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A colleague introduced me to this list and I am delighted that it
is starting up! Glad to meet everyone and be part of the discussion.I am a
writer with educational background in architecture, film, art and
philosophy. I founded the Wireless Art Group in San Francisco in Novermber
2009, to bring together many minds and practitioners over
the prospective changes that wireless can bring to urban culture. My
recently completed PhD dissertation, which I began in Australia and finished
in California, on place and identity making practices in mobile culture and
urban space, is now complete.
In that research, I study and discuss numerous projects: the public
authoring work of Proboscis, Urban Tapestries: MobileActive.org, to name a
few - but moreover, the cell phone as a source of 'co presence' for
subcultures and underserved communities functioning in their own language,
arguing, rightly or wrongly, their potentials for cities, civic engagment,
artmaking and so forth.
Here is a recent festival -- first of its kind for San Francisco --which I
have collaborated on as a curator --and which took place in San Francisco,
June 11-13th, 19th, 2010. http://www.citycentered.org.
The event's "location" from inception to completion, was the controversial
site of the Tenderloin, both a harbor for transience, crime, homelessness
and social services, for those of you unfamiliar, as well as site of many
nationally famous charitable organizations - the Y and Glide church. It's
border along Market Street is slated for extensive redevelopment to create
an arts and cultural center between Civic Center and Market.
The festival took place at Gray Area Foundation for the Arts, in storefronts
on Market and in the TL, at Tenderloin Tech Lab, and the Luggage Store
street front space. A symposium was held at KQED on Data Visualization art
I invite you to look at the festival website for information. It was a great
success. We had dozens of people visiting the 10 projects dispersed
throughout the Tenderloin, and while I am generally a politicized skeptic of
gentrification resulting from 'art' projects in areas where many poor people
live and struggle - I was relieved to learn of the many substantial
community organizations thriving in the TL and their interest in art, so
personally, it was both rewarding and enlightening to me as we had paired
artists with desiring community groups to collaborate or projects and do
We had many interesting urban planners, architects, artists and community
organizers involved in data visualization - Stamen Design, for example,
and there linger for me, numerous questions and issues around mapping, data
data visualization, and citizen media.
We hope to conduct another City Centered project next year.
I also add, at end, a link to the recent Towards a Just Metropolis
conference at UC Berkeley Department of Regional and Urban Planning, where
technological apparatus was hardly a focus, but GIS, GPS, etc are just
beginning, I would say, to influence these
unique designers. I was impressed, frankly, by the number of activists,
involved in the conference, and the level of political interest in city
planning. MITs Senseable Medialab which had been featured at GAFFTA during
City Centered, conducted a workshop hands on, and I was part of a panel on
Blogging the Virtual City - the effects of which, I am still, humbly sorting
I look forward to reading more posts and content.
**mobile research - architecture**
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I just have to tell someone!!!
As a SAHM for 5 years, my goal has been to do the best work that I can to help prepare my girls for school and/or help them if they are struggling.
YD had Kindergarten testing yesterday. She scored 94.5! The things that she missed were minor...everything academic she tested perfect on...
Here are the only things that she missed:
* Her stick person was missing ears
* She had a tough time walking backwards heel to toe
* She missed Heel and Jaw (we've been working on foot, ankle, neck and chin but not Heel and Jaw.
Of course, my DH (bless his heart) just smiled and looked at me and said "Well...why didn't she get 100???" It's a good thing that I knew he was kidding!
BohoBaby, it's NEVER too early to start. Our LO's are required to know SO much more now than we had to when we were in school.
I have a 2nd grade OD that I had NO idea what to expect. Now I know to educate myself so that I can prepare her.
It was a lot easier with YD because I KNEW what to expect.
LeapFrog has DVD's (they are only 30 min long) but as a treat YD has watched them since she was 2 or 3. Those helped a lot with letter/sound recognition. (the Letter Factory, Phonics Farm, Talking Words Factory, etc)
I just didn't see the stick person or walking backwards heel to toe coming lol.
They can definitely catch up from being preemie. My OD was 9 weeks early and my YD was 6 weeks early.
OD has had trouble off and on but I've put in a ton of extra work with YD (and OD too) to get them where they need to be.
I'm guessing that mine were preemie due to the amount of stress that I was under while I was pg.
For my 2nd, they put me on a Ztrack steroid injection and they found that I have Factor V...so I was also on heparin for my whole pregnancy. But both girls are doing good now.
I had a very stressful job. Being home for 5 years has really given me a chance to prioritize things and problem solve without being quite as stressed.
There's Kinder testing? My son didn't have to do that. My son did went to pre K. Yeah he had a little bit of difficulty now he draws the stick OK but I never heard of ears. I don't include the ears.
Yes, they have Kinder testing. If your LO was in Prek they probably scheduled it during his school day..at least that's what they did for my OD who was able to get into prek.
They told me that the features on the stick person told them how they recognized "spacial recognition"...weird huh?
YD didn't get into prek because my DH's income was too much and they had too many applicants...so this one was ALL Mommy School! | <urn:uuid:32602a20-a290-4adf-b834-1961321d779d> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://community.babycenter.com/post/a40786168/mommys_report_card | 2013-05-23T14:31:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.995137 | 646 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
While we’re mulling CompactFlash-based portable digital recorders, I’d be remiss to ignore the Marantz PMD660. Just as the new M-Audio MicroTrack is inspired by Apple’s iPod (check out the LCD display if you don’t believe me), the PMD660 is deeply rooted in past Marantz recorders. Those of you who have fond memories of Marantz cassette recorders (I sure do), are probably already experiencing a little twinge of nostalgia.
How does the PMD660 differ from the other models we’ve looked at? Real XLR microphone inputs, for one. There are other pro features, too, like a wired remote with Record/Pause control, track marking and peak metering, and non-destructive Copy Segment feature for creating new audio files. There’s also a unique playlist feature:
. . . [with] Virtual Track Mode, the user can create an internal edit list enabling nonlinear playback of file segments, without using card memory to create a new file. Up to 99 virtual tracks can be created to compare edits, set up multiple sound bites or provide interview segments of differing durations.
Certainly, anything with the Marantz name on it is nothing to be sneezed at. But the PMD660 runs slightly more expensive than the Edirol and M-Audio options, and is limited to 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz audio. Now what I’d really like is an A/B/C recording quality test between these three: call it the Kentucky Derby of portable recorders.
Additional note: I can’t just yell at M-Audio for hyperbolic ad copy. Marantz claims of their PMD671, in the third person, that “Marantz has raised the bar, exponentially.” Ouch — that’s gotta hurt, right? | <urn:uuid:7a28650e-6d76-4275-bb9c-1c753eee8964> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://createdigitalmusic.com/2005/07/marantz-pmd660-portable-digital-recorder/ | 2013-05-23T14:19:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.906226 | 399 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
It’s hard to believe that I just celebrated my 27th birthday. People keep saying that I am “rounding the corner to 30” and while I think that is meant to scare me just a little it really doesn’t. Probably for a few reasons…
- I love my birthday. Like I L.O.V.E. my birthday
- Life is just getting good. I got married 7 months ago, Tim and I are getting settled in our careers and figuring out what we want to do the rest of our lives, and we are starting to make plans for the future. Like I said… just getting good.
- 27 could be sweet. People typically generalize their 20’s so they group them all together. Like “my 20’s were the best years of my life” so why should 27 feel different than 25? Other than the fact that I now have been able to rent a car by myself for a full 2 years.
- I think 30’s are going to be awesome. I have no clue what brings me to this evaluation of my life but I just have a good feeling about my 30’s. Like they are going to be awesome. 30 and awesome. That’s my motto.
So how was my 27th birthday?
Simply Amazing. I am truly blessed to have the amount of love I have in my life.
The birthday celebrations were kicked starting with a trip to West Point Market in Akron (where I found one of my favorite beers for sale)
and lunch with my friend Angie at Pub Bricco (AHHH I just love all Bricco restaurants). One of my favorites. Lunch was followed by some shipping at The Limited, where I purchased these adorable pants and this fabulous blazer.
And now need to find something in my closet that matches.
After our fun Angie headed home to hopefully take a nap and I prepared for our friends Rose and Adam to arrive for a joint birthday celebration. Rose’s birthday is only 2 days after mine and that little detail right there is what brought us together the day we met. There was something that girl and for some odd reason I had NO problem sharing my birthday with her. That was how I knew we would be best friends!
We grabbed a coffee at Caribou where I was greeted with this.
Birthday Inspiration at its finest.
We went to Flip Side for dinner in Hudson. My review? AMAZING. Seriously, such a good burger place. If it was closer I don’t know how I would choose between it and The Rail- my favorite restaurant in Fairlawn. They have great burgers. Great onion rings. Great fries. Great mac and cheese. And a great atmosphere. Cozy and quaint. Perfect for a birthday celebration.
Sunday was filled with some hubby and puppy time before we headed over to Tim’s mom’s house for my favorite birthday meal.
Stuffed Shells. I don’t allow myself a lot of pasta and try to stay away from massive amounts of cheese but on your birthday you don’t have to do those things because it’s a special day. So I always ask for a meal that gives me two delicious things I don’t typically eat. Cheese. Pasta. And more cheese. Put the spinach puff on the side and ahhhhhh heaven on my “You’re Special Today” plate!
I received a great bottle of wine from Gary
And a new nice camera from Robin =) Get ready for some better photography coming your way!
Fast forward 3 days and that puts me at work the day before my birthday which was my last day at work for the week… yay for vacation days! My day was filled with treats from my fabulous friends and co-workers and my card was filled with inspirational messages.
One by friend that is clearly familiar with one of my worst habits.
And one by a friend that is familiar with my quest to be healthy but reminding me that it’s okay every now and then to put that on the back burner.
If you follow me on Instagram you probably say that I did indeed indulge that day.
One day later I woke up and the hubby made me a nice egg sandwich to get my birthday started and I headed to pre-school. What 27 year old doesn’t want to go to pre-school on her birthday? Well probably none unless it’s for a good reason and mine was! Pey’s preschool was having their Easter party so after dropping off Miss. Molly at her Grandma’s house I headed there to search for eggs, make crafts, and just see what Pey does every day! We stopped at home for a quick snack and a change of clothes and then headed to All Fired Up to paint some pottery!! Pey opted to paint a vase
And I painted a matching water pitcher.
She even made me (with my sister and brother-in-law) this HUGE sign!
And I am PUMPED to get them back this week after they are all fired up and done. It was such a fun activity to do with my sister and niece and gave us the chance just to talk and laugh at all of the funny things that beautiful 4-year old comes up with! After pottery we had some sushi for lunch (well Pey had a hot dog that she insisted on), took a nap (AHHH birthday naps), and played some games before I headed to Crossfit class.
Crossfit was.. well Crossfit! I attempted 13.4 (stay tuned for post) with my partner Gail (love her) who inspired me and encouraged me all along the way and after class we all had some veggies, a fruit pizza, and wine which was just awesome. So nice to celebrate my birthday with my Crossfit family!
At home Molly greeted me with a tail a waggin and I ended up getting THIS from the hubby.
A Criqut machine!
Hells to the yes. Who wants me to make them some serious crafts?!
Friday my mom and I spent some time bargain shopping, having lunch together, and just hanging out.
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I took my daughter and two of her friends to a movie, and afterwards they wanted to eat. Wendy’s, they said. It was a restaurant they could afford. One of the girls had an iPhone and pulled out the Urbanspoon app. It, of course, directed us to a Wendy’s ten miles away. No no, Steak ‘n Shake is closer. So we’re driving to Steak ‘n Shake and then pass a Wendy’s. So into the Wendys’s we go.
I’m of the mistaken opinion that a combo at Wendy’s is just fries and a drink. So I pass on a combo and order a chicken sandwich, a side salad, and a bottle of water.
The clerk looks at me and says, “Sir, that’s a combo.” Oops. I now recall that, from commercials long ago, but I haven’t been in Wendy’s enough to get it. Wendy’s has a very flexible combo concept. Now I get it. Yes, the combos are nice and the choice is convenient.
It was in my undergrad days when I first encountered Wendy’s. They spoke about how the burgers were “juicy.” No, they’re not juicy, they’re greasy. Wendy’s has some of the worst burgers on the planet. However, Wendy’s is neat and clean. They have decent chicken sandwiches, decent chicken fingers, good salads, and their flexible combos are nice when you’re trying to avoid fries.
Steak ‘n Shake is, for me, a late night eatery, the kind of place you go after being with “the guys” till 2 in the morning. You can get into one of these and have a nice burger, maybe a shake, maybe some chili. They have shoestring fries that are decent, largely, and the cheese fries can be a lot of fun. In Snellville, however, the Steak ‘n Shake tends to be a teen hangout. It gets very loud, almost unbearably loud when the crowd shows. Because of the noise, I can’t recommend that restaurant. I’ve had better luck with the Steak ‘n Shake in Duluth, near Gwinnett Place.
The day previous I took my family to Alon’s on Ashford Dunwoody. Though I had been there several times, they had never been. And Alon’s is major eye candy. We had sandwiches and my wife shopped for small breads. They had interesting chocolates, interesting cheeses, and I paid a lot more attention to their olive selection than I had previously.
I’ve been playing with Weight Tracker ODS. It’s a nice little spreadsheet derived from the Hacker’s Diet tools, and I intend to keep using it for a while. It smooths out changes in weight, and predicts the rate of your weight loss, calculates your BMI, and keeps a running total of how many calories you’ve saved. It’s in the smoothing algorithm that I have some nit picks.
It’s an exponential smoothing algorithm and the first thing that becomes obvious on reflection is that it’s very sensitive to the first weight you enter. It seems to assume the very first weight is a very accurate weight and that isn’t always so. The algorithm doesn’t handle missed data very well. If you decide to extrapolate back a month on 3-4 measurements for the month the algorithm doesn’t handle that situation very well. It can only change so much per measurement.
Because it can only change so much per measurement the Weight Tracker curve will tend to be a lagging indicator of your weight. Most of the weight measurements you give it will be below the extrapolated line, as you’re in a weight loss situation. There may be useful psychological reasons for using such an indicator, but I did a heap of curve fitting back in the day. I’m used to lines that straddle data points, that minimize the sum of squared residuals. The curves don’t straddle their data and that just seems a little odd to me.
1918 Scenic Highway
Snellville, GA 30078
Steak ‘n Shake
1610 Scenic Highway
Snellville, GA 30078
Steak ‘n Shake
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...and welcome to my profile page here on GraphicRiver.net. here you will find a selection of my designs like flyer, greeting card e.g.
I am a graphic designer and ive got a clean, light-hearted, eye-catching and mostly well sorted way of design. i like to play with geometric elements and typographic figures. you have any questions? feel free to ask!!
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Report NEP-ICT-2008-02-02This is the archive for NEP-ICT, a report on new working papers in the area of Information & Communication Technologies. Walter Frisch issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
The following items were announced in this report:
- Andrea Galeotti & Sanjeev Goyal & Matthew O. Jackson & Fernando Vega-Redondo & Leeat Yariv, 2008. "Network Games," Economics Working Papers ECO2008/07, European University Institute.
- Michael Ostrovsky & Michael Schwarz, 2008. "Information Disclosure and Unraveling in Matching Markets," NBER Working Papers 13766, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
- Peter Robinson, 2007. "On Discrete Sampling Of Time-Varyingcontinuous-Time Systems," STICERD - Econometrics Paper Series /2007/520, Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines, LSE. | <urn:uuid:fd9d076f-7fd9-4a9f-af47-0f123bbb60d5> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://ideas.repec.org/n/nep-ict/2008-02-02.html | 2013-05-23T14:56:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.800839 | 205 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Report NEP-SPO-2006-09-03This is the archive for NEP-SPO, a report on new working papers in the area of Sports & Economics. Joao Carlos Correia Leitao issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
The following items were announced in this report:
- Victor Matheson & Robert Baade & Mimi Nikolova, 2006. "A Tale of Two Stadiums: Comparing the Economic Impact of Chicago’s Wrigley Field and U.S. Cellular Field," Working Papers 0608, College of the Holy Cross, Department of Economics.
- R. Antonietti, 2006. "Human Capital, Sport Performance, and Salary Determination of Professional Athletes," Working Papers 561, Dipartimento Scienze Economiche, Universita' di Bologna.
- Konrad, Kia A. & Kovenock, Dan, 2006. "Multi-Stage Contests with Stochastic Ability," Purdue University Economics Working Papers 1192, Purdue University, Department of Economics. | <urn:uuid:fc0b3a55-25fa-4c3f-a5d2-acbe1db4645f> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://ideas.repec.org/n/nep-spo/2006-09-03.html | 2013-05-23T14:38:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.827934 | 223 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
That's the gist of a question put forth to Mass Effect fans today by BioWare's Casey Hudson, who wants to know whether series fans want the next game in the franchise to take "place before the trilogy, or after?"
How closely they're going to be listening is anyone's guess, since for all we know those kind of decisions have already been made, but it'll be interesting to see people's opinions regardless.
There will be people out there who want to see what happens after the trilogy, sure. We could all do with an explanation as to why there aren't robot leaves.
Setting new games before the trilogy, though, gives BioWare a chance to wheel out every popular character, Star Wars prequel-style, and show them kicking it in their native habitats before Commander Shepard rolled around and blew everything up.
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TO STOP GUTTING OUR POLITICAL REPRESENTATION
President, Ward Economic Development Corporation and Chair, Social Action, 5th District AME Church
African Americans who are watching the recent maneuverings of the California Redistricting Commission are wondering what's in the Kool-Aid they're drinking.
The Commission has completely reversed itself on the draft maps it released to the public last month at a press conference in the State Capitol. And it seems to have engaged in clandestine deliberations that have resulted in proposed district configurations that gut African American electoral power in the state Assembly, state Senate and Congressional districts.
What is behind the Commission's recent decision to amend its schedule and NOT release a second round of draft maps to the public? Instead, the Commission says it will make visualizations and equivalency files available for organizations and news outlets. This was not the agreed upon process. In the communities of color where the digital divide is a reality, this means we won't have equal access to what's going on.
These proposed maps will dilute hard fought for Black political power in this state. Too many Black people have lived and died for a voice and fair representation in the legislative bodies. We will not sit by and allow this to happen.
On June 10th the Commission released their first draft maps, which maintained Black political representation; four Assembly, three Congressional and two Senate districts in West and South Los Angeles.
The Commission approved these maps as a work in progress and was set to release 2nd draft maps on July 12th, then they amended the date to release to July 14th.
In response to the Commission's urging for communities of interest to assist in the redistricting process, groups representing long marginalized African-American, Asian-Pacific Islander, and Latino interests developed a "Unity" map and submitted proposals for the legislative districts. This Unity proposal was at the urging of community groups and accomplished and supported at each level existing Black electoral power in their traditional districts.
Then a major turnaround occurred on the 4th of July weekend when the Commission ignored their input, changed the first maps dramatically and released a configuration that threatens to undermine Black political representation in the Los Angeles area.
We do not understand the impetus or rationale for their new draft maps and are eagerly waiting to hear their response to our concerns.
The California State NAACP and African American Redistricting Collaborative say they are hopeful that the delayed 2nd set of CRC maps will reflect our concerns and restore our Black political centers.
What is particularly baffling is that after showing a willingness to honor the traditions of Greater Los Angeles' ethnic coalitions, the Commission abandoned their wishes and is now ignoring the calls for "2-3-4" - two state senate districts, three congressional districts, and four assembly districts that maintain Black political power in the Los Angeles area.
The Voting Rights Act is being used to disadvantage Black people in Los Angeles by over concentrating Blacks in one district. Black Californians work in coalition across ethnic and cultural boundaries to achieve various goals. The way in which the Voting Rights act is being applied will cause great harm to diverse communities in the Los Angeles area.
We urge the Commission to pay close attention to the issues we bring forth. We demand continued Black political representation in Los Angeles and throughout the state. Black Californians have always partnered with various coalitions to maximize economic and social justice. Why is the Commission proposing to dilute and contravene that historical political vibrancy that has empowered all marginalized and disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles? | <urn:uuid:abee434f-220f-4e7e-8bab-9a51983bc7ab> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://lasentinel.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1972:black-community-leaders-urge-redistricting-commission&catid=92&Itemid=182 | 2013-05-23T14:56:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.957791 | 714 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
It's one small hop for a rocket, but one giant leap for reusable rocket ships: A private rocket prototype has sailed through a 6-foot hop that, while short, marked a in a major test for a novel reusable launch system being developed by commercial spaceflight company SpaceX.
Called "Grasshopper," the rocket lifted off briefly then set back down on four spidery legs during the recent test at SpaceX's proving ground in McGregor, Texas.
Source: Space.com. Read full article. (link) | <urn:uuid:3f464df9-310f-4044-837c-df0721894680> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://reason.com/24-7/2012/10/02/spacex-tests-reusable-rocket | 2013-05-23T14:18:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.949181 | 107 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
my name is Casey Donahue. I make movies and I write stuff. Sometimes I make movies and write stuff for The Upright Citizen's Brigade. My mom thinks I am very talented.
