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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Oklahoma to allow horses to be slaughtered for meat
By Steve Olafson, Barbara Goldberg and Philip Barbara, Reuters
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma took a step toward allowing livestock owners to slaughter horses for food on Friday when the governor signed a bill that permits the practice, but processing plants must first be authorized by the federal government.
Governor Mary Fallin's action legalized the slaughter of horses so that their meat may be prepared and packaged for export. But slaughterhouses must get U.S. Department of Agriculture authorization, Fallin said.
The slaughter of horses for food had been illegal in Oklahoma since 1963 and was carried out only in Texas and Illinois until Congress stopped it in 2006. The congressional ban was lifted in 2011.
Fallin said horse slaughterhouses in Oklahoma would use more humane practices than those in Mexico because they would be inspected by federal authorities.
Horse meat was at the center of a scandal that erupted in Europe in January, when testing in Ireland revealed that some beef products also contained equine DNA.
The United States Humane Society and animal rights activists opposed the new law in Oklahoma, while livestock interests said the change preserves their private property rights and will benefit horse owners.
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
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Business, labor close on deal for immigration bill
FILE - In this May 17, 2012 file photo, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Big business and major labor unions appeared ready Friday, March 29, 2013 to end a fight over a new low-skilled worker program that had threatened to upend negotiations on a sweeping immigration bill in the Senate providing a pathway to citizenship for 11 million immigrants already in the U.S. Schumer, who's been brokering talks between the AFL-CIO and the Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement that negotiators are "very close, closer than we have ever been, and we are very optimistic." He said there were still a few issues remaining. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
FILE - In this May 17, 2012 file photo, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Big business and major labor unions appeared ready Friday, March 29, 2013 to end a fight over a new low-skilled worker program that had threatened to upend negotiations on a sweeping immigration bill in the Senate providing a pathway to citizenship for 11 million immigrants already in the U.S. Schumer, who's been brokering talks between the AFL-CIO and the Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement that negotiators are "very close, closer than we have ever been, and we are very optimistic." He said there were still a few issues remaining. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
WASHINGTON (AP) ? Big business and major labor unions appeared ready Friday to end a fight over a new low-skilled worker program that had threatened to upend negotiations on a sweeping immigration bill in the Senate providing a pathway to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants already in the U.S.
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who's been brokering talks between the AFL-CIO and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement that negotiators are "very close, closer than we have ever been, and we are very optimistic." He said there were still a few issues remaining.
The talks stalled late last week amid a dispute over wages for workers in the new program, and senators left town for a two-week recess with the issue in limbo. Finger-pointing erupted between the AFL-CIO and the chamber, with each side accusing the other of trying to sink immigration reform, leaving prospects for a resolution unclear.
But talks resumed this week, and now officials from both sides indicate the wage issue has been largely resolved. An agreement would likely clear the way for a bipartisan group of senators to unveil legislation the week of April 8 to dramatically overhaul the U.S. immigration system, strengthening the border and cracking down on employers as well as remaking the legal immigration system while providing eventual citizenship to millions.
"We're feeling very optimistic on immigration: Aspiring Americans will receive the road map to citizenship they deserve and we can modernize 'future flow' without reducing wages for any local workers, regardless of what papers they carry," AFL-CIO spokesman Jeff Hauser said in a statement. "Future flow" refers to future arrivals of legal immigrants.
Under the emerging agreement, a new "W'' visa program would bring tens of thousands of lower-skilled workers a year to the country. The program would be capped at 200,000 a year, but the number of visas would fluctuate, depending on unemployment rates, job openings, employer demand and data collected by a new federal bureau pushed by the labor movement as an objective monitor of the market.
The workers would be able to change jobs and could seek permanent residency. Under current temporary worker programs, workers can't move from employer to employer and have no path to permanent U.S. residence and citizenship.
The new visas would cover dozens of professions such as long-term care workers and hotel and hospitality employees. Currently there's no good way for employers to bring many such workers to the U.S.; an existing visa program for low-wage nonagricultural workers is capped at 66,000 per year and is supposed to apply only to seasonal or temporary jobs.
The Chamber of Commerce said workers would get paid actual wages paid to American workers or the prevailing wages for the industry they're working in, whichever is higher. The Labor Department determines prevailing wage based on rates prevailing in specific localities, so that it would vary from city to city.
The labor organization had accused the chamber of trying to pay workers in the new program poverty-level wages, something the chamber disputed.
There was also disagreement about how to deal with certain higher-skilled construction jobs, such as electricians and welders, and it appears those will be excluded from the deal, said Geoff Burr, vice president of federal affairs at Associated Builders and Contractors. Burr said his group opposes such an exclusion because, even though unemployment in the construction industry is high right now, at times when it is low there can be labor shortages in high-skilled trades and contractors want to be able to bring in foreign workers. But unions pressed for the exclusion, Burr said.
