Friday, August 31, 2012

Not in Romney speech: Afghanistan, Social Security


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Lenovo expands IdeaPad lineup with Windows 8-compatible Y and Z series: prices start at $549

Lenovo expands IdeaPad lineup with Windows 8compatible Y and Z series prices start at $549

Lenovo just unveiled its new IdeaPad U510 Ultrabook, yes, but it has a few new IdeaPad models further along in the alphabet, too. Today the company is introducing two new entries to its multimedia-focused IdeaPad Y Series. The 14-inch Y400 and 15-inch Y500 include an interchangeable HDD bay that users can swap out for dual graphics chips, extra storage space or an additional fan. Both models also sport dual-layer backlit keyboards, with a snazzy red tone peeking out from under the black chiclet-style keys.

Processor options go up to a Core i7 Ivy Bridge chip, and discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics are a configuration option. Like virtually every other product announced at IFA, these notebooks will run Windows 8, and though the 1,366 x 768 displays aren't touch-enabled, Lenovo says its touchpad is optimized for the Metro UI. Storage space maxes out at a 1TB hard drive and up to 16GB of SSD cached, and the machines offer up to 16GB of RAM. Pricing for the Y400 and Y500 starts at $649, and the laptops will go on sale in October. Meet us past the break for a look at the Z Series models.

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Secret Service agent leaves gun on Romney's plane

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) ? A Secret Service agent left a gun in the bathroom of a plane carrying Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

A reporter discovered the gun while the plane was flying from Florida to Indiana on Wednesday. It was quickly retrieved by a Secret Service agent. The weapon belonged to an agent assigned to Romney's security detail.

In Washington, Secret Service spokesman Edwin Donovan says the agency is aware of the incident and that the matter will be handled internally. He would not discuss who left the gun or how it was misplaced.

The agent involved was not on the afternoon flight to Tampa, Fla., the site of the Republican National Convention. Romney is scheduled to accept the presidential nomination on Thursday.

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Associated Press writer Alicia Caldwell in Washington contributed to this report.

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Educational Resource Center-Reference Librarian ? Rivier University

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER-REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Education: University/College, FT Employee
Rivier University (Nashua, NH)

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
REGINA LIBRARY
(35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Rivier University has a position available for a full time Educational Resource Center/Reference Librarian. The Cho Educational Resource Center (ERC) is a curriculum support library designed to serve the research needs of the University?s education students. The ERC is located in the Benoit Education Center, a facility separate from the main (Regina) Library. The ERC is fully part of the University?s Library system and the Library?s User Services Department.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee all services and daily functions of the ERC such as circulation, reserves, shelving and the like. Assist in developing and administering an operating budget for the ERC. Plan hours of operation for the ERC. Provide reference service to students, faculty, staff, and other ERC and library patrons using the full range of technology aids such as e-mail, chat, texting as well as traditional modes of interaction. Provide classroom library instruction, create and edit LibGuides and participate in the library?s Information Literacy Program. Collect and compile library statistics pertaining to the ERC. Prepare related administrative/ operations reports. In a team setting, edit and revise the ERC and Library web page. Serve as library liaison and collection development specialist for Education faculty and other subject areas as assigned. Assist with selecting database and reference resources. Learn and implement new resources and technologies as they relate to reference and instruction services. Assist with promoting library services, resources and events. Assist in the coordination and development of materials for library events. Keep abreast of current developments and trends in the field, particularly in technology. Attend relevant professional meetings and conferences.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: MLS degree. An MLS degree candidate (near completion) may be considered if applicant has sufficient relevant experience. The ability and willingness to support the mission of the University, in all daily activities. Experience working in a library, academic library experience preferred. Skills related to reference and circulation services, including database searching, and experience conducting reference interviews. Some web page editing and design experience, as well as library instruction experience. Strong planning, supervisory and writing skills. Ability to show initiative, prioritize, and complete projects in a timely manner. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred: Advanced web editing skills. Experience with creating and editing LibGuides and online tutorials. Experience working with curriculum-based materials and/or an Education background. Experience providing library instruction in accord with the ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards. Some experience with collection development, writing reports, and developing/administering a budget.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to please submit a cover letter with pay expectations, resume and the contact information for 3 professional references to jobs@rivier.edu or Office of Human Resources, Rivier University, Attn: ERC/Reference Librarian Search, 420 South Main Street, Nashua NH 03060. No agencies please. EOE (16)

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

NFL Preseason, MLB Diamond Dust, USC pre No.1, Wyndham, Arlington Million results, Rousey EZ + Free Plays for Sunday August 19, 2012

Around the horn in the NFLX

Road dogs continued to bark in the NFL preseason action going 3-3 against the points on Saturday and are currently 9-5 this week. The Over continues to rule in Week III action going 4-2 last night and is now 11-2-1 for the week. A significant amount of points have been scored in second half garbage time, something you may want to keep in mind until teams make cuts to get their rosters down to more manageable levels.