You can hire me
Ran into these guys on the train. They win Halloween.
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Crystal, Crystal, Crystal, perhaps we should explain something for you. You wrote, " the same people who insisted Mitt Romney be anointed the GOP 2012 presidential nominee..."
Guess what Crystal, the "people" who wanted Mitt Romney as the presidential nominee were the Republican voters, otherwise he would not have been the nominee. We are not yet in a banana republic, the party members across the country actually voted their choice and Romney won the most votes.
We coould discuss the less than great selection of candidates in this past cycle but please don't make it sound like there was some kind of coup or bana republic shenanigans in the selection of Romney because that just was not the case. | <urn:uuid:8a3d6b60-7c23-46f3-a3a4-8725741b9d5a> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://townhall.com/social/usercommentprint/6324333 | 2013-05-23T14:43:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.978993 | 140 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
featured artists - Leonardo's Bicycle
Mike and Andy met on the train from Wellingborough to London in 1986, commented on each other's burgundy Sta-prest and haven't stopped singing and playing together since. Actually, that's not strictly true. Mike lost his voice for two days in 2001 and Andy went on holiday for a week in 2006. But apart from that it's been one long, weary, wavering harmony from that day to this and, tragically for the general public, it shows little sign of stopping. Two 40 something blokes with too many records and a penchant for real ale "interpreting" the works of beloved pop tunes from The Bee Gees to The Monkees to The Turtles (i.e. not very far) via their cheap acoustic guitars and questionable vocal ability. Incredibly, they often get paid to do this. You too can pay them to do this, if your doctor says it's OK.
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Hi! My name's Polly. Yes I know, like the Polly Pocket dolls.
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Am Yisrael Chai! is a community wide program that focuses on Holocaust awareness and education with an emphasis on survival and success. We will hold our annual Am Yisrael Chai event the evening of April 21st, 2013 with a focus on children of the Holocaust.
"CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST"
A powerful and unforgettable event
Featuring Keynote speaker
Child Survivor of the Holocaust from Romania
This Event also features:
"The Kindertransport Journey." An exhibit highlighting the unique Rescue of 10,000 children between Kristallnacht and the outbreak of World War II.
Student Accounts of experiences from March of the Living
Posters and Life Stories from Atlanta Child Holocaust Survivors
Book Signings by Atlanta Holocaust Survivor Authors
Yom Hashoah Commemoration
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“No Regrets” – Snoop Lion
There’s been quite a bit of mystery surrounding Snoop Dogg’s decision to reincarnate himself into a reggae singing Snoop Lion, but so far every Snoop Lion track has been pure gold, and “No Regrets” is no exception. The track features the Dirty Projectors’ Amber Coffman and rapper T.I, and is a mellow, faded jam with Coffman’s angelic voice intersecting beautifully with Snoop’s.
“What Love is Made Of” – Katy B
What’s love made of? According to Katy B, it’s synthesizers, a seriously catchy tune and a dance-pop beat reminiscent of Darude’s “Sandstorm.” Katy B knows how to get the kids dancing and with this track you can start your summer parties off right. The single is released June 8.
All Time Low are preparing to hit the road for the “Gimme Summer Ya Love” Tour in support of the band’s recently released album, Dirty Work. All Time Low will be joined by bands such as The Starting Line, Cartel, The Cab and more. To celebrate the tour and the new album, All Time Low and andPOP.com would like to hook up 1 fan on each date of the tour with a pair of tickets. 5 of those winners will receive a copy of the Sims Generations game which includes the band’s first single, “I Feel Like Dancin,’” sung in gibberish.
Fans can order Dirty Work over at iTunes now. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the “Gimme Summer Ya Love” Tour which kicks off July 28th and a chance to win a copy of the new Sims Generations game for PC!
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Medical and nursing services we provide at AUT's health, counselling and wellbeing centres.
We can provide vaccinations for health students going on clinical placement, for vaccines on the national immunisation schedule and travel vaccinations including:
- Hepatitis B
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- HPV (Gardasil) vaccine
- Travel vaccinations
Health, Counselling and Wellbeing works in conjunction with the Faculty of Health to screen or vaccinate, as required, students before they go on clinical placement. Please see our nurses if you have any concerns about your screening or vaccinations.
It is usual to see one of our doctors to obtain a repeat prescription. However, for some patients who have a stable condition and are on regular medication, it may be appropriate to receive a repeat prescription without a medical consultation. In this case, please contact our nurses. Prescriptions are usually available on the next working day.
Medical laboratory results
A nurse will contact you if your results require further treatment or discussion but please contact us if you have not heard from us within a week of having your test/s.
AUT Health, Counselling and Wellbeing does not offer dental services.
AUT has an oral health clinic at our North Shore Campus - phone +64 9 921 9999 ext 7650
The dental services brochure gives you more information about services offered by the oral health clinic
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Pharmacy, laboratory, physiotherapy
- Your nearest city pharmacy is in the student commons area at the University of Auckland
- Your nearest North Shore pharmacies are Pharmacy Direct in the Fox Centre, or Te Puna Hauora, both on Akoranga Drive. There are also pharmacies in the Northcote Shopping Centre
- LabTests - 280 Queen Street City or 16 College Road Northcote
AUT has a physiotherapy clinic on the North Shore - phone +64 9 921 9155
We can provide immigration medicals for international students and staff.
- Immigration medicals take at least a week to be completed. You will require an appointment with the nurse who will do an assessment and arrange for your testing offsite
- Following your blood tests and chest x-ray you will require an appointment with our doctor
- Please bring your passport, immigration medical forms and glasses or contacts if you wear them
- The cost for an AUT student is $140.00 for the nurse and doctor appointment combined
- The blood test is approximately $100.00, the chest x-ray is $70.00 to $80.00
- Immigration medicals are not covered by your insurance.
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Weasel words and spin doctoring in Berkeley! A public commons is a place where people can sit, sleep, feed the geese, talk, and generally rub shoulders, dance, make music, and interact with all sorts of people. Putting laws in place which target the very people most in need of a relaxing space is the very opposite of “public” or “commons.” The old guys sitting on the park benches or on the barrels on the porch of a general store could be annoying, as could the chorus in a Greek play, but they were the essence of the public, the whole picture, the alternative views, the different values in life.
I can foresee the whole thing going down in costly legal flames over the issue of differential enforcement. If I, a sweet old lady, not begging, sit for three or four hours and talk to everyone who wants to talk with me, and the guy two benches over is chased because he has been there for three hours and is talking to everyone in earshot, where is the justice? We will, in effect, have a closed area where only those who are taking part in a commercial transaction or are picturesque will be welcomed.
Since the retailers in Berkeley have fought every well intentioned and well thought-out proposal to put in public spaces, in favor of parking and congestion, why do they deserve extra consideration because they have made our existing public spaces intolerable? People with the good of Berkeley in mind have been trying to get Telegraph, between the University and Dwight, closed for all but emergency and commercial deliveries for years, so that people can walk, talk, and shop with lots of attractive, common, public space around them. Who shoots this idea down every year? The merchants. One of those parking spaces might be taken by a customer who wouldn’t walk half a block from a parking garage, but who would circle the block for an hour waiting for that space. Again, the idea that delivery trucks only show up at designated times, and don’t double park, blocking traffic, is opposed by the merchants, even though that is even more destructive of casual automobile shopping trips than having to use a parking garage.
We see the same reflex, cars good, people bad, reaction from the merchants on North Shattuck, who want their clumsy, badly designed and dangerous intersections preserved because a more sensible layout which encourages people to walk around might remove a few parking spaces.
When I see the Telegraph (and Shattuck and University Avenue) merchants putting out benches for people to sit on, putting out trash cans, putting out tubs of trees and flowers and maintaining them, similar to what is on Fourth Street, then I will believe they care about public spaces. Until then, I see them as exploiters of what should be public spaces for their private gain.
Mayor Bates’ regressive, anti-public, anti-common good proposal to stigmatize or criminalize ordinary people who use the streets needs to be shot down. Going from reasonable proposals to make North Shattuck and, at the opposite end of Shattuck, the Adeline intersection, more inviting public spaces to a proposal to harass people using existing public spaces, shows a schizoid type of fragmented reality in our public planners and other officials which does even more than the street people to make Berkeley deserve its international reputation as the “open ward.”
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A mischievous young thief is hurled through time on an adventure to discover forgiveness and the true meaning of Christmas.
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The following pages will help you getting started with ComodIT, better understanding the philosophy and key ideas behind the tool, and interact with our platform through our APIs. This documentation is a work in progress, we’ll keep on adding new tutorials and user guides in the coming weeks. Watch our blog and twitter feed for updates. In case of questions/issues, do not hesitate to contact us.
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Re: how much will it pay? There is such a thing? I'm always highly suspicious of any school that claims to offer such a specialized diploma. If you applied to work for me, my first question would be, "What language is that in?".
What else does an associates in object oriented programming cover? Is it as math intensive? And so on.
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Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine today announced the appointment of Karen Jackson as the commonwealth's deputy secretary of technology. Jackson is currently the director of the Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance for the commonwealth. She has previously served as the vice-president for broadband programs and as a regional director for Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology and worked as an associate information design specialist for Computer Sciences Corporation in Hampton Roads.
Jackson has played an active role in legislative activities during the Gilmore, Warner and Kaine administrations, most notably authoring the final report on "Advancing Affordable, High-bandwidth Electronic Networks in Rural Virginia" as directed by House Joint Resolution 163 (2002), drafting Executive Order 35 establishing the Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance in 2006, and collaborating with members of the General Assembly and the Kaine administration to ensure adoption of HB1329/SB206, which requires access to state owned telecommunication towers by qualified wireless broadband service providers in un-served areas of the commonwealth.
Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Christopher Newport University, where she graduated cum laude, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the College of William and Mary Graduate School of Business.
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| Topic: Why Israel asked US to report them, for it's move
Posted: 08 May 2009 at 4:47pm
Why Israel asking US to report them, for it's movement in the midle east?
Jerusalem worried over breakdown of U.S.-Israel cooperation under Obama
By Aluf Benn and Barak Ravid
Senior officials in Jerusalem expressed concern recently over the sharp decline in the coordination between Israel and the United States on security and state affairs since President Barack Obama's entered the White House and especially since the formation of Israel's new government.
Senior White House officials told their Israeli counterparts that Obama will demand Netanyahu completely suspend construction in the settlements, the officials said.
"Obama's people brief their Israeli counterparts in advance much less about security and Middle East policy activities than the Bush administration used to," the officials said.
In addition, when they do brief Israeli officials, they don't consult with them or coordinate their statements in advance.
This has caused several coordination "malfunctions" between the two states in the past two months, they said.
The last incident was the statement of Assistant U.S. Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller, calling on Israel to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The statement had not been coordinated with Israeli officials in charge of the nuclear issue and they heard it first from the media.
This followed other equally problematic incidents. The American policy shift toward Syria and opening direct talks with Damascus followed minimal coordination with Israel. For example, Israel was not briefed about senior American diplomats' trip to Damascus, which the U.S. had initiated.
Another incident concerned U.S. envoy for Iranian affairs Dennis Ross' trip to the Gulf states a few days ago for talks on Iran. Israel was briefed on the trip in general details, but no consultations or message-coordination took place before the trip. In addition, Ross did not pass through Israel on his way to the Gulf or back to brief Israel on the talks' outcome.
The American policy toward Iran has remained generally ambiguous as far as Israel is concerned and the administration has not outlined to Israel its plan for a dialogue with Iran in an orderly way. Many of the details Israel learned about this plan were obtained via European channels.
The Israeli officials said the problem also stems from the government change in both states and because clear work procedures between the sides have not been set established.
"This will be one of the most important things Netanyahu will have to settle with Obama," a senior official said.
However, the official said the new administration no longer seems to see Israel as a "special" or "extraordinary" state in the Middle East, with which the U.S. must maintain a different dialogue than with other states.
"The feeling is that the dialogue and coordination with the Arab states and with Europe is today no less important to the U.S. and perhaps more so than with Israel," the official said.
Uzi Arad, the official in the Prime Minister's Office in charge of the liaison with the American administration, maintains ties with various American officials but has not yet forged a direct channel to his counterpart, National Security Advisor General James L. Jones.
Arad is scheduled to go to Washington next week to prepare for Netanyahu's trip.
Arad will outline the first chapters of Israel's new foreign policy, with an emphasis on the Palestinian and Iranian issues, at his meeting with Jones next Tuesday in Washington ahead of Obama's meeting with Netanyahu May 18.
The Americans are expected to tell Arad what Obama expects of his meeting with Netanyahu and coordinate the meeting's agenda, issues and the two men's statements in the news conference after the meeting.
The Americans are also expected to brief Arad on the talks between American and Syrian officials in Damascus on Thursday.
During the Olmert government, Israeli officials kept very close ties with their counterparts in the American administration. This included advanced briefings about almost every American move. The Israelis were even briefed about former president George W. Bush's speeches or former secretary of state Condoleezza Rice's foreign policy statements.
Former prime minister Ehud Olmert used to have regular conversations with Bush while former foreign minister Tzipi Livni kept in touch with Rice. Olmert's chief of staff Yoram Turbowicz and political advisor Shalom Turgeman coordinated foreign policy activities with National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and his deputy Elliot Abrams.
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I agree " to have loved & lost is better than not to have loved at all" but keep your chin up! ;-)
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USS NEW YORK, At Sea (NNS) -- USS New York (LPD 21) Sailors and Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) held a remembrance ceremony honoring the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks while on the ship's maiden deployment, Sept. 11.
Commanding Officer Capt. Jon Kreitz addressed the crew with his remarks about the significance of the events and America's response to such tragedies.
"Sept. 11 was a day that changed each of us and our lives forever," said Kreitz. "In the heroism shown that day, we were reminded that we are a great nation, one where ordinary Americans performed extraordinary acts in the face of evil and enemies."
Other events included a choral rendition of the national anthem, a rifle salute and a reenlistment ceremony. Damage Controlman 2nd Class David Dubis chose the day to continue his military service while honoring the fallen New York firefighters of Department 343. He said the oath of enlistment dressed out in a firefighting ensemble while breathing air from a self-contained breathing apparatus.
"It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to re-enlist on a ship built with steel from the Twin Towers, and on the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks," said Dubis. "It's an honor to keep protecting my country against terrorism, and to remember people who gave their lives doing the same job I do."
The occasion was especially significant for the Sailors and Marines who hail from the state of New York. Staff Sgt. Dela Tsawo of Brooklyn, N.Y., conveyed his appreciation of the significance of New York and her crew's mission.
"Sept. 11 was a tragedy, but at the same time it was an experience that unfortunately will never be forgotten," said Tsawo. "Being part of [USS] New York's history and maiden deployment has been a great honor."
New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th MEU. New York is currently on her maiden deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The USS New York is the sixth ship named for the state of New York, and the fifth amphibious transport dock ship in the San Antonio Class. Her motto is "Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget."
For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.
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GOODBYE Bill, nothing personal.
Having written about the failings of referee's boss Bill Harrigan for most of this year, about the loss of confidence by the referees under him, the changes to interpretation he introduced without telling the players and coaches, the mistakes the referees were making - Harrigan finally got the bullet yesterday.
He had to go.
The fundamental problem with the Bill Harrigan Approach to Modern Refereeing is best illustrated in an exchange this season when a complaint was made, not for the first time, that defending teams were deliberately and continually standing offside.
"What do you want us to do, blow 100 penalties?" Harrigan asked.
To which the proper answer should be, if they are standing offside 100 times, yes.
And if they are standing offside only 99 times, then blow only 99 penalties.
Bill never quite got that footballers are smart that way. They'll eventually get it.
Instead, under the Bill Harrigan Approach to Modern Refereeing the intention was always to "manage" the game, not "referee" the game, which was intended to result in far less penalties and a better flowing game.
Yes, it sounds terrific.
It has its roots in Harrigan's own elevation to a first grade referee when he drastically cut down on the amount of penalties given in a game, compared to other referees in other games, because he "managed" players instead of penalising them.
In other words, instead of pinging an outside back for standing offside, Harrigan called him offside and told him to stay out of the play, the player backed off, play went on, and with no breakdown in play we saw a faster and more free-flowing game.
What Harrigan failed to understand is the game is so much smarter these days.
Coaches knew as much and so started daring the referees to penalise them.
They knew if they stood offside 30 times the referees wouldn't penalise them 30 times - who wants the criticism for blowing so many penalties? - and so the game slowed down.
The wrestle began to dominate.
The playmakers were nullified.
Look at when Canterbury beat Manly in the opening week of the finals.
Geoff Toovey nearly wore through two desks in the coaches box slamming down the headphones every time the Bulldogs got away with being offside.
Toovey blued later, saying, "I thought we were playing back in the 5m rule."
Yet not a peep came from Harrigan.
So the next week Toovey got smart, and when the Sea Eagles went out against North Queensland they played, what else, five metre football. They could have shaken hands with Johnathan Thurston on most plays.
Neil Henry later gave Harrigan eagle cam vision that showed the Sea Eagles standing offside 24 times that night. Manly got penalised five times.
Why do we care? Because in the Cowboys is the best playmaker in the world.
When Thurston gets the ball and looks up - and the first thing he sees is several defenders standing offside, he knows he can't go to those plays he has called but instead has to play an inside ball, or some other play. It cuts down his options and limits the football that can be played.
They are taking the football out of our football and nobody is doing a damn thing about it.
Harrigan should have addressed it.
He didn't. Henry didn't blue about it because he is not that style of coach.
But why couldn't Harrigan recognise it?
He was either unable - or unwilling - to address the greatest issue in the modern game.
Defending teams are increasingly employing illegal tactics without fear of penalty, taking the football out of the game, because the referees' priorities are wrong.
The rules are there to penalise offside defensive lines, or markers that float, or the all-too-common nine-second play-the-balls because the teams are taught to wrestle and slow it all down.
Harrigan came under extreme pressure early this season when Bob Fulton , Wayne Bennett and Chris Anderson all labelled the game boring and highlighted how the wrestle was killing the contest.
A quiet word arrived in Harrigan's ear and for the next two weeks stalling plays were targeted and the game opened up tremendously.
It looked like a win.
But then, spurred by no urgency to continue, the referees dropped off again, the game went back to the same old ways, and by the end of the season the two teams that emerged on top of the ladder and went through to fight out the grand final were the two teams that wrestled best. | <urn:uuid:a57fa321-44af-49c8-bf9a-40983b2d7e6b> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/bill-harrigan-sacked-from-role-as-nrl-referees-coach/story-fndujljl-1226504248157 | 2013-05-23T14:18:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703334458/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112214-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.974983 | 973 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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Poached pheasant breast, salad of braised leg, blue cheese and pear recipe
- Cuisine: Modern Australian
- Serves 4
This dish also makes a fantastic starter.
Ingredients4 pheasant breasts (or 2 whole birds)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
60g blue cheese (mild)
1 white endive, broken into single leaves
1 pear, thinly sliced
For braised legs
2 carrots peeled, roughly diced
1 onion, peeled, roughly diced
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 inch ginger, washed, sliced
1 long red chilli
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground coriander
1 litre chicken stock
4 pheasant legs
50ml vegetable oil
PreparationIn a large pot, heat the oil, add carrots. Reduce heat and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the onion, and cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli. Cook for a further 5 minutes. Add the cumin and coriander, and then deglaze with port. Reduce this to a glaze. Add the chicken stock and pheasant legs. Bring to a boil, and reduce to just below a simmer, and cook for 2 hours, or until meat is pull off from the bone. Allow to cool in pot, completely covered in the liquid.
In a second pot, bring 2 litres of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to the boil. Remove from heat and put in the pheasant breast, allow to sit in the hot water for about 5 minutes of until just cooked. Remove and rest for 10 minutes at room temperature, then place in the fridge until ready to serve.
When you can handle the temperature of the pheasant legs, remove them from the pot, and gently pull the meat off the bone. Dress the legs with 3 tablespoons of the braising liquid, olive oil, and sherry vinegar. Break the blue cheese into small size pieces, add the endive leaves and gently toss with the leg meat and pear.
Slice the pheasant breast as thinly as you can, and arrange in a circular motion on the bottom of the plate (1 breast per plate). Season with a little sea salt, then divide the salad among four plates.
Pinot gris is a good wine match for this dish.
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For most women, finding your personal style is not always easy. However, for the world's revered fashionistas and style stars, there has always been an innate understanding of the key wardrobe essentials which keep them on the style radar, no matter the decade or occasion. In his new book, THE STYLE CHECKLIST: The Ultimate Wardrobe Essentials for You, TV host and style expert Lloyd Boston dispels the notion of "the more clothing you have, the better off you are." He unveils a defined checklist of wardrobe and accessory "must-haves" that will make each and every woman's closet a personal style treasure chest for years to come.
We sat down with Lloyd and asked him to share some of his secrets to personal style and essentials for a stylish wardrobe.
SB: What are 5 essential pieces that every woman should own?