The low-skilled worker issue had loomed for weeks as perhaps the toughest matter to settle in monthslong closed-door talks on immigration among Schumer and seven other senators, including Republicans John McCain of Arizona and Marco Rubio of Florida. The issue helped sink the last major attempt at immigration reform in 2007, when the legislation foundered on the Senate floor after an amendment was added to end a temporary worker program after five years, threatening a key priority of the business community.
The amendment passed by just one vote, 49-48. President Barack Obama, a senator at the time, joined in the narrow majority voting to end the program after five years.
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'The Host': Invasion Of An Extremely Lovable Body Snatcher?
Director Andrew Niccol explains why Saoirse Ronan has the 'complexity' to play part alien, part human.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Saoirse Ronan and Jake Abel in "The Host"
Photo: Open Road Films
Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704593/the-host-saoirse-ronan.jhtml
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Friday, March 29, 2013
To Hold Senate Majority, Democrats Turning to Moderates
When Ashley Judd announced she wasn?t running for the Senate, Republicans greeted the news with glee, sending out a list of 10 other Democratic recruits uninterested in running against Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.?But privately, leading Democratic officials were also cheering. Most viewed the liberal actress?s decision as good news for their chances in Kentucky, allowing a more-moderate candidate, such as Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, to run instead.
The efforts to woo a moderate Democrat to defeat McConnell are part of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee?s plans to compete in the most inhospitable territory for Democrats -- for open seats in Georgia, South Dakota, West Virginia, and?possibly, even?in Kentucky against the powerful and well-funded Senate minority leader. Facing a challenging political landscape in 2014, the party is close to landing credible candidates in all of those states.
The DSCC doesn?t divulge details about its recruitment strategy, arguing that many of the media reports about its preferred candidates are hogwash. But it?s clear that, in the spirit of former Chairman Chuck Schumer, it is playing an active role behind-the-scenes to ensure that electable Democrats emerge as nominees.
Already the committee is boasting that Georgia is their best pickup opportunity; the field of Republican candidates there for the seat of retiring Sen. Saxby Chambliss currently looks underwhelming. Moderate Rep. John Barrow, one of the few Democrats who could put the seat in play, now sounds as open as ever to running.
In West Virginia, party officials are excited about the looming candidacy of lawyer Nick Preservati, a first-time candidate who is planning to distance himself from national Democratic positions on energy and run in the mold of popular Sen. Joe Manchin. Preservati has family ties to the coal industry, which could defang attacks from Republicans eager to tie the nominee to the White House?s environmental regulations.
And in South Dakota, party officials are working to avoid a potential primary between two well-known Democrats: U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson, the son of Sen. Tim Johnson, and former Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, who proved her bipartisan appeal, winning statewide elections to the House from 2004 to 2010. The committee won?t talk about what it?s doing, but South Dakota Democratic Party Chairman Ben Nesselhuf saidhe expects the party to coalesce behind one Democrat and avoid a messy primary.
?It?s [finding] a candidate who?s in line with their state and will do what?s best for the people of their state,? said Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spokesman Justin Barasky. ?The main point is that Democrats know how to win in red states.?
To be sure, Democrats start out as underdogs in all four of these red-state races and may end up struggling to compete in any of them. But given that Republicans need to net six Senate seats to take the majority, even one upset victory behind enemy lines would be crucial.
That?s what made the prospect of the party rallying behind Judd so at odds with the committee?s strategy.?The DSCC was publicly noncommittal about her potential candidacy, even after meeting with her and without any other candidates actively looking to run.?In the run-up to the 2012 election, the committee never hesitated to telegraph its support for favored candidates, even if they faced the prospect of a primary. And only after Judd announced she wasn't running before the committee released a radio ad blasting McConnell -- a signal they expect to aggressively contest the race, but with Grimes or a moderate candidate better suited to the Kentucky electorate.
The Democratic activity in deeply conservative states stands in contrast, at least for now, to the lack of GOP movement against three Democratic senators in battleground states. Sens. Al Franken of Minnesota, Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, and Mark Udall of Colorado have no announced Republican opponents ? even though all represent states where Obama won less than 53 percent of the vote in 2012.
"The DSCC is getting used to having tough cycles in terms of the map," Barasky said, "but if you look at the math, the path to six for [Republicans] is daunting."?