Tonight, Andrew Luck makes his prime-time NFL debut on NBC when the Colts take on the Steelers in Pittsburg. The game opened at Pittsburg -3.5 and the total 37.5 and has been bet up to Steelers -4 and 38. Weather at the 8:00 PM EST kickoff is expected to be cloudy, 72 degrees, light wind, with a 30% chance of light rain.

In the Monday night finale on ESPN, the Eagles travel to New England to take on the Patriots at Foxboro. The game opened Pats -3 with the total 39 but Eagle money has plunged the number to New England -1, the total jumping to 41 before settling on 40 and the hook. Michael Vick is probable. The temperature at kickoff is expected to be 78 degrees with the skies partly cloudy.

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MLB Diamond Dust

The 39-82 last-place Houston Astros have fired manager Brad Mills. Hitting coach Mike Barnett and first-base coach Bobby Meacham have also been shown the door. The Astros were just 3-24 in the month of July, 6-29 in the second half, 12-48 on the road, and just 1-11 in extra innings games. Mills, who took over just prior to the start of the 2010 season, leaves Houston with a 171-274 mark as the Astros manager.

The Cubs and shortstop Starlin Castro have agreed to terms on a seven-year, $60-million contract extension. This year, the 22-year-old two-time All-Star is batting .278/.309/.423 with 12 homers and 19 stolen bases. He?s a career .297/.333/.422 hitter. Castro was the first of the recent run of teen phenoms that have made the bigs when elevated to the big club as a 19-year-old in 2009.

USC tops preseason AP Top 25

USC earned the top spot in The Associated Press? preseason college football poll for the seventh time in school history and the first time in five seasons, edging out No. 2 Alabama and No. 3 LSU. The Trojans, who were banned from postseason play the past two seasons, received 25 of a possible 60 first-place votes from a media panel in a close vote. USC received 1,445 points. Defending national champion Alabama had 17 first-place votes and 1,411 points while LSU, the Crimson Tide?s SEC rival, got 16 first-place votes and 1,402 points.

1 USC:(25) 0-0, 1445
2 Alabama : (17) 0-0, 1411
3 LSU : ( 16) 0-0, 1402
4 Oklahoma: (1) 0-0, 1286
5 Oregon: 0-0, 1274
6 Georgia: 0-0, 1107
7 Florida State: 0-0, 1093
8 Michigan : (1) 0-0, 1000
9 South Carolina: 0-0, 994
10 Arkansas: 0-0, 963
11 West Virginia: 0-0, 856
12 Wisconsin: 0-0, 838
13 Michigan State: 0-0, 742
14 Clemson: 0-0, 615
15 Texas : 0-0, 569
16 Virginia Tech: 0-0, 548
17 Nebraska: 0-0, 485
18 Ohio State: 0-0, 474
19 Oklahoma State: 0-0, 430
20 TCU: 0-0, 397
21 Stanford: 0-0 383
22 Kansas State: 0-0, 300
23 Florida: 0-0, 214
24 Boise State : 0-0, 212
25 Louisville: 0-0, 105

Sergio Garcia takes one-shot lead into the Wyndham final

Sergio Garcia sits at 14-under and takes a one-shot lead into the final round in the Wyndham Championship at Greensboro. Bud Cauley and Tim Clark are both just one shot back with Jason Dufner, Harris English, and Carl Pettersson two back. Twenty-one golfers start the day within five shots of the lead with 18 holes to be played. With big sub-par rounds being shot all week, the Wyndham is anyone?s tournament to win.

Little Mike wire-to-wire in the Arlington Million

Little Mike and jock Ramon Dominguez loped through six furlongs in a leisurely 1:15 and then sprinted away from the field to capture the 30th running of the Arlington Million. Little Mike ran the 1? miles in 2 minutes 2.44 seconds and paid $9.80, $5.60, and $4.40. Britain?s Afsare closed fast on the turf, but finished 1? lengths back in second. Rahystrada and Colombian dead-heated for third. The field of 11 featured five stake placed European horses. Irish-bred favorite Crackerjack King finished fifth.