1. The White Shirt - A quality version pairs with everything from shorts and flats, to a satin ball gown skirt.
2. The Knee Boot - Timeless, modern, chic, this boot works at any age, whether you choose a flat riding rendition, kitten heel, or stiletto. Look for versions with little or no trendy details.
3. The Evening Clutch - Go vintage for an inexpensive take on a classic, that no one else will have.
4. The Black Pant Suit - Wear together, break it apart, this duo (when perfectly tailored) will take you from desk to dinner in a flash, just by rotating tops and bold accessories.
5. The Easy Weekend Jean - Give your body a break and slip into a comfy jean for weekends. No woman should try to look sexy every day. Borrow his even!
SB: What trends are worth investing in this fall? Any trends women should steer away from?
I would vote for the 'Tweed and Plaid' trend, the animal prints of the 'Rocker Chic' trend, and classics of the 'Country Weekend' look - the elements are all pretty timeless and will serve you for decades. The remix on global Boho might be a little chancy and trendy. Grab it on sale, come January.
SB: Are there any items that you wish women would never wear?
I rarely like to point out the negative, but I must say that I am not a fan of women in fedora hats or menswear-inspired stingy brims. You really need to know how to work them (angled and perfectly broken in), and you must splurge a little on a great quality hat. Most women miss these steps.
SB: What is your style philosophy?
Less is Modern. When you know the classic, global style vocabulary that I share in my new book, THE STYLE CHECKLIST, you will shop less, and use what you have to play into any trend, any season, any year.
SB: What advice can you offer women as they begin shopping for their fall wardrobe?
Shop their own closets first, and really organize what you have. Take it all out first, and only put back in your absolute greatest hits. When you do, make your own checklist of things you may be missing. And challenge yourself to re-create your favorite looks from magazines, websites, and catalogs--using what you already own. You would be surprised as to how much you have. Your shopping thereafter will be more focused and fun!
SB: What is one perfect, no-fail timeless look that every woman should own?
A solid jersey wrap dress in any color but black (eggplant, chocolate, navy). And if you love pants, I vote for an amazing pair of camel trousers in a year-round weight wool, paired with a beautiful, crisp white shirt and a flesh-toned pump. Add a slim or wide black belt, a pale lip and you can walk into any room with style.
LLOYD BOSTON is a top TV Style Expert, Television Host, and the author of three popular style books--including Before You Put That On. He's been a regular on-air style contributor for NBC Today with over 150 segments to his credit, and made several appearances on Oprah, The View, and CNN. An original host on the STYLE Network, Lloyd has also been the host of his own show, Closet Cases, and several specials for the Fine Living Network. He is currently the voice of the red carpet for NBC's EXTRA and the exclusive Style Guy for Jones New York helping women to craft their style.
THE STYLE CHECKLIST is a head-to-toe style resource guide that takes women from day to evening, weekday to weekend, and business casual to red carpet chic.
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When I started on twitter, myself and a few others started the hashtag #onlyincambodia. There are many many times that this label is appropriate but the video below must be its finest example to date.
Yesterday a fellow blogger in Phnom Penh going by the name of LTO Cambodia caught this amazing piece of footage while out on his afternoon walk.
The short account is that swanky SUV drives up the wrong way of a major road in Phnom Penh, hits an oncoming motorbike and takes out the rider who then hobbles off. Driver then demands injured motorcyclist to move his bike away from blocking his car. SUV reverses and drives around crumpled motorbike. Police arrive and park another motorbike in front of SUV and order him to get out of the car. SUV occupant yells at police and tells them to get out of his way.
A stand-off ensues and then this…
The full story from LTO Cambodia, which is fascinating reading, can be found here
Update [01 November]: The Phnom Penh Post just ran a story about this incident and how the clip became Cambodia’s first viral video with over 30,000 You Tube hits. It also rather comically reports on who the driver was and the excuse that was given for his actions.
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Dude even had the audacity to try to studder while crying and apologizing.
this is the worst acting performance since Jennifer Lopez starred in Gigli. Even worse, the news lady seemed to be falling for it.
This guy is a fraud, a cheat, a conman who now has to backpedal to keep investigations for cheating the charities that helped him.
I dont remember..I dont know what is real...give me a break.
This guy is like that one girl who killed the lottery winner, got caught trying to move his body.
You cant get a conscious AFTER you get caught....but some epople will try to keep lying despite to cover their tracks.
I bet FOX NEWS will hire him as an entertainment consultant for ratings
It's all really sad....Tim Poe could have just said he had served in the U.S. military and then sang. That would have been enough for everyone to hear. Instead Tim gave us this big SOB story...and Whamo....hurt alot of American vets. Whether he actually believed the SOB story or what....It has cost him because he could have gone far on America's Got Talent and not have this huge mess of controversary overshadowing his singing talent!!!
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407 Slim Wilson Nixa, MO 3/2/2 $95,000 Great LOCATION 407 Slim Wilson in Nixa, Mo is conveniently located minutes from shopping in Nixa, and a short drive to Springfield. This 3/2/2 has a great 9.9x13.1 screened in porch overlooking a nice size yard including a tulip tree. What a perfect place to sit and watch the rain or enjoy your coffee spring, summer, and fall. Backyard is completely fenced in with a six foot wood privacy fence and has a storage shed large enough for all your yard equipment. Sellers have recently replaced the roof with architectural shingles. This house has (3 comments)
Handyman Rentals and U-Haul in Nixa Mo moves to a New, Larger, Location |Businesses in Nixa, MO - 01/17/12 06:03 PM
Handyman Rentals, our local provider for tool rental, moved to a new location in January 2012. This location is located right of 160, just across the road from Nixa Wal-Mart Super Center. Opened Monday-Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturdays 7:30 to 1:30pm. They have Tractors, Backhoes, Skid Loaders, Ladder Extensions, Electric Scissor Lifts, Scaffolding, 50 ft. Aerial Lifts, High Speed Saws, Brick and Block Saws, Straw Blowers, Post Hole Digger, Weed Eaters, Brush Mower, Chippers, Push Lawn Mowers, Steam Wallpaper Remover, Drywall Texture Spray Hopper and Gun, Dustless Drywall Sander, Dry Wall Cutter, Drywall Cutter, Dry Wall Lift, Floor (0 comments)
Natural Gas Explosion in North Austin - 01/14/12 10:35 PM
I read this blog and knew it was something I had to repost. The signs of a natural gas leak are not to be ignored. Unfortunately 13 years ago, a dear friend's father's house exploded from a gas leak. Unfortunately, his father and his two dogs died in the explosion, there was no closure. If you smell rotten eggs, it could be the chemical that they put in gas. Via Jolie Kirsten (Keller Williams Realty):
Today I drove down Payne Avenue, past the home where a natural gas explosion occurred this past Monday morning. There were three people standing outside the (0 comments)
There are things to do In and Around Springfield, Mo for FREE and for a price! No matter what you choose do this weekend, make it a fun and exciting weekend and most of all memorable! Friday, January 13
Return to Belle Plains presented by Stained Glass Theatre at 1996 Evangel Street. Performances are at 7:30 Friday. 2:30 Saturdays, through February 4. Tickets are $9, $5 for ages 12 and younger. 581-9192 or email.
Live Band Dance at 7pm at Nixa Senior Center at 404 S. Main Street. Admission is $3. The Seafarer presented by Springfield Contemporary Theatre (0 comments)
3277 W. Grandview Springfield, MO| OPEN HOUSE January 15, 2012 | Open House Hosted By Yvonne C. Burdette| W/O Basement Home $179,900 - 01/12/12 12:57 PM
1/15/2011 Open House at 3277 W. Grandview in Springfield, Mo 2 to 4 hosted by Yvonne C. Burdette with Murney Associate Realtors What a great 4 or 5 bedroom, 3 bath walk-out basement home located just west of Lowes and north of I-44 in beautiful Crown Meadows subdivision. This home features split bedrooms, formal dining, hardwood floors, and a huge family room downstairs with tornado shelter. On the main level, the beautiful hardwood floors cover the walkways and formal dining. The living room is very open to the kitchen dining and bar area in the kitchen. Custom oak (3 comments)
Well, it is official, and it is good news! Missouri Housing Development Commission (bond money) has increased the income limits for our area. The income limits are for the Springfield and surrounding areas. A household size of 1-2 people has an income limit of $60,700 for a property located in a non-targeted area. There are various qualifications that need to be met with this type of loan, but it is a great option for your first-time home-buyers who have limited funds available for a down payment. Feel free to give me a call if you would like more information!
What is Going On In and Around Springfield, MO January 6, 7, and 8, 2012 | Calendar of Events in Springfield, Mo - 01/05/12 10:32 PM
Here's What's Going on In and Around Springfield, Mo January 6, 7, and 8, 2012. No matter what you choose to do, enjoy the weekend! Friday January 6, 2012 Live Band Dance 7 PM at the Nixa Senior Center at 404 S. Main St. Admission $3 725-2322 Arena Supercross 7:30 PM gates at 6pm January 6-7 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N. Grand Ave. Advance tickets $14, $7 for 4-11 years old, free for ages 3 and younger. Add a dollar for the gate admission. Advance tickets at www.motorheadevents.com. 417 Sports and area, Price Cutter stores 863-6353 or 833-2660 First Friday Art Talk 6 and 7pm at (2 comments)
ActiveRain / Adobe EchoSign Challenge: What Does Trust Mean to You? - 01/04/12 09:40 AM
January CONTEST! Write about what how do your feelings about trust impact your business or your life? Worth 1000 if you meet the guidelines before. Get it done before January 15 and it is worth another 1000 points. Take some time and think about it, GRAND PRIZE is an I-Pad 2. Via ActiveRain Corp.: Wow, 2012 already? Can you believe it? For January's challenge, we are honored to have the folks from Adobe EchoSign joining us. EchoSign was recently purchased by Adobe. Adobe is a company that a ton of us have been putting a lot of trust in for the last decade (some (2 comments)
I am excited to share that I have ventured out ON MY OWN from a Team Setting. I loved my Team, the Martin House Team, but with the New Year I wanted a New Opportunity. I have been selling real estate since 2006, and have closed contracts with many other top agents. Some other things that won't change...... Committment to Excellence Preview so you see Great Properties Roledex full of Great Resources (13 comments)
In my opinion, there are lots of great places in the US and abroad. I have traveled throughout my life, and I choose Springfield, Mo as my home!
Love the 4 seasons, Summer being my favorite. I love the gorgeouos mountains, the calmness of Table Rock Lake, the festivies of the little towns around, the persuit of education with so many colleges and universities, and KC and St. Louis being only 3 hours away.
Curious about Springfield, MO and our surrounding towns, call me, I can tell you all about it. Follow my blog of What's Happening "In and Around Springfield, MO", for weekly updates!
Want to about our housing market, call me I have a lot of great information in my Market Reports.
Looking for a GREAT find, I see them everyday!!!!! Let me show you!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by RMRAIDER
Need your help,
I about to buy TT600S 1996 Belgrada and noticed that the dry weight of this lady is about 350 pounds (160kg).
Does any one have specification of this bike (couldn't find one) and is it really that heavy?
Any help will be appreciated.
Attached is the photo.
Check here http://www.tt600s.de/
, chose "Technische daten" and TT600S"
Fueled up It is as heavy is my TT600R, 155 kgs without
fluids it will be around 131 kgs | <urn:uuid:46f1c5b6-b68b-4ba4-83bd-91d5a7aae0b4> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17456977&postcount=196 | 2013-05-25T22:42:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.933126 | 132 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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So I heard that you have chest problems, Kuroyukihime… Well, I feel your pain!
So Asu- I mean Megumi, I heard you were a former linker from a certain game! I wonder what game she’s playing back then? Anyways, Accel World is back! And nothing to worry, the nightmare that is Dusk Taker has … Continue reading
It’s now or never, guys and gals! And while I suspect that Chiyu might throw a spanner against Taku and Haruyuki-kun, this is the final battle because… …once they lost this fight against Noumi, they’ll never fight in Brain Burst … Continue reading
“Don’t worry Sempai, we’ll beat Dusk Taker before he comes to you!” And so the final battle comes upon us on the next episode… It’s gonna be so ugly that they’re betting all of their points!
Oh look, some fangirls wants to turn Taku and Haru into a yaoi pair… Anyways, on to this episode!
Now remember the Calamity Armor arc where Chrome Disaster appears and destroys everybody in the accelerated world, only to be killed by Black Lotus and her party? Turns out, a shard of the Calamity Armor is stuck to Silver Crow’s … Continue reading
For some reason, Crimson Kingbolt’s mecha form is so badass! Too bad that it went crashing down thanks to Sulfur Pot and his dragon… Thank you for animating his “combine” sequence Sunrise but… …I thank Megumi for helping Black Lotus … Continue reading
Hey guys, let’s enjoy this Kuroyukihime episode and forget about what happened on Episode 17… And BTW, it seems that Kuroyukihime’s best friend wants to do some skinship today!
Anyways, time for Round 2 against Dusk Taker! And while I’m speculating that Lily Bell will betray both Silver Crow and Cyan Pile, it turns out… | <urn:uuid:07503b24-f677-4823-b479-c00ec17ecb4d> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://benigmatica.wordpress.com/category/2012-anime-season/spring-2012-april-june-2012/accel-world/ | 2013-05-25T22:43:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.912171 | 457 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Saturday, June 30, 2012
My daughter Eva expressed a surprising interest in writing screenplays of my novels. I’d been researching the different software programs for doing just that on my own for a few months - the problem being working and writing new novels takes up all my time. I didn’t think I’d ever get anything going on the screenplay front other than a half-hearted attempt at doing it, even with state of the art software. Amazon had a sale on my top choice, which is also the industry standard. With the points from the parts I’ve bought on Amazon for my customers it only cost me half of what I’d expected.
This collaboration with my daughter has me fired up. She’s always been a good writer. Her papers in college impressed me, but other than a passing comment, she’s never mentioned an interest either in my writing or doing anything on her own. It caught me off guard when she mentioned the screenplay interest, especially after I’d been researching that very venue for months without telling anyone. I’m not going to mention the software name because any Google search for top rated screenplay writing software has it on the top of the list, but a nice thing about it is you can install it on more than one computer without an additional license. Eva and I can share progress and any questions she has about a manuscript instantly, even from afar.
Maybe if we can get lift off on one of my books in screenplay form, they’ll be able to stop remaking movies over and over again. :) I’m going to be nearing the 10,000 word mark for my third part in the DEMON trilogy this weekend. Man, would that series be a movie I’d like to put on the screen. I’ll have to wait and see what Eva wants to start with, because it will be important that she likes what she reads, or converting it will be torture. I’ll be getting the software this next week, and her, my grandson, and my son-in-law will be staying with us a week after that for a few days. I should have some thoughts on screenplay writing collaboration to blog about next month. From all my research I know this converting books into screenplays is not for the faint of heart, but like I told Eva, I’ll be following her progress, not writing it for her. Her conversion scene ideas will be her own with me only helping on the outskirts of the project.
It’s funny, but over the last few months with launching into alternate publishing, and cutting thoughts of publishers and agents out of my thought processes, everything in a literary sense appeals to me more than before. It’s nice not having my work depend on the whim of strangers, but I guess if Eva and I actually finish a screenplay, I’ll be right back at the mercy of an even tougher venue. Maybe the people looking at screenplays to develop see dollar signs and market viability more clearly than mainstream publishing. :) | <urn:uuid:1b308183-f6e0-4112-9640-5aa0df2cba31> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://bernardsblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/screeplay-frontier.html | 2013-05-25T22:20:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.966882 | 632 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
- 6.14.10 – Los Angeles Times – largely on account of extremely low fees paid to panel attorneys who represent juvenile defendants when public defenders can not, critics suggest that there are two levels of justice for those defendants. Those who get public defenders typically will have more resources available to make their case, while those who have panel attorneys - who are paid a flat fee of $345 per case – may end up with a lawyer who has very few resources to provide an adequate representation. “Questions about equity for juvenile offenders come as a group of California legal experts is nearing the end of a three-year, $100,000 study — paid for by the MacArthur Foundation grant — on improving juvenile representation statewide.” Link to article.
- 6.14.10 – KKCO TV Station Website (NBC Affiliate in Grand Junction, CO) – the Mesa County Public Defender’s offices has already added one attorney to its staff in order to handle an increasing caseload, and another attorney is due to be added this fall. The local district attorney questioned the wisdom of using funds to hire more defenders. Link to article.
- 6.14.10 – National Law Journal – “Attorney fee awards under a major federal fee-shifting statute are paid to the client, not to the attorney, and can be offset to pay a client’s debt to the federal government, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The Court’s decision in Astrue v. Ratliff will affect primarily lawyers and law clinics who successfully represent clients seeking Social Security or veterans benefits and who earn fee awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA).” Link to article. [Ed. Note: as we noted in a prior blog post, Astrue is meaningful for legal services programs that rely on the possibility of receiving attorneys fee awards in order to finance the costs of representing low-income clients (at no charge) in administrative appeals of government benefit denials. If the government can siphon off an attorneys fee award to recoup on a debt owed by the party who successfully appeals a benefit denial, the legal services provider's chances of being able to offset their own costs are jeopardized. A handful of legal services providers had submitted an amicus brief in Astrue arguing for the opposite result than the one ultimately adopted by the Supreme Court.]
- 6.11.10 - New York Times (“City Room” blog) – the City Room blog looks at the ongoing legal battle surrounding NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s efforts to change the way that cases involving indigent defendants are assigned to counsel. Link to blog post. [Ed. Note: NYC's counsel assignment system is more complicated than in most jurisdictions, and involves potential assignment to the Legal Aid Society, other public defense services, or private counsel who are designated to serve as assigned counsel. For more on Mayor Bloomberg's initial proposal, see this City Room blog post from early March.]
- 6.11.10 – The Arizona Republic [Special feature] - low- and moderate-income Arizonans who have legal problems could receive help through a variety of initiatives designed to provide limited-scope representation. These initiatives include the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education’s “Modest Means Project” and the “Bankruptcy Self-Help Center at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of Arizona. Southern Arizona Legal Aid has also set up limited-representation arrangements in order to accommodate the greater numbers of low-income clients seeking assistance. Link to piece.
- 6.10.10 – “The Careerist” Blog – in New York City, it seems considerably easier for law graduates/attorneys who have been deferred or furloughed by their firms to find temporary public-service placements than it is for those who have been laid off. Link to blog post.
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If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.
— Antoine de Saint Exupery
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
— Ecclesiastes 9:11
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Tell Me Tuesday: Where do you find eco-initiatives?
Like train travel. In all three locations I visited – Amsterdam, Gland (Switzerland, where our international head office is housed), and Berlin, you could take a train from the airport directly downtown. And it really seems to be the most convenient way to get around. When I heard that we were staying in a Nyon, a town nearby rather than in Gland (which is so small it couldn’t host us all!), I thought transit would be a hassle – but it wasn’t in the slightest. The train came twice an hour, was always on time, and the ride took only four minutes. Amazing!
(Also, for my fellow dog-lovers: apparently dogs are allowed everywhere in Switzerland. I saw them in cafes, shops, restaurants – everywhere.)
Similarly, the bike scene in Amsterdam is unbelievable. There are bicycles everywhere. People use them to get to work, to take their kids to school, to run errands, to meet up with friends. In a small city with narrow roads and no parking, they’re the best option. And outside of Amsterdam, they’re still the mode of choice for many – made particularly appealing by the separate bicycle road network that exists in several areas in Holland
In Berlin, there were plenty of cyclists and extensive train and tram systems. And even for those who do choose to drive, street parking is somewhat eco-friendly because the meters are powered by solar energy!
Clearly, being environmentally friendly is important to people everywhere. Which makes me wonder: what fun eco-initiatives have you found in your travels? | <urn:uuid:91afb058-d09d-4f9e-9e23-e2319d39e82e> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://blog.wwf.ca/blog/2012/02/28/tell-me-tuesday-where-do-you-find-eco-initiatives/ | 2013-05-25T22:57:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.977653 | 343 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Impact remain perfect at new MLS home; rout Dynamo
Montreal, QC, Canada (4E Sports) – The Impact continue to thrive at the improved Stade Saputo as Montreal used a strong second half en route to a 4-2 dismantling of the Houston Dynamo Saturday night to remain perfect at its new home.
Hassoun Camara scored the winning goal in the 60th for Montreal, which has scored eight goals in two games at Saputo.
Montreal, coming off a long midweek trip to the West Coast, where they succumbed to Chivas USA 2-1, got on board courtesy of Sanna Nyassi off a feed from Felipe Martins in 4th minute of a frantic first half.
In the 16th, Houston’s Brad Davis scored the equalizer but the host Impact pulled back ahead five minutes after, with captain Davy Arnaud heading a Justin Mapp pass into the net.
A harsh welcome had been anticipated for the former Impact Brian Ching, who had indicated his desire to finish his career in Houston after the Quebec club tried to pry him from Houston with its first pick in last November’s Expansion Draft.
After some talks and a conditional draft pick later, Ching was back as the Dynamo captain and in Orange uniform, capping one of the offseason storylines.
