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Austin, TX, 78759
Joined on February, 2014
Any day at any time
Up to 20 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
EducationOpen University ,BA in Social science
ExperienceI have been living in Israel for the past 40 years .
I am speaking Hebrew fluently so I can teach peoples
Who want to learn this beautiful Language .
HobbiesI love to read , short walks and movies
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Remain fearless and get dirty.
When a script comes in, I look at it with the fearless ambition of what can I bring to the table. I dig working with the creatives and keeping that wide-eyed spirit alive in each other. You can feel it. It's exhilarating to inspire one another and try to sell stuff that may get blown up by a client or make them want to toss the lot of us into a fire. When that happens you have to crawl out with your eyes remaining wide, dust yourself off and figure out another viable solution together.
Stay small and humble.
I still drive a '96 Isuzu Rodeo which they don't even make anymore. Nancy Hallam (my producer) is constantly mending my smelly shirt. I hate the symbolism associated with a director's chair. I wear flip-flops in London. And would never ask anyone on my crew to do something I wouldn't do. This craft reminds me of the movie Midnight Cowboy, and at any moment you could end up in Florida or right back in Texas flipping pancakes.
What do you wish you had known when you were just starting out?
Culture. Culture. Culture. I wake up every day inspired to work because of the Sonny culture. The relationships they've established and new ones they explore involve a collection of like-minded folks who rise wanting to make something better today than they made yesterday. My morning will usually start with a ping-ping from Helen [Kenny, MD, pictured left] or Gabi [Kay] followed by a ring-ring from Fredrik Bond at 6:00 a.m. shouting, "What are you doing, geezer?" It's a great way to wake up. My advice, find the culture that suits you. When you do, you will thrive.
What are you still trying to figure out about the job?
I'm still trying to figure out how come DPs are so much goddamn cooler than me. It's really unfair, sucks and while I love and respect the DPs I've worked with tremendously, they can bite me. Alwin Kuchler, Eric Treml, hell they even have cooler names. ARGHHH.
Watch some of Labbe's spots
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Worldwide surveys have consistently ranked the Scandinavian countries — with their generous family-leave policies, low crime, free health care, rich economies and, yes, high income taxes — as the happiest places on earth. But this happiness has always been accompanied by a paradox: the happiest countries also seem to have the highest suicide rates.
Is it the long, dark winters facing Finland and Denmark that cause the problem? Or some kind of Nordic depression gene? Or none of the above? A new study suggests the problem is not specific to Scandinavia, finding that high suicide rates accompany high rates of happiness in comparisons of U.S. states as well.
Economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the University of Warwick in England and Hamilton College in New York examined life satisfaction scores provided by 2.3 million Americans state by state, and comparing these with state suicide rates. Utah, for example, ranks highest in life satisfaction — but also has the ninth highest suicide rate in the U.S. The No. 2 happiest state is Hawaii, which comes in fifth for suicides. New York, in contrast, comes in 45th in life satisfaction but has America’s lowest suicide rate.
(More on Time.com: Paradise Paradox: Why Life in Hawaii Leads to Early Death)
The study has been accepted for forthcoming publication in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization.
Both happiness and crime rates tend to be tied to rankings of economic inequality in states as well as countries — the larger the gap between rich and poor, the less happiness there is and the more crime. This helps explain why the Scandinavians continue to top the charts for most positive outcomes: they have the least socioeconomic inequality in the developed world.
Overall life expectancy also tracks with inequality, with a bigger wage gap meaning shorter lives and worse health — for both rich and poor, though the poor are hit much harder.
Researchers suspect that this gradient is linked to stress caused by our place in the social heirarchy: Stanford’s Robert Sapolsky, for example, has found that even in baboons, lower ranked animals have higher levels of stress hormones and worse health. But when status conflicts are reduced, producing a more egalitarian situation, these differences are also reduced.
(More on Time.com: Misery Loves Company, Especially on Facebook)
Studies of British civil servants have also found that stress-related health problems — like heart disease, obesity and stroke — are directly linked with hierarchy, increasing as a person moves lower down the totem pole.