Rousey defends title in just 54 seconds

The face of women?s MMA has done it again as ?Rowdy? Rhonda Rousey defended her Strikeforce bantamweight title submitting Sarah Kaufman in just 54 seconds. The end came just like Rousey?s five prior victims, via an armbar. Rousey attacked from the belll, pinning Kaufman against the cage and gaining position with a quick takedown. Kaufman was able to defend the armbar twice but the third try Rousey cinched it in tight to gain the win. The Queen of Strikeforce wasted little time calling out ex-lightweight champ Cris Cyborg who will come of a PED suspension at the end of the year.

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Video: Rage Against the Machine rages against Paul Ryan

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Va health care system - HEALTH, BEAUTY & FITNESS

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Guidelines For Undertaking Your Personal Home Improvements

Being aware of how to care for your home is important, but getting what you need to keep it can be tough to do. You need to have to know about tools, supplies, strategies, security procedures and regulations ahead of you get started. This article will stroll you via producing the proper options when you are undertaking property improvements.

Keep in mind to make your caulking great and pleasing to the eye. Once a year check the caulk around your sink and bathtub. Modest holes can seem, and moisture can get into the walls, making mold, which can cause respiratory difficulties for certain people. If water seeps by means of any cracks or holes in the caulk, it will eventually result in the floor below to rot. When applying the new caulk, make sure all of the old material has been removed and dry completely. Performing so, you will aid the fresh application to adhere to the surface and type a waterproof seal.

Replacing your floor with a new material can be very pricey. If you are looking to save funds, think about staining the concrete subfloor as an alternative of going with one particular of the above options. This creates a contemporary, industrial-inspired appear that is highly versatile and very easily changed to accommodate different decor.

Make certain you dust all of your house after a week. The accumulating dust is a potential allergy hazard that can simply be prevented. Regular dusting will not only remove dust, it can assist you eliminate any undesirable spiders and other insects.

If you have no counter space, install a microwave more than the range. Replacing the range hood, these microwave ovens come in a wide range of rates, and some have specific characteristics such as convection cooking. This kind of microwave does not have a vent. Rather, it circulates air. If you are a cook who tends to set things on fire, this is not a great concept.

Enhance the power efficiency of your property by installing climate stripping all around your home?s doors and windows. Hardware shops feature this fix comparatively low cost, and it seals air in and out, thus boosting the effectiveness of your home?s heating and cooling. It can even minimize individuals drafts that always look to seem on chilly nights.

Constantly figure out how a lot a house improvement project is going to expense you before you get started. It is sensible to pick a project that will add a lot of worth to your home. Not all remodeling projects are the identical. Find out what residence improvement projects have the prospective to give you the finest and highest return.

As you plan property improvements, consider your neighborhoods?s character. A Victorian property on a block that is otherwise full of saltbox cottages will stick out in a bad way. When doing a remodeling, take into consideration what the house will appear like in the context of the other homes around it.

Home improvement projects are important to keeping your residence. The much more educated you make yourself on the topic, the better your house improvement operate will be. Following the above suggestions is a quite very good beginning spot.

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Why You Should Invest In Commercial Real Estate | Key West ...

Buying or selling your first commercial property isn?t as tough as it may seem. You need to have a basic knowledge base in place before you start to do anything involving investing in actual property. Continue reading to gain the information you need so you can move forward with a fully formed strategy which will lead to success.

The borrower of a commercial loan is the one that orders the appraisal. The bank won?t accept it as valid. Cover your bases and order the appraisal yourself.

Ask potential real estate firms how they determine which properties are best for you. Ask how the space needed is determined as well as the criteria they look for and their negotiation methods. Make sure you know what you are getting into before signing.

TIP! Before you start out on your search for the perfect commercial property, you should be fully attuned to the specifics of your business needs. You should have a good idea of the kind of space you will need.

Find your financing before you do anything else. Getting a commercial loan is quite different than getting a loan for a home. These loans are actually a lot better in a number of ways. Commercial loans will require a bigger down payment, but if the deal doesn?t go as planned, you?ll be able to avoid personal liability. Also, banks are often more relaxed and will allow you to borrow the down payment from a partner or a friend.

If you are presented with a standard commercial lease form, do not sign it immediately. Take your time. Big real estate companies will sometimes slip additional covenants or requirements into the lease document, which can at times be very long. If you pay close attention to the content of the lease, you will be far less likely to encounter difficulties stemming from the lease document.

TIP! Always ask to see the credentials of any inspectors you hire for your real estate deal. This is true when working with pest or insect removal, since many people who are non-accredited work in these fields.