On Saturday, the hearts of Montrealers briefly shattered when the former Impact Ching’s through ball helped Houston level the score at 2-all before halftime.
It was the third assist of the season for 11-year veteran Ching, who set up Will Bruin’s shot in the 45th past a sliding Montreal netminder Donovan Ricketts.
Energized by the home crowd supporters and a new stadium, Montreal remained aggressive as it came back from the locker room. The Impact outshot Houston 8-0 in the second 45 minutes and tallied two decisive goals.
Camara shattered the deadlock with the eventual game-winner when he deposited Arnaud’s nifty pass from close range to the top left corner before Bernier added the insurance goal.
Bernier doubled the lead in 67th, when he converted a penalty with right footed volley to the bottom right corner.
The Impact is expected to renew the magic of Stade Saputo Wednesday as the welcome newly inked striker Marco Di Viao in their clash with Toronto FC.
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For Geocaching you will need some kind of GPS system, which can be an expensive piece of hardware, if you want to get your hands on a dedicated device (e.g. Garmin Geocaching – especially if you require the additional download of GPS maps). But in most households the necessary hardware is already existing: smartphones.
I am going through a short review of the geocaching app that I personally use on my Android phone, called C:Geo.
C:GEO - geocaching app
You can download it for FREE at Google Play. This is for sure the easiest way to start off your geocaching adventures if you’re new to the subject. The big advantage of the c:geo app is that once you installed it, you’re ready to go. No need for any additional geocaching maps, messing with the geocaches on Google Maps first or any offline preparation.
There are certainly dozens of Android geocaching apps freely available, but c:geo is my personal favourite – and I am going to outline why:
c:geo exclusively uses the database of www.geocaching.com for the cache search (which is by the way the original geocaching site the game started off with and biggest of it’s kind worldwide). So – to be able to use this app at all you will need:
- Android Smartphone with 3G or some kind of Internet connectivity
- Account with www.geocaching.com
The website offers 2 kinds of accounts – a free version and a premium version. As an owner of a premium account you have exclusive access to certain features and gimmicks. For example you can regularly import up to date geocache data from a geocache map in gpx-format into your device and will this way have all data readily available on your GPS device or GPS map. While free account users can only use the website itself for searching geocaches on google maps (update: as of 1st of february 2012 geocaching.com utilizes geocaching maps beta, based on OpenStreetMap) or one of the other search options. So that pictures, cache-description, hints etc. can only be viewed online. That is exactly the point where the geocaching software c:geo joins the game J, because eventually it kind of emulates the website functionality. This way you have all up to date cache data always with you from the comfort of our smartphone, but without the need of even opening a browser.
All search options of the website are also available in c:geo:
- caches nearby
- search by coordinates
- search by address
- search by geocode
- search by keyword
- search by user
- search by owner
I personally prefer the „Live map” option, which is the best geocaching maps option I’ve seen in such apps so far.
geocaching maps on C:geo (right) -- Homescreen (left)
It is just so handy that you can be anywhere, you have some minutes for caching and all you need to do is: turn on the internet connection of your phone, turn on location reporting (via gps or wireless network), launch c:geo and click on „Live map”. Within a few seconds you will be presented with all the geocaches around you. Pick one – you get all the info, that would normally appear on www.geocaching.com as well – and go J. It’s that simple. Of course locating the geocaching containers themselves is where the fun really starts.
Overall, there are a lot of ways to choose caches to search for, but the geocache map option is definitely the easiest and quickest if you just want to get going without preparation.
In case you don’t want to be online during your whole treasure hunt, c:geo let’s you save offline versions of the caches as well.
The downsides are: Your phone’s battery will suffer intensively, the app tends to crash sometimes (common it’s free and open source…) and – at least for me – the included compass does not always point into the right direction.
But the distance to the targeted geocash is shown very precisely due to the app using a kind of cross validation of your GPS position and wireless networks. This way you don’t even necessarily need the compass function. With the included geocaching maps free version you always see where you are compared to the cache.
Once you’ve found your treasure (and potentially some geocoins J ), you can log your visit instantly and on the spot. This is possible because the app is logged into geocaching.com all the time, if you have turned your network connection on. No more printing of cache descriptions required, no more manual marking of found caches on any paper geocache maps and no more asking yourself after a long caching tour „Did I find exactly this box – or not?”.
All in all an absolutely great application:
+ It gives you all the functionality that normally only a Premium geocaching.com account would get
+ no need for preparation – very good for spontaneous trips
+ paperless caching
+ The built in Live geocache maps make searching a child’s play
- geocaching app reduces battery life of your Android
- Sometimes application crashes
- Compass is often upside down
+ It’s free!!! – It gives you geocaching maps free of any charge
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1,740 Shouts - 11,229,163 Scrobbles
Several artists/groups: 1) Merrill Nisker (born 1968 in Toronto), better known as Peaches, is an electroclash artist whose songs are mainly focused on sexuality 2) A swedish kids band formed by Tåve and Isabelle in 2000. Their music is sing-a-long disco/pop tunes. The band is now on hiatus. 3) An all-female group from New Zealand, active in the late 1990s, containing several members from the group When The Cat's Been Spayed. 4) Peaches Lavon known from Peaches & Bobo 5) Instrumentalist Nick Brojous of Wilmington, Delaware.
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Top SongsTotal plays on Last.fm over the last 6 months
- LyricsSuckin' on my titties like you wanted me
Calling me, all the time like Blondie
Check out my Chrissie behind, it's fine all of the time
Like sex on the beaches
What else is in the teaches of peaches? Huh? What?
- Talk to Me - (3:05) - 16,828 plays
- LyricsYou've got them all by the balls
Causin' waterfalls, stone walls, bar brawls
Common stalls that cause 'em all
To you they crawl, body sprawl
Smokin' Pall malls, close call, stand tall
- Lose You - (3:32) - 15,971 plays
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- Set It Off - (3:15) - 6,754 plays
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Ticking time bombs are among the world’s most dangerous weapons. Most of them are too small to see at first glance. Most of them are easy to make. You can plant a number of them at one time. They can do a great deal of damage, however small.
We discovered that to our peril when convoy after convoy in Iraq was ambushed and destroyed, not by a well groomed, well-trained army with weapon systems as big as ours but by collections of nails in wired tin cans planted by children or detonated by lone insurgents. We spent years being frustrated in the fields of Cambodia, too, unable to see the landmines in front of us, unable to neutralize them before they exploded
No doubt about it: small things can create huge craters in a society.
Now we are dealing with another kind of time bomb. This one’s in the church. Few noticed when this one was planted either. Few people saw the power in it.
In the revised Code of Canon Law that followed Vatican II, someone planted what, at that time, read like a welcome invitation -- an openness to participation by the laity in the organizational development of the church. Little was made of the statement and little expected to come from it.
Canon 212 gave laity “the right and the responsibility” to make known to their pastors their needs. It was a bell waiting to be rung. In fact the bell went off in my mail a couple of weeks ago.
As I understand the situation, the local pastor of a parish in Santa Fe, N.M., gave an enthusiastic homily on the importance to the church of a recent ordination in the diocese. Then he ended his remarks by reporting to the congregation his own advice to the newly-ordained.
“I told him to remember that his duty was to serve God,” the pastor said, “not the people.”
That’s when Canon 212 exploded in the head and heart of Robert and Lynn Lawton Jones. They went home and wrote a letter to the pastor in which they defined their own top 10 suggestions for newly-ordained priests.
I thought it might be interesting for the rest of the church if I simply listed them here in bold with what I think might be a popular interpretation of the needs they are meant to address in normal type:
These longtime faithful parishioners suggest that a new priest:
- Reread annually a summary of the second Vatican Council reforms.
What they need apparently is someone who will implement the Council, not resist it.
- Commit yourself to interfaith bridge building.
These Catholics who long ago struggled through the Catholic-Protestant divide have no desire to see us substitute another one for it in this new century. Living in a world that is more cosmopolitan than ethnic, they want the church to reach out to their neighbors who are now Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, and Muslim.
- Be open to a changing position of the church on gays and women.
The kind of openness that Jesus showed to women and to those outside the social norms of Judaism is a hallmark of the Christian life and must be modeled by the church if the church itself is to be authentic.
- Learn more in the first four years of your priesthood than you did in the recent [seminary trainings].
The message is clear: the parish has as much to teach a new priest as the seminary ever did.
- Prepare your homilies with one hand on the Bible and the other on (with) the daily newspaper.
The church does not exist in a world of its own. The Gospel must be good news to the church in every age.
- Work with people rather than imposing a top-down strategy.
The church may not be a democracy, but it was never meant to be a monarchy either. Listening to the needs of the laity can only give new energy to the church.
- Respect the role of the laity in an evolving Church.
The church does not belong to the clergy. It belongs to all of us together. The priest is meant to be a shepherd, a brother, a leader -- not a potentate. The laity are meant to take their responsibility for the community, as well, and must be seen as equals in the ministry, not servants.
- Build upon personal spirituality by a growing concern for social justice.
To live the gospel we must do more than meditate on it; we must practice it.
- Store your seminary notes in an inaccessible place.
Remember that parish life is about more than theory, theology, and “the rules.” Like Jesus, be among us, listen to us, enable us all to go on together.
- Remember that an unquestioning “company man” in all professions, even the priesthood, sacrifices creative energy.
There are times when the needs of people transcend any particular rule. Let your Archbishop know what’s really going on in the church -- whether he wants to know about it or not -- so we can all grow together. And, whatever you do, think carefully about who you are so you can understand who the people are. (Matt 23: 4-12)
The list is not only an impressive one but it is a realistic one. In fact, I realized as I read it that it describes a great number of the great priests among us who have held the church together this last 50 years -- in a time of major transition -- by both enabling its growth and revering its traditions in new and creative ways. It says clearly to the newly-ordained: “We don’t need to have you go back; we need to have you go on.”
It’s hard to know whether or not today’s seminarians are listening to those needs but, one thing is for sure, Canon 212 is working. Correction: ticking.
It’s pretty clear that a lot of this kind of discussion goes on. The laity are no longer passive observers of church rules, church liturgy, or church administration. They see themselves as carriers of the faith as well as consumers of the faith. They know that baptism is every bit as important as ordination.
The number of lay people who, after Vatican II and at their own expense, got degrees in theology, liturgy, Scripture and canon law -- and wrote letters like this one to their pastors -- are clear evidence of their commitment to the church.
They are not signs of arrogance. Or rebellion. Or infidelity. They are signs of deep-down, total and life-long commitment.
From where I stand, it seems, in the light of material like this, that we may need some new conversations together. These ideas deserve to be shared and aired and discussed. After all, if the church ignores it, the laity, I’m sure, will not.
After all, Canon 212 is theirs and they, it appears, are taking it seriously. Tick, tick, tick...
[Benedictine Sr. Joan Chittister is a longtime contributor to NCR. Her Web column, From Where I Stand, is found on the NCR Web site: NCRonline.org/blogs/from-where-i-stand.]
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Syracuse visits Cincinnati Saturday for a Big East Conference football game at Nippert Stadium (noon ET on Big East Network). The Orange will be looking for their third straight Big East victory, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since 2001.
The Syracuse Orange visit the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday for a Big East East Conference showdown at Nippert Stadium (noon ET on Big East Network). The Orange (4-4, 3-1 Big East) will be looking for their third straight victory while the Bearcats (5-2, 1-1) will try to snap a two-game losing streak.
This could be the final meeting between the two schools for the foreseeable future, as Syracuse will be a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference next season. This will be the 13 all-time meeting between the two programs. Cincinnati leads the series, 7-5.
Last season, the Bearcats easily defeated the Orange, 30-13, at the Carrier Dome. The victory answered an embarrassing 31-7 loss to the Orange the season before. That loss snapped a five-game winning streak over SU.
Cincinnati opened as a 7-point favorite according to oddsmakers. The contest is expected to be a high-scoring affair as the over/under is set at 56 points.
This is not surprising as the Orange boast the No. 1 offense (461.0 yards per game) in the Big East while the Bearcats have the second-ranked offense (451.1).
What separates the two teams is defense. The Bearcats have allowed just 19.3 point per game while the Orange are giving up 25.0 ppg. However, Cincinnati will be without its top defensive lineman Walter Stewart. The 6'5, 249-pound senior has missed the Bearcats' last two games with a back injury and its unclear if he will play the rest of the season.
If SU can pull off a win it would give them three straight Big East wins, a feat it hasn't accomplished since '01. Last Saturday, the Orange pulled off a historic comeback defeating the South Florida Bulls, 37-36. SU trailed 23-3 at halftime, but rallied and completed the programs biggest comeback in its history when senior quarterback Ryan Nassib connected with senior wide receiver Alec Lemon for a game-winning touchdown with three seconds remaining.
The victory followed SU's impressive 40-10 win over the Connecticut Huskies a week before.
Meanwhile, the Bearcats lost to the No. 10-ranked Louisville Cardinals, 34-31, in overtime last Saturday. That loss was the second straight for Cincinnati which was upset, 29-23, by the Toledo Rockets a week before. | <urn:uuid:b093bc4c-6019-433a-a0b6-844dc216570f> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange-football/2012/10/30/3577058/syracuse-at-cincinnati-big-east-conference-football-2012-schedule-game-time-tv-odds/in/3341507 | 2013-05-25T22:28:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956703 | 548 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
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In August we had the pleasure of having a group of ladies from Colorado and Oklahoma stay at the villa. This fun, all-girl group was up for anything. Their to do list included home made breakfasts, snorkeling within Princess Alexandra National Park, stylish dinners out, and the infamous glow worm cruise! Here they are in action at the O'Soleil restaurant at the Somerset and enjoying the glow worm cruise under a full moon.
Images courtesy of Tammy Millington
" . . . our stay at your gorgeous villa. It was the perfect spot for us to relax - I hope to return someday!"
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| ||Providence Commander (1898)|
This short, most likely depicting a Providence military group in a parade in Pittsburgh, might be the earliest filmed recording of anything RI-related.
| ||The Nation’s Peril (1915)|
Navy maneuvers in Newport figure in this silent WWI spy tale.
| ||Why Providence (1921)|
Some hype — long before Buddy Cianci — for RI’s celebrated city.
| ||Carolina Blues (1944)|
Features the jaunty tune “Poor Little Rhode Island.”
| ||High Society (1956)|
Sinatra, Crosby, and Lund vie for Newport socialite Grace Kelly.
Watch the trailer for High Society
| ||Lolita (1962)|
Obsessive tale includes a few scenes in Westerly and Newport.
Watch the trailer for High Socierty
| ||Festival (1967)|
Dylan goes electric, and other scenes from the Newport Folk Fest.
| ||The Great Gatsby (1974)|
Gatsby (Robert Redford) and Daisy Buchanan (Mia Farrow) frolic by Narragansett Bay.
Watch the trailer for The Great Gatsby
No-nonsense Captain Quint (Robert Shaw) drains and compacts a can of ’Gansett.
Watch the trailer for Jaws
Jaws' official Web site
| ||Providence (1977)|
French New Wave icon Alain Resnais directs John Gielgud as a dying writer.
| ||Heaven’s Gate (1980)|
Michael Cimino’s notorious bust includes closing footage of Narragansett Bay.
Watch the trailer for Heaven's Gate
The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
Filmed in Massachusetts after opposition by Little Compton residents.
Watch the trailer for The Witches of Eastwick
The Witches of Eastwick's official Web site
| ||Mr. North (1988)|
Set in the Newport of the late 1920s and shot on location.
Watch the trail for Mr. North
| ||(It’s a) Complex World (1990)|
Cult pic filmed at Lupo’s first Heartbreak Hotel.
| ||Reversal of Fortune (1990)|
Drama revolves around Newport socialite Claus von Bulow.
Dumb & Dumber (1994)
Big Blue Bug makes a cameo in the Farrelly brothers’ comedy.
Watch the trailer for Dumb & Dumber
| ||Federal Hill (1995)|
Lots of local footage in Michael Corrente’s Providence tale.
Watch the trailer for Federal Hill
| ||American Buffalo (1996)|
Corrente shoots in Pawtucket, to Cianci’s chagrin.
Watch the trailer for American Buffalo
| ||Killer: A Journal of Murder (1996)|
Stars Warwick native James Woods and filmed at the ACI.
| ||Amistad (1997)|
Extensive local settings, from Jamestown to the State House.
Watch the trailer for Amistad
| ||Andre the Giant Has a Posse (1997)|
The tale of RISD grad Frank Shepard Fairey’s street art icon.
| ||Meet Joe Black (1998)|
Anthony Hopkins and Brad Pitt get existential on Warwick Neck.
Watch the trailer for Meet Joe Black
Meet Joe Black's official Web site
| ||Tax Day (1998)|
Local director Laura Colella’s homage to Providence.
There’s Something About Mary (1998)
Includes scenes shot at the Hot Club and Kennedy Plaza.
Watch the trailer of There's Something About Mary
There's Something About Mary's official Web site
| ||Outside Providence (1999)|
URI fills in as the fictitious Cornwall Academy.
| ||Titus Andronicus (2000)|
RI actor Nigel Gore stars in the title role.
Watch the trailer for Titus Andronicus
Titus Andronicus' official Web site
K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
The featured submarine is berthed at Providence’s Collier Point Park.
Watch the trailer for K-19: The Widowmaker
K-19: The Widowmaker's official Web site
| ||Getting Out of Rhode Island (2003)|
Wannabe filmmaker strives for cinematic gold.
Watch the trailer for Getting Out of Rhode Island
Getting Out of Rhode Island's official Web site
Cherry Arnold depicts Cianci in all his contradictory glory.
Buddy's official Web site
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NOMINATE YOUR PICKS FOR THE PROVIDENCE BEST ISSUE | January 23, 2013
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DAVID CICILLINE FOR CONGRESS | October 31, 2012
Even admirers of Congressman David Cicilline can find him maddening.
THE OBAMA IMPERATIVE | October 31, 2012
Two things stand between almost certain economic and social catastrophe: the prospect of the Democrats maintaining — or expanding — their majority in the Senate, and the reelection of President Barack Obama.
TURKEY TIME | November 22, 2011
It's time for the Phoenix 's third annual turkeys issue, wherein we call out Rhode Islanders for acts most fowl.
CHAFEE’S NUMBER | July 27, 2011
This week, we continue with a running feature, the Gubernatorial Scorecard. Every so often, we'll rate Lincoln Chafee from 1 to 10 on both the politics and substance of his most recent maneuverings.
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For this week’s Throwback Thursday we are playing a set from the Beatles, one of the most (if not the most) beloved and influential bands of all time, to honor the anniversary of their famous final rooftop concert!
Forty-four years ago, on January 30, 1969, the Beatles gave a surprise concert on the roof of their Apple Records headquarters in central London. The group played a 5-song set with keyboardist Billy Preston (Ray Charles, Sam Cooke) that included “Don’t Let Me Down”, “I’ve Got a Feeling” and “Get Back,” much to the surprise and delight of the office lunch crowd fortunate enough to be nearby at the time. It had been the group’s first live performance since 1965, when the band stopped touring to avoid the consistent screaming of fan girls, and also proved to be their last. When the set was abruptly cut short by police citing noise violations John Lennon famously stated, “I’d like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves, and I hope we passed the audition.”
The rest of the world got to experience the rooftop concert themselves when it was featured in Let it Be the following year. The documentary film chronicled both the concert and the recording of their final album of the same name while providing a glimpse into some of the circumstances leading to the band’s break up. It also won the Oscar for Best Musical Score that same year.
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In the past, we have covered a great number of task management applications, such as, TaskCoach, App For The Milk (a desktop application for famous Remember The Milk), PhiTodo, and Doit.im. Since almost every application claims to be distinctive and more productive than other, it seems that there is no limit on number of features which can be incorporated into a task management software. As we have seen a staggering number of task/to-do list managers, picking out one that perfectly matches with user needs is rather difficult. Today we have stumbled across another to-do list manager called Task List Guru. Beyond the obvious features of a to-do list manager, it encompasses one complete mechanism for project management, catering to priority customizations, independent note taking, task reminder with a buzz, and hierarchical task list with a huge list of different icons to visually differentiate all the listed tasks.
The application comes with a nicely designed interface, which takes hardly a minute to become familiar with. The main window is divided into three panes, including a main navigator at the left side. From the toolbar, you can add a task, edit the existing one, change priority, search notes and tasks, print notes, add, edit, and delete folders to maintain hierarchy, and so on. While adding a task, you can also set a reminder, associate notes with it, and set priority.
You can add as many tasks as you want in the same window by clicking Ok, add another button. Once done, all the tasks are listed on the main window, you can also see notes of the respective task in the bottom pane.
It lets you manage all of your tasks which falls in one category in a build-in To-Do list manager, click add button (present right beneath the big new task button) to add a new To-Do list, just assign an icon and add to-do list title to categorize like tasks in a group.
To-do list right-click menu shows all the underlying options, you can create to-do lists in different hierarchies, change position, add sub To-Do list, change icon size, and change Tree options like Font color, family, color, etc.
