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We just heard from a reader that Robert Slay's BIS today at the Rio Hondo Kennel Club show in Pomona CA was the Havanese, CH Bellatak McDreamy. Also in the hunt for the top prize were the English Springer Spaniel, CH Oteins Tommy Bahama, the Basset Hound, CH Symphony's Debonair Crooner, the Portuguese Water Dog, CH Aviators Luck Be a Lady, the Miniature Schnauzer, CH Allaruth Solebay Chipothgoldblock, the Standard Poodle, CH Marsan's Roguechampagne of Priceless, and the Bouvier des Flandres, CH Avalon Frontier Sleepinlady Webber . It was the first all breed Best In Show for Dreamer, just 20 months old. Congratulations to breeder Kathy Patrick, owners John Oakes, Carol Shea, Kathy & Tom Patrick & Jane Samson, and handler David Murray.


text: Meet Kara Brown, one of our amazing community volunteers who has generously donated her time at our restoration events (and converted it into dollars through T. Rowe Price's "dollars for doers" employee program)! Kara has volunteered at numerous of our planting events, including this project at Indian Head! How long have you been volunteering with the National Aquarium? Although I had wanted to volunteer for the Aquarium for several years, nothing worked out with my schedule until June 2012, so just since this past year. What motivated you to volunteer and why do you continue? I was motivated to volunteer to help rectify some of the damage done by centuries of misuse of the Chesapeake Bay. The Indian Head shoreline restoration project was perfect- it has great importance, fit my schedule, and would allow me to utilize my employer's "dollars for doers" program, which made a donation to the Aquarium based on the number of hours that I volunteered. I hope to be able to continue volunteering with the Aquarium, as the work they do is so important to restoring health to the Bay and the world's oceans. What is your most memorable experience from an event? I would have to say my most memorable experience was the 110 degree heat index during the Indian Head shoreline restoration! But seriously, it has been seeing the hard work and selfless dedication of a core of repeat volunteers, and the Aquarium employees. It is amazing to witness how much can be accomplished in a short amount of time by a small group of caring people. Does your work with the National Aquarium tie into your job or other volunteer work you are engaged in? The work that I did with the National Aquarium definitely goes hand in hand with my personal life and other volunteer work. As an avid outdoors person and paddler, I am a long time member of the Baltimore Canoe and Kayak Club. I have participated in river cleanups organized by the club for several years. These cleanups have removed many tons of trash - appliances, over 1,000 tires, and even several complete cars - from two area rivers and their shores. Thanks for all the hard work and support, Kara! Want to become a volunteer? Click here to find out how! Tags: chesapeake-bay-restoration, indian-head, planting-projects, volunteer-spotlight-2 Categories: Conservation, News Previous Post Next Post