Be clear about the square footage available. Two different measurements are commonly used in commercial real estate. One is a measurement of the usable square footage based on the available square feet based upon space that can be used by the business. The other measurement is total square feet, which will include walls and spaces that cannot be inhabited. Get a number for both kinds of square footage, so you can gauge if the property really suits your needs.

You deal should naturally include inspections, and you should also evaluate the credentials of the inspectors. This is especially true of people who work with insect or pest removal, as there are many non-accredited people working in these fields. This helps avoid major post-sale problems.

When you are picking a broker, make sure you know if they are experienced within the commercial real estate market. Make sure that they are experts in the area in which you are selling or buying. With that broker, you also want to enter into exclusive agreements.

TIP! Line up as many financial partners as you can, including family, friends, and professional lenders, so that you always have the money to get in on a great deal. Set your arrangements with these people by drawing up contracts regarding your repayment terms at fixed rates, or possibly exchanging their money for a slice of the property income.

As stated initially in this article, you must have a lot of information prior to committing to a venture in commercial real estate. Fortunately, this article has already given you a wealth of good investing

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Apple Sued over Playback Technology used in QuickTime and iPhone

1. EPL V. Apple
EPL Holdings, a Delaware company run out of Palo Alto has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple. The official filing with the court states that Enounce had entered into a non-disclosure agreement with Apple back in early 2002. The actual offer for their technology came in the following month at a low ball price that Enounce refused. EPL claims that Apple went ahead anyways and used the technology used in QuickTime and the iPhone.?

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Factual Background Presented in the Complaint

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Since before 1992, EPL and its predecessor in interest Enounce, Inc., have developed and continue to develop important technologies that allow consumers to play back digital media content, including audio and video, at variable speeds. Variable speed control is becoming as popular as volume control on digital media playback devices. Indeed, this technology has become increasingly prevalent in some of the most popular consumer electronic products currently on the market.

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On or about January 28, 2002, Apple employee Tony Fadell requested a meeting with Enounce's founder, Donald J. Hejna, Jr., to discuss the playback technology. In response to Apple's request, on about February 5, 2002, Mr. Hejna and another employee, Howard Giles, met with Mr. Fadell and at least two other Apple employees at Apple's Cupertino, California offices and discussed Enounce's patented technology.

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Apple and Enounce then entered into a non-disclosure agreement effective February 6, 2002, that expired on February 6, 2005. On or about March 19, 2002, Apple employee Aram Lindahl met with Mr. Hejna and again discussed Enounce's patented technology. At that Meeting, Mr. Hejna provided Mr. Lindahl with a copy of U.S. patent number 5,175,769 (the '769 patent). Within weeks of the March 19, 2002 meeting, Apple offered Enounce a de minimis $50,000 for a license to use Enounce's patented technology. Because Mr. Hejna and his colleagues believed that the offer fell woefully short of the value of their technology, Enounce declined Apple's offer.

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Thereafter, and unbeknownst to Enounce, Apple began to extensively using Enounce's patented technologies by incorporating them into key consumer electronics products, including but not limited to the iPhone and iPad, on which Apple makes billions of dollars in U.S. sales annually. Apple took these actions with blatant knowledge and disregard for the legal rights of Enounce. Moreover, Apple began to advertise and tout the ability of its digital media players to play back media files at variable speeds, the precise technology found in Enounce patents. For example, Apple describes its QuickTime product as a "sophisticated media player" and further states, "want to speed through a movie or slow things down? A handy slider lets you set playback from 1/2x to 3x the normal speed." (http://www.apple.com/quicktime/what-is/).

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Similarly, Apple instructs iPhone users to "set the playback speed" to play back media files at variable speeds using the technology found in Enounce patents.

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While Apple enjoyed billions of dollars in sales, Mr. Hejna and his company have suffered and continue to suffer due to the inability to realize the full and fair value of the patented invention.

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The filing by EPL presents two counts of infringement against Apple using patents 5,175,769 and 7,683,903. The complaint alleges that Apple's entire line of products including the iPhone, iPod touch, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro infringe on their patents.

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2. EPL patent 5,176,769 against Apple

3. EPL HOLDINGS PATENT 7,683,903 against Apple

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Interestingly, EPL isn't claiming willful infringement which in this case would only be natural if the facts are faithful. Furthermore, considering that Enounce refused Apples initial 50,000 offer, it's a little strange that after all of these years they're bringing this to court to only ask for $75,000 or $25,000 more than was original offer. See the specifics listed on the docket below:

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The case was filed in the United States District Court for Northern California in San Jose. The presiding Judge in this case is noted as being Magistrate Judge Howard R. Lloyd. EPL is requesting a trial by Jury.