So why doesn’t suicide follow this same gradient? The current study doesn’t provide the whole answer but author Stephen Wu told the New York Times’ Well blog that comparisons with others — comparisons of relative happiness in this case, rather than status — may play a role:
“Perhaps for those at the bottom end, in a way their situation may seem worse in relative terms, when compared with people who are close to them or their neighbors. … For someone who is quite unhappy, the relative comparison may lead to more unhappiness and depression.”
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The store is called “1st Choice Virgin Hair Store,” and they don’t take things lying down!
She showed two female customers her collection of hair extensions. Then the two girls separated, with one of them asking questions, as a distraction, while the other tried to steal some of her goods.
The owner does not wish to be identified, but she was forthcoming about her actions when these women tried to steal from her:
Once I showed them the hair I put the hair behind me and the other girl I guess she wanted to distract me, so she asked me to come down to the other side of the store. While I was down there the other girl jumped over the counter to snatch the bundles of hair and I see her so I immediately ran, grabbed my gun, jumped over the counter, and the one who grabbed the hair she got away but her accomplice I stopped in progress. And I told her if she didn’t get down I would shoot her.
After the confrontation, the store owner maintained the 20-year-old accomplice, Ariel Goodwin, at gunpoint. Police soon arrived and arrested the girl.
Unfortunately, the other thief got away from the beauty store with $1,300 worth of hair extensions.
The store owner is making it known that she will not tolerate thieves, now, or ever.
“We’ve had it happen before and I had to do the same thing, hold people at gunpoint until police come.” She said she has never had to shoot anyone, but made clear she will not hesitate to pull a gun if her business is targeted again: “I’m here to protect myself and my customers, the ones here for the right purpose. But at the same time I work too hard to have people come and steal from me when all they have to do is go to work.”
If she had shot any of these thieves, do you believe she would have been prosecuted? Stealing is wrong, of course, though many business owners are afraid to use their weapons as they do not know what might befall them in court.
That having been said, this lady clearly is not afraid. Watch her actions below:
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Kiosk drives road-rules basics home to travellers
'If it saves one life then it's worth it'JOHN EDENS IN QUEENSTOWN
An interactive prototype kiosk to inform travellers about basic New Zealand road rules was unveiled at Queenstown Airport yesterday.
The "Drive Wise" kiosk was launched by Sergeant Kate Pirovano opposite the rental desks at the international arrivals exit.
She said it aimed to reduce the crash rate and road accidents by displaying basic visual representations of the rules, including keeping left and obeying the speed limits.
Police, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Central Otago District Council, Queenstown Airport and rental car firms helped with the prototype, which was funded by the Automobile Association.
The touch-screen computer guides tourists through the most basic rules, the law and what motorists should not do in a six-minute film with photographs marked with green ticks and red crosses.
Ms Pirovano said the single biggest problem in the district was tourists crossing the centre line. "It just takes a few seconds for lives to change. If it saves one life then it's worth it."
The prototype, if successful, could be expanded and the software used in downloads for smartphones or by rental car companies for interactive demonstrations.
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Juliet Borcherds didn't expect to see flames coming from the carport area of her Woodbridge Street house Monday afternoon.
When she realized there was a fire, she alerted her son, who was in his bedroom. The two rushed out the front door and called 911.
Firefighters received the call just before 1:30 p.m. Elgin Volunteer Fire Department first responded, with assistance from the Antioch and Rich Hill departments.
Borcherds said the fire originated in the carport's laundry room on the left side of the house, situated off S.C. 903 in the Baker Place community.
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Discussion in 'People Photography' started by MyaLover, Feb 29, 2008.
What I do after work... C&C as always
I like the lighting generally, nice contrast....the exposure looks good as does the composition. The pose looks a little forced and the 'bum' looks like a little spotlight is on it so I imagine you dodged that area.....nice but it looks a little too obvious. A small fill light at the back would work much better. Overall a very nice effort though.
I love the lighting on this one. A lot more than the lighting you were using for the others. I know you were going for the high contrast, but this look is a lot softer and a lot more sexy. Awesome.
^ i agree, very nice :thumbup:
I like this one too. It looks a lot more natural than your other shots to be honest.
Thank you all for the feedback!
Her look and pose seems very natural to me. You did a good job capturing that side of her.:thumbup:
Honestly, this is the best shot I think you have posted yet.
Really? When i took it and looked at it, i went "Eh..:er:. what the hell, ill throw it up on the forum and see what people think."