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/hold-senate-majority-democrats-turning-moderates-101122083--politics.html
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Commute From Earth To Space Station Just Got Shorter
U.S. astronaut Chris Cassidy gestures before Thursday's launch of the Soyuz from the Russian-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP/Getty ImagesU.S. astronaut Chris Cassidy gestures before Thursday's launch of the Soyuz from the Russian-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP/Getty ImagesThree astronauts have arrived at the International Space Station after being the first to try out a new "express" route that slashes their launch-to-docking commute from two days to just six hours.
The crew of the Soyuz capsule, Russians Pavel Vinogradov and Alexander Misurkin and American Chris Cassidy, docked with the ISS late Thursday after blasting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. En route to the station, they made "only four orbits instead of the usual two-day launch-to-docking mission profile for a Russian spacecraft," NASA says.
Although the expedited trip has been successful twice before with unmanned cargo-carrying Soyuz capsules known as Progress, the mission that docked Thursday is the first manned crew to accomplish the feat. The BBC says the speedy launch-to-docking was accomplished by "using intricate ballistics maneuvers [that] succeeded in cutting out around 30 orbits and 45 hours from the flight time to the ISS."
According to Space.com, the procedure for the shorter flight is basically a compressed version of the longer one.
Not only does this save time for the crew, stuffed as they are in the cramped Soyuz, but since the Russian capsule can fly autonomously in orbit for only about four days, the shorter commute also means more fuel, oxygen and other supplies can be conserved for a possible emergency.
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Healthy Computing - A Guide to better Computer Ergonomics
Healthy Computer Guide.
Introduction
We?ve developed this guide with the objective of offering a more helpful and convenient way to operate your personal computer. This guideline will also play a good role in lessening the usual problem of the occurrence of disabling as well as agonizing injuries which have been discussed in the Health Warning section given below. You don?t need to spend a long time looking over this guide but you will get a long-lasting benefit from whatever information you do apply.
HEALTH WARNING
The mouse and keyboard that we use lead to various severe disorders and health injuries.
When a person uses a computer, he has to undertake multiple activities at a time resulting in occasional irritations in various body parts like hands, shoulders, arms, neck etc. If you experience some symptoms like pain, discomfort, aching, throbbing, numbness, tingling, stiffness, burning sensation etc. persistently and even at the time when you are not involved in computer works,
NEVER IGNORE THESE SYMPTOMS AS THESE ARE WARNING FOR YOU AND CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.?
?These symptoms may be associated with the injuries which permanently disable muscles, nerves, tendons and other body parts. Some of such musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are tendonitis, tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis etc.
Although, researchers still don?t know everything about MSDs, they agree that there are some factors which might contribute to the occurrence of MSDs for example stress and the sensitivity of a person to it, overall health, medical as well as physical condition, the positioning of a person?s body during work etc. Another factor is how much time a person spends on working.?
This ?Healthy Computer Guide? will show you the ways to work in a more convenient way with computer and decrease the possibility of encountering MSDs.?
If you want to extract detailed information on the arrangement of working place and development of the habits which may facilitate the decrease in the risk of MSDs, read ?Healthy Computing Guide? thoroughly. As there are lots of reasons which play a role in developing MSDs, so this guide may not give you idea about all the facts but you will definitely come to know about the predominant reasons. There is a history of lots of people of have gained better comfort as well as productivity after following the ways suggested by this guide. One thing you need to be clear that this guide will not act as an alternative to professional health expert or health program. If you want to know about the influence of your activities, lifestyle, medical and physical condition over MSDs then you should consult with a qualified physician.
Self-positioning
During working hour or when you are playing, try to avoid uncomfortable posture and always keep your body in comfortable position. This will not only enhance the overall productivity of you but also help to avoid the occurrence of MSDs. Don?t forget to change your positioning during lengthy task which will help you to get rid of fatigue and discomfort.
At the time of working with computer, adjust your surroundings as well as computer equipments to get a stress-free and contented posture of body parts. The arrangement of your work place in a comfortable way depends on the body size which is very unique for a person and also the work environment. The suggestions given below may help you to get a more flexible working environment.
Tips on supporting the back:
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- In order to support lower back, use a chair (see above image).
- Make an adjustment between the surface of working area and the height of the chair to achieve a natural as well as convenient body posture (see below image).
?How to promote comfortable postures of leg:
- Clear the underneath portion of your desk to get better leg movement and comfortable positioning.
- If you feel that your feet are not having comfortable rest on floor, you can employ a footrest.
In order to obtain flexible arm and shoulder posture and minimize reaching, you may use the following tricks:
- Keep the keyboard as well as mouse at the level of same height which will be good if it is at elbow level. The upper arms of the computer operator need to fall comfortable at the sides (see detail 3).
- During typing task, keep the keyboard centered in front of the mouse (see detail 4).
- Keep the items within the reach of your arms which are more commonly used (see detail 5).