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How to Find the Right Electrical Company near Enterprise Alabama
Many of us only think of hiring an electrician in Enterprise AL when a light stops working or an additional electrical outlet needs to be installed. But if you have never hired an electrical contractor in the past, just how do you go about finding and hiring one that is both professional and reliable? And with so many to choose from, either in the Yellow Pages or by searching on the internet, how do you properly qualify them so that you pick the best one for the job? Almost all of them advertise that they offer the same services, from installing ceiling fans to replacing electrical panels. But if you just let your "fingers do the walking", will you end up with a certified electrical pro, or just some handyman that does wiring and other odd jobs on the side? The answer is that to ensure that you hire the right professional for your project you need to do your due diligence and ask the right questions. And to help you do just that, we have put together a list of steps and questions that you should ask the contractors that you will be interviewing. But first, let's talk a little bit more about what electricians do, the services that they offer and why you should hire one.
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What do Electricians Do?
Electricians, or electrical contractors as they are also called, perform a wide range of services for both Enterprise AL residential and commercial properties. Basically if it has to do with electricity and wiring they can handle it. If there is a problem with an electrical system, they can inspect or troubleshoot it and then repair it as needed. If it's an electrical device or appliance, they can install it or replace the old one. Below is a more detailed listing of some of the specific services that you can expect from a licensed and certified electrician in your area:
- Ceiling and Attic Fans installation or repair
- Electrical Wiring or Rewiring
- Outlets and Switches installation or replacement
- Troubleshooting and Inspections
- Electrical Panel installation or upgrade
- Interior Lighting installation or replacement
- Electric Generator installation
- Appliance installation or replacement
As we have already mentioned, even if it is not on the list and it has to do with electricity and wiring, an electrician can probably handle it. Often they work with other Enterprise AL skilled tradesmen, such as plumbers or HVAC techs when more complex systems are installed, such as during new construction projects. Some may specialize in either residential or commercial projects exclusively, so be sure to inquire before hiring.
Electrician Certifications and Licensing
As we have already covered, Enterprise AL electrical workers can perform a wide range of jobs, from inspecting the wiring in homes and buildings to make sure it is up to code to installing electrical systems. Naturally these skills must be learned, and the process usually starts with an apprenticeship program. Upon completion of about 4 or 5 years of training as an apprentice, journeyman electricians are required in most states to become licensed. They are tested on general knowledge and electrical theory as well as their knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC). But licensing is only a minimum requirement, and many electricians opt to further distinguish themselves by obtaining one or more certifications. The certifications that are available vary state to state and are available in different specialties, such as for troubleshooting or cable splicing. Some examples of respected certifying agencies include the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC) as well as the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET). Although obtaining a professional certification is not mandatory, it is an optional way for electricians to demonstrate that they are highly skilled and experienced in their area of expertise.
Why Hire a Professional Electrician
When you have an electrical problem in your home or business, it's usually not the type of job that you want to entrust to a general handyman. If your power is out or you need to have a new circuit panel installed, you want to make sure that you hire a professional that can get the job done properly, and most importantly safely. Following is a list of some of the advantages of hiring a certified and licensed Enterprise AL electrical contractor instead of a "Mister Fixit".
- They can get the job done fast. Many Enterprise AL professional electrical contractors offer 24 Hour Emergency Service, so that they can be at your home during off-peak hours or whenever you need the work done. And not only will they get there fast, but they will do the job right the first time and guarantee their work.
- They have the expertise to get to the root of the problem. Sometimes an issue may seem very basic at first glance, but may be more complex in nature and if not fixed immediately could result in more expensive repairs or perhaps even catastrophic loss in the future. Licensed Enterprise AL electricians have the expertise and experience to ferret out the root cause of your electrical problem so it is fixed right and completely the first time.
- They have the resources to procure the right parts and accessories. Many professional Enterprise AL electricians carry a wide assortment of parts right in their service vehicles. And if they don't have the exact part they need for your job, they know where to get it fast, often while they are still on your job. If larger items need to be replaced, such as an electrical panel or generator, they often have access to special deals that can save you money over buying retail.
- They keep up to date on the latest supplies, systems and techniques. As a professional, your licensed Enterprise AL electrician keeps abreast of the latest developments in his business. Professionals take pride in their work by staying current on the latest trends and developments in their industry.
Hiring a Qualified Electrician
Finding an electrician is just the beginning of your due diligence process to ensure you pick the right professional for the job. There are questions you should ask to make sure that the Enterprise AL contractor you hire is both qualified and reputable. We have already discussed certification, which is one way to verify experience and expertise. Following are some additional steps that you should consider taking before committing to hiring an electrical specialist for any major projects. For much smaller jobs, you may be able to skip one or more steps, such as meeting the electrician in your home first.
- Ask family and friends for referrals. Often the best source for finding a good Enterprise AL electrical contractor is by asking friends and family if they have used someone that they were happy with. When you receive a referral, ask what type of work the contractor did, if they were completely satisfied with the work, and if the price was fair and in line with other contractors. Another way to obtain referrals that is becoming more popular is to use a service that pre-screens contractors in your area that will provide no obligation quotes for electrical services.
- Verify that the electrician has required licenses and insurance. Be sure to check that the contractor you are considering is in compliance with all local and Alabama licensing requirements and certifications. Also, be sure to ask for certificates of insurance for the contractor's Worker's Compensation and Liability Insurance in the event that there is an injury to an employee while working or damage to your Enterprise AL property. As a precaution, contact the insurance companies to make sure that the coverages are all current.
- Find out How Long in Business. Many new Enterprise AL companies fail within the first few years of business, making it difficult if not impossible for their former customers to receive any warranty work in the future. Also, some less scrupulous companies close down and reopen new businesses periodically when customer complaints mount. That is not to say that all newer companies are not reputable, just try to find out a little bit more about the background of the principals involved when evaluating a new enterprise.
- Check for customer complaints. Do some due diligence by checking with your Alabama Attorney General's office and the Better Business Bureau for any complaints filed against the Enterprise AL electrical contractor you are considering. Online local rating services, such as those provided by Google and Yelp, can also give you some insight regarding the reputation of the contractor within your community.
- Ask for references. Talk with 2 or 3 past clients of the contractor to get some feedback on the quality of the work performed. Ask if they were completely satisfied with their experience, and if not, why not. Also, did the final bill come in as quoted, and if not, why not. Finally, ask them if they had a major electrical project in the future, would they likely re-hire the same Enterprise AL contractor.
- Meet with the electrician at your home. Before making a final assessment and providing a firm quote for services, the contractor should be willing to inspect your system and perform a diagnostic if necessary. Be wary of any Enterprise AL contractor that makes a cursory inspection without asking many questions unless it is for a minor project. Also, for major projects, do not take final bids over the phone unless the contractor has already completed an inspection and follows up in writing.
- Obtain several bids before making your final choice. It is a good idea to get bids from at least 3 Enterprise AL contractors before selecting the electrical specialist for the job. Overall cost is important, but be sure to also compare the quality of the components installed or replaced, including warranties. Keep in mind that always going for the cheapest proposal is not necessarily the best value in the long run.
- Get it all in writing. Once you have narrowed down your search to your final selection, ask the Enterprise AL electrical contractor to put it all in writing. Things that you want to see in writing are all of the costs and fees, start and completion dates, guarantees and warranties, and payment due dates. Most importantly, be sure that you receive a detailed summary of all work to be completed, and systems to be installed, including brand and model numbers. If permits are required, make sure that they will handle them as well. There should be no surprises or deviations from the written proposal without your approval.
Looking for an Electrician Near Enterprise Alabama?
If you live in Enterprise AL and are looking for a reliable, qualified electrician, following is some interesting and useful information regarding your hometown.
Enterprise, Alabama
Enterprise is a city in the southeastern part of Coffee County and the southwestern part of Dale County in the southeastern part of Alabama in the Southern United States. The population was 26,562 at the 2010 census.[2] Enterprise is the primary city of the Enterprise Micropolitan Statistical Area (with the portion of the city located in Dale County part of the Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area), and is also part of the Dothan-Enterprise-Ozark Combined Statistical Area.
Enterprise is famous for the Boll Weevil Monument, a large monument of a woman holding a boll weevil, which is located in the middle of Main Street. The city erected the statue because the destruction of the cotton crop by the boll weevil had led to agricultural diversity, starting with peanuts and more prosperity than had ever come from cotton alone. It is said to be the only statue to an insect pest in the world. Enterprise is right outside Fort Rucker, an Army base which is the home of Army Aviation.
The founder of Enterprise, John Henry Carmichael, first settled there in 1881. Carmichael opened a store, which attracted more settlers to the area, and by the next year a post office was relocated from the settlement of Drake Eye to the north to Enterprise. In 1896, with 250 people having settled there, the city of Enterprise incorporated. Soon afterward, the Alabama Midland Railway came to Enterprise, bringing with it opportunities for commerce and growth. By 1906, ten years after the city incorporated, its population had grown to 3,750.[4]
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Finding and hiring the right Enterprise AL electrical contractor is not as hard as you thought. Just as long as you ask the right questions and follow the steps we have outlined in this article. You originally came to our website due to an interest in Qualified Electrician. So remember, there is no obligation to receive free estimates from some of the top contractors servicing your area. Qualified electricians are standing by waiting to compete for your business. So what are you waiting for? Find the right professional at the right price now!
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Baz Luhrmann, who's been teasing folks with the threat of remaking "The Great Gatsby," has been shopping the film in New York with some A-list talent.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Rebecca Hall have been working together to develop respectively the roles of Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway and Daisy Buchanan for Luhrmann, reported The Wrap.
Short of going with an unknown--our personal preference for roles as iconic as this one--DiCaprio is the perfect choice for Gatsby: he's handsome, dashing, reserved and maybe just a wee insecure. Until we see Hall be anything short of excellent in something, we'll wholly endorse her for any role. In "The Town," "Please Give" and "Red Riding" she has shown a rare amount of chops and range--the woman can even do mousy or sexy.
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Maguire we're less sure about. Nick is the classic Supporting Role that Matters More Than the Lead and if he can't get the audience on board in the role as narrator, all is lost. It's been a while since Maguire really grabbed us.
Of course, none of this is set in stone, as the actors are merely helping Luhrmann, and don't yet have deals in place. But you would certainly have to consider them the obvious choices at this point.
Lest you fear that Luhrmann, the man behind such musical as "Romeo + Juliet" and "Moulin Rouge," will try to add some song-&-dance to "Gatsby, take heart, he dismissed such a notion while talking to MTV back in September.
"Singing 'Gatsby'? No! 'Gatsby,' it is the Fitzgerald book and I've been working on that quite a lot," said Luhrmann.


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Album title: Luciferian Light Orchestra
Release date: 30 April 2015
Label: Adulruna Records
Christofer Johnsson suprises with something truly special, a new band named Luciferian Light Orchestra. It stands for everything that Christofer composed throughout the years and somehow didn't fit on any of the Therion albums. Luciferian Light Orchestra' debut is even though being an elegant vintage sounding album still fresh. When you think that the music could became too complex, psychedelic or perverse, Luciferian Light Orchestra immediately kicks off with such a catchy structure that you'll be in an instant put again into the corridor of this musical occultistic, yet conceptual journey. Take off your dress and join Luciferian Light Orchestra in the sabbath!
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VIDEO: Wildfire rages north of Athens, Greece (August 6)
ATHENS – Greek authorities announced a series of emergency measures Tuesday to prevent the outbreak of wildfires during a week of high winds and warm temperatures, after firefighters and soldiers spent the night battling a large blaze north of the country's capital.
Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias said the fire risk was "exceptionally critical" for the rest of the week due to strong winds and dry conditions.
With hot, dry summers and seasonal winds that often reach gale force in July and August, Greece has seen swathes of its forest and agricultural land ravaged by fires over the years. In 2007, massive wildfires that swept through woodland and villages, mainly in southern Greece, killed more than 70 people.
Dendias, who held an emergency meeting at the fire service's operational headquarters, announced a ban on all pedestrian and vehicular traffic through forests and woodland near urban areas from sunrise to sunset, and in some cases throughout the day as well.
Police will be deployed to patrol the forests, augmenting the motorcycle fire service and military patrols already being carried out, he said. He appealed to the public to remain vigilant and avoid high-risk behaviour.
Many fires result from negligence – open-air barbecuing, industrial work or discarded cigarettes – but some are also deliberately set. In the past, arsonists were suspected of sparking blazes in an attempt to clear forest land for building development.
"Sometimes through criminal negligence and other times under mysterious or suspicious – due to the time or the area – conditions, … fires break out that are testing the endurance of the fire service's human resources," Dendias said.
His announcements came after authorities struggled overnight to contain a large blaze that broke out late Monday in the Varibobi area north of Athens and prevent it from spreading to an adjacent nature reserve.
Nearly 300 firefighters, soldiers and volunteers who fought the overnight blaze were joined after dawn by 10 water-dropping planes and two helicopters, the fire service said in a statement. At least four homes in the area were burned before the fire, which was fanned by strong winds, was brought under control.
The fire was the second in as many days near the capital. Earlier Monday, another large wildfire burned about 10 homes as it raged through a hamlet near Marathon, north of Athens. In the 24 hours from Monday morning to Tuesday morning, the fire service had recorded a total of 49 forest fires across the country.