Under Manage menu, you will find options to manage priorities, tasks types and columns. It lets you add a new priority, customize the existing one, and delete the priority. You can also manipulate the tasks types in similar fashion, Additionally, columns on the main interface can also be changed as per requirements.
If you’re planning to use it on more than one system, you can use the Deploy to USB device feature from File menu, which lets you export all the tasks with saved preferences to external storage device, so you can import the settings on any system without having to add them manually. Here you can also bring up main configuration window to change its behaviors and settings.
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Length: 4 inches
Width: 3 1/2 inch
Hand Made in South Africa
These beautiful handcrafted Christmas Ornaments are handmade in South Africa, by the Ndebele women using traditional beading techniques. The snowflake is beaded with gold & white or silver & white African Glass beads. Each one is unique - one of a kind, all slightly different interpretation of the many different women that make them. These stunning snowflakes ornaments are a necessity on any tree. The price is for a pack of four two gold and white, and two silver and white.
About the Ndebele.
Ndebele women traditionally adorned themselves with a variety of ornaments, each symbolizing her status in society. After marriage, dresses became increasingly elaborate and spectacular. In earlier times, the Ndebele wife would wear copper and brass rings around her arms, legs and neck, symbolizing her bond and faithfulness to her husband, once her home was built..
She would only remove the rings after his death. The rings (called idzila) were believed to have strong ritual powers. Husbands used to provide their wives with rings; the richer the husband, the more rings the wife would wear. Today, it is no longer common practice to wear these rings permanently.
In addition to the rings, married women also wore neck hoops made of grass (called isigolwani) twisted into a coil and covered in beads, particularly for ceremonial occasions. Isigolwani are sometimes worn as neckpieces and as leg and arm bands by newly wed women whose husbands have not yet provided them with a home, or by girls of marriageable age after the completion of their initiation ceremony.
Married women also wore a five-fingered apron (called an ijogolo) to mark the culmination of the marriage, which only takes place after the birth of the first child. The marriage blanket (nguba) worn by married women was decorated with beadwork to record significant events throughout the woman’s lifetime.
For example, long beaded strips signified that the woman’s son was undergoing the initiation ceremony and indicated that the woman had now attained a higher status in Ndebele society. It symbolized joy because her son had achieved manhood as well as the sorrow at losing him to the adult world.
A married woman always wore some form of head covering as a sign of respect for her husband. These ranged from a simple beaded headband or a knitted cap to elaborate beaded headdresses (amacubi).
Boys usually ran around naked or wore a small front apron of goatskin. However, girls wore beaded aprons or beaded wraparound skirts from an early age. For rituals and ceremonies, Ndebele men adorned themselves with ornaments made for them by their wives.
Ndebele arts and crafts.
Ndebele art has always been an important identifying characteristic of the Ndebele. Apart from its aesthetic appeal it has a cultural significance that serves to reinforce the distinctive Ndebele identity.
The Ndebele’s essential artistic skill has always been understood to be the ability to combine exterior sources of stimulation with traditional design concepts borrowed from their ancestors.
Ndebele artists also demonstrated a fascination with the linear quality of elements in their environment and this is depicted in their artwork. Painting was done freehand, without prior layouts, although the designs were planned beforehand.
The characteristic symmetry, proportion and straight edges of Ndebele decorations were done by hand without the help of rulers and squares. Ndebele women were responsible for painting the colorful and intricate patterns on the walls of their houses.
This presented the traditionally subordinate wife with an opportunity to express her individuality and sense of self-worth. Her innovativeness in the choice of colors and designs set her apart from her peer group. In some instances, the women also created sculptures to express themselves.
The back and side walls of the house were often painted in earth colors and decorated with simple geometric shapes that were shaped with the fingers and outlined in black. The most innovative and complex designs were painted, in the brightest colors, on the front walls of the house. The front wall that enclosed the courtyard in front of the house formed the gateway (izimpunjwana) and was given special care.
Windows provided a focal point for mural designs and their designs were not always symmetrical. Sometimes, makebelieve windows are painted on the walls to create a focal point and also as a mechanism to relieve the geometric rigidity of the wall design. Simple borders painted in a dark color, lined with white, accentuated less important windows in the inner courtyard and in outside walls.
Contemporary Ndebele artists make use of a wider variety of colors (blues, reds, greens and yellows) than traditional artists were able to, mainly because of their commercial availability. Traditionally, muted earth colors, made from ground ochre, and different natural-colored clays, in white, browns, pinks and yellows, were used. Black was derived from charcoal. Today, bright colors are the order of the day.
As Ndebele society became more westernized, the artists started reflecting this change of their society in their paintings. Another change is the addition of stylized representational forms to the typical traditional abstract geometric designs. Many Ndebele artists have now also extended their artwork to the interior of houses. Ndebele artists also produce other crafts such as sleeping mats and isingolwani.
Isingolwani (colorful neck hoops) are made by winding grass into a hoop, binding it tightly with cotton and decorating it with beads. In order to preserve the grass and to enable the hoop to retain its shape and hardness, the hoop is boiled in sugar water and left in the hot sun for a few days. A further outstanding characteristic of the Ndebele is their beadwork.
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The special venue of Krúdy Hall was remodelled in 2008 in the Seat of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences at Széchenyi Square. The hall was established from public contributions during the years of 1862-65 based on the designs by the Prussian architect Friedrich August Stüler in neo-Renaissance style selected from the many applications submitted for an international architectural tender. According to contemporary records, the hall operated as the wine „repository” of the Academy for a long period of time.
The hall received its name from one of the greatest artists of Hungarian language and prose famous for his boundless enthusiasm and passion for life and also good wines and whose work has become the favourite intellectual delicacy of gourmets of literature. He was devoted to his career and working hard all day as well as enjoying fine wines and simple masterpieces of culinary art for a whole day, listening to others in company or chatting with them for endless hours.
The hall is easily accessible directly both from the entrance hall or the courtyard. During its remodelling our primary goal was to create a unique environment where guests can immediately experience the amazing atmosphere of a stunning venue evoking the spirit and impression of the gone-by era of the 1860s. This precious cultural value of the hall is further enhanced by the interior augmented by the high quality and exquisite style of accessories, silk chair covers, elegant porcelain and cutlery items, built-in wine cooler, chic settee, leather armchairs, tables, pictures, lamps and flooring. The significant cultural-historical elements, the spectacular design plan applications along the corridor and the watercolour replicas of the Ceremonial Hall decoration offer a captivating insight into the history of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
The hall is suitable for holding receptions and parties.
The events equalling the noble spirit and prestige of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences are held upon the previous consent of the Academy Club Association.
Capacity of the Hall
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Splitting his time between Los Angeles and his hometown of Chicago, Rocky LaPorte has never been more busy. While his agents have been getting him walk-on parts in several sitcoms, he's also been touring the country, headlining clubs, and doing corporate functions. "Things are starting to come back now," he observes. "I met a banker about a year ago on an airplane, and I said to him, 'You know, I think people have extra spending money, but they're afraid to spend it.' He said, 'You're right.' He worked for a bank in Nashville, and he said their deposits had doubled in the last year. People have the money; they're just hanging on to it until they hear some good news." Which reminds LaPorte of a goofy incident at Target a few months back. "I asked this lady a question because she was wearing a red shirt," he recounts. "Who wears a red shirt to Target? She said, 'I don't work here.' I told her, 'You've got to dress better.' She was mad at me for thinking she worked there." Over the summer, LaPorte found some free time between gigs to take a motorcycle trip on old Route 66 from Los Angeles to Chicago. He originally rode from Chicago to Lake Tahoe, where he did a gig, then down to L.A., before following "The Main Street of America" back to the Windy City. "That was fun, man. It was 5,000 miles. It was a cool thing to do." His most lasting impression? "You don't see fat people walking around in the desert. It's a weird observation," he laughs, "but it's true." 18+; 21+ later shows.
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CORRADI WORLD - About us
The Corradi Group designs and creates complete solutions for furnishing and getting the maximum use out of outdoor spaces.
Founded in Bologna in 1978 and now a worldwide success in the production of bespoke covers and pergolas, Corradi SpA is now partnered by Velombra Srl for the production of sail awnings and by Corradi Arredi Srl for outdoor furniture.
These three highly specialised and complementary companies focus on technological research and maximum attention to detail, with a careful eye on design and new trends. The Corradi Group is therefore able to supply, through its extensive network of Authorised Retailers, a vast range of solutions to furnish and make comfortable outdoor spaces, ensuring they can withstand even the harshest weather conditions while retaining unmistakeable style and unmatched quality.
The expansion of the Corradi Group now includes Armonia, a company created for the development of new IT solutions, Uainot, for consultancy in design, marketing and communication, as well as several foreign branches, thus confirming the Group’s international vocation: Corradi USA, based in Dallas, Corradi France, based in lyon, and Corradi Lifestyle Emirates & Furniture LLC, based in Abu Dhabi
The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified - TÜV approved - for management and company production process system, ISO 14000:2004 for the environmental sustainability and PEFC, for the controlled deforestation | <urn:uuid:3cdf590d-6815-415e-b05a-99dbf23dacc7> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.corradi.eu/pages/standard.aspx?id=19 | 2013-05-25T22:45:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.922475 | 311 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Occupy the SEC takes on Big Banks and the London Whale
"K Street" is the symbol of Washington lobbying, and, according to the Center for Responsive Politics Wall Street (combined with insurance and real estate) comes in third as an industry for biggest spender. One of the recent efforts has been influencing Volcker Rule regulations, which are supposed to stop federally-insured banks from proprietary trading, or making big bets for the house that can put the whole firm at risk. But members of Occupy the SEC, a group of volunteers and many who worked on Wall Street, have been coming to Washington to present a different message to regulators than the bulge bracket banks. They have concerns over loopholes that would allow banks to get around the rule. They were in Washington briefing congressional staffers on the rule. Since we spoke to members last its been clarified that banks have until 2014 to comply with the new rule and we also learned about the London Whale's massive proprietary-trade-esque bets. We catch up with members of the group to get an update. | <urn:uuid:9453aeca-9185-4fd9-a4b8-c47c6db612f2> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.democraticunderground.com/101725062 | 2013-05-25T22:44:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.973166 | 212 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
An aerial view of the construction at the Three Rivers Educational Campus in Cleves in September.
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(Cleves, Oh.) - Parents and supporters of Three Rivers Local Schools are helping raise money for new athletic fields.
Three Rivers Schools will move into the new $63 million Three Rivers Educational Campus on Cooper Avenue in Cleves next Fall.
A volunteer group is having a Fields of Dreams Campaign to raise money to build competitive athletic fields at the new school building in Cleves. A pep rally is scheduled for Sunday, October 28 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Taylor High School.
The event will include games, trick-or-treat, a chili cook off, dessert contest, bread baking contest, jail break, raffles, food and drinks, and spiritwear.
Tours of the new education campus will also be held. Tickets will be purchased at Taylor High School and transportation to the site will be provided.
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Highland ClearancesStarted by Admiral John Ross of Balnagowan Castle in Scotland in 1762 (although Maclean of Dunvegan had done some experimental work on Skye in 1732), the Highland Clearances consisted of the replacement of an ancient almost feudal system of land tenure with the rearing of sheep. As a result, many families living on a subsistence level were displaced.
The Highland Clearances had their roots in the failure of the Jacobite rebellion afer the Battle of Culloden in the 18th Century: subsequently, legislation was introduced which was apparently designed to destroy the simple way of life of the Highlanders. The traditional clan system in Scotland was subsequently broken up, destroying the supporting social structures of small holdings and cattle-droving.
Predominantly English and Lowland landlords, in partnership with ex-clan chiefs, 'encouraged', sometimes forcibly, the population to move off the land which was then given over to more profitable sheep farming. The people were accommodated in poor crofts or small farms in coastal areas where farming or fishing could not sustain the communities, or they were directly put on emigration ships.
As in Ireland, the potato crop failed in the early 19th Century, and a widespread outbreak of cholera further weakened the Highland population. The ongoing clearance policy resulted in starvation, deaths, and a secondary clearance, when families either migrated voluntarily or were forcibly evicted. There were many deaths of children and old people. As there were few alternatives, many emigrated, joined the British army, or moved to the growing urban cities, like Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee in Lowland Scotland. In many areas people were given economic incentives to move, but few historians dispute that there were also many instances where violent methods were used by the landlords to clear the indigeous population. Elizabeth, First Countess of Sutherland and her factor were especially cruel and their names are reviled in Sutherland to this day.
Donald McLeod, a Sutherland crofter, later wrote about the events he witnessed:
The consternation and confusion were extreme. Little or no time was given for the removal of persons or property; the people striving to remove the sick and the helpless before the fire should reach them; next, struggling to save the most valuable of their effects. The cries of the women and children, the roaring of the affrighted cattle, hunted at the same time by the yelling dogs of the shepherds amid the smoke and fire, altogether presented a scene that completely baffles description -- it required to be seen to be believed.
A dense cloud of smoke enveloped the whole country by day, and even extended far out to sea. At night an awfully grand but terrific scene presented itself -- all the houses in an extensive district in flames at once. I myself ascended a height about eleven o'clock in the evening, and counted two hundred and fifty blazing houses, many of the owners of which I personally knew, but whose present condition -- whether in or out of the flames -- I could not tell. The conflagration lasted six days, till the whole of the dwellings were reduced to ashes or smoking ruins. During one of these days a boat actually lost her way in the dense smoke as she approached the shore, but at night was enabled to reach a landing-place by the lurid light of the flames.
While the collapse of the clan system can be attributed more to the persecution and repression that followed the Battle of Culloden, the widespread evictions resulting from the Clearances severely impacted on the viability of the Highland population and culture. To this day, the population in the Scottish Highlands is sparse and the culture is diluted, and there are many more sheep than people. However, the Clearances did result in significant emigration of Highlanders to North America and Australasia, and in some areas like Nova Scotia the Highlanders arrived in such numbers that there are now more Gaelic speakers there than in Scotland.
- Highland clearances
- The Countess of Sutherland
- The Highland Clearances, John Prebble, Penguin Books, 1963, ISBN 0-14002837-4
- An overview of the Clearances, Alexander McKenzie, 1881.
- Gloomy Memories, Donald Macleod, 1857 (first-hand account of Sutherland clearances).
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About an hour ago, John Abraham tweeted that he was in Flowery Branch, which included this photograph. This is surprising because other than Falcons headquarters, there is nothing much to do in Flowery Branch. On the eve of free agency, it could mean that Abraham is back to discuss, or even sign a contract.
Back for another round in Atlanta, or just loves North Georgia?
Abraham tweeted the following:
Me in Flowery Branch where in the hell is 55sis
55sis is his sister, and the tweet suggests he is currently in Flowery Branch.
Players tend to clean out all their stuff after the season, especially when they do not have a contract leading into the next season. Next, Abraham usually spends his off season in Atlanta and Miami. I cannot think of a nightlife on the same level existing in Flowery Branch.
The most likely reason would be Atlanta wants to get Abraham back in red and black for another few years before he tests the market in free agency in about 28 hours (Tuesday at 4 PM). This is a huge development for Atlanta's defense which is left without a legitimate pass rusher outside of 55. With yesterday being perhaps the first day in about a week where Atlanta has not restructured or signed a player, Dimitroff could have spent the day negotiating with Abraham's agent. With a deal close or in hand, Abraham could be in Flowery Branch to sign on the dotted line.
This move could make sense if Atlanta is as short on cap space as previously reported, taking them out of the Mario Williams hunt.
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A sci-fi British comedy about the adventures of Her Majesty's Ship Camden Lock in the year 2151. It's mission: to convince alien governments to relocate their businesses to Britain. The odd... See full summary »
Bernard Black runs his own bookshop even though he doesn't much like people who buy books and hates having customers. Next door to Bernard's shop is the Nifty Gifty gift shop run by Fran, ... See full summary »
Three million years ago, a radiation leak killed the crew of the mining ship, Red Dwarf. The only survivor was Dave Lister, the chicken soup machine repairman. He spends his time on the ship with a holographic projection of Arnold Rimmer (his dead bunkmate), Cat (a life-form that evolved from Dave's cat), Holly (the ship's senile computer), and Kryten (a service mechanoid). Written by
Red Dwarf is probably one of the most entertaining TV shows ever made. It's a hybrid of sci-fi and comedy that, when it works, works perfectly. The four core characters - Lister, the last human in the universe, Rimmer, a hologram of his worst enemy, Kryten, a cross between C3P0 and Data, and The Cat, a super-evolved humanoid feline - are very strongly written and played by a great cast. The show is not perfect, as the small budget often shows and The Cat, and Rimmer in some cases, are often given lines that they simply wouldn't come out with just so they have something to say. Apart from this, though, the show is of a very high quality and very unique.
Series I and II were very cheap - everything was cotton or plastic - and focussed on the sitcom aspects and character development. It was with Season III, and the introduction of Kryten as a regular, that Red Dwarf began to achieve it's potential. Suddenly there was more sci-fi and adventure in the episodes, with spaceships, bazookoids (mini-bazookas), shape-shifting, emotion-stealing aliens, and a cool guitar version of the theme tune.
Series IV was even better, and Series V even better than that. The show became just as much sci-fi as it was comedy, very cool indeed and tackled some imaginative premises with more skill than Star Trek: TNG in many cases. Finally, Season VI was absolutely superb, with the best production values the show had ever seen, and the funniest, most exciting storylines. Plus the fact that Red Dwarf itself, the spaceship, wasn't even in Season VI, which made it exceptionally cool. Every single episode was excellent, with the highlight proberbaly being 'Gunmen of the Apocalypse' wherein the crew entered a virtual reality version of the wild west. Series VI ended with five minutes of pure drama and a stunning cliffhanger- you'd be hard pressed to find a more exciting climax on TV. With Series VII, except for the great first episode 'Tikka to Ride', the show faltered. Rimmer left along with one of the two script-writers, which half-crippled the show. Whereas there used to be constant laughs throughout previously, with Season VII there were a few laughs an episode. Rimmer returned with Series VIII, but then Red Dwarf became a total farce with no real sci-fi and everything played for cheap laughs. It became a plotless string of lame sketches and was simply not funny. The characters became caracatures. The show became a complete mockery of the blend of sci-fi/comedy it had achieved previously. Let's hope the forthcoming feature film, with both writers at the helm, can bring back some of the old magic the show had.
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49ers QB Kaepernick to Get His Chance in Preseason
Colin Kaepernick has never sought attention at San Francisco 49ers headquarters. He always praises starter Alex Smith, keeps his answers short and simple and deflects everything back to the team.
In other words, what a backup quarterback should do.
So when Kaepernick stepped to the lectern Tuesday, the second-year quarterback out of Nevada stayed mostly on script -- with one major exception. Kaepernick made it clear that he has no desire to be a career backup. He says his goal this year is "to go and show that I can be a starter in this league."
Kaepernick's best chance to shine figures to start Friday night when the 49ers host the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason opener for both teams. (AP)
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Aces Release 5/24/2013 In his first game of a Major League Rehabilitation Assignment from the Diamondbacks, infielder Willie Bloomquist boosted the Reno Aces to an 8-5 win over the Tacoma RainiersMore >>
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I am so excited about what follows.
A few years ago, I was lucky to virtually meet Karen from Sunday Suppers.
Karen doesn’t need introduction. I am sure you already know that she is a fabulous stylist and photographer; And that she is the talent behind Sunday Suppers. At the time when we chatted, we envisioned we’d work on a project together, but between a book and babies, life became busy for the two of us.
A few months ago, Karen and I resumed our conversation. And without any hesitation, we agreed that we’d make a very special event in NYC happen. In her newly renovated studio. A gorgeous placed filled with beautiful light.
So here we are. We’ve now worked out the details, and I am pleased to announce two special days in NYC at Sunday Suppers Loft.
Saturday, June 23 :: A full day Styling + Photography Workshop at Sunday Suppers loft.
The class will begin at the market where we will select the season’s best ingredients. The produce will then be brought back to the loft (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) for the workshop.
In this workshop, you will prepare, prop and style food for the camera, learning how to best use natural light to create photographs that reflect your own style. I will guide you to understand the composition details to keep in mind to create a good photograph.
One Day Styling and Photography Workshop
10am – 5pm
The class will meet at the Union Square Farmer’s Market at 10am
Cost $350 includes materials, produce at the market and lunch
Tickets can be purchased here.
What to Bring:
Your Camera (digital SLR preferred)
Any linens or favorite styling pieces you would like to use in your photos (some props will be provided)
Sunday Supper :: June 24
I will be teaching a Sunday Supper in which the class will cook by my side. A small group of students will prepare a three course meal. The class will be followed by a seated dinner.
For Menu details and tickets, click here.
So, will I meet some of you at Sunday Suppers loft in June?
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Evga Gtx-280 Sli
We've spent several weeks with the EVGA GTX-280's we received some time ago. They've been productive weeks, full of testing, playing, and living with the EVGA GTX-280 in single card and SLI configuration and while we still have a lot of testing to do, we decided to go ahead with a Single card and SLI review. We're saving the Triple SLI review for a week or two and then we'll break it out with some of the hottest titles of the season in what's sure to be an SLI vs. Crossfire extravaganza of epic proportions.