?To attain perfect positioning of wrist and finger, follow the tips given below:
- During typing work and operating mouse, hold your wrist straight and don?t bend wrists to the sides or up and down. If you have legs with your keyboard, then you can extend them to get a straight wrist posture and better comfort.
- While you are typing, your wrists should float above your keyboard to enable you the usage of whole arm to catch the distant keys without stretching your fingers.
?To avoid bending of neck, try the tips stated below:
- Adjust the positioning of top portion of the screen at your eye level (see detail 6). In case of bifocal wearers, screen may be lowered or the glasses may be customized specially for computer works upon the consultation of a professional physician.?
- It?s necessary to center the monitor in front of you. If you need to have look over the documents more than the monitor, then place the documents in front of your eye and the monitor may be placed on a side slightly.
- In order to adjust the position of documents at eye level, you may use a document holder.
- In order to sit comfortably in front of monitor, keep it at an arm away distance.
- Keep your monitor at a distant place from light sources which are involved in creating glare or you may also use window blinds for controlling the level of light.
- Never forget to clean the screen as well as the glasses if you use them.
- Learn how to adjust the brightness and contrast of the monitor.
- Select the font size on screen which is more comfortable for you if you have that facility in your computer program.
Work Lightly
All the physical forces are involved in close interaction with our body. It?s not only the high impact forces like car crash that causes injury to our body but also low impact forces result in discomfort, injury and fatigue when these physical forces are encountered over long time.
Example of some low forces:
Dynamic force: The force which is generated through movement for example pressing key during mouse clicking or typing.? ?
Static force: The force which exists for a long period for example holding phone or mouse for long time.
Contact force: A force which is generated by resting on a hard surface for example resting wrists on your desk?s edge.
Try to embrace the following ways to reduce the influences of low-impact forces:
- During typing, keep your hands as well as fingers flexible and type with very light touch, after all you don?t need to give big effort to operate your keyboard?s keys.
- Click mouse with light touch, the same formula is applicable while using joystick or any other gaming controller device. ?
- Keep your hand relaxed while holding the mouse and avoid gripping your mouse forcefully.
- Never rest your wrist or palm on a surface during typing (see detail 7). This type of rest can be taken when you have a break from typing.
- When you are on break, try to make your hands and arms relaxed. Never rest the arms or hands on the edge of your desk.
- Make the adjustment of your chair in a way that no pressure from the seat pushes the back of knees (see detail 8).
Don?t forget to take breaks
?When you will take some break from your computer work, it will give time to your body for recovering activity and thus you can avoid MSDs. Based on the type of your work, you have to decide how long you will rest and how frequent you need to take rest. Not only postponing works and relaxing is the way to enjoy a break but also some other forms of breaks are present for instance choosing a different mode of work. If you change your position from sitting to standing during phone conversation, it will definitely help you to make muscles relax.
To alter day to day tasks and work productively, embrace the following ways:
- Make a planning for both work and play in such a way that you don?t need to perform the same task over a long period.
- In order to do the same job, try to use diversified input devices. Suppose, you are doing a scrolling job, you can use both keyboard arrow key and the wheel of mouse.
- To decrease your work pressure, adopt various software and hardware. For example, you have the opportunity to use Windows logo key to enter into the Windows start menu.
- Try to learn the operations of hardware and software by following the instructions given with the products. For instance, in order to highlight the test commonly, allocate your mouse to do ClickLock.
Be Healthy
?A healthy lifestyle is also necessary to perform daily tasks in proper way with enjoyment. You need to learn the detail about your health if you want to stay productive and flexible with your computer tasks.
?In order to maintain a healthy status of health, adopt the following ideas:
- Take balanced diet as well as sufficient rest.
- Don?t miss exercise as it will improve the flexibility, strength and overall fitness of body. In order to choose the right form of exercise for you, you may consult with a qualified physician.
- Make proper stress management. By planning your work area and program properly, you can keep the racket and disturbances to a minimum level.
- In order to be clear about the relevance of different factors like diabetes, injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy etc. to MSDs, consult with a professional health specialist.
Source: http://blog.jpofficeworkstations.com.au/2013/03/healthycomputingguide.html
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Lawmakers invite divisive Indian Hindu nationalist to visit
By Ross Colvin
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A visiting U.S. congressional delegation on Thursday invited the chief minister of India's Gujarat state, Narendra Modi, to the United States, despite the fact that Washington has denied him a visa since 2005 because of deadly religious riots.
The invitation was a symbolic victory for Modi, a popular but divisive Hindu nationalist leader who is widely seen as harboring ambitions to become prime minister in 2014 and has been trying to win greater international acceptance.