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2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xsport Review - Long Term Report
We Bid Farewell To Our Long-Term GV
When we last reviewed our long-term Grand Vitara (July '07), she had just passed the 10,000-mile mark in our stable, and had passed into the realm of daily-driver/commuter duty. Now, after 13,000 miles in our hands, the folks at Suzuki PR have come to reclaim their tester, and we've said our teary goodbyes. But long story short: This is a terrific little rig, a Best Buy candidate in its class, and fun to drive.
What we liked: Our tester's 2.7L V-6 engine and Aisin five-speed automatic transmission worked flawlessly throughout the test period, though a couple of testers noted the transmission's occasionally unpredictable shift patterns on long grades. The pushbutton four-wheel-drive system worked whenever we needed it, and the ABS traction control displayed very polite manners, even when pushed hard on slippery, slow-speed trails. The Suzuki's rack-and-pinion steering delivered predictably neutral road feel, and the four-wheel disc brakes were equally reliable throughout. One component we most loved about our tester was its Yokohama Geolandar tires, which provided outstanding traction on pavement and plenty of bite on looser surfaces.
Most notably, our GV proved to be very, very economical in day-to-day operation. Total maintenance costs for the 15-month, 13,000-mile period were a whopping $93. The only component failure of note that we experienced-and it wasn't very much-was a recalcitrant fuel filler door that refused to stay latched shut some 5,000 miles into the test period. Our local dealer replaced the worn latch mechanism under warranty at no cost during the 7,500-mile service. If only every tester in our long-term stable were as reliable.
What we didn't like: Everyone on the staff agreed that the Suzuki's 17.4-gallon fuel tank is too small, at least to our liking. Cruising range is barely 200 miles, and even before that mark, we'd often find ourselves pulling into the gas station with the "low fuel" light flashing. Mileage, at a tad under 17 mpg for the test period, strikes us as less-than-stellar, but we'd probably rather have the V-6 than a four-cylinder in this rig for everyday use all the same.
Lessons learned: The Grand Vitara XSport is a great little runabout, reliable in operation and possessed of a versatile nature that serves it well as a daily driver, in-city errand rig, and dirt-road runner. What it is not, as we learned early on, is a seriously hard-core 'wheeling machine. But if you're in the market for an entry-level utility vehicle that delivers exceptional value for the money while still being rugged enough to hold up to the rigors of mild to moderate four-wheeling, the Grand Vitara is definitely worth a look. We'd be happy to testdrive another one, any time.
Report: 4 of 4
Previous report: Oct. '06, Feb. '07, July '07Base price: $20,399
Price as tested: $22,699
Four-wheel-drive system: Electronic full-time two-speed transfer case
Long-Term Numbers
Miles to date: 13,455
Miles since last report: 2,244
Average mpg (this report): 16.83
Test best tank (mpg): 22.16
Test worst tank (mpg): 14.88
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What's Hot,What's Not
Hot: Maneuverability, tires, stowability, value
Not: Cruising range, mileage, ground clearance
Logbook Quotes
* "Cruise control always downshifts when you hit 'Accel'"
* "Pretty darn fun on moderate trails"
* "Good traction control, just enough suspension travel"
* "This thing needs a bigger fuel tank!"
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Immigration Reform May Come with Big Gifts to Employers
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Labornotes readers might be interested in the exchange/dialogue that took place on the Labornotes webpage when the AFL-CIO and CTW issued their position on immigration reform, the document that guides their present position. The URL is: http://www.labornotes.org/2009/06/immigration-reform-whats-labor It would have been a good idea for this article to have also interviewed people supporting a much more progressive and pro-labor reform proposal, the Dignity Campaign, which involves groups around the country including several labor councils and unions, LCLAA, day labor centers, farm worker organizations and longtime immigrant rights defenders. This proposal has been the progressive pole in the national debate over immigration reform for at least the last three years. For unions and workers, the repeal of employer sanctions (not simply saying that E-Verify shouldn't be expanded) is a longtime progressive demand, because it is the basis for E-Verify and I-9 audits, which have led to the firings of thousands of undocumented workers. In addition, this demand is what we fought for and won at the AFL-CIO convention in Los Angeles in 1999. I was surprised at the absence here of any voices calling for the elimination of guest worker programs, the historic demand of labor activists dating back to Bert Corona, Ernesto Galarza and Cesar Chavez. Progressive labor and immigrant rights activists have also called for scrapping, or at least renegotiating NAFTA, CAFTA and other trade agreements and structural adjustment policies as part of immigration reform, because they cause massive poverty and displacement of people and make their migration a matter of survival.


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An effortlessly chic moveable feast Effortlessly chic. An effusion of culture, couture and cuisine. A place whose name alone conjures up images of whirlwind romances and infamous scribes: This is Paris. Whether you're arriving to or departing from Paris by train, you'll get to travel through one of the seven train stations currently in use. Paris' train stations are spectacular buildings, which have been immortalized by generations of artists such as famed French painter and impressionist pioneer Claude Monet. Gare De Lyon, built for the World Exposition of 1900 is a classic study in architecture for that time period. But don't be fooled by the façade. Inside you'll find the high-speed TGV terminal that whisks travelers throughout France at record speeds. Walk with your head toward the sky, under its massive glass roof or have dinner in the legendary Train Bleu restaurant. This is a unique traveler experience - inside a train station. However, the real excitement is where the train can take you. With France's dense railway network, you can reach most French – and European – cities within a few hours. On the world-class Eurostar, get to London in just 2 hours and 15 minutes. Or board the Thalys train for a quick getaway to Brussels in just 90 minutes or Amsterdam in just over 3 hours. The record-breaking TGV can whisk you to Geneva (3h20) or Zurich (4h30) via its TGV Lyria service, or Frankfurt (4h), via the recently inaugurated TGV East line. Learn more about Paris
St Brieuc, a travel through history. St Brieuc is located on the Channel Sea, in northwestern France. Staying in St Brieuc, that is all Brittany that is waiting for you. It is a 46.000 inhabitants city that offers a lot to its visitors. Learn more about St Brieuc
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President Obama's spiritual adviser, Rev. Joel Hunter, said he disagrees with the president's support for gay marriage. "I can't find this in scripture." Hunter said on MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports" today.
Hunter said that the president's announcement was likely prompted by Vice President Biden's endorsement on "Meet the Press." When asked if he thought Obama's announcement was personal or politically driven, the pastor said, "When you're in that office it's always political. But that doesn't mean it's devoid from a sense of personal responsibility and personal morality."
President Barack Obama talked openly about his faith at the National Prayer breakfast and the help he gets from spiritual advisors such as Rev. Joel Hunter but the president has diverged from their path with his recent commitment to same-sex marriage. Hunter joins Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss a conversation he had with Obama shortly after his announcement.
When Hunter spoke with the president after last week's announcement, Hunter said that the president told him he changed his views based on personal anecdotes, gay friends, and servicemen. Hunter said, "He wants to do the right thing. But for him, that doesn't come straight just from scripture."
Hunter said he did not discuss politics, policy, or even gay marriage with the president before last week. "We had not talked about this specific subject." Hunter said. "I just talk about his personal life and his understanding of the scripture."
When NBC's Andrea Mitchell asked if the pastor would preach against gay marriage and what the president said, Hunter said, "I don't preach political matters. I preach scriptural standards. And so, when I preach about marriage, I will say that it's between a man and a woman. And give scriptural references for that. But I simply stay away from politics when it comes to preaching, because the word of God is too important on its own to communicate. And I can't really get detoured from that."
Hunter's admiration of Obama has not been changed by his announcement, "The president's a man. You know? And I love him. He's a friend. But with the rest of my congregation -- I never know how much of my counsel they're going to take or not take."