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Israel says 6 Palestinians wounded in West Bank firebomb attack; Jewish extremists suspected

JERUSALEM - The Israeli military says six Palestinians have been wounded in a suspected firebomb attack in the West Bank.

The six were traveling in a taxi Thursday night when the firebomb was allegedly thrown into the car. The military suspects Jewish extremist to be behind the attack.

Extremist settlers often attack Palestinians and their property in a campaign they call "price tag." It's meant to retaliate for either army action against settlers or Palestinian attacks. Several more firebombs were hurled earlier Thursday toward settler vehicles in the West Bank.

The military says it is still searching for the culprits.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack, saying Israel "will do everything to catch those responsible and bring them to justice."

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Best Home Based Businesses for Women ... - Network Marketing

Self-starter, motivated and capable describes the career-oriented woman. Running an online business and having online business ideas, isn?t just about having a job; it?s about creating a steady source of income. using the internet, home based businesses can prove to be a lucrative and legitimate business with the ability to reach customers worldwide. an idea that makes the most amount of money with the least amount of effort stems from a focused mind. an online business allows the business-minded woman to follow her dreams and direct her path to achieve her goals.

Starting an online business does not take a great deal of technological knowledge; it only takes determination to succeed. Everything you need to successfully start and run your business is literally at your fingertips. even as the owner and developer of the business, you are not alone in your endeavor. There are a variety of resources available to teach you how become a successful business owner via the internet.

The reputation of a business plays a major part in the success of the business. Those just starting out can chose to introduce their business by joining an affiliate program. Money is made by marketing and selling products and services offered by the affiliate program over your website or blog. this online business idea is for busy women who don?t have a lot of time to spend in front of the computer. You have the option to sticking to one client or multiple clients. this is one of the online business ideas for women that allow you to generate a source of income even while you are not at the computer.

The key to maximizing the amount of money you make online involves making sure your website stands out form the others. this is accomplished by choosing a domain name that is short and easy to remember. Because people very rarely go past the first page of a search engine, you want a website description that is short while capturing the attention of your intended audience. Do your research and compose a list of what attracts your targeted audience. for example, if the online business idea is to provide dieting advice while selling diet supplements, your website or blog need to focus on the connection between weight loss and the diet supplements. Great online business ideas for women involve taking your ideas and turning them into a reality.

Women with excellent organization skills and who know how to pay attention to detail can start an online matchmaking service. You will be the middle person that brings together the needs of two people. for example, if a person needs a baby sitter, you?ll search your data base to find someone that meets their qualifications and as the owner you decide how to charge. With the ability to decide on the size of the company, you can remain the sole proprietor or turn it into a family business. Utilizing online business ideas are a great way to make sure that your family will have a flowing source of income despite the condition of the economy.

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EMMAPAGE

Our Quality & Commitment
Design inspiration is sourced from around the world and brought to fruition with the use of quality materials of all sorts of shapes, sizes, colours and cuts including Zirconia man-made diamonds that at times can fool the experts.

The EMMAPAGE range has jewellery for every occasion and their commitment to quality is paramount not only in the crafting of each individual piece but the materials and finishing as well. It rivals other more expensive designer brands at a fraction of the price

Why EMMAPAGE?

EMMAPAGE was established over 30 years ago. In 2001, EMMAPAGE commenced its association with Amway as exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand. Together they have created an exciting opportunity for independent business owners and customers.

EMMAPAGE jewellery is specification plated in gold, silver or rhodium. We also have a unisex quality stainless steel range and a contemporary burnished jewellery collection. EMMAPAGE Jewellery features the world's best crystals, raw materials and clasps ensuring both high quality and, with proper care, extended wear.

The EMMAPAGE jewellery collection is an ever changing range, representing the latest international jewellery trends that sweep the catwalks of the world's fashion capitals season after season.

You can be confident that the experienced designers at EMMAPAGE will provide the latest fashion accessory styles and bring you an exciting range seasonally which includes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and coordinating accessories for women and men ? perfect to wear, perfect to give and wonderful to receive!

Materials

Rhodium

Rhodium is a hard-wearing material, that is much more expensive than gold. It is very hard so less is needed in the plating process. Rhodium has a more metallic look to it, whereas silver is lighter and brighter. The decision to use rhodium or silver is made by our designers based on the style's look and how hard wearing the particular style needs to be.

Stones
EMMAPAGE stones include Cubic Zirconias, Austrian Crystals and sometimes China stones, which are used in large, statement rings like ASTRAL.