However, the offer from Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives is not likely to influence whether he eventually receives a visa from the State Department, which said such invitations have "no bearing" on their decisions.
Modi is accused by critics of not doing enough to stop - or of even quietly encouraging - riots in 2002 in which at least 1,000 people, mainly Muslims, were killed. He has denied the accusations but they have cast a shadow over his political ambitions and for years he was shunned by the West.
Indian media saw Thursday's visit by Representatives Aaron Schock, Cathy McMorris-Rodgers and Cynthia Lummis as a public relations coup for Modi, who has been trying to cultivate an image of a statesman. He quickly tweeted that the congressional delegation had lauded his leadership abilities.
It was the highest level U.S. delegation to meet Modi since the riots, an official in Modi's office said. The United States has maintained links with his administration at a consular level. U.S. companies such as Ford Motor Co. have major operations in Gujarat.
Schock, an Illinois congressman, told a news conference that American business leaders had encouraged him to visit Gujarat "because unlike other places in India our foreign investment is welcome".
"My colleagues and I were thoroughly impressed with our meeting with Modi and I will tell you that he is a very dynamic person and he has a pretty impressive track record here in the state of Gujarat.
"We extended an invitation to the chief minister to come to the United States and share with our colleagues some of what he's done here in the state."
McMorris-Rodgers, who is from Washington state and is the fourth-ranking Republican leader in the House of Representatives, said U.S. lawmakers would work with the Obama administration to ease the travel curbs on Modi.
The issue of human rights was not discussed during the 90-minute meeting, an official in Modi's office said.
There was no immediate comment from the State Department but Robert Blake, the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, said in February that the United States was not reconsidering its policy towards Modi.
"Visa decisions for all individuals are grounded in U.S. law and made by the Department of State on a case-by-case basis," said a U.S. State Department spokeswoman. "An invitation from a U.S. lawmaker has no bearing on any decision regarding potential visas."
"This case is no different. There has been no change to our visa policy. Our longstanding policy with regard to the Chief Minister is that he is welcome to apply for a visa and await a review like any other applicant," she added. "I am not going to speculate about what the outcome might be."
The lawmakers' trip came week after a British foreign minister met Modi in Gujarat, the most high-profile visit by a British official since the country ended its boycott of Modi in October. Modi has also been invited to a session of the European Parliament, his website said.
Diplomats in New Delhi say that given Modi's rising star, it is important for foreign governments to get to know him better.
(Additional reporting by Annie Banerji, Matthias Williams and Satarupa Bhattacharjya in New Delhi and Arshad Mohammed in Washington; Editing by Nick Macfie)
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/lawmakers-invite-divisive-indian-hindu-nationalist-visit-195416307.html
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Italy police search Nomura's Milan offices in Monte Paschi probe: sources
Mar 26 (Reuters) - Leading money winners on the 2013 PGATour on Monday (U.S. unless stated): 1. Tiger Woods $3,787,600 2. Brandt Snedeker $2,859,920 3. Matt Kuchar $2,154,500 4. Steve Stricker $1,820,000 5. Phil Mickelson $1,650,260 6. Hunter Mahan $1,553,965 7. John Merrick $1,343,514 8. Dustin Johnson $1,330,507 9. Russell Henley $1,313,280 10. Kevin Streelman $1,310,343 11. Keegan Bradley $1,274,593 12. Charles Howell III $1,256,373 13. Michael Thompson $1,254,669 14. Brian Gay $1,171,721 15. Justin Rose $1,155,550 16. Jason Day $1,115,565 17. Chris Kirk $1,097,053 18. ...
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2013 Easter Family Fun! ? CBS Charlotte
As Easter quickly approaches parents and grandparents eagerly peruse magazines, online sites, and other media outlets looking for the perfect festivities for the upcoming weekend.
With so much to do it can be difficult to decide on just one event. From scavenger hunts, to exciting festivals, to delicious holiday meals, Charlotte and the surrounding areas are buzzing with tons of special events.
We?ve compiled a list of some of our favorite festivities that are sure to enhance your Easter holiday.
Friday, March 29
Easter Bunny Brunch???
Time: 10am-11am
Location: Tom Sykes Recreation Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-432-4803
Price: $6, Registration is Required
Arts and crafts, delicious edibles, and a visit from the Easter Bunny are just a few of the finer moments of this merry holiday occasion.
http://www.parkandrec.com
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt???
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Ray?s Splash Planet, 215 N. Sycamore St., Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-432-4729
Price: $6-$8
Summary: Kids will jump in and explore the water to find as many Easter eggs as possible. Please bring a (waterproof) basket. Children will be separated into different age groups.
http://www.rayssplashplanet.com
Grandparents-Grandkids Easter Basket Making???