We've got to tell you that there's a certain feeling that you get when you hold these monsters in your hand that's almost indescribable. Knowing that you are holding the fastest, most powerful single GPU video card in the world in your hand; with it straining to get into a machine and drive graphics like you've never seen before.
With the introduction of the new Nvidia 180.xx drivers offering better SLI support, we felt it important to review the beast in not only our normal fashion, but in SLI as well. In honor of its debut we spent days testing it and getting a feel for the 'King of Single GPU Cards'. We have to tell you, the King still rules.
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"Etch-a-Sketch" Mitt Romney continues to reshape himself. Overnight, he's for allowing abortion in cases of rape and incest, after being against it. Now he's the savior of Medicare after being the scourge of the entitlement society.
But for all the shapeshifting, Romney's core worldview is clear, forged in the experience that made his fortune as head of Bain Capital. For this reason, the Campaign for America's Future has created bainofourexistence.com to provide a constantly updated resource of reporting on and analysis of Bain and Romney.
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In "Triple Caution! Loose Surface! Flying Finish!" (October 2003), Preston Lerner explores the thrills, dangers, and cool auto tech of rally racing, America's fastest-growing motor sport. There's no shortage of sites dedicated to rallying, but the following Web guide should at least get you started.
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Five amazing, clean technologies that will set us free, in this month's energy-focused issue. Also: how to build a better bomb detector, the robotic toys that are raising your children, a human catapult, the world's smallest arcade, and much more. | <urn:uuid:0dc1f82f-ebab-45a9-a4ca-ae567f504e47> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2003-09/triple-caution-loose-surface-flying-finish | 2013-05-25T22:54:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.886136 | 195 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Our houses can be readily transported to Western Australia, however as they need to be delivered via semi trailer, the transport cost per truck is significant and we would therefore recommend chosing a one truck house, ie Freedom, Escape, or Habitat.
You will incur an additional transport and installation charge, which we will provide with your personalised quote. This charge is based on a number of factors: distance, driving hours, number of vehicles required for your particular house, number of men required on site, insurance, duration of time for required installation, additional factors such as cranage if required, etc.
Prebuilt will obtain a quote for you from a transport company based on your exact requirements.
You can expect transport charges to be somewhere between $25,000 - $50,000 if you are taking a single truck house to Western Australia. (See "Our Houses" for trucking requirements for each design.)
Our homes are also available for you to purchase under our 'owner builder package'. This means that you are ultimately responsible for the installation of the house on site, organising trucking, stumps, plastering etc. Prebuilt will provide assistance with the process and will also provide personnel to accompany the house to your site to assist with relocation from the truck onto your stumps. Any further work to finish off the house would need to be completed by yourself or your own builders, and the responsibility for warranties and insurance becomes yours. | <urn:uuid:36a55b36-dd15-45ca-a6d5-315a429f453e> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.prebuilt.com.au/index.php?pageID=7904§ionID=6510&action=help&helpcatID=489&helpID=5110 | 2013-05-25T22:28:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960496 | 291 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Percy Harvin is not happy with the Minnesota Vikings.
Harvin isn’t saying what has him so upset with the organization that drafted him in the 1st round in 2009, but he sounded the alarm that something needs to be addressed before training camp starts at the end of July. Basketball spreads
“I just put it this way, there are a large amount of different things that have to be sorted out,” Harvin said on the 1st day of a mandatory minicamp. “Just haven’t been truly happy recently. We’ve got a couple of things to work on. I’m here in the classroom. We’ll go from there.”
Harvin watched most of the morning practice without taking part though Coach Leslie Frazier related that was planned as the star receiver is only 2 months removed from shoulder surgery. He was far more concerned in the afternoon practice, running routes full speed with a helmet on and catching passes.
Harvin has 2 years left on his rookie contract, but declined a several opportunities to be more specific about why he’s unhappy, be it financial or some connection with the direction of a team that appears to be in reconstructing mode after sequential last-place finishes in the NFC North.
“I don’t get into specifics,” Harvin related. “Just overall haven’t been really cheerful. But we here, hopefully we can get things worked out and go from there.”
Harvin said he “absolutely” wants to have things settled before training camp, but didn’t say that he planned to hang on if those issues weren’t resolved.
“We’ve got a substantial amount of time between then, hopefully a lot of conversations,” Harvin claimed. “It’s simply a couple different problems. It’s hard to try and tell you guys without telling you men. I just keep it as that.”
Frazier said he plans to meet with one of his most crucial players to talk about Harvin’s grievances in depth, but appeared assured that any concerns might be answered before training camp begins.
“It’s not something that cannot be handled and not anything we won’t discuss through,” Frazier expounded. “Not alarmed. Not alarmed at all.”
Still, to have the key gear of a remade receiver group upset needs to be of some concern to the Vikings. Harvin posted career highs in receptions (87), yards (967) and total touchdowns with 9, 6 receiving, 2 rushing and one on a kick return.
He is the team’s most flexible player, also serving as a backup running back who rushed for 345 yards last season, one of the most dangerous kick returners in the NFL and the undisputed leader of the Vikings receivers.
Regardless of missing countless practices with injuries, including migraine headaches that troubled him for a lot of his 1st two seasons, Harvin has established himself as a respected vet presence on the team heading into his 4th year. He appeared at some of the voluntary work-outs earlier this summer in spite of still getting over shoulder surgery and is being counted on to help QB Christian Ponder settle in during his 2nd season. | <urn:uuid:05e619f5-eef2-42ee-aeb5-8ea494e55fb0> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.scoresandodds.com/articles/Wide-receiver-Percy-Harvin-demands-a-trade-from-Vikings.html | 2013-05-25T22:21:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.978009 | 691 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Starpulse Answers Your Burning Questions
Based on the novel by Scott Smith, director Carter B. Smith's Yucatan-set thriller follows four American tourists as they unwisely venture off the beaten path while vacationing in Cancun. When a friendly German tourist implores the Americans to help search the jungle for his missing brother, the group becomes hopelessly trapped in a nightmare scenario that seems too strange to be true. The film will be released on DVD July 8.
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This is a family friendly website! Go elsewhere!
3.) josh 23 asks, "Does Constance Marie sing any songs?"
Constance Marie made her mark playing Selena's mother in the 1997 film "Selena." Most recently, she starred as Angie in the ABC sitcom "George Lopez." Constance started her career as a dancer. There is no information about her making any music.
4.) lover3 asks, "Is b2k ever going to get back together again?"
Boy band B2K were together from 2001 to 2004. Like many bands, they split from "internal disagreements." Member Omarion was able to launch a successful solo career. Boy bands have been known to reunite (New Kids on the Block, for one), often because touring brings in tons of revenue. Will B2K get back together? Time will tell. But it may be hard for Omarion to step backwards…After all, Justin Timberlake isn't looking for an *NSYNC reunion anytime soon is he?
5.) xxtespersxx asks, "Is Tim Burton going to be making anymore animated movies such as The Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride? He is my favorite movie producer! I am hoping that he comes up with another spectacular idea!"
Burton is resurrecting his 1984 short film "Frankenweenie" for the big screen with a stop-motion 3-D remake, which will once again center on a boy who reanimates his dead terrier and the suburban fallout that occurs because of it. It's slated to be released next year. The director is also helming a 3-D production of "Alice In Wonderland." The film, out in 2010, will be shot with the same type of motion-capture technique utilized on Beowulf, albeit with an exaggerated style synonymous with the director's previous work.
6.) starkey5 asks, "Is Doris Day still alive?"
At 84, Doris is still alive and kicking. She has starred in musicals, comedies and "The Doris Day Show." She was often partnered on the big screen with Rock Hudson. She later became an active supporter of animal rights.
7.) themovielover asks, "Can you tell me more about JaNae Armogan... she grabbed my attention from the film ["Sleeping Dogs Lie"] in New York and I've been trying to find out who she is... I found her a very compelling actress and want to know if I can see her in anything else?"
JaNae Armogan has appeared in TV shows such as "Queer as Folk" and "Tilt." She also starred in the short film "Sleeping Dogs Lie,' which played in several film festivals in North America, as well as "Left for Dead" and the TV film "Curse of the Iron Mask." There is no word about any upcoming projects. JaNae performed improv in high school, and in 2004 entered the International Modeling and Talent Association competition in L.A., taking home four awards, including "Actress of the Year." JaNae was born in Toronto to an American mother and a Guyanese/Canadian father.
8.) smily9710 asks, "How many kids does Angelina Jolie have now including the adopted ones?"
When she gives birth to twins later this summer, Angelina will be the proud mother of six children. She and Brad Pitt have adopted three children: Cambodian son Maddox, 6, Ethiopian daughter Zahara, 3, and Vietnamese son Pax, 5. They are the biological parents of Shiloh Novel, 2. The rumor is her unborn twins are girls.
9.) josh 23 asks, "How long has Starpulse been around?"
Starpulse.com was founded in 1999 as a link directory, evolving from just 12 pages to millions of pages featuring in-depth articles, video content, and a growing community of loyal members. With more than 3 million topics, it's a complete online entertainment resource. On average 7-8 million people a month visit Starpulse for its breaking news, red carpet photos, music content, exclusive contests and celebrity archives.
Angelina Jolie Undergoes Double Mastectomy & Reconstructive Breast Surgery The UK's Sexiest Woman, Helen Flanagan, Poses Naked For PETA | <urn:uuid:d6eb1ff8-6fc6-49ef-9268-8c3c1362c155> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/20/starpulse_answers_your_buring_questions | 2013-05-25T22:22:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706470197/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121430-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.958661 | 1,024 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
This new film takes you through Young’s childhood in Canada which is interesting. Also look for scenes from his solo tour which made a stop at Fox Theater. My favorite part was learning about Neil’s father who had an elementary school named after him (!!). My only wish is that they focused more on this. There are so many interesting facets to Neil Young besides just performance.
Dave-FM listener George James and super Neil fan saw the film and here’s what he thought:
I totally enjoyed “Journeys”; however, if you are not familiar with “Le Noise” It could be somewhat tedious. But we do get a look at the famous Massey Hall. I became a Neil Young fan in 1970 when I first heard (and agreed) “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere”. Long time fans may enjoy the movie more than others, because they would know a little more about Neil as a person, his politics, charities, etc. If one wants classic Neil Young, check out “Live At Massey Hall 1971″, good stuff.
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Patently Apple has discovered two patents granted to Apple both involving there input devices for computers.
First, the Magic Mouse will have a multi touch display that can be used for multiple purposes other than just clicking. It’s titled “ Computer Input Device Including a Display Device” and the above image shows a great example of how it can be used. Since your bluetooth keyboard does not have a num pad, why not display it on your Magic Mouse?
Second, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Localization of Haptic Feedback” focuses on tactile feedback of a virtual keyboard when keys are activated. It involves many actuators providing haptic feedback for individual keys on a virtual keyboard.
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Germany - The Drug Commission of the German Medical Profession has issued a cautionary statement concerning bufexamac, an anti-inflammatory agent used mainly for topical use. Initially, bufexamac was indicated for the relief of skin inflammation due to endogenous eczema (neurodermatitis) and chronic eczema. Subsequently, bufexemac was indicated as a substitute for glucocorticoid therapy to treat atopic dermatitis, but it was also used for the treatment of eczema of various types such as congestion dermatitis in Status varicosus, perianal eczema due to haemorrhoids, and undetermined dermatoses.
It has been known for some time that bufexamac can provoke contact dermatitis. Since 1987, 25 cases have been published in the literature. Such cases of contact eczema have often persisted for several months, sometimes because the symptoms were erroneously attributed to eczema. Since the allergic potential of bufexamac was often not suspected, its extent was not recognized since these allergies were always considered as rare. In recent years, not only spontaneous reports but also the results of epidemiological studies have given an indication of the number of cases of allergy due to bufexamac.
Data collected from 14 dermatological clinics (showing a rate of 1.7% per 8,163 patients) suggest that bufexamac allergy has been very much underrated and under-reported and that the real figure could be some 10 200 cases a year, or in the worst case, from 28 333 to 68 000 cases.
It has been concluded that bufexamac can itself provoke contact eczema. Since this substance is indicated for skin diseases which are deceptively similar to the adverse reactions there is a real danger that bufexamac allergy may not be recognized. For indications such as congestion dermatitis or perianal eczema, available therapy should be used that is indicated for the causative underlying affliction. Before making a critical assessment of bufexamac-containing topical products, alternative eczema therapies should be considered. In therapy-resistant eczemas which have been treated with bufexamac, the causative role of the active pathogen may also be important.
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TranscriptQuestion: What inspired you to write a book about the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Bert Sugar: I have followed baseball all my life, or cognate life and it really is a fun sport. And to me, the Baseball Hall of Fame is the greatest hall of fame there is, period, end of paragraph.
So, I wanted to write about it and wanted to do a book, an oversized coffee table book, stealing a line from one of the “Seinfeld” episodes. It even comes with four legs in case you need a coffee table. It’s a big book. Big pictorial history, I’m writing the history and I’m taking the reader on a virtual tour through the Hall of Fame. And I’m proud of the fact that I got a blurb on the back from Yogi Berra, which reads, “What Bert Sugar doesn’t know about baseball, nobody knows.” I have no idea what that means. I think it’s Zen-like, like it’s not worth knowing. But Yogi makes sense. I'm a Yogism, but I once asked Yogi, I said: “Yogs, what did you mean when you said, when you come to a fork in the road, take it.” He said, “That’s easy, I live at the end of a circle. Whether you go left or right, you come to my driveway.” And I went, “He’s making sense.” And if you parse, analyze, Yogi’s sayings, he does makes sense.
He’s credited with, “It’s too crowded, nobody goes there anymore.” Well, there’s a story to that. The Yankees, after a night game, would go out to dinner. They’d be at the stadium early to either go through the lineup of the opposing team, or get treated for some ailment, or wrap their knees, if it was Mickey Mantle, or whatever. And after the game they’d all go out to dinner. And there was this one restaurant in Cleveland that always was open and always had a place for them after a game. And they all went there. Well, it became known that the Yankees eat here. You know, advertising, or word-of-mouth. And they went one time, and there was no place at the inn for them. So they didn’t go there anymore. Ergo, “It’s too crowded, nobody goes there anymore,” meaning “us.” Yogi makes sense.
Question: How badly has the steroids scandal hurt Major League Baseball?
Bert Sugar: I don’t think – I really don’t think steroids are as big a problem as the press has made them. And if they are, we’ve got a pitcher on steroids throwing to a batter on steroids who’s hitting to a fielder on steroids. You’re looking for one-upmanship. Tony Gwynn will tell you, years ago the Padres used to have a bowl of amphetamines in their clubhouse. Like M&M’s, you’d just pop them. It didn’t help the Padres at all. You’re not talented, it ain’t gonna help nothing. If you’re talented, it might give you a little edge, but so will a spitball. Baseball has always dealt in edges. And the Phillies used to raise their third base foul line, extra lime, so that Richie Ashburn’s bunts would stay there. The Cleveland Indians used to grow the grass higher at third base so Al Rosen, the third baseman wouldn’t break his nose or his fingers on every ground ball. It would slow it down. In the 1962 playoffs between the Dodgers and the Giants—by that time, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants—they watered the base paths so Maury Wills couldn’t get off to a fast start and steal bases. That’s legal, steroids aren’t. You know, all right. I don’t get that excited about it. I’m sorry. You know, and I’m so old that when I heard the word “drugs” the first time, I thought they were talking about aspirin.
Recorded May 4, 2010
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China, Taiwan Begin Historic Talks on Closer Ties
Beijing’s representative Chen Yunlin and his local counterpart Chiang Pin-kung shook hands as they took their seats at Taipei’s Grand Hotel for the discussions that are expected to ink deals potentially worth billions of dollars.
“Now we are very close to agreement, and I hope we will reach a consensus this afternoon on shipping, air transport, postal services and food security,” said Chiang, who head’s Taiwan’s Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF).
Late Monday, the two sides announced they had agreed to triple direct passenger flights to 108 per week and expand services to a total of 21 Chinese cities.
The Democratic Progressive Party is protesting the talks. From China Post:
DPP chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen demanded that the Chiang-Chen meeting, which is scheduled to start today, be open and transparent.
“The entire process should be made public,” Tsai urged.
Oversight by parliament and the general public is necessary over the meeting, where the four agreements on direct flights, mail service, direct shipping and food safety will be inked, Tsai stressed.
In a statement, the ATJ charged the NSB with trying to limit freedom of press workers covering a visit to Taipei by Chen Yunlin, chairman of the Association for Relations across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS).
On Sunday, the day before Chen’s arrival, a Central News Agency cameraman was manhandled by NSB agents, while he was covering a function of Chen’s advance party at the Grand Hotel in Taipei.
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Do you live in a small apartment? Many of us whether by choice or necessity live in smaller apartments. We often get the feeling that some of the projects we present on Freshome don’t get the attention they deserve. And the ideas presented in these 30 small apartments designs below are definitely worth a second look. We know most of you are looking for clever ways to enhance space in your home, which is why we decided to put this post together. As you can see, every photo is linked to the original article, where you will find plenty of images and information about each of the small apartments lined up below. Even though there is no fixed formula when it comes to designing a small home or room, we can think of a few “keys to success”. Painting your walls in bright colors, coming up with unconventional hidden storage solutions, embedding multi-functional furniture in multi-purpose spaces- these are just some of the tricks we came across on Freshome. Add color, subtle paintings, graphic art and flower arrangements for a comfortable feel and personalize the space in any way you can think of, without overcrowding. Finally here are 30 of the most ingenious small apartments designs ever presented on Freshome- enjoy and get inspired! | <urn:uuid:f4e143de-cbbd-4564-a132-cac941a73ad2> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://freshome.com/2012/10/01/bes-small-apartments-designs-ideas/ | 2013-06-20T11:45:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711515185/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133835-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.952399 | 252 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
I added a link to a new blog on my blogroll over to the right: Guyathri is online!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, “We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us, and we will treat you well; for the LORD has promised good things to Israel.” | <urn:uuid:939de41b-eb47-424b-b100-220b051f2262> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://gburnett.blogspot.com/2009_05_24_archive.html | 2013-06-20T11:33:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368711515185/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516133835-00000-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.955932 | 117 | null | null | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb |
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s concession speech after Obama’s re-election.
I have just called President Obama to congratulate him on his victory. His supporters and his campaign also deserve congratulations. I wish all of them well, but particularly the president, the first lady and their daughters.
This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation.
I want to thank Paul Ryan for all that he has done for our campaign and for our country. Besides my wife, Ann, Paul is the best choice I’ve ever made. And I trust that his intellect and his hard work and his commitment to principle will continue to contribute to the good of our nation.
I also want to thank Ann, the love of my life. She would have been a wonderful first lady. She’s — she has been that and more to me and to our family and to the many people that she has touched with her compassion and her care.
I thank my sons for their tireless work on behalf of the campaign, and thank their wives and children for taking up the slack as their husbands and dads have spent so many weeks away from home.
I want to thank Matt Rhoades and the dedicated campaign team he led. They have made an extraordinary effort not just for me, but also for the country that we love.
And to you here tonight, and to the team across the country — the volunteers, the fundraisers, the donors, the surrogates — I don’t believe that there’s ever been an effort in our party that can compare with what you have done over these past years. Thank you so very much.
Thanks for all the hours of work, for the calls, for the speeches and appearances, for the resources and for the prayers. You gave deeply from yourselves and performed magnificently. And you inspired us and you humbled us. You’ve been the very best we could have imagined.
The nation, as you know, is at a critical point. At a time like this, we can’t risk partisan bickering and political posturing. Our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people’s work. And we citizens also have to rise to the occasion.
We look to our teachers and professors, we count on you not just to teach, but to inspire our children with a passion for learning and discovery. We look to our pastors and priests and rabbis and counselors of all kinds to testify of the enduring principles upon which our society is built: honesty, charity, integrity and family. We look to our parents, for in the final analysis everything depends on the success of our homes. We look to job creators of all kinds. We’re counting on you to invest, to hire, to step forward. And we look to Democrats and Republicans in government at all levels to put the people before the politics.
I believe in America. I believe in the people of America. And I ran for office because I’m concerned about America. This election is over, but our principles endure. I believe that the principles upon which this nation was founded are the only sure guide to a resurgent economy and to renewed greatness.
Like so many of you, Paul and I have left everything on the field. We have given our all to this campaign.
I so wish — I so wish that I had been able to fulfill your hopes to lead the country in a different direction, but the nation chose another leader. And so Ann and I join with you to earnestly pray for him and for this great nation.
Thank you, and God bless America. You guys are the best. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thanks, guys.end of story marker
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BECOME THE FUTURE
Written By: Lonny J. Brown, Ph.D.