EMMAPAGE also uses Cubic Zirconia Stones in many of its designs. "CZ" as it is known in the trade, is a man made diamond and the most expensive and best quality fashion jewellery stone available.

What are 'China Stones'?
The term China Stones refer to a type of specially toughened glass used in jewellery that uses claws such as rings and pendants.

Pearls
Our pearls look and feel like the real thing. Previously the pearls were coated with 7 layers of pearl essence and baked in the oven 7 times, a process taking 24 hours. Constantly striving to be at the forefront, EMMAPAGE recently employed a world first ? the PP pearl. The Premier Pearl is the highest quality man made pearl and we are the first in the world to use it. To create this beautiful lustre 3 extra coatings of pearl essence have been added and another 24 hours of baking. The PP pearl can be seen in all styles going forward.

Metal

The metal underneath the plating is brass or white metal (normally the necklace and bracelets). The more pure the metal the better it polishes and therefore the surface is smoother. EMMAPAGE Jewellery uses 98% pure base metal.

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Colour: Rhodium

Size: 126cm

Description: A beautiful 126cm Sautoir or 'rope' necklace displaying 62 crystal cut beads to add a subtle glitter to your ensemble. Worn extra long or looped to create the right length for your neckline, this piece is light, delicate and essentially feminine.

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5 reasons GOP insiders are quietly panicking over Paul Ryan

When Republican talking heads praise Mitt Romney for his "bold" VP choice, says Politico, try to read the fear between the lines

Republican political professionals have been dutifully, even enthusiastically, singing the praises of Rep. Paul Ryan's (R-Wis.) and the man, Mitt Romney, who boldly tapped Ryan as his running mate, say Alexander Burns, Maggie Haberman, and Jonathan Martin at Politico. Well, "don't buy it." Once you get them off the record, there's "an unmistakable consensus" among Republican insiders that Ryan poses an unnecessary, possibly fatal risk for Romney. Here are five reasons the pros who run Republican elections are quietly panicking over Romney's VP pick:

1. Ryan embodies the most unpopular GOP policies
The "good news" about Romney tapping Ryan is that "this ticket now has a vision," one GOP strategist tells Politico. "The bad news is that vision is basically just a chart of numbers used to justify policies that are extremely unpopular." Romney now owns Ryan's plans to voucherize Medicare for anyone under 55, privatize Social Security, zero out most taxes for rich investors like Romney, and criminalize not only all abortion but maybe even in-vitro fertilization ? all political losers... and relatively mainstream GOP positions, says Laura Clawson at Daily Kos. "What's especially fun about the Ryan choice is that he's a problem for Republicans because he is the embodiment of their policies."

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2. He alienates more voters than he entices
Lots of conservatives are very excited and energized by the Ryan pick ? "Rush Limbaugh and Rupert Murdoch appear ecstatic about his elevation," says Howard Kurtz at The Daily Beast. But the House GOP budget wonk also "has a long paper trail that could alienate moderate swing voters." Ryan's Medicare plan alone poses special dangers for Romney in senior-rich Florida, a must-win state. And Florida has another group Romney just threw out by tapping Ryan: Jews, says Peter Beinart at?The Daily Beast. The GOP's big push to siphon off Jewish voters might have worked if Romney had stuck with his earlier fiscal and social moderation, "but any trace of that Romney died when he chose Ryan. The race for the American Jewish vote is now probably over," and Obama won by default.?

3. Americans hate Congress, and Ryan ties Romney to it
Before picking Ryan, "Romney had run an outsider campaign and kept a healthy distance from a historically unpopular Congress," says Russell Berman at?The Hill. Now, he's "tied inextricably to congressional Republicans." We don't know yet "whether voters' disdain for Congress will in any way rub off on their assessments of Ryan," says Gallup pollster Frank Newport. But it can't be good for Team Romney that in the latest Gallup poll, a historically low 10 percent approve of Congress, versus 83 percent who disapprove.

SEE MORE: Can Paul Ryan win Wisconsin for Mitt Romney?

4. Ryan makes some tough congressional races even tougher
There are two groups of Republican operatives anonymously trashing Ryan, says Steve Benen at The Maddow Blog: One faction fears he will help lead Romney to defeat and the other "believe[s] Ryan will hurt the party up and down the ballot." GOP House and Senate candidates, especially those in tight races, just "don't know how to run with the 'kill Medicare' guy near the top of the ballot," and many of them are conspicuously distancing themselves from Ryan. As one top GOP consultant tells Politico, the addition of Ryan is "very not helpful down ballot ? very."