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: Methodist Home Recreation Center, 3200 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-432-6455
Price: $2
Spend quality time with the grandkids while encouraging them to use their imagination while releasing their creativity. Make the perfect basket for future Easter egg hunts!
http://www.parkandrec.com
The Easter Bunny Express???
Time: 10am-3:30pm
Location: North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC
Phone: 704-636-2889
Price:? $7-$30, Price includes museum admission.
Take a ride on the Easter Bunny Express.? The Easter Bunny will be riding alongside children and their parents, while handing out candy for the kids.? Kids can also get temporary tattoos and make a craft to take home!
http://www.nctrans.org
Saturday, March 30
Intro to Gardening/Spring Gardening
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Friendship Trays & Gardens, 2401 Distribution St., Charlotte, NC
Phone: (704) 333-9229
Price: FREE
Do you want to plant a garden, but not know where to begin? Learn everything you need to know in this two hour class. Find out when, what and how to plant. Make it a family affair! This is a hands-on class so make sure you come dressed to garden.
http://www.friendship-gardens.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=62
The Easter Bunny Express???
Time: 10am-3:30pm, Easter Egg Hunt at Noon
Location: North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 S Salisbury Ave, Spencer, NC
Phone: 704-636-2889
Price:? $7-$30, Price includes museum admission.
Take a ride on the Easter Bunny Express.? The Easter Bunny will be riding alongside children and their parents, while handing out candy for the kids.? Kids can also get temporary tattoos and make a craft to take home!
http://www.nctrans.org
Easter Egg Scrambler???
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Ivory Baker Recreation Center, 1920 Stroud Park Ct., Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-432-4580
Price: $2
Collect as many eggs as you can, make an Easter craft and dance the Bunny Hop.
http://www.parkandrec.com
Albemarle Road Easter Egg Hunt???
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Albemarle Road Recreation Center, 5027 Idlewild Road N., Mint Hill, NC
Phone: 704-567-1941
Price:? Free
Bring your Easter basket and begin the search! How many eggs can you find?
http://www.parkandrec.com
Charlotte Easter Egg Hunt? ???
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Latta Park, 601 E Park Ave., Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-375-7355
Price: Free
Enjoy an afternoon of face painting, balloon animals, free doughnuts and juice. Bring a picnic lunch and make it a family event!
http://www.uptownchurch.org
Easter Egg Jam???
Time: 12pm-4pm
Location: Arbor Glen Outreach Center, 1520 Clanton Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-432-1531
Price:? Free
Bring your basket to find and collect colorful eggs. There will be contests, games, food and prizes.
http://www.parkandrec.com
Family Fitness Hike???
Time: 3pm-4:30pm
Location: McDowell Nature Center, 15222 York Road, Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-588-5224
Price: Free
Hit the trail with the family! ?Learn how to identify many common nests and make a take-home craft that will benefit birds in your own backyard.
http://www.parkandrec.com
Lazy 5 Ranch Easter Extravaganza???
Time: 8am-6pm
Location: Lazy 5 Ranch, 15100 Mooresville Road, Mooresville, NC
Phone: 704-663-5100
Price: Free
The Extravaganza includes an Easter Egg Helicopter Drop, face painting, live rabbits, visits with the Easter bunny, scavenger hunt, and a coloring contest.
http://www.lazy5ranch.com
Naomi Drenan Easter Egg Hunt???
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Naomi Drenan Recreation Center, 750 Beal St., Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-432-5231
Price: Free
Bring your favorite basket and collect colorful eggs.
http://www.parkandrec.com
West Charlotte Easter Egg Hunt???
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: West Charlotte Recreation Center, 2401 Kendall Dr., Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-432-6474
Price: Free
Bring your basket to find and collect colorful eggs. How many eggs can you find?
http://www.parkandrec.com
Zetas & Sigmas of Charlotte 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Zeta House Charlotte, NC
Price: Free
Kids between the ages of 3 and 11 will have the opportunity to participate in the Easter egg hunt (grouped by age), get their face painted, and get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny! Bring your Easter basket!
http://events.charlotteobserver.com/charlotte_nc/events/show/316139663-zetas-sigmas-of-charlotte-4th-annual-easter-egg-hunt#storylink=cpy
Looking for fun ways to celebrate Easter on a budget? Find your answer here.
Source: http://charlotte.cbslocal.com/2013/03/26/2013-easter-family-fun/
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Planning & Preparing For Your Big Island Family Vacation
Royal Kona Resort on Hawaii wants all its visitors to have a safe and happy time, which is why it is publishing several articles on its website for present and future visitors. The articles will offer a checklist and a number of sensible suggestions from Royal Kona management and staff about planning and enjoying a Hawaii family vacation.