~ What does spirituality mean to you? Compassion? Selflessness? Inspiration? Bliss? Transcendence? Courage? Communion? Our traditional spiritual influences have been religion, parents, gurus and the everlasting school of life itself. Hopefully, sometime between childhood and old age, we come to some conscious sense of the universal indwelling life- power called spirit. This realization is highly personal, and difficult to describe, but undeniable when experienced or observed. Happily, more people than ever are experiencing this enlightening shift from the material to the conscientious. Such progress is a function of human evolution, but also of human communications. Truth is afoot, no longer confined to individuals, books, churches, or even humans alone. Ideally, when the light of knowledge becomes globally omnipresent, it engenders wisdom and realization on a world scale. EOL asks whether the Net too embodies the universal spiritual impulse that informs our collective being. In theistic terms, if God is immanent, is God online? As we extend our awareness out through the WWW, does cyberspace come to have a mind of its own, greater than the sum of it’s billions of human parts? If so, it is as sacred as we make it. ~ Increasing spiritual awareness naturally moves us from observers to participants and change agents. It feels incumbent upon people of conscience to do the right thing and make a positive contribution to the salvation of the planet. While the urgency is great, so are the opportunities. ~ Every four years, American voter apathy insures that a minority of the population picks the President and the Congress, making a mockery of our democratic ideal of majority rule. With self-aggrandizing ideologues gripping power, and obscenely wealthy corporate moguls controlling the mass media, millions do not believe that voting might help improve their lives, much less the world. But more and more disenfranchised citizens are now finding political voice online. In real- time networked global communications, lies are exposed much easier and faster than the old days of political insider privilege. Dissenters organize quickly and cheaply. New ideas proliferate according to their merit, not their origin. Today, the strongest hope for positive change is with the young who take for granted sophisticated digital access, and can easily see the enlightened possibilities for connecting. Every day we plug into a global collective awareness- realm that massively leverages our knowledge base, and exponentially multiplies our communications potential. Beyond the popular growing consensus of what our world looks like, lies the potential for informed agreement on what to do about it, be it to conserve energy, wage peace, share wealth, serve the needy, enfranchise more voters, or disseminate music and art. The next time you surf - be it for information, wisdom or pleasure - remember that a million minds are right there with you.. sensing, seeing, and in a real sense, being together. Sounds pretty spiritual to me! - LJB
From "ENLIGHTENMENT ONLINE - The Newsletter for Spiritual Cyberspace, Lonny J. Brown, Editor.
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Members and guests of the St. Augustine Ballroom Dance Association will cut the cake and pour the champagne at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, as the association celebrates its 32nd anniversary.
The honorary theme is “Blue Velvet,” and Peggy Oliveira will decorate the hall with the help of table 3. Formal evening wear is required for ladies and gentlemen. Frank Saffi Band will provide music, and for the program, the association’s officers will conduct the traditional gala anniversary celebration.
Escorting guests to their tables will be hosts Charlene and David Field and Leslie and Don Carragher. Accepting hors d’oeuvres will be Libby and Darrell Chauncey and Mary Ellen and Angel Hernandez.
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(submitted by Julie and Dave, Ontario, Canada)
Hotel: Grand Palladium Palace Resort and Spa
Date Visited: February 12 – 19, 2009
Room#: 8701 first night (moved due to a leaky air conditioning system) close to Casino, garden view then 9607 garden view, very quiet – all rooms at the Palladium Palace are close to the pool and beach. Stay at 1 play at 3, Palladium Punta Cana and Bavaro also included so other pools, area of beach as well as a la cartes. Rooms have jacuzzi’s outside bathroom in the room, bathroom was good and shower was very good (others I have been to lack pressure/temperature), we had perfect showers everyday.
Service: Excellent service! The staff were all very friendly, the grounds were immaculate. There was always someone around to take your drink order. We had issues with our room on the first night and while we did have to ask 3 times to get someone to look at it, they very quickly moved us after.
Weather Conditions: Perfect! We couldn’t have asked for better weather. Although it had been raining for 5 days prior so it’s really hit and miss. We had rain for maybe 5 min one day and then no rain again until we were on the bus on the bus on the way back to the airport.
Snorkeling: We didn’t snorkel at the resort, but we did go on the “Marinarium” excursion which included snorkeling, as well as visiting a natural pool and swimming (in a large cage) with nurse sharks and stingrays.
Beach: Gorgeous! We always seemed to find a chair but sometimes this was challenging. Many put their towels on in the morning to reserve their spot. We also were able to find a palapa half way through the day, but not every day. Also on the beach (and by the lobby) was a spa service. I got a massage right on the beach in a little hut, it was very relaxing and it was one of the best massages I have had.
Food: Very good. Breakfast/lunch buffet was by the front lobby – large and had a different theme each night. Lunch buffet was between the beach and the pool. We didn’t try the buffets at the other resorts, but was the same food etc. You were able to eat at 5 a la cartes, not all at the Palladium, they were spread over the resorts. Mexican (Bavaro resort) – 4/5, you will leave very full! Brazilian (Palace resort) – 3.5/5, they come around with different meats, which we didn’t know so only take a little each time. Steak/seafood (Punta Cana resort) – 3/5, we’ve had better at another resort, but you are also in a different country so don’t expect a great steak! Italian (Palladium resort) – 4/5, nothing special but still very good. Japanese (Bavaro resort) – 4/5 also very good. Many of the a la cartes have small buffets at the beginning. We found the reserved/available signs useful. We could find a seat, turn the card over to red and not have to worry about someone taking the table. They used this idea as well in the a la cartes, so if you didn’t want any more food, you just put the red side up. Very simple but efficient.
Opinions/Tips: This was a great resort, with lots of activities and excellent service. We flew with Air Transat and our agent at the resort was able to recommend a jeweler and cigar store. You just let them know when you wanted to go and a driver comes and picks you up. Also down the beach were some shops but be prepared to be harassed – come to my store, I give you good price! They also had vendors on Thursday nights on the resort. Another great service they had were showers in the lobby. We didn’t leave the resort until 7pm and had to check out of the room by noon, so it was nice to be able to have a shower and get cleaned up before leaving.
I wanted to make mention of the little coffee house in the middle of Bavaro resort called Hemmingways. It didn’t seem like a lot of people knew about it but they had specialty coffees and premium liquor that you couldn’t get at the other bars. We would definitely recommend checking it out.
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Maxabella loves grateful posts always arrive at the most appropriate time for me... even at 3.20am when I can't sleep because my mind is buzzing.
To quieten the buzzing I thought I start thinking about the things that I have to be grateful for this week. A change in perspective - looking outwards instead of in.
After coming back from holidays, I walked into this house, and the overwhelming sense of wanting to flee washed over me. I need to leave. Its time. I have given my self until the end of the Christmas school holidays to sort, clear, pack, clean, chuck ... whatever needs to be done, to be ready to move. Why so long? Well this is the longest I have lived in any house. In my life. 5 years in March. And in those nearly 5 years I seemed to have accumulated an awful amount of "stuff". So let the clearing begin- both physically, and metaphysically.
The reason it has taken me so long to attempt the task is every time I have started in the past two years I have become overwhelmed with anger and tears and frustration... of a 1000 feelings all reeling through my body at once. So I stop... and it doesn't get done.
My mum is back with me, until the end of October. For this I am incredibly grateful. Having another adult in the house, someone to buffer, encourage and support me - because that's what I need right now.
We started in the study - which I had renamed my in box - because that is what it had become. One big inbox, where everything that I needed to deal with in the way of paperwork was dumped. 6 hours, 10 bags of paperwork later, and a trip to the op shop the study is cleared.
Mum sat and kept me company - because only I really knew what needed to stay and what needed to go. She was there when I fell across a pile of things regarding R, that opened a door of absolutely rage inside of me. Things that my children had done for him. Things that he didn't value or appreciate for the precious gifts that they were. And I screamed and howled and cursed and ripped and chucked.
What am I grateful for this week.... having the courage to start what needs to be done, that my mum is here with me to help, and that I didn't fall apart in the process.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
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apologies for not posting yesterday, here is my excuse :) (please see the beach picture!)
Fendi is coming to the aid of the Romans, or at least to the aid of Trevi Fountain in Rome.
The fashion house is investing $2.9 MILLION to repair and restore the famous fountain and all the gorgeous gods that stand and spout over 80,000 cubic meters of water, Ocean, Abundance and Health. (click here to visit the Trevi Fountain website).
This admirable move is reminiscent of what Diego Della Valle of Tod's did for the Colisseum in Rome (click here to see the earlier post).
Not only do these fab Italians design gorgeous clothes, bags, shoes, furs, etc etc, but they also have SO MUCH class and loyalty to their beautiful country! reversecommuter applauds!
StuperBowl Sunday (tee hee) is February 3rd and the commercials are absolutely the best part (unless of course Beyonce decides to actually sing at half time!).
The 30 second slots go for an average cost of $4 MILLION! Sometimes it is worth every single fabulous penny...click here to giggle and sing along with VW!
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Sometimes the road to getting to our goals doesn’t look like what we expected, but it produces the end-result.
I cry at graduations. It doesn’t matter if it is a college graduation or
a pre-school moving up ceremony. It is the symbolism of the graduation ceremony
that moves me, as I watch the graduates in all their excitement, celebrating
their accomplishments and brimming with pride and potential.
This June has a special graduation in it—mine! Back in the 1970’s, for
a number of reasons, I did not go off to college, as did many of my friends.
Instead, I went to Katharine Gibbs in New York City so I could have some “skills” and
get a job as many young women of my generation did. I was extremely fortunate,
that not only did I get a job, but that I was mentored by two significant individuals—Patricia
Greenwald and Jon Greenleaf, who worked at a small ad agency in New York. Pat
was a pioneer in the research side of the media business, which had few women
executives at that time. And Jon was a skillful advertising executive, who recognized
my talent and my willingness to learn, and I had the privilege of enjoying an
apprenticeship, which was more meaningful in terms of my career advancement than
my lack of degree was with regards to holding me back. Because of these two people,
I became an advertising account manager, left the ad business to get into the
advertising sales side of publishing, and eventually became VP/Marketing Director
at Esquire magazine and then eventually VP/Publisher at a hybrid magazine
called 7 Days.
I was extremely fortunate to have enjoyed the success that I did in the advertising and publishing businesses, and when Peter was thinking about developing a line of products, it made sense that I could use my business talents to start the company. It has been an amazing partnership and journey since we first began, and I consider myself fortunate (yet again!) to have had the privilege of building a company that is dedicated to enhancing people’s lives and their health.
But the degree—or lack thereof—was always in the shadows, as it felt
like there was something left undone in my life. Five years ago, I went back
to school at the State University of New York (SUNY) in their distance-learning
program (Empire State College), and I completed all my coursework in December.
In June, I will receive my BS degree in Cultural Studies, and I am so grateful
that I had the opportunity to do so. All my schoolwork was done “in the dark,” so
to speak...after dinner until the wee hours of the morning or up early to get
it done before getting the household going and heading to work.
Completing the degree doesn’t change my outer life, as I enjoy my work and the expression it gives me; it does, however, make me think very differently about goals and the importance of having them in our lives. Sometimes the road to getting to our goals doesn’t look like what we expected, but it produces the end-result. Although in many ways I would have loved to have had a four year college experience, my close to a 40 year college experience is what it took for me to finish.
It’s the same thing with our health, our weight, our personal goals and our professional goals. The important thing is to have the goal and to set a plan for it and to recognize that sometimes we will get there indirectly but that we should never lose site of the goal, unless this shifts in the process of trying to achieve it.
This month, think about your goals and write them down. Be extremely specific about them, whether it is a career goal, a relationship goal, weight loss, improving a current health condition, minimizing stress, or taking more time to experience life. Once you’ve written your goals down, write a short plan of what it will take to reach your goal so that you have a clear idea of what is involved. And then each month, review your goals and your progress to see where you are so you don’t wind up six or twelve months down the road scratching your head and saying, “How come this hasn’t happened?”
I know I will be moved on graduation day, recognizing and acknowledging all the
hard work that went into getting here, and knowing that this is not just an ending
but a beginning as well. Here’s to your endings and new beginnings as well as
to reaching your goals.
The University of Bridgeport Health Sciences 2012 Commencement Address
Peter J. D'Adamo, ND, MIFHI
For many of you, the journey into healing
began at UB, but it will not end here. Important new beginnings await
On May 13, Dr. D’Adamo gave the commencement address to nearly 170 students graduating from the University of Bridgeport’s Division of Health Sciences. The Class of 2012 represented master’s degree or professional doctoral degree graduates from the Acupuncture Institute, College of Chiropractic, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Fones School of Dental Hygiene, and the Human Nutrition Instititute. Below are Dr. D’Adamo’s remarks.
President Salonen, vice-provost Brady, administration and faculty, distinguished guests, friends and loving families, and most of all, the University of Bridgeport Health Sciences class of 2012.
I am deeply honored to be here and it is a tremendous privilege to be addressing you today.
They call these types of ceremonies 'commencements,' a fact that I find rather amusing, since to commence is 'to begin' but to 'graduate' of course celebrates completion. My most recent 'commencement' occurred a few years ago when, after a rigorous four-year journey, I received my first black belt in martial arts—only to hear my teacher congratulate me with the phrase, 'Good. Now I can teach you something.'
For many of you, the journey into healing began at UB, but it will not end here. Important new beginnings await you. I usually describe UB to others as 'the little university that COULD'—a school that has pulled itself up by its own bootstraps by the imagination, pluck and skill of its administration, faculty and student body.
Look at how the both of you have grown in these past few years!
Remember to give back as soon as you can, and like the Beach Boys sang 'Be true to your school.'
Audio Clip: Managing Crohn's Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Through
Diet and Lifestyle Choices
Peter J. D'Adamo, ND, MIFHI
It is estimated that 10-20% of Americans suffer from irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) or Crohn's disease, disorders that involve the entire
digestive tract. Dr. D'Adamo discusses nutritional and lifestyle strategies
that can help you manage this condition and reduce the likelihood of
Recorded May 10, 2012 at D'Adamo Personalized Nutrition in Williamsburg.
Part 1 (44:19)
Part 2 (49:57)
The Future of Naturopathic Medicine in New York is in Jeopardy
For the past several years, Dr. Doni Wilson and the NY Naturopathic Association have been working relentlessly to get a law passed for Naturopathic Medicine. We are so close, but yet we are being blocked by a small group of lawmakers, and we are at risk for not getting licensure in the state
For the past several years, Dr. Doni Wilson and the NY Naturopathic Association have been working relentlessly to get a law passed for Naturopathic Medicine. We are so close, but yet we are being blocked by a small group of lawmakers, and we are at risk for not getting licensure in the state.
Even if you don’t live in New York, this is a vitally important issue, and I am inviting all of you to speak out in support of passing the naturopathic bill.
We’ve heard that the main block in the Higher Education Committee is Rep.
Deborah Glick, and that she is not planning to move the bill. We are going to
need a major effort to change her mind..
Rep. Glicks’s number is 518 455 4841, and the bill number is #3057B. When you call, please say you are asking that the assembly members support the bill to make sure it goes to a vote in the committee this year. Please note that you will need a NY zip code, so if you don’t live in New York, use a friend’s.
You Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals? 8 Steps to Staying on Track
If you’re still trying to get there, and need more motivation than the fact that you will have to squeeze into a pair of shorts and a sleeveless top in a few weeks, I’ve put together a few tips to help you achieve your goals faster and healthier!
Remember those goals you set on New Year’s Eve about losing weight and getting
in shape for summer...well, summer is just about here. How are you doing?
Have you reached your goals or are you still working on them? If you’re still
trying to get there, and need more motivation than the fact that you will
have to squeeze into a pair of shorts and a sleeveless top in a few weeks,
I’ve put together a few tips to help you achieve your goals faster and healthier!
Clean out your refrigerator and pantry. Get rid of the avoids and stick to your beneficial foods.
Watch your portion sizes. We tend to overestimate the amount of food that you need. One strategy that I like is using a smaller plate—this helps you eat less food naturally.
Don’t eat after 8pm. Try to eat earlier so that your body has a chance to digest and metabolize food before bedtime. Now that the days are a bit longer, try going out for a walk after dinner—better yet, get a walking buddy and connect with a friend while getting some exercise.
Plan your meals in advance. Create "a dinner deck." This would include 10 favorite quick and healthful dinners written on index cards. Each card should list the ingredients for the recipe on one side and directions for making it on the other.
Cut out liquid calories. Eliminate soda and sugary drinks such as sweetened iced tea, sports drinks and alcoholic beverages. Liven up the taste of water by adding lemon, lime or mint. Drink unsweetened iced green tea for the antioxidants.
Get plenty of sleep. Scientists have found that sleep deprivation increases levels of a hunger hormone and decreases levels of a hormone that makes you feel full. The effects may lead to overeating and weight gain.
Dine at a table. Eat from a plate while seated at a table. Don't eat while driving, lounging on the couch or standing at the fridge.
Reward yourself. When you meet your incremental weight loss goals, say losing 5 pounds, treat yourself to something—but not food. Buy a CD or DVD you've been wanting or go out to a movie with a friend.
Success Story: Monica Duran
“My diet was a healthy diet,” explains Monica Duran, a blood type O, “I
ate approximately 65-75% organic foods.” But she was still having headaches—lots
of them—up to 24-30 migraines
per month that had to be treated with medication. Monica, a 39 year old
woman, had suffered with migraines throughout her life, and she said that
she had tried everything including acupuncture and chiropractic treatment
to no avail. Traditional medicine was not much help either, “I have been
allergy tested, been in a sleep clinic, and had occipital vein injections.
I was on three different prescriptions and a portable injection just in
case I couldn’t get to the emergency room.”
In September of 2011 everything changed. A colleague at her office introduced Monica to the book that changed her life, Eat
Right for Your Type. “I was surprised that I had never heard of it before, or that none of my physicians had recommended it. I was a bit skeptical, but considering all the things I tried in the past, I thought, ‘What do I have to lose?’”
Monica says that she noticed changes in her migraines within two weeks of starting
the diet. “I eliminated cucumbers, black olives, corn, oranges, milk, most breads,
and my all-time favorite, pizza. After reading the book, I realized that corn
was a natural inflammatory, which is doubly bad for me because I also have rheumatoid
arthritis. The small changes made me feel less sluggish, relieved my joint pain,
and reduced my stomach acid.”
She is proud to say that she has not had to fill her migraine prescriptions since
December 2011. Her next goal? Dropping a few extra pounds. “I had no idea that
Type O’s are more vulnerable to negative metabolic effects and sluggish thyroid
activity and weight gain. Now I have to step it up in this department! Now I
have a clearer picture as to how to accomplish this and why most ‘so-called diets’ don’t
work for me.”
Like most of us, Monica says that occasionally she will slip up and have something on her avoid list, but now, she is making a more conscious decision in the food choices that she makes. “I always ask myself, ‘is it worth it?’ The answer is always, ‘No.’ Pizza is not worth the pain of a migraine!”
“I would encourage anyone that has heard of the Blood Type Diet to try it,” says Monica. “Don’t cheat and don’t lie to yourself – and in doing so, the quality of your life will change dramatically!”
Are You a Hyper-Assimilator?
Obesity appears, in fact, as the result of a complicated mix of factors such as genetics, environment, diet, and lifestyle, resulting in an alteration of the equilibrium between energy expenditure and storage.
Joe and Mike sit down for lunch. Both are about the same age. Joe is a bit shorter and leaner. Mike is a bit taller and heftier. Lunch is buffet style, all you can eat. Joe proceeds to pile up his plate and heartily enjoys his repast, including several slices of bread. Mike skips the bread and selects the lower calorie options and spoons them on his plate with smaller helping sizes. After finishing his first serving Joe heads back to the buffet table and proceeds to fill another plate, which he proceeds to ravish with the same intensity as his first. Next morning, both jump on their scales. Joe is the same weight he always is: 145 pounds. Mike, on the other hand, discovers he has gained another pound and now pushes the scales at 211.
Why do people like Joe seem to never feel satisfied with meals, eat with impunity and yet never seem to gain weight, while others like Mike must watch every calorie and exercise daily and diligently to simply hold to the same weight? New evidence suggests that the differences may be partly genetic and partly environmental.
Many unsuccessful dieters struggle against a set of genetic controls that program their genes for 'metabolic thriftiness.' Just like your thrifty neighbor who can't seem to ever throw anything out, and whose garage is filled with bundles of old newspapers he will never read, thrifty metabolisms are designed to hold onto calories. This may be an ancient survival mechanism, since the ability to lower our metabolism and store all ingested calories as fat would have been a very desirable genetic trait during times of famine and/or unpredictable food supplies. Indeed for most of human history and in most cultures a pear-shaped, fleshy body type would have indicated health, good nutrition and worldly wealth. Our obsession with thinness is a more recent development. Unfortunately a trait like metabolism thriftiness would appear to be more of a liability nowadays in a world where people are much more sedentary and high-caloric foods are cheap and abundant.
Obesity appears in fact as the result of a complicated mix of factors such as genetics, environment, diet, and lifestyle, resulting in an alteration of the equilibrium between energy expenditure and storage.