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Perhaps it's an apology for the Google boycott started by the now-fired Fox personality Glenn Beck, or maybe Google's trying to show it can let bygones be bygones -- because now Fox News and Google are teaming up to host a Republican presidential debate on Sept. 22.
The debate will take place in Orlando, Fla., and be broadcast on Fox News and streamed live on YouTube, according to Fox News. "For access to news and information, it's hard to imagine two more powerful brands than Fox News and Google, which is why we are proud to partner with a leader in global technology," Michael Clemente, Fox News senior vice president of news, gushed.
Google's part in the debate seems to be more about public outreach, because it posted the news both on its official blog and public sector blog. As part of the Fox News/Google YouTube site, it's asking the public to submit questions to candidates via YouTube. Viewers can "vote thumbs up or down on the questions using Google Moderator" and many of the top-voted will be put to the candidates.
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"We're delighted to give voters across the country this opportunity to ask their questions of the GOP candidates. Through this joint debate with Fox News we hope to bring more voices into the arena to create an informed and lively dialogue about the future of our country," said Steve Grove, YouTube's head of news and politics.
So those readers who are angry at Google for participating with Fox News shouldn't be -- Google's just trying to keep the 24-hour cable news channel honest, right?


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Tigers Conclude Play at the Tiger Classic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 2014 Tiger Classic closed out with Tennessee State dropping its final two games. The Tigers came up short in its comeback bid against Dayton. The Flyers held on to a 4-3 win, before Indiana State would step on the field to take a 3-0 decision from the Tigers.
TSU drops to 4-11 as Dayton improved to 3-7 and Indiana State moved to 5-3.
The Tigers found themselves behind right from the start in both games. In the first game, Dayton used a three-run home run to gain the early advantage. TSU would leave five runners on base over the first four innings before they could break through in the fifth.
With one out, the Tigers received three consecutive hits from Courtney Gearlds, Kiarra Freeman and Jayna Hanawahine to load the bases. Lindsey Burgess was able to drive a ball deep enough to center allowing Gearlds to step on home plate and cutting the Flyers lead to 3-1.
Dayton extended the lead back to three with an unearned run in the top of the seventh. With the task in hand, the Tigers started working into the Flyers lead in their final at bat. With one out, Gearlds and Freeman put together back-to-back singles before moving up one base as Hanawahine reached on an error. A Burgess single to centerfield moved all the runners 60-feet, making the score 4-2, as Gearlds crossed home. Kate Morris produced another run for the Tigers with a sacrifice fly to center, plating Freeman to make the score 4-3. That would be as close as the Tigers could get as Rebekka Gross flew out the left field to end the game.
Shea Morris (3-5) worked five innings, picking up four strikeouts opposed to three hits and a walk. Olivia Gamache worked the final two innings surrendering an unearned run on one hit and one walk.
The Tigers outhit Dayton 9-4, but was not able to take advantage of the hit advantage by leaving nine runners on base.
TSU found themselves down after the top of the first inning in the nightcap as the Sycamores manufactured a run off Gamache. The Tigers tried to answer back in the bottom of the first inning, but would strand two runners on base. Four of the final six innings saw the Tigers reach base, only to end each inning empty handed. TSU left six runners on base as the Sycamores held the Tiger lineup to four hits, a walk and a hit batsman.
Indiana State added two more insurance runs in the fifth inning off Gamache. The Sycamores touched the senior hurler for three runs, two earned, on five hits and three walks 4.2 innings. Shea Morris worked the final 2.1 innings fanning two, while giving up a hit to the first batter she faced.
The two strikeouts for Morris gives her 435 in her career, three short of the all-time TSU mark set by Amanda Vaught.
On the weekend, Burgess batted .571, as she finished 8-of-14 with a double, a home run, three walks and four RBI.
The Tigers will travel to Statesboro, Ga., to take part of the Eagle Classic hosted by Georgia Southern. Play begins on Friday, Feb. 28.
2014 Tiger Classic All-Tournament Team
MVP: Taylor Lockwood, Indiana State
Morgan Allee, Indiana State
Erika Crissman, Indiana State
Tiffany Ricks, Dayton
Gabrielle Snyder, Dayton
Miranda Castiglione, Youngstown State
Casey Crozier, Youngstown State
Kelsey Dominik, Temple
Sarah Prezioso, Temple
Sabrina Gamboa, Western Michigan
Lindsey Burgess, Tennessee State
Morgan Allee, Indiana State
Erika Crissman, Indiana State
Tiffany Ricks, Dayton
Gabrielle Snyder, Dayton
Miranda Castiglione, Youngstown State
Casey Crozier, Youngstown State
Kelsey Dominik, Temple
Sarah Prezioso, Temple
Sabrina Gamboa, Western Michigan
Lindsey Burgess, Tennessee State
Tiger Classic - Day One – Results
Game 1 - Dayton 3, Temple 2
Game 2 – Western Michigan 14, Dayton 2
Game 3 - Temple 11, Western Michigan 3 (5)
Game 4 – Youngstown State 1, Tennessee State 0
Tiger Classic – Day Two – Results
Game 5 – Indiana State 5, Youngstown State 4
Game 6 – Dayton 9, Youngstown State 3
Game 7 – Western Michigan 3, Tennessee State 2
Game 8 – Indiana State 7, Dayton 3
Game 9 – Temple 8, Western Michigan 4
Game 10 – Tennessee State 7, Temple 5
Tiger Classic – Day Three – Results
Game 11 – Youngstown State 5, Western Michigan 1
Game 12 – Indiana State 6, Temple 0
Game 13 – Dayton 4, Tennessee State 3
Game 14 – Indiana State 3, Tennessee State 0


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Through Her Eyes (Paperback)
HarperTeen, 9780061834592, 400pp.
Publication Date: September 18, 2012
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Hardcover (4/5/2011)
Every ghost has a story to tell . . .
The last thing Tansy Piper wanted was to move to the middle of nowhere in Cedar Canyon, Texas. Once there, her life takes a chilling turn when she finds a pocket watch, a journal of poetry, and a tiny crystal in the cellar of her new home.
The items belonged to Henry, a troubled teenager who lived in the house and died decades earlier. And Tansy, an amateur photographer, soon discovers that through the crystal and her photographs, she can become part of Henry's surreal black-and-white world.
But the more time Tansy spends in the past, the more her present world fades away. Can she escape Henry's dangerous reality before losing touch with her own life forever?
About the Author
Jennifer Archer moved twenty-three times before her eleventh birthday—and once more at the age of sixteen. She has lived in Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Arizona, California, and Oklahoma. An avid reader no matter where she was, Jennifer has always felt at home in the pages of a good book. Today, Jennifer spends as much time writing books as she does reading them. She is also the author of through her eyes, as well as several novels for adults. The mother of two grown sons, Jennifer lives in Amarillo, Texas, with her husband and two dogs.
Praise For Through Her Eyes…
— Sophie Jordan, author of Firelight
"A tightly written time-travel fantasy. The quirky characters; romantic triangles; and ghosts and haunted houses make for a winning, mixed-genre offering that's sure to attract a wide audience of teen readers."
— Booklist
"An inventive ghost story. Archer writes distinctive characters and paces the story well, producing a supernatural tale with depth and originality."
— Kirkus Reviews
"An evocative and unusual ghost story. Archer's engrossing story gracefully weaves together the contemporary and historical into an eerie mystery, while examining relationships, reality, and the power of the mind."
— Publishers Weekly