The first article concerns the preparation stage, and contains a list of must-bring items that prospective tourists and vacationers will sorely miss if they forget to pack them. Vacationers are encouraged to bring plenty of beach clothes such as swimsuits, shorts and tank tops, as well as a hat to protect them from the intense tropical sun. Sunscreen is a must, lest one wakes up one sunny breezy morning with one's skin on fire and a very large down-draft to any further joy and mobility.
Counter-intuitively, it can also be useful to pack a warm coat, jacket and other well-insulated clothes - these will come in useful if you are interested in visiting Mauna Kea. The mountain tops out at almost 14,000 feet above sea level, and it can get rather chilly at even half that altitude.
Visitors are also urged to make copies of credit card information, as well as identification and other important documents. With the mainland thousands of miles away, the loss of a wallet can be a rather significant inconvenience; while local authorities are competent and friendly, having back-ups of as much paperwork as possible will ensure a much easier time for you if anything happens to your ID or payment methods.
The article also discusses when it's appropriate to rent a car for increased mobility on the Big Island. True to its name, it's a fairly sizable place, and if you'd like to go afield of Kailua-Kona and are interested in exploring some of the island's far-flung wonders, a rental vehicle will give you much more flexibility and cost far less than a taxi service. It may be a good idea to inquire about availability and make reservations in advance, rather than hoping to find a car on arrival - Hawaii is always a happening place, and you're not always guaranteed to find a vehicle.
There is a number of other suggestions in the article - on good places to find food, such as Royal Kona's famous Don the Beachcomber restaurant; places to get the signature Hawaiian drink Mai Tai, transportation to the nearest shopping district and many more.
The staff of Royal Kona is happy to help everyone plan a great Hawaii family vacation that will go off without a hitch and leave every visitor with a smile and a bevy of glowing memories.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Ohio prosecutor drops charge against Pa. groundhog
CINCINNATI (AP) ? Phil is off the hook.
A winter-weary Ohio prosecutor who filed a tongue-in-cheek criminal indictment against the famous Pennsylvania groundhog over his "prediction" of an early spring dropped the charge Tuesday. Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser said Punxsutawney Phil has a "defense with teeth in it" since the animal's handler is taking the blame.
The Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, attracts worldwide attention each year. But when Gmoser filed his indictment last week after snow was forecast to fall after the official start of spring, renewed attention made it feel like Feb. 2 all over again.
Bill Deeley, president of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club's Inner Circle, said Monday the furry prognosticator had actually predicted six more weeks of winter, but he mistakenly announced an early spring because he failed to correctly interpret Phil's "groundhog-ese."
"Now it turns out, Punxsutawney Phil is little more than a scapegoat," Gmoser wrote in the dismissal.
That's a sharp contrast to last week, when Gmoser had written: "Punxsutawney Phil did purposely, and with prior calculation and design, cause the people to believe that spring would come early."
Deeley said Tuesday that going after the groundhog probably gave prosecutors some relief from the challenges they normally face bringing murderers, drug dealers and other criminals to justice.
Meanwhile, Phil seemed unfazed by the charge.
"No, he's not worried," Deeley said. "He's getting three square meals a day, and a lot of rest."
He also said the community appreciated all the extra publicity, which he said "you couldn't put a dollar figure on." Gmoser's office said he had also received hundreds of calls.
Deeley wanted to be sure Tuesday he wouldn't be the prosecutor's next target, but Gmoser said it was time to move on.
"Truly, I have really serious work to do in Butler County," he said from his office in Hamilton, some 25 miles north of Cincinnati, even as snowflakes dropped from the skies. "Let's end it on a high note."
He assured Ohio's lesser-known fuzzy forecaster, Buckeye Chuck, he won't face prosecution for his own erroneous prediction. Chuck, it turned out, was granted immunity after agreeing to cooperate with the state.
"I'm kind of done with animal cases," Gmoser said. "Maybe another prosecutor can go after the Easter Bunny." __
Associated Press writer Joe Mandak in Pittsburgh contributed to this report.
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Contact Dan Sewell at http://www.twitter.com/dansewell
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/ohio-prosecutor-drops-charge-against-pa-groundhog-131150698.html
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Boeing sets initial 787 check flight, NTSB plans forum
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co
Monday's flight would be used to validate that all systems on the new airliner - which has been grounded since mid-January after battery failures on two separate aircraft - are working as designed, said Boeing spokesman Marc Birtel. Boeing plans to use Line Number 86, which was built for LOT Polish Airlines.
Once data from the flight had been analyzed, Boeing said it would prepare for a ground and flight demonstration aimed at certifying the company's proposed changes to the battery system, a key step toward getting permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to resume flights of the grounded plane.