5. "GOP pros" are just known to panic for no good reason?
This type of off-record griping is "an ancient Washington game" among political operatives, says Rick Moran at?American Thinker. "The 'I told you so' pros" won't get stung if Romney wins, and if he loses they can "point at this piece ? and others like it down the road ? and claim prescience." In fact, "I'm reassured ? indeed, encouraged ? indeed, buoyed!" by the GOP hacks trash-talking Ryan, says William Kristol at?The Weekly Standard. The "pseudo-sophisticated conventional wisdom" from these cowards is "a terrific contrarian indicator" of the state of the race: "When 'GOP pros' are most full of fear and apprehension about Republican prospects ? for example, Reagan in 1980, Gingrich in 1994, and the Tea Party in 2010 ? Republicans tend to do well."

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Shed Plans for Your DIY Home Improvement Project ?

Shed plans add value and storage space to your home. Garages are not too viable for an option these days anymore, as they don?t provide sufficient space and the work area will not be able to hold all your tools. By making use of existing shed plans and extra effort, you can put up your own shed with ease.

If you want to store your yard equipment and house tools, then your house can very well do with such type of structure. You can build your own small outbuilding for your sports equipment and lawn tools or have a combined storage barn and workroom that is customized to suit your house?s style. You may try using wood pallets since they are recycled and eco-friendly. If you prefer inexpensive easy to build shed plans, you can get some ideas by doing some research online.

Why You Need To Get One

The most convenient part of shed plans is the fact that they are highly customizable so you can fit them into your house?s architecture without making it stand out abruptly. You can build one with the help of double doors, windows, gables and a ramp in case you want a combination of a useful and decorative feature for the structure.

You can get creative as you draw your own plan and then make the best use of your waste materials. You?ll give the structure an unusual touch of beauty, while designing a space for storage that costs you lower than the prefabricated models. It is an way to get bigger savings because you can get the whole family involved with the construction.

Finding the Right Plan

Most plans are downloadable and include preparation tips and general descriptions. Of course, many of them are of good quality but it is better if you focus on meeting the functional requirements. Perhaps the structure only will need a single door and no windows or the other way around. Perhaps you?ll need some storage organizers or other garden accessories. Maybe you?ll need the installation of an alarm system.

To make it simpler, check some designs and download some free shed plans that you think can be good match for your needs. Evaluate the available space in your garden and ensure it is at a good distance from a place full of plants and other stuff, especially the soil underneath it. Get familiar with the different materials that can be used and also the different parts of the shed. Electrical, lighting and plumbing needs have to be taken into account too. If you can, use materials that are lying in the backyard. Just make sure that they?re still sturdy and can withstand water so the things you?re going to put to storage won?t get damaged.

So it is always preferable to investigate the shed plans you come across to, seek professional advice and refer to magazines and other materials that focus on home improvement. This is the first thing to consider before you make a decision. As you can see, there are particular areas that storage shed plans can?t accommodate your needs so do not jump to a conclusion until you have gathered enough information.

If you are still confused, please do not wait any longer. Discover more about other building techniques, plans and woodworking ideas and as well as other storage shed designs.

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Twitter founders start new 'Medium' social publishing site

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The founders of Twitter, Biz Stone and Evan Williams, have announced a new venture: a Web publishing platform that takes a little bit from several existing services but hopes to build something new. It's called Medium, and while you can't really use it just yet, you can get a feel for the service and see whether it's for you.

Medium is seemingly put together with parts from other sites: posting is simple and template-based, like Tumblr. Posts are organized into collections, like Pinterest. And within those collections, the posts are promoted by readers, like Reddit.

So you could have, for instance, a collection of pictures of old cars that enthusiasts would browse, upvoting the ones they like the most. Those popular images would appear at the top of the collection, or alternatively readers can browse by chronological order.

If old cars aren't your thing, you can start a collection of stories, or quotes, or anything you like. They can be private or open to submissions. There are a few templates for layouts and posts, but for now everything is still a?bit stark.

You can test it out in a limited way (just?browsing and voting) by logging in with a Twitter account; organizers?plan on adding posting privileges soon. There's more information on the site and the founders' inspiration at their inaugural "Welcome to Medium" post.

Devin Coldewey is a contributing writer for NBC News Digital. His personal website is?coldewey.cc.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Hoke County Emergency Communications gets national certification

Published: 04:51 PM, Mon Aug 13, 2012

Hoke County Emergency Communications gets national certification

RAEFORD - Hoke County Emergency Communications was one of three North Carolina agencies awarded certification from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials on Monday.