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Nowadays, there are dozens of digital signage solutions that you can use for your business. It has been said that digital solutions can help you interact with your customers, and it can produce better results compared to static banners. This article was written with the intention of helping you learn more about digital signage solutions, and the benefits that you and your business can get from it.
Here are the benefits that you and your business can get from using digital signage solutions:
- Unlimited Space – one of the most prominent disadvantages of using static banners is that you are limited with the space within the banner itself. Digital signage solutions provide you with better storage, enabling you to show more information to your viewers. The visual content that digital solutions have are virtually unlimited, and you can use it to display different kinds of advertisements, notices, and other content that static banners can't.
- Easy Access – digital signage solutions make it easy for you to operate the whole system wherever you are. Unlike static banners that should be replaced manually, you can upload files, schedule, start and reboot the system, and monitor everything without even getting near the system itself.
- Easy Set-up – with the help of the advanced signage solutions, even amateur users can produce professional digital displays with a few clicks of a button. The flexibility that the system offers is one of the main reasons why a lot of business owners prefer to have digital displays instead of sticking with the old static banner display.
- Feed Viewers With More Information – since you are given with a virtually unlimited space, you can produce digital displays that can provide more information to your viewers. Unlike static displays, digital solutions allow you to display anything that your viewers need, making it more effective in terms of conversion and interaction.
- Cost Effective – compared to static displays, digital signage solutions are far more cost effective. You can update and change the display wherever you are, and you don't have to spend money on printing. You can keep your promotions up to date without the need for excessive manpower. On top of all these, digital solutions can adapt to your audience while providing better interaction.
These are some of the benefits that you can get from digital solutions. With the advancement of the things around us, businesses like the ones you are running should keep up with the changes. Aside from giving you more benefits, the results that digital signage solutions can produce are incomparable with static banner displays.


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I'm shorting as many as I can and have been short since last year. These guys are beyond funny, with buy and hold recommendations last week and "sells" this week as if there was some fundamental change in the businesses or macro environment of these stocks on a weekly basis. I thought they were all strong shorts last year, and I think they are stronger shorts this year.
Hey guys, stop bickering and put a few more of those arbitrary and capricious buy recommendations on each other one more time - just for me, pleeeeasse! If you are new to the blog, check out the entire section that I dedicated to these indecisive flip flop artists.
From the WSJ:
Analysts Downgrade Rivals in a Cycle Turning Vicious
You cut me down? Wait 'til you see what I do to you.
That is the game Wall Street analysts are playing, as they scramble to lower ratings on one another amid signs that their businesses are getting worse.
Thursday, the squabbling, which is beginning to feel like a schoolyard brawl, spilled over into the broader market, sparking a tumble of 3% in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and a drop of almost 4% in the Dow Jones index of major financial stocks.
To start things off, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. analysts downgraded shares of Citigroup Inc., which dropped 6.3%. Goldman also changed its view of the entire brokerage sector to "neutral" from "attractive," saying there were few near-term reasons to get excited.
Then, Goldman itself was downgraded to "market perform" by analysts at Wachovia Corp. amid a gloomy outlook for its brokerage business, sending the investment bank's shares down 4%.
Adding to the frenzy, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. said it now expects brokerage giant Merrill Lynch & Co. to post a loss of $1.07 a share this year, compared with its previous estimate of a profit of 56 cents a share, while predicting more mortgage-related write-downs and a need for more capital reserves.


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Legalese: Too often clients will ignore notifications or respond in a confrontational or evasive manner, says Mark Klimt
'I am in blood stepp'd in so far that should I wade no more, returning were as tedious as go o'er.' Architects who find that they have unwittingly provided substantial additional services without first securing client approval, and facing the prospect of being unable to recover their additional fees will know exactly how Macbeth felt. Arguments over whether something is part of the contracted basic services or additional, and whether it has been properly authorised are legion. Too often a conscientious architect will continue to provide the services for the good of the project without waiting for a recalcitrant client to provide confirmation.
Add to that considerations over whether an architect should be entitled to recover prolongation costs if its percentage fee has already risen with the construction cost and, even before any discussions about why these events have occurred, the stage is set for battles far bloodier than anything Dunsinane might offer.
As usual, the starting point is a clear appointment contract, with the basis of the fee proposal and what it embraces carefully defined, so that a client is properly informed. The RIBA SFA sets out the services to be provided at each work stage and has a section for other services. It is as important to make clear what the basic service does not include, as to explain what will be provided.
Clients will not necessarily accept the RIBA standard, nor will it be conducive to a successful relationship if the client is given the impression that its architect will effectively 'work to rule', and not go beyond the listed services. Some flexibility therefore needs to be built in, to allow for, say, reasonably incidental services to be part of the basic service.
Clients will also want to know that the risk of unforeseen events will not fall on their shoulders, so provision could be made for an increase in a particular service of up to a pre-arranged percentage, also falling within the basic service. Time spent in realistic discussions at the outset may save a lot of trouble later.
Once the basic services have been established, a sensible process for notifying and approving additional services and expenditure needs to be applied. By their nature, additional services will not be capable of precise quantification in advance. It would be unfortunate for an architect to be under a strict contractual duty to give a quote for additional costs; otherwise, when that is inevitably exceeded, the client will argue its consent has been undermined.
But, if the architect has agreed to give timely notice of additional services, notification must be given. The client must also be contractually obliged to respond to this notification quickly. Far too often - even with the threat of adjudication in the background - clients will either ignore such notifications or respond in a confrontational or evasive manner, effectively relying on the architect's good nature and professionalism to do what is necessary, without the written confirmation in place.
Finally, as the landscape grows ever more unpleasant, architects must learn to be ruthless in enforcing the terms of their hard-fought contracts. If a client has insisted on stringent safeguards before additional services can be authorised and extra fees incurred, then there is nothing wrong in turning these requirements back upon the client and insisting on compliance on pain of downing tools, rather than taking sole responsibility for maintaining the programme.
Nor does there have to be a stand-off with a client who is genuinely of the view that the additional service is not justified; the parties could agree to pay the disputed fee into an interest-bearing joint account and commit to a streamlined impartial process of determining where the entitlement lies. But with profit margins being squeezed ever more tightly, what architects can no longer countenance is continuing to work frenziedly to rescue projects that have taken unexpected turns, and then find that they are also financing the project. Who needs that type of toil and trouble?
Mark Klimt is partner at Fishburns. He is legal adviser to the RIBA and operates the RIBA Helpline
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Does an electric car make sense for you? Well, it may depend on where you live. If the smokestack from your local power plant is emitting coal fumes, chances are the planet would be happier if you were in a hybrid. That's according to a new Climate Central report that analyzes the grid across the U.S. and provides a map of states where plug-in cars will work best.
"In 36 states," the report says, "the hybrid electric Toyota Prius produces less greenhouse gas pollution than the all-electric Nissan Leaf, because when you plug in a Leaf to recharge, you are tapping into electricity generated largely by burning coal and natural gas in those states."
According to the report, "Coal is the largest contributor to the high carbon footprint of our electrical grid today." In high coal states, "driving a Leaf is responsible for much more greenhouse gas emissions per mile (about 0.9 pounds) than a Prius (about 0.5 pounds)….The Leaf does best in states that rely heavily on nuclear, like Connecticut (0.3 pounds), or on hydropower, like Idaho or Washington (0.1 pounds). It isn't only the Prius that out-performs the Leaf. In the 10 states with the most carbon-polluting electricity generation, there are 20 cars that are better for the climate than the Leaf; 13 of them are gas-powered vehicles with conventional engines. The rest are gas-powered hybrids."
The Prius does better than the Leaf in 36 states, the report says. Even the conventionally powered Hyundai Accent beats the Leaf in 12 states.
It's important to note that not all fossil fuel grids are the same. Coal is the dirtiest fossil fuel, but natural gas — on a considerable growth curve now that it costs about $2 per gallon equivalent — is vastly cleaner. It's true that "zero emission" cars aren't pollution-free when plugged into a fossil fuel grid. There's surprisingly little analysis of how EVs fare when the charge comes primarily from coal.
In my book "High Voltage," I talked to Eladio Knipping of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), who spent a few minutes with a calculator and came up with a tentative evaluation: on the U.S. grid as it is now, a battery EV will have about the same global warming impact as a hybrid like the Prius. On average, they're 30 to 40 percent cleaner than average gas cars in terms of greenhouse gas. That's not too shabby.
I identified the states with the cleanest grids as Washington, Oregon and Idaho — all stars on the Climate Central map, too — and the dirtiest as big coal states North Dakota and Wyoming. California, a mega-car state, is also very clean, 25 percent better than the national average.
I talked to John Voelcker of Green Car Reports, and he pointed to a 2007 study from EPRI and the Natural Resources Defense Council which concluded, in alliance with Climate Central, that "in a few states with the dirtiest grids, the wells-to-wheels carbon profile for one mile driven was better in a 50-mpg car (e.g. Prius) than for the same mile driven electrically."
Voelcker added these three crucial points:
The grid will get cleaner over time, state by state, with newer natural-gas plants replacing older, dirtier coal plants, not to mention renewable-fuel mandates in a number of states — whereas the gasoline car will never get any cleaner;
The conclusions are fine you want to drive a 50-mpg Prius, but many people don't like the way hybrids drive. Electric cars are NICER and more pleasant to drive;
California will buy more plug-in cars than the next five states combined, and its grid is quite clean, so this is not a worry in the biggest market for electric cars.
Jay Friedland of Plug in America adds that "30 states have renewable portfolio standards (RPS) which will dramatically improve the grid over time with the larger impact of renewable electricity." He also complains that the report authors' well-to-wheels analysis was more rigorous for EVs than for the conventional cars under study.
My own view, not enshrined in a scholarly report, is that people should consider an electric car, no matter where they live. If you're resident in the coal-dependent Midwest, with no public charging grid anywhere near, maybe it's not your best choice right now, but as Voelcker points out, the situation is likely to change for the better relatively soon. So although the Climate Central report is probably accurate, it's only a snapshot of where we are right now. For EVs, the good news keeps becoming better news.
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Kevin Smith's "Cop Out" might have underperformed mightily at the box office (while irking its share of critics). But the movie is making up for it on DVD.
The buddy movie starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan easily topped the national sales and rental charts in its first week out, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
After making only $44 million at the the box office, "Cop Out" vented its frustration on the other DVD release, "The Losers." Kristen Stewart's "The Runaways" continued to fizzle, opening at the number four position.
Kevin Smith talked to PopcornBiz about the DVD release which features a lot of extras with Tracy Morgan and Seann William Scott. These two stars, with their constant on-set improv, also kept the movie from totally angering the critics, according to Smith.
When he was in a jam, he called on Morgan and Scott to save the day with funny.
"They were like two (comedy) surgeons and I would turn to them and say, 'Help me save this patient,' " Smith told us. Some would argue that the patient didn't entirely survive the procedure regardless. This prompted Smith to give the line of the day:
"For all the people who said 'Cop Out' sucks, I cannot tell you how much more 'Cop Out' would've sucked without those dudes holding it up," he says. "Like or not like, without them it would have been a true bucket of suck."
The man can be a poet sometimes.
Kevin Smith's "Cop Out" Not Sucking on DVD
Kevin Smith's "Cop Out" might have underperformed mightily at the box office (while irking its share of critics). But the movie is making up for it on DVD.