"The plan is to conduct one certification demonstration flight. That flight, which will take place on Line 86, will demonstrate that the new battery system performs as intended during flight conditions," Birtel said in a statement.
Separately, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board on Monday said it would hold a two-day forum April 11-12 to examine the design and performance of lithium-ion batteries in transportation - a comprehensive review sparked by battery failures on two Boeing Co
The public forum will examine the design and development of various lithium-ion batteries, how their use and manufacturing are regulated, and the use and safety of such batteries in various modes of transportation.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration grounded all 50 Boeing 787s in use worldwide in January after failures of two batteries on two separate aircraf - one parked at the Boston airport, and the other forced to make an emergency landing in Japan.
(Reporting By Andrea Shalal-Esa; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick)
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Tips On Choosing The Affiliate Program That Suits You | Content for ...
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Affiliate marketing plays a huge role in the growth of a business which benefits both the owners and the affiliates. Affiliates are people who own websites or traffic brokers who place a link on their sites or page and course traffic to your business offer. The merchant derives profit from the purchase of customers directed to their products through the links made by the affiliates while the latter gets paid for the customers he or she brings to the merchant.
1. Set a financial goal
This goal does not have to be a specific number or amount but it might be on a percentage basis. Your main purpose in joining an affiliate program is to earn money. Some affiliate programs offer huge percentages in terms of commissions while others are not as generous. Going for programs with bigger commissions would certainly be a wiser choice. The higher the commission they offer, the greater your income.
2. Analyze the different payment schemes and choose the one you think most beneficial on your part
The whole idea of affiliate marketing is earning through commissions. Through a program, the publisher enters into an agreement with the merchant as to how and when the former will be compensated. For example, a pay-per-click system allows an affiliate to be paid every time he or she directs traffic to the merchant's website whether or not the visitor pays. On the other hand, other programs give commission to affiliates for every purchase made by a visitor while others pay you for every visitor who signs up at the merchant's website. Knowing the payment scheme you are
3. Take into account your experience.
If you are a complete newbie to this activity you may want to take baby steps. Find a program that is simple enough to understand and one that is flexible enough wherein you are given an opportunity to train and gain more experience. It is best to start with programs that guide and teach new affiliates on how they work and how to establish a business online. If you are already more experienced and exposed to affiliate marketing and various affiliate programs, you can now explore other options available to you and experiment with different schemes in order to find out which best works for you.
4. Making the most out of the affiliate programs you chose.
A little experimentation never did anyone harm. Although making the right choice of which affiliate programs to use is a big factor in terms of your earning potential, it can even be further enhanced when complemented with awesome content and amazing web design. The more people you attract to your website, the greater the traffic you direct to the merchant's website which means more income on your part. The key to attracting more people is through a great website which means you have to invest in its content and overall look.
5. For higher probability of success, choose the right products to promote.
Affiliate marketing is a modified form of advertising. The affiliate promotes the product of a merchant to earn commissions in return. For a more effective promotion, choose products which you actually believe in and one which you a have substantial background knowledge.
You may have to do some research and background check as to the product being promoted as well as the merchant selling it. This will greatly influence you in the way you convince others to trust the merchant and his or her products. Also, it would be better if you had first-hand knowledge by actually using the product yourself so you can easily share insights and experiences upon using the product. This greatly increases your integrity which in turn gains the trust of people visiting your website. The more the people trust you, the likelier they are to trust the merchant and his or her products.
Starting a home based business to earn income online takes a significant amount of time and energy upfront to get things going. Not seeing results immediately can be discouraging and cause people to give up too early. In this article, we look at the process of starting a home based business and working through the frustrations to be there when the sales come flowing in.
Being an entrepreneur and earning multiple streams of income is a dream that many have, but in reality it does take some initial hard work to achieve this. Earning multiple streams of income is the wave of the future, and here are some tips and advice for you when you are looking for ways in which to do this for yourself.
Cyber marketing has now become an indispensable segment of e-commerce as well as the internet and World Wide Web related topics. Cyber marketing simply refers to a technique of attracting potential customers by advertising your products or services through such means as websites, emails, and banners.
Businesses go to so much trouble when there is one sure-fire, simple, very inexpensive way to attract new clients to a business: Teach a free class. That is what article marketing is like. Your articles are just like free classes. You teach your target readers something helpful in your article. Your resource box then says, "If you enjoyed this article you can visit my website and apply what you have learned."
If you want your SEO to work you now need to concentrate on appeasing Google Panda, and to do this you need to know what Google Panda's spiders/bots will be looking for. Find out here how to search engine optimise your website for the latest Google Panda algorithm, and achieve the success you deserve.
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