2 pounds Portobello mushrooms, stemmed and gills scraped out (or
use your favorite mushroom or mushroom blend)
1 cup quinoa
3 cups tightly packed fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups chopped white button mushrooms (substitute beneficial mushroom)
4 green onions (aka scallions), thinly sliced
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
¼ cup of high quality extra virgin olive oil
Juice of half of one fresh lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
How to make it:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Prepare quinoa. In a medium pot, bring 1¾ cups water to a boil.
Once water comes to a boil, stir in quinoa, cover pot, reduce heat
to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and set aside,
covered, 10 minutes more. Uncover and fluff quinoa with a fork. Let
Roast the mushrooms while the quinoa is cooking. Wipe and trim
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(AP) - Playing without its leading scorer, Michael Snaer, Florida State shook off a sluggish start and rallied behind a season-high performance by Okaro White and Snaer's fill-in, Aaron Thomas.
White had 19 points and 11 rebounds and Thomas, a freshman, added a career-high 17 points in his first college start as Florida State defeated Louisiana-Monroe 63-48 Monday night.
The Seminoles (6-4) played without Snaer, a senior guard who averages 14.2 points but sat out as part of what coach Leonard Hamilton called a "discipline issue."
"I kind of felt like I had to step up a little bit more because he wasn't out there," White said. "It was a little bit more pressure."
White scored 11 of Florida State's first 17 points but the Seminoles struggled early, turning the ball over 13 times in the first half. The junior forward made 12 of 13 free throws and finished one point shy of his career high, set against Charleston Southern in December 2011.
"Okaro gave us pretty good leadership on the floor," Hamilton said. "He hit some big free throws. He's been shooting the ball extremely well."
Hamilton said Snaer would return to his "regular role" in Florida State's next game at Charlotte on Saturday.
Trent Mackey had 22 points — making six 3-pointers — and Jayon James added six points and 12 rebounds for Louisiana-Monroe (1-6).
The Warhawks led 18-11 with 8:54 until halftime, but Florida State went on a 15-2 run to pull ahead for good.
Louisiana-Monroe shot 38 percent (19 of 50) from the floor, but other than Mackey they struggled with the 3-pointer. The rest of the Warhawks made 1 of 9 behind the arc.
The Warhawks were also hurt by a season-high 23 turnovers as they played without coach Keith Richard, who was suspended for Monday's game after being ejected in Louisiana-Monroe's last game, a 68-39 loss to Southern.
"We had some real costly turnovers at crucial stretches in the game," Louisiana-Monroe assistant coach Ryan Cross said. "But give Florida State a lot of credit for that. It was tough for us to run our offense. We really had to work every possession."
Florida State played without Snaer, guard Ian Miller (foot) and forward Robert Gilchrist (groin). So the Seminoles looked to White, and also got timely scoring from Thomas.
The freshman had six rebounds, shot 6-of-12 from the floor and 5-of-5 from the free-throw line. He also played a season-high 32 minutes.
"His game is unbelievable," White said of Thomas. "I think he'll be a pro. His game is very skilled."
Freshman Devon Bookert added 10 points for the Seminoles, who shot 40.4 percent (19 of 47) from the floor and made 83.3 percent of their free throws (20 of 24).
Florida State outrebounded Louisiana-Monroe 37-25.
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A&A 408, 817-828 (2003)
Calculations of dynamo coefficients in Parker unstable disks without shearK. Otmianowska-Mazur
Astronomical Observatory, Jagiellonian University, 30-244 Kraków, Poland
(Received 10 March 2003 / Accepted 16 May 2003 )
We investigate the influence of the Coriolis force and magnetic reconnection on the evolution of the Parker instability in galactic disks. We apply a three-dimensional (3D) model of a local gas cube, permeated by an azimuthal regular magnetic field. We numerically solve MHD equations including the contribution of the Coriolis force. At this stage of the investigation we omit the effects of rotational shear. Our previous simulations demonstrate that Parker instability leads to the formation of helically twisted magnetic flux tubes forming a significant poloidal magnetic field component on the scale of the whole cube. Such an evolution represents an example of the fast dynamo process proposed by Parker (1992). In the present work we extend our earlier computations by calculating the basic coefficients of the MHD dynamo as time-dependent functions. The well-known dynamo coefficients and - both in the relevant tensorial formulations - are derived from small scale gas motions present in the Parker instability model, so in a local formulation the total turbulent electromotive force (EMF) is described as a quantity dependent on time. The EMF-coefficients and are evaluated within the limit of high microscopic conductivity.
Key words: galaxies: ISM -- galaxies: magnetic fields -- ISM: magnetic fields -- MHD
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Appeals Court Strikes Down Cincinnati Residency Ordinance
The First District Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling from the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas that struck down a Cincinnati city ordinance prohibiting city employees from living outside the state of Ohio.
In a unanimous decision authored by Judge Patrick Dinkelacker, the court affirmed a decision by the court of common pleas that granted summary judgment in favor of Cincinnati Organized and Dedicated Employees in a case where the city had filed a declaratory judgment action asking the court to declare the city ordinance (Cincinnati Municipal Code 308-83) to be lawful.
The court found that the city ordinance was in conflict with a 2006 state law, R.C. 9.481, that was upheld by the Ohio Supreme Court in 2009.
In describing the state statute, Dinkelacker wrote: “R.C. 9.481 is entitled ‘Political subdivisions generally prohibited from imposing residency requirements on employees.’ Subsection (A) is a definitional section. R.C. 9.481(B)(1) states that ‘[e]xcept as otherwise provided in division (B)(2) of this section, no political subdivision shall require any of its employees, as a condition of employment, to reside in any specific area of the state.’ Subsection (B)(2)(b) provides an exception that permits localities to require certain employees to live no farther away than adjacent counties to ‘ensure adequate response times by certain employees of political subdivisions to emergencies or disasters while ensuring that those employees generally are free to reside throughout the state[.]’ Finally, subsection (C) states that ‘[e]xcept as provided in division (B)(2) of this section, employees of political subdivisions of this state have the right to reside any place they desire.’
Judge Dinkelacker concluded: “…[W]e hold that Cincinnati Municipal Code 308-83(a) is in conflict with R.C. 9.481, and it is, therefore, void.”
The opinion was joined by Judges J. Howard Sundermann and Sylvia Sieve Hendon.
Cincinnati v. State, 2012-Ohio-3162
Civil Appeal From: Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
Judgment Appealed From Is: Affirmed
Date of Judgment Entry on Appeal: July 13, 2012
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This book offers an important updated to Horrocks and Price’s Fire retardant materials. It provides the reader with a comprehensive account of the advances that have occurred in fire science in relation to materials. The manufacture of fire retardant materials is an active area of research, the understanding of which can improve safety, as well as the marketability of a product. Part 1 includes a short overview of the fundamentals of fire hazards and risks. Part 2 reviews recent advances of fire retardancy in specific materials. Part 3 is dedicated to specific applications within the field. The book provides essential information for all those concerned with fire retardancy.
A R Horrocks and D Price, University of Bolton, UK
PART 1 ADVANCES IN FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS
Flame Retardancy Of Textiles: New Approaches
S Bourbigot, Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille (ENSCL), France
Introduction. Developments in assessing levels of flame retardancy of textiles. Flame retardant natural fibres. Flame retardant synthetic fibres. Flame retardant inorganic man-made fibres. Future trends. References.
Developments In Phosphorus Flame Retardants
S V Levchik, Supresta LLC, USA and E D Weil, Polytechnic University of Brooklyn, USA
Introduction. Main types of phosphorus flame retardants. Polycarbonate and its blends. Polyesters and nylons. Epoxy resins. Polyurethane foams. Polyolefins. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. Conclusions. References.
Halogen-Free Flame Retardants
Y -Z Wang, Sichuan University, China
Introduction. Challenges posed by replacing halogen-containing flame retardants. Attempts at successful halogen replacement in special applications. Flame retardancy and anti-dripping properties. Flame retardancy and mechanical properties. Further trends. Acknowledgements. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Nanocomposites I: Current Developments In Nanocomposites As Novel Flame Retardants
C A Wilkie, Marquette University and A B Morgan, University of Dayton Research Institute, USA
Introduction. Brief history of polymer nanocomposites in flame retardancy applications. Nanoparticles for polymer nanocomposite use. Polymer nanocomposite formation. Polymer nanocomposite flammability – measured effects without conventional flame retardants. Mechanism of flammability reduction. Polymer nanocomposites combined with conventional flame retardants. Applications of flame retardant polymer nanocomposites. Future trends and conclusions. Acknowledgement. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Nanocomposites II: Potential Applications Of Nanocomposite-Based Flame Retardant Systems
A R Horrocks, University of Bolton, UK
Introduction. Applications and processing challenges for nanocomposite polymers. Potential application areas. Future trends. References.
Flame Retardant/Resistant Textile Coatings And Laminates
A R Horrocks, University of Bolton, UK
Introduction. Main types of fire retardant/resistant coatings and laminates. Halogen replacement in back-coated textile formulations. Role of nanoparticles. Introduction of volatile phosphorus-containing species. Novel or smart ways of introducing flame retardant coatings to textiles and laminates. Plasma-initiated coatings. References.
Environmentally-Friendly Flame Resistant Textiles
P J Wakelyn, National Cotton Council of America, USA
Introduction. Key environmental/ecotoxicological issues. Desirable properties of environmentally-friendly flame retardant chemicals. Examples of potentially environmentally-friendly flame retardant applications for cotton-based textiles. Potentially environmentally-friendly flame retardant applications for mattresses, edclothes and upholstered furniture. Inherently flame retardant fibres. Risk management, risk mediation and risk reduction. Future trends. Acknowledgement. References.
Recycling And Disposal Of Flame Retardant Materials
A Castrovinci, University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland, Switzerland, M Lavaselli, Centro di Cultura per l’Ingegneria delle Materie Plastiche and G Camino, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Introduction. Recycling. Directives on recycling of flame retarded materials. Recyclability of flame retarded polymers. Conclusions. References.
PART 2 TESTING, REGULATION AND ASSESSING THE BENEFITS OF FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS
Challenges In Fire Testing: A Tester’s Viewpoint
M L Janssens, Southwest Research Institute, USA
Introduction. Type I flammability tests. Type II.A flammability tests. Type II.B flammability tests. Challenges in assessing material flammability. Use of material flammability tests. Limitations of material flammability tests. Future trends in material flammability assessment. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Challenges In Fire Testing: Reaction To Fire Tests And Assessment Of Fire Toxicity
T R Hull, University of Central Lancashire, UK
Introduction. Fire testing: principles and problems. Fire resistance tests. Reaction to fire tests. Measurement of heat release. Fire toxicity. Future trends: prediction of fire behaviour from material properties and models of fire growth. Sources of further information and advice. References.
New And Potential Flammability Regulations
J Troitzsch, Fire and Environmental Protection Service, Germany
Introduction: overview of present fire safety regulations in Europe. Buildings. Fire testing of construction products in the European Union. Fire safety requirements and tests for electrical engineering and electronics (E&E) equipment. Fire safety requirements and tests for rail, automotive and marine transport. Fire safety requirements and tests in furniture. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Life Cycle Assessment Of Consumer Products With A Focus On Fire Performance
M Simonson and P Anderson, SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, Sweden
Introduction. Life cycle assessment (LCA). Television case study. Cable case study. Furniture case study. Conclusions. Future trends. References.
PART 3 APPLICATIONS OF FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS
The Risks And Benefits Of Flame Retardants In Consumer Products
A M Emsley and G C Stevens, University of Surrey, UK
Introduction. The importance of understanding risks and benefits. Primary risks of flame retardants in consumer products. Balance of risk. Benefits of flame retardants in consumer products. Differentiating the effects of smoking and smoke alarm trends. Future trends. Sources of information and advice. References.
Composites Having Improved Fire Resistance
B K Kandola and E Kandare, University of Bolton, UK
Introduction. Composites and their constituents. Key issues and performance requirements for different sectors. Flammability of composites and their constituents. Fire retardant solutions. Mechanical property degradation during and after fire. Post fire mechanical performance of fire retardant composites. Future trends. References.
Improving The Fire Safety Of Road Vehicles
M M Hirschler, GBH International, USA
Introduction. Regulatory requirements. United States fire loss statistics. State of the art of regulation and guidelines. Activities of United States National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) hazard and risk hazard committee. 2007 Draft of National Fire Protection Association Guide 556. Alternate approach. Conclusions. References.
Firefighters’ Protective Clothing
H Mäkinen, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
Introduction. Different tasks and requirements for fire and heat protection. Types and design of clothing required for protection. Materials used in firefighters clothing. Measuring flame and thermal performance. Future trends. References. Appendix: Standards.
Fire Protection In Military Fabrics
S Nazare, University of Bolton, UK
Introduction. Fire hazards. Military burn injuries. Clothing protection for military personnel. Existing flame retardant solutions for military uniforms. Flame retardant textiles: military applications. Types of military clothing. Testing standards and methodologies. Performance standards and durability requirements. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Flame Retardant Materials For Maritime And Naval Applications
U Sorathia, Naval Surface Warfare Center, USA
Introduction. Fire threat. Fire safety regulations. Methods of reducing flammability. Fibre-reinforced plastics (FRPs). Fire performance and test methods for fibre-reinforced plastics. Summary. Sources of further information and advice. References.
Materials With Reduced Flammability In Aerospace And Aviation
R E Lyon, Federal Aviation Administration, USA
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USD/CHF analysis for February 7, 2013
USD/CHF Elliott Wave
Since our last analysis the USD/CHF pair was trading downwards, corrective (B) wave (coloured red) of the bigger wave 2 (coloured purple) was developing. Yesterday during the early Asian session we could observe strong ascending movement from 0.9084 towards the 0.9149 level and we can consider this move as the end of the corrective (A) wave (coloured red). Therefore, during the European and New York sessions, when development of the (B) wave starts, this major pair starts pushing lower reaching a 0.9064 level (end of the B wave). At the moment the USD/CHF pair is trading around 0.9079 level and we are expecting to see price above 0.9200 level in the next few days. In accordance with our wave rules and taking into account that the wave C should retrace 161.8% of the wave A , we can define the potential targets with measuring wave A with take profit at 0.9248 (161.8% of wave A). To reduce the risk, we can use invalidation at 0.9029 level as stop loss.
Support and Resistance
(S3) 0.9009 (S2) 0.9044 (S1) 0.9066 (PP) 0.9102 (R1) 0.9137 (R2) 0.9159 (R3) 0.9195
Proceeding from Elliott Wave rules today, the trend is expected to begin the upward movement. That is why long positions at level 0.9090 with stop loss 0.9029 and take profit at 0.9248 are recommended.
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MANAMA: Investment banking in the Middle East continued to grow in the first half of this year as it bucked a global trend reflecting an upturn in economic activity across the region.
Although second quarter activity was at a lower level than the first quarter, there is still a strong foundation for which to build on for the remainder of this year after an overall impressive start to the year, according to a report by Thomson Reuters.
"Although the second quarter was modest in comparison to a highly-impressive first, the two have combined to build a solid start to 2010," said Thomson Reuters Middle East managing director Basil Moftah.
"The levels of fees, merger and acquisition (M&A), capital market and loan activity are fuelling a growing confidence among the Middle East investment banking community."
The analysis shows that M&A fees account for 40.4 per cent of activity during the first half of this year, with debt capital market (DCM) activity accounting for 13pc of Middle East fees, in the most active first half since 2007.
HSBC holds the top spot in Middle Eastern DCM fee ranking for the first half of this year, with Central Bank of Libya topping the Middle Eastern equity capital market ranking.
Credit Suisse leads the M&A rankings with Standard Chartered leading the syndicated loans ranking.
The second quarter recorded a 70pc drop in M&A activity compared to the previous quarter, but this had little impact on the overall first half figures which reached $11.7 billion.
"Real estate represents the most targeted industry in the Middle East with $4.4bn, or 37.7pc of the region's M&A activity," the report states.
"The top Middle Eastern targeted deal for the first half was the government of Abu Dhabi's acquisition of Yas Island Properties of Aldar Properties for $2.4bn.
"Debt issuance recorded a 32pc year-on year decline during the first half of 2010 to post $10.9bn of activity.
"Agency, supranational and sovereign issuance accounts for 39pc of the activity with investment grade corporate issuance accounting for 33.4pc.
"The top Middle Eastern bond this year to date was issued by Egypt and worth $1.5bn," it added.
In the equity capital markets, equity issuance reached $5.6bn for the first half of the year, an annual increase of 64pc.
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The Working Group then turned to paragraph 18(b) of Annex I to the report of the Madrid meeting, which identified three non-consensus issues: socioeconomic considerations; liability and compensation; and financial issues.
JAPAN recorded its objection to including these issues in a protocol, recalling the terms of reference of the Group to negotiate a protocol with as many ratifications as possible. He suggested another forum for these issues. The Chair emphasized that this was a discussion, not a negotiation.
SOCIOECONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS: MALAYSIA underscored the socioeconomic impacts of biotechnology, including genetic erosion as well as religion and culture. His call for a Secretariat paper on this topic was supported by GHANA, MAURITIUS, SRI LANKA, the THIRD WORLD NETWORK and INDONESIA. GREENPEACE INTERNATIONAL noted that Bovine Growth Hormone, a biotechnology-derived product, had been rejected by the EU on socioeconomic grounds, emphasizing sovereign rights to reject GMOs with potential adverse effects. SWITZERLAND, supported by CANADA, stated that socioeconomic considerations are important, but called them national issues that are inappropriate for this forum.
GHANA stated that many developing countries lack biotechnology capacity and the ability to assess risk. Including socioeconomic considerations, liability and compensation will help to remove the element of fear over the unpredictability of LMOs. CANADA requested clarification from other delegations on socioeconomic considerations. ETHIOPIA emphasized societal issues in addition to health and environment.
MAURITIUS called the BSWG the right forum for addressing socioeconomic issues. POLAND stated that the socioeconomic effects should be the topic of separate negotiations. NIGERIA supported discussion of socioeconomic issues, public participation and contingency planning. The THIRD WORLD NETWORK stated that socioeconomic factors must be incorporated into risk assessment, which can be accomplished in a timely manner. INDIA highlighted socioeconomic issues as well as risk management utilizing insufficient data on long-term effects. AUSTRALIA and the EU acknowledged concern over socioeconomic effects, but underlined the limited mandate of BSWG-1 to focus on transboundary movement.
BURKINA FASO proposed inviting experts on socioeconomic considerations to attend BSWG-2. INDONESIA highlighted socioeconomic issues in biotechnology regulation. VIETNAM emphasized socioeconomic considerations and proposed two categories of RAM for LMOs with direct and indirect or long-term potential adverse effects.
MOROCCO underlined the right to refuse imports of LMOs perceived as socioeconomic risks. KENYA recalled Article 14.2 (liability and compensation) of the CBD, stating that the COP had provided a mandate to examine liability and compensation. The G- 77/CHINA emphasized that socioeconomic considerations are a concern of many developing countries, and announced that a committee of technical experts drawn from members of the G-77 would be tabling specific proposals for inclusion in a protocol. The DEMOCRATIC PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF KOREA agreed that socioeconomic considerations should be included in a protocol.
LIABILITY AND COMPENSATION: In introducing the subject of liability and compensation, the Chair noted that it was clear that delegations were divided as to its inclusion in the protocol. The GERMAN WORKING GROUP ON BIOSAFETY outlined the key conclusions of a German Parliament report on biotechnology and genetic engineering, which found that only large farming operations might stand to benefit from GMOs, while 75% of the developing worlds farmers, who are smallholders, would not. The report also stated that substitution of agricultural products in the North could lead to a substantial loss of income in the South, with a particular impact on women. IRAN highlighted the direct relationship between liability and implementation of the protocol, in particular RAM and AIA.
The EU cautioned against prejudging the COPs consideration of this issue, but indicated its willingness to engage in an open exchange on domestic legislation. The PHILIPPINES stated that liability should be addressed under both national and international law, and called for penalties and sanctions to be imposed in cases of violation. INDONESIA recommended that the Secretariat prepare a paper on liability and compensation, drawing on existing conventions, to be submitted to the BSWG. Explaining that many companies in both importing and exporting countries do not pay up when liability claims are made against them, he underscored the importance of insurance schemes.
FINANCIAL ISSUES: JAPAN stated that there was no need to establish any new financial mechanisms for the implementation of the protocol, given existing multilateral mechanisms such as the GEF. GHANA stated that the protocol needs guarantees on liability, socioeconomic and finance issues. He called for common ground between the fears of developing countries (biodiversity loss) and industrialized countries (financial loss). MAURITIUS questioned the appropriateness of the EUs earlier intervention given the terms of reference of the BSWG to address all issues in Annex 2 of the Madrid document. Liability is the foundation of justice and legality, which are the basis of any protocol.
TUNISIA noted that a financial mechanism already exists but that additional resources were required for capacity building. Recalling Article 8(g) of the CBD (risks associated with LMOs), he stated that the protocol must be considered an instrument for implementation of the Convention. The EU stated that Article 20 of the CBD (financial provisions) also applies to the protocol. IRAN called for new financial resources to address new dimensions introduced by the issue of biosafety.
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