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2 men held in confrontation with KRON TV reporter
San Francisco police arrested two men Saturday in the Friday night robbery of a KRON television reporter that ended with an accompanying security guard firing shots at the assailants.
Police said that Armani McFarland, 19, of San Francisco was arrested on suspicion of robbery, conspiracy and possession of a firearm. John Woods, 19, of San Francisco was arrested on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy. Both are in custody. One of the subjects was treated Friday night at San Francisco General Hospital for a non-life-threatening gunshot injury. Police did not specify which suspect had been shot.
The incident happened about 8 p.m. on the 1500 block of La Salle Avenue in the Bayview.
In a story on its website, KRON said reporter Jeff Bush and a security guard were accosted by two armed men who demanded Bush's equipment. Bush surrendered the equipment and "took cover" as the security guard opened fire, the station said.
A black Audi showed up later at San Francisco General Hospital with two men, one of whom was suffering from a gunshot wound, authorities said. The occupants told police that they had been fired upon near Third Street and La Salle Avenue, not far from where Bush was accosted, police said.
Bush, a 12-year KRON veteran, and the guard weren't hurt, the station said.
The episode is the latest in a spate of holdups or confrontations targeting the media. The bulk of the previous incidents, however, have happened in Oakland, where journalists have been robbed and accosted, some in the middle of the day. In one incident, a robber grabbed a camera during a live noon broadcast.
In response, several TV stations have hired security guards to shadow reporters and camera operators in Oakland. Many of the guards are retired police officers.
Chronicle staff writer Michael Cabanatuan contributed to this report.
Henry K. Lee is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com Twitter: @henryklee


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I don't mop much. It brings me down.
Only reason I mop at all, several years ago when I became two-thirds retired, I entered into an agreement with my partner. She still was employed.
The deal was that she would keep working and pay most of the bills, and I would become a sort of male housewife. Clean up the kitchen. Walk the dog. Make the bed. Do the grocery shopping. Carry out the garbage. Things like that.
Also, we decided that gradually I could take over the cooking. I liked that plan. I enjoy fooling around in the kitchen when I don't have to mop the floor.
However, the cooking plan has not worked out. That is, I did cook a few times, and now I don't. Well, I do, but seldom. The only time I cook is when my partner has gone off to one of her meetings and eats there, instead of at home.
Now don't think I'm the only one who will eat my cooking. The dog always loved it, and consumed at least half of a great many of my dishes. True, the dog has now passed away. But you mustn't try to make a connection there.
My male friends used to kid me about my housekeeping. Called me Hazel. I'm not hearing much of that lately, and I wonder — maybe they're doing housework themselves.
I've found out that my friend Mel, who gets a mention here now and then, is taking cooking lessons as a hobby. He is no longer scorching steaks and hamburgers in the backyard. He's fixing meals indoors. Dishes that require sauces, and strange additives such as tarragon and turmeric. His wife has given him a custom-designed apron that fits smoothly over his stomach.
Regular customers may remember Chester, one of two surviving members of our Old Codgers Club. Chester takes care of an invalid wife. Does all the cleaning, cooking, shopping, laundry. He recently had four neighbor couples over for spaghetti and meatballs.
I go to the supermarket a lot, and I'm seeing more and more guys in there, and they're not just grabbing a loaf of bread on the way home. I see them carefully lifting egg carton tops, to check for broken shells. A few are even reading labels. And putting kitchen cleaners in their basket when they don't even have a grocery list. That's suspicious.
On my blog when I mention cooking, I draw more comments from men than women. How do you figure that?
Except for mopping, I've found housekeeping to be pretty easy. I learned to hate mopping long ago, back in my old hometown.
When I was 17 I hired out as a soda jerk in the drugstore. That store had a white tile floor that seemed half a mile long. Every night, before we closed at 11 o'clock, that floor had to be wet mopped. Once with soapy water. Again with rinse water.
Two or three times a week, as quick as I got the floor mopped and gleaming, a late customer would waltz in the front door and clod all the way to the back with muddy shoes.
That experience marked me for life. To this day, I am unable to take one step on a fresh-mopped floor.
Two years ago I was back in the old hometown. I went in that store and, when the floor was dry, stepped it off. It's not anywhere near half a mile long now, and the drugstore has turned into a variety store/gift shop.
I asked if they still mopped the floor. Yes, they did. A high school boy came in every night after closing time and did the mopping.
My least favorite housekeeping chore, after mopping, is making beds. I do love sleeping on a king-size bed, but it is hell to make up. All that reaching and stretching and pulling and walking around and around.
Then sweeping, and vacuuming (or Hoovering, as my Methodist mother always called it). These are first cousins to mopping, but I don't much mind them. Still, I don't see that a house needs its floors swept when there's nothing to sweep up.
Housekeeping is repetitive and a lot of its jobs are repeated out of nothing but habit and don't need doing daily, if you ask me.
What got me started on all this today is my partner is quitting her job. Soon I hope to renegotiate my contract, with a no-mopping clause.