But I digress... Thank you very much!
Her = Me Its a Self Port
Thats one long timer than
Well good job at capturing a soft side of yourself.
Remote Thank you!
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Apple's TV project has been renamed iTV, according to a report from Engadget, and it will run apps, much like the iPhone/iPad. Joshua Topolsky says, "it's unclear if there will be cross-pollination between iPad and iPhone / iPod touch offerings and new Apple TV applications." It will apparently cost $99, but it reportedly won't be able to handle 1080i or 1080p video.
DirecTV and Google have entered into an ad sales partnership involving Google TV ads. It would be very interesting if the relationship between these two companies evolved to include a Google TV partnership, which would give that platform (along with Android) potentially much greater reach, building on Google's existing relationship with Dish Network.
Google and Verizon have dominated the tech web headlines this week with news and discussion around their "open web" proposal. Facebook has weighed in on the subject, indicating that they're on a different page with the companies' stance on wireless networks.
Google announced a new beta version of Chrome with more speed, a new user interface, and a new autofill feature.
Google is also sharing a case study from Samsung about how it has utilized AdMob mobile ads to target male sports fans, increasing purchase intent.
Gizmodo points to a Firefox add-on that provides an alarm every time "Google spies on you". It screams at you and shows you an alert when personal information is sent to Google servers. "Since this happens almost everywhere—thanks to spying bugs like Google Analytics, AdSense, YouTube embeds, Google API calls, and who knows what else—you may just want to look at the demo," writes Jesus Diaz.
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Quarterback Jabulani Lovelace just got back from his visit to Syracuse. So how did the visit go over with three-star prospect?
“It was good, I got to meet with the players and coaches and sit in on meetings, it went really well,” Lovelace said.
Did the visit bring him any closer to committing to the Orangemen?
“I am pretty much set between Syracuse and Vanderbilt,” said the 6-foot-2, 190-pounder. “It (the visit) did give them an edge, but also they have a good winning tradition and the coaches assured me they’ll be there for a while.”
The 25th-best dual-threat quarterback in the country rated his visit to Syracuse a 9.5.
“I was really impressed by the relationship the players have with each other.”
This season Lovelace helped Tenafly, N.J. to a 6-4 record and a loss in the playoffs. He posted 1,500 yards passing, 900 yards rushing and 28 total touchdowns.
Lovelace’s next visit is next weekend at Vanderbilt, although he mentioned that his recruiting may not be over with yet.
“I might consider visits to Rutgers and Connecticut,” he said, “They’ve been showing a lot of interest and they both have offered.”
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dns and software, was Re: Reliable Cloud host ?
drc at virtualized.org
Thu Mar 1 13:11:51 CST 2012
On Mar 1, 2012, at 10:00 AM, Michael Thomas wrote:
> My rule of thumb is for this sort of thing "does it *require* kernel level access?"
> In this case, the answer is manifestly "no".
This is tilting at windmills since it's wildly unlikely anything will change, but...
The idea is to add a level of indirection that does not currently exist, similar to the mapping of filename/file handle/inode in the filesystem. This layer of indirection allows the kernel to remap things as it sees fit without impacting the application. If such functionality existed, the kernel could manage the mapping between name and address to do things like honoring DNS TTL, transparently handling renumbering events, deal with protocol transitions even during a connection, etc. As things are now, it's like having to rewrite non-tivial sections of code for _all_ disk-aware applications because we've gone from a 32-bit file system to a 64-bit file system, even though the vast majority of those applications couldn't care less.
> SRV records?
Do not have addresses in their RDATA, they have names.
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Framing the spline for a shower door
I am redoing the bathroom and combining the closet with the existing bathroom. What I need advice for is the rough framing for the shower door.
Here is a floor plan. The bathroom is surrounded by 8" thick concrete block walls on the north, west and south sides. The shower area is to the left and it is 5' x 7'2" from wall to wall.
In order to allow copper pipes, electrical conduits, 2" DWV lines, and depth tolerances of shower valves, I have to build a wood studded wall out of 2x3 PT lumber within the shower area.
On both ends of the shower door opening, I constructed a set of double 2x3 on each end (illustrated in gray). That means the distance between the shower door opening is now roughly 6' 8".