Hoke met or exceeded the minimum training standards for the Association's International Project 33 Training Program Certification-2010, according to a news release. Gaston and Durham counties were also certified.

Public safety agencies use the program to ensure their training meets national standards, the release said.

The agencies will be recognized during the Distinguished Achievers Breakfast at APCO's 78th Annual Conference in Minneapolis later this month.

- Gregory Phillips

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The Economics of Pet Health Insurance ? Palisades Hudson ...

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When it comes to health insurance for your pet, the decision to buy depends on what kind of pet owner you are: economical or emotional.

If you?re strictly economical, the evidence says pet health insurance probably isn?t the choice for you. A report published by Consumer Reports in its August 2011 issue compared nine policies from four different brands (ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, 24PetWatch Quick Care, VPI, and Trupanion) using the veterinarian bills for a ?basically healthy? dog over her ten-year lifespan.

For common problems, Consumer Reports found that the costs of health insurance outweighed its benefits under all nine policies. For common and major problems, such as chronic arthritis, incontinence as a result of spaying, hypothyroidism, the removal of a benign tumor, and euthanasia, the benefits of health insurance only slightly exceeded its costs ? and only under five of the nine policies.

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Similar payout, or ?net benefit,? scenarios emerged for cats. For common problems, the costs of health insurance again outweighed its benefits under all nine policies. However, for common and major problems in cats, such as heart problems and cancer, the benefits of health insurance only just exceeded its costs under all nine policies.

Even so, these calculations ignore the probability of such major problems occurring, having been prepared ex-post rather than ex-ante. It is thus likely that pet health insurance isn?t economically practical, even in such extreme circumstances.

That isn?t to say you should never buy pet health insurance. If you?re a strictly emotional pet owner, pet health insurance could provide you some peace of mind, especially if you know you would do anything for your pet in a medical emergency but can?t afford to cover thousands of dollars of treatments.

Just because you fall on the emotional end of the spectrum doesn?t mean you need to throw economics entirely by the wayside. If you decide to buy pet health insurance, it?s important to shop around, as policies widely vary across and within providers. You will want to compare:

  • Monthly and annual premiums
  • Deductibles
  • Co-pays
  • Caps
  • Coverage provisions (i.e. prescription drug coverage) and exclusions

Avoid policies with high premiums, high deductibles, high co-pays, and low caps. You should also avoid plans that fail to cover extreme conditions that might necessitate costly care (such as cancer) or chronic conditions that require recurring, and thus costly, care. Finally, don?t pay extra for routine wellness care coverage, as it?s ?not worth the cost? according to Consumer Reports.

Keep in mind that no plan will cover pre-existing conditions, nor do most policies cover congenital or hereditary conditions (though Trupanion covers both, subject to certain limitations). It?s also important to remember that as your pet ages, premiums increase while coverage declines under most plans.

Other factors you should consider when buying pet health insurance include:

  • The requirement of a physical exam to receive coverage, if any
  • The duration of the waiting period before coverage begins, if any
  • Coverage when traveling with your pet, if any
  • Limitations on vets and animal hospitals
  • The availability of discounts for insuring multiple pets

Before settling on a plan, be sure to compare its allowances to your vet?s fees. If the allowances are dwarfed by the fees, it?s best to move on to other policy options.

Also, be sure to diligently read whatever plan you ultimately choose. As Consumer Reports editor Tobie Stanger warns, ?Look very carefully at the fine print so that you?re not surprised when you file a claim and find that it?s denied.?

For those who can?t get past the negative net economic benefit of pet health insurance, it is still possible to hedge against veterinarian bills by incorporating pet health costs into your regular and emergency budgets. To do so, you can deposit the money that you would have spent on health insurance premiums in a basic savings account instead.

Regardless of whether you choose to insure your pet, there are ways to reduce veterinarian bills while still protecting your pup. For instance, Liz Weston of MSN Money advises pet owners to use low-cost clinics for shots, get second opinions on recommended treatments before taking action, ask for free starter packets of prescribed medications, and shop around to find the best price for those medications after using the samples.

She also recommends that pet owners take these steps to avoid preventable accidents and medical conditions:

  • Purchase higher-quality pet food, which ?can pay off in fewer health problems, particularly with cats, which can be more susceptible to urinary tract infections if fed inexpensive cat food.?
  • Maintain your pet?s weight to avoid obesity-induced health problems.
  • Keep your pet indoors or on a leash to limit avoidable accidents and environmentally-borne illnesses.

In doing so, you should be able to see Spot run for a very, very long time.


Source: http://www.palisadeshudson.com/2012/08/the-economics-of-pet-health-insurance/

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