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From Integrity Toys I chose five dolls, four of whom are FR2 dolls and one, believe it or not, is Fauxnessa. You may ask why Fauxnessa made the list when I am one of those who loved the original Vanessa sculpt. Well, this is a gorgeous doll. The other Fauxnessa, Monaco Royale, is one of this year's losers but Dress Code, the first Fauxnessa, was a winner.
I wasn't exactly sure that Flawless Elise was a 2011 doll or a 2010 doll because she took months to arrive with the proper skin tone and a properly created hairstyle but I love her along with every other Elise that's been released. Dasha is a total winner in my book and Tatyana, whose sculpt I do not care for that much made the list for her overall package - hair, makeup, dress. I just have to get rid of those black lines at the outside crease of her lips.
Tatyana, Dasha, Elise, Elise & Fauxnessa.
Quite a few Barbies and a few Silkstone dolls were added to my collection but were not considered for this end-of-year list. I tire of Barbie dolls very quickly and the Silkies, although pretty to look at, just hang out looking fabulous. However, one Mattel doll did survive the cut—Klimpt Barbie. She made it because of the back story and she is pretty. She doesn't have that pasted on smile most Barbie dolls have and her hair is adorable. A bonus is that she's not on the Model Muse body.
Angelic Dreamz' JAMIEshow Grace was a winner. I have posted many photographs of her on this blog as she is wonderful in front of the camera.
These two Ellowynes from Wilde Imagination are among the winners: An Empty Thrill and Dark Shadows.
Among the other Tonner dolls is Heart on My Sleeve. She was produced prior to 2011 but I didn't get her until mid year. This doll is from the Wizard of OZ Reimagination line. She is a creative version of the Tin Man and I think she's fabulous.
The first of the new wave of Theatre de la Mode dolls was Noir #99. This doll has a stunning sculpt. She, too, is a fabulous photo model. Sadly, the second new TDLM, Royale #82, has not arrived as of this writing.
From the Halloween Convention came the Red Queen, with another amazing sculpt. She is so wonderfully evil-looking.
Saving the best for last...
Devon, one of Paul Pham's Numina and an FDQ exclusive released in December 2010. I was thrilled to get her. If you have never held a Numina body or seen one without clothes, you are missing something excellent! And, I am expecting the newest Numina any day now.
Talc and Geometry. What can I say other than, who knew? If their bodies had not been redesigned to allow better positioning and posing I would have not taken the plunge.
Many more have come and many have gone. I've made a few impulsive buying mistakes for stupid little stuff.
My main focus has moved back to larger dolls again. I found it very easy to sell what some would consider 'grail' Fashion Royalty dolls in order to fund my other desires. However...this year I was able to add several Tiny Kitty dolls that I was never able to get. They are still safely NRFB waiting to move to a new home - we're all waiting for that day.
I'd love to hear from all of my readers about your favorite dolls of 2011.


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'We never thought Ricciardo would be this strong' - Horner
Christian Horner says Red Bull had not expected Daniel Ricciardo to be as competitive as he has been this year.
Ricciardo won his third race of the season in Belgium last weekend and has outperformed his world champion team-mate Sebastian Vettel all year. He joined from Toro Rosso over the winter and Horner said Red Bull had not expected him to be doing as well as he has.
"In all honesty, we never thought he would be as strong as he has been," Horner said. "We knew he was fast, we knew he was a very good racing driver, but I don't think any of us - not even Daniel - knew how good he was going to be. His confidence is sky high, he's come in with now pressure and he's driving beautifully right now. He's very economical with the car and tyres and the pace is very good."
Horner was also keen to point out that Red Bull had won on tracks that should have suited the more powerful Mercedes cars.
"We've won in Montreal and Spa, which are the two most unlikely tracks we would have picked pre-season. All we can do is focus on ourselves and go race by race. It's remarkable that Daniel's won only one less race than Rosberg this season."


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A new 'L' series 24-70mm zoom and two non 'L' series wide angle primes, a 24mm F2.8 and a 28mm F2.8
Non specialist, and affordable, wide angle primes are cinderella's when it comes to being updated so this has to be a good thing.
I'm sure the optical design will have been improved but what really makes these new lenses stand out is that they are image stabilised.
Yes, that is right they have IS.
Wide angle lenses with IS.
I really did have to do a double take when I saw the announcement.
On the face of it a curious move as they are the easiest lenses to hold at low shutter speeds, but I really do see the logic in the move.
When image stabilisation was first introduced I considered it to be neat if gimmicky party trick.
In its first releases it could also be a little unreliable too, I know quite a few photographers who had the 'L' series 70 -200 F2.8 with IS fail in the harsh conditions of the Gulf and as a result would actively seek out non IS versions of the lens.
Needless to say, the lens was updated and the problem was banished and it became a firm favourite..
I owned a Canon 100mm F2.8 for some years, and I really liked its performance,.
When the 'L' series 100mm F2.8 was introduced I could see no reason to replace it.
I then borrowed one for the 'On the fly ' work with the 'Loose Birds and Game' project.
It was sharper than the non 'L' but my word, the hybrid IS sent my hit rate at low shutter speeds through the roof.
All of a sudden it was a lens I HAD to buy.
I hear you say' Yes, but you are talking about telephoto lenses, why on a wide lens?'
IS will be useful on wide lenses for some fast moving situations, but it still seems like over kill.
Until you take into account video.
Yes, I believe that is what Canon had in mind.
Even if they do not state this on the spec sheet (difficult to think of why they omitted this key benefit)
IS lenses are good for stills but when used for video IS is a revelation.
Smooth shots are childs play...if you have not done so already, have a go, it makes a big difference.
Baffling why they did not put it on the new 24-70mm.
In fact I would like to see it on many more EF lenses too.