I don't know what size shower doors come in, and I don't want to spend extra for custom sized doors. So I am wondering what are the standard rough opening I need to frame to accept standard size shower door. If 6' doors are standard, does it mean I need to make up another 4" on each side?
One I built the rough opening, what do I do to frame the curb? Do I stack 3 pieces of PT 2x4 on the side to make is a 6x4 and attach cement boards to all sides to accept tiles? Or is it better to use 4" thick concrete blocks to build the curb?
Sorry my bookmarks are not working---You need to let us know what kind of pan you are building---
Some one here please post a link to "how to build a shower'--no need for PT wood or cinder block as the pan needs a liner--special drain--presloped sub floor --deck mud for the pan and mesh reinforced mud curb-
Pan should be able to hold water for 24 hours (flood test) before deck mud or tile is installed.
What waterproofing method are you planning?
Concrete--tile and grout are not waterproof----water that gets through those must be caught in a pan liner and directed to a drain benieth the deck mud---Mike---
As to the standard shower doors---get those numbers from a shower door company and frame to match their specs.
Here is the link Mike mentioned:
I'm no expert, having done only one shower. In my reading I read that PT lumber is not only unnecessary if the shower is built properly, it is not recommended since it will tend to warp and twist as it dries.
I am going to tile the entire shower area.
I will be using Schluter membranes for waterproofing.
Still no need for treated wood---
Do a flood test before tiling---mistakes can happen and they are cheaper and easier to fix before you tile.
Mike, I think there is some confusion as to what I was asking, or I am missing something.
I wasn't asking about the actual shower interior.
I intend to attach cement boards on all three sides on the wall, and on the floor build the preslope mortar bed. The Schluter membrane is my waterproofing.
My question is the shower door opening. Right now it is 7'2" wide. I don't think I want a 7' shower door, so I am framing a "spline" or short wall on each side to narrow the opening to about 6' for a 6' shower door. I used PT 2x4 for these two splines. I will then screw cement board over them and put Schluter on it.
My question then becomes what do I do to build up a curb. I want it to match the width of the two short splines in "look".
I know I can buy premake curbs. I can also use blocks, or I can stack a couple of PT lumbers attached to the concrete slab, then screw cement boards over it just like the walls, or I can just as easily form it and pack in solid concrete. I am weighing these options.
I understand the membrane would have to go against the curb, up and over.
I understand now----do not use pressure treated wood anny where in that area.
It is not needed and PT wood is so wet that the work will move and twist--thus damaging your tile.
The Schluter membrane will keep water away from the framing and curb---Mike---
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TORONTO - At the Grey Cup, everyone in the naked dressing room becomes a story.
Like the guy sitting in the stall next to Ricky Ray in the Toronto Argos dressing room last Sunday at Olympic Stadium in Montreal.
The young man wearing No. 82 introduced himself after the win which put the Argos into the Grey Cup game.
"Chad Rempel," he said. "Say hi to your son, Shane. He used to cover me in high school for the Sherwood Park News."
Rempel used to go to Millennium Place in the Edmonton bedroom community and workout with a couple of Eskimos quarterbacks in the off-season.
"Ricky Ray and Jason Maas," he said.
"I was a big Edmonton Eskimos fan. I had a Ricky Ray jersey. A couple years later I was running routes for him and Jason Maas. Now I'm playing in a Grey Cup with Ricky. And Jason is one of our assistant coaches. It's a dream come true."
Maas, who lived in Sherwood Park during his years with the Eskimos, said Rempel was an off-season go-to guy.
"We always needed guys to throw to and he was a hard-working guy."
The traded-away Ricky Ray, of course, is the big story of this Grey Cup in the Edmonton market. And there are others in the Toronto bathhouse, receivers Jason Barnes and Mo Mann, defensive back Jordan Younger, punter Noel Prefontaine, kicker Swayze Waters and assistant coaches Jason Maas and Kez McCorvey.
But Chad Rempel?
If the name doesn't really ring a bell, it's because he's the other Chad, the one who doesn't quite have as the profile this week as Chad Owens or Chad Kackert.
He's the Argos' long snapper.
Back in high school in Sherwood Park, after playing peewee and bantam with the North Stars program, Rempel led the Sabres to two provincial championship finals.
"Lost both times to Raymond," he said.
Moving to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, Rempel made his first career