and State Farm are allowed to use such trademarked terms as "March Madness," "NCAA Sweet 16" and "Final Four" in marketing campaigns while others can not. Unsanctioned marketers can even get busted for mentioning the NCAA.
None the less, the marketing giant and overwhelming consumer interest of the upcoming tournament is too hard to resist for companies such as Coke rival PepsiCo, which has unveiled a carefully worded effort, "SoBe Lifewater Zero Inhibitions Bracket Challenge Sweepstakes." The campaign, which begins next week, is offering $10 million in prizes and includes four celebrities - Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, model Brooklyn Decker, TNT NBA analyst Kenny Smith and former Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson. The campaign is being sponsored by AOL, which is hosting a dedicated Web site.
The SoBe effort, which never mentions the NCAA, invites consumers to create brackets — a term widely recognized by followers of the NCAA tournament but not trademarked by the organization — and pit their results against the four celebrities. Marketing proclaims using untrademarked terms, "Welcome hoops fans. Are you ready for a little madness?"
Top prize: A perfect bracket — all 63 games, excluding the play-in game — puts consumers in line for a chance to win $9 million. Top scorers in each round have the chance to win up to $1 million more in prize money.
In addition, visitors can choose the celebrity they want to play against, which puts them is a position for a chance to meet that celeb in person. (Full details here.)
"We wanted a bold way to let the world know that SoBe knows Zero," Angelique Krembs, SoBe marketing director, said in a statement. "That is, SoBe knows delicious naturally sweetened taste with zero calories. For hoops fans, it also means SoBe offers the opportunity to take home a whole lot of zeroes. And we topped it all with the chance to rub elbows with some bold celebs…can you say zero inhibitions? It all adds up to Zero, and in this case, it's huge!"
According to Wilkinson, "I'm pretty confident about my ability to pick a good bracket. I can't wait to see if there's anybody out there with the knowledge – or luck – to beat me. I'm throwing down the challenge to hoops fans everywhere – you better bring your game if you want to beat me and have the chance to meet me."