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WASHINGTON, DC, May 26, 2011 -- Unwed mothers face poorer health at midlife than do women who have children after marriage, according to a new nationwide study, which appears in the June 2011 issue of the American Sociological Review.
Researchers found that women who had their first child outside of marriage described their health as poorer at age 40 than did other moms.
This is the first U.S. study to document long-term negative health consequences for unwed mothers, and it has major implications for our society, said Kristi Williams, lead author of the study and associate professor of sociology at Ohio State University.
About 40 percent of all births in the United States now occur to unmarried women, compared to less than 10 percent in 1960, Williams said. That suggests there will soon be a population boom in the United States of single mothers suffering middle-aged health problems.
"We are soon going to have a large population of single mothers who are entering midlife, when many health problems just begin to emerge," Williams said. "This is a looming public health crisis that has been pretty much ignored by the public and by policymakers."
Moreover, the study suggests that later marriage does not generally help reverse the negative health consequences of having a first birth outside of marriage. This calls into question the value of government efforts to promote marriage, among low-income, single mothers, at least in terms of their consequences for these women's health.
"It is a tall order to expect that marriage can counteract the cumulative strains of unwed motherhood and their eventual negative impact on health," Williams said.
The study used data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, which has followed a nationally representative sample of nearly 13,000 men and women who were aged 14-22 in 1979. They were interviewed every year through 1994 and every two years since.
In one analysis, Williams and her co-authors used a subset of data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth on 3,391 women and a second analysis involved data on 1,150 women. By 2008, they had data on marriages and other unions for a 29-year period, and measures of health and well-being taken when the women were 40.
In general, the results showed that unwed mothers reported poorer health at age 40 than did other mothers. But there were several notable differences between racial and ethnic groups.
Most notably, Hispanic women who had a first child outside marriage did not have the same negative health consequences at age 40 that white and black women did. The researchers suspect that it has to do with the fact that when Hispanic women have a child out of wedlock, it is more likely to occur in a long-term cohabiting relationship that resembles marriage.
Hispanic single mothers may also be a part of larger and more close-knit family networks than single moms from other racial and ethnic groups, which can provide support that protects their health and helps them cope.
Williams said it was beyond the scope of this study to determine why unwed mothers in general had poorer health than others. But other research suggests it may be related to the high levels of stress and the poor economic conditions faced by single moms.
"Research has clearly shown the toll that long-term stress takes on health, and we know that single mothers have a great deal of stress in their lives," Williams said. "Their economic problems only add to the problem."
But if single motherhood is hard on women's health, the answer isn't necessarily getting married, Williams said.
Results showed that for most women, the negative consequences of having a first birth out of wedlock won't be eased by a later marriage or cohabiting union. The one exception, at least in some cases, was marrying the biological father.
Among white and Hispanic women who had a first child outside of marriage, those who married the biological father of their child and remained married to him did have better health at age 40 than did those who didn't have partners. But that advantage did not apply to black women, who have a larger percentage of out-of-wedlock births compared to women of other racial and ethnic groups.
"Marriage to the father of their child tends to help by providing women with economic and social support, but black women are disadvantaged in marriage in both of those respects," Williams said. "Black single mothers are more likely to marry men who have poor economic prospects, in part because decades of poverty have contributed to a shortage of marriageable men."
These results cast doubt on the benefits of government efforts to promote marriage for the health of women most affected by such undertakings, Williams said. Beginning with the 1996 U.S. welfare reform act, federal and state governments have developed programs to promote marriage, particularly among low-income single mothers. These efforts have included public advertising campaigns emphasizing the importance of marriage and programs providing relationship skills training.
"Studies have shown the average benefits of marriage to women in the general population," Williams said. "But this study shows that these benefits don't apply equally to single mothers, at least when it comes to health. They have too much working against them to benefit from marriage in most cases."
The study was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
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Ballybunion Bed & Breakfast Ireland
7 B&Bs in Ballybunion, Ireland
A friendly, warm welcome awaits your arrival from your hosts Michael & Ann Kissane. Seashore is an approved 4Star Tourist Board Country Home, 5 minutes drive from Ballybunion's famous golf club. The house is situated on the Atlantic seashore where you can relax and enjoy the scenery and tranquility of this unspoilt countryside. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms with power showers and provide the best of facilities at competitive rates. Being in Ballybunion, Seashore is an ideal base for touring or golfing in Kerry and Clare. Beautifully furnished and comfortable, guests are welcome to relax in the peace and serenity of the gardens or the luxurious sitting lounge. You will enjoy a hearty full Irish Breakfast on the morning after your stay and we will be able to advise you on the best places to visit in and around County Kerry. Ballybunion boasts many traditional bars offering Irish music sessions as well as some fine restaurants, serving local fish, and Irish organic beef and lamb.
The Country Haven B&B offers guests accommodation near Ballybunion Golf Club and the Wild Atlantic Way. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in all rooms and free parking at the property. All rooms at the property feature en-suite facilities and some rooms have panoramic views of the ocean. Guests can enjoy walks on the property's farm and play tennis on its private tennis court. We have an outside garage where guests can store golf clubs or bicycles overnight. The Country Haven is situated 5 minutes' drive from Ballybunion's Blue Flag beaches and 7 minutes' drive from Ballybunion Golf Club. The property is 54 km away from Kerry Airport and 100 km from Shannon Airport. It is situated on the main road (R551) between Tarbert and Ballybunion. Accommodation rates are very keen with single rates from as low as 42 euro and double or twins for 60 euro. Terrific value near the much sought after Ballybunion Golf Course.
Come and stay at Castle View House B&B, located on the Wild Atlantic Way, where you will receive a warm and friendly Irish welcome, with plenty of good food in peaceful location. Comfortable house in idyllic setting on scenic Island (enter by bridge) facing historic Carrigafoyle Castle. All our bedrooms have private bathroom facilities and showers. Comfortable beds in all rooms. Cots available on request. Beautiful views from bedrooms. No smoking bedrooms. Ground floor bedrooms available if requested. Choice of breakfasts - Early breakfast for golfers available. Reduced Green Fees available at Ballybunion Golf Course. Comments: 12th July 2012: Your hospitality is just great! We would come back to your B & B again and tell others. Thank you for a very enjoyable time. Jeff & Theresa Pitts, Wells, MN, USA 14th May 2013: Thank you for your hospitality. Comfortable house and good food. Bethan Wood & Heather Lassen, Melbourne, Australia
Knights Haven Farmhouse is a luxurious styled Georgian Residence in scenic landscaped gardens overlooking the Shannon Estuary and is only minutes walk to the village on a footpath by the sea shore. Knights Haven was named Best Family Home in Ireland 2001 and received an Award of Excellence. We are beside Glin Castle and Lanterns Hotel - an ideal touring base for Tralee, Dingle, Killarney, Cliffs of Moher & Shannon Airport - All approx. 1 hour drive . Tarbert Equestrian centre, fishing, tennis, Car Ferry and the Ballybunion championship links golf course are just a few minutes away - Many other golf courses less than 30 minutes drive. Water sports, beautiful walks, swimming, fishing, heritage centre, castles, gardens, tennis and equestrian centre where you can go trekking on country roads with beautiful panoramic views of the Shannon and surrounding countryside all close by. Foynes Flying Boat Museum, beautiful restaurants, evening entertainment and pubs nearby.
Seanor House is a family run B&B set in the beautiful seaside resort of Ballybunion. Your host is Sean Stack ably assisted his daughters Maire and Brid. Their aim is to make your stay so enjoyable that you will want to return again and again. Be greeted on arrival with tea and coffee in the sitting room, available throughout the day. All rooms have TV, Hairdryers and en suite bathrooms with a selection of toiletries. Breakfast is a choice of full Irish, continental, porridge(with cream and, if desired, a little whiskey), yoghurts, fresh fruit and juices, toast and much more. Guests are welcome to use the gardens during fine weather. Just 1km brings you to a fine sandy blue flag beach. A lockup is available for bicycles, fishing gear, golf clubs etc. Only short drive to the Tarbert Ferry.
19th Lodge Ballybunion is a golfer's paradise, aptly named for its enviable location, directly opposite Ballybunion's famous links and on the Wild Atlantic Way. Your host, Mary Beasley, is justifiably proud of the fact that over 80% of her bookings are repeat business. This speaks for itself and reflects her genuine hospitality and attention to detail. Green fee concessions are available for Ballybunion course. Gourmet breakfasts are served in the dining room with a panoramic view of the links. After playing Ballybunion for the first time, a man would think that the game of golf originated here. Located on the Shannon estuary, it is a true seaside links course, virtually treeless and a course of sharp contours throughout. There appears to be no man-made influence. It looks like a course laid out on land back in the 10th century. News: 19th Lodge has consistently been given a 5 star rating by its guests on the B&B Reviews Website.
Comfortable home, near Listowel town centre. Ideal for fishing, Tarbert Car Ferry or Golf in Ballybunion. The B&B consists of 4 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Each of the guest rooms has full en suite bathrooms and also comes complete with hair dryers as well as a complimentary hospitality tray. There is a separate TV lounge. Your hosts, the Costello Family have been welcoming guests from all over the globe for many years. They are knowledgeable in various aspects of tourism and can offer advice on where to go and what to see while touring the area. There are two electric vehicle charge points closeby. Please Note: We do not have wheelchair access. We only accept payment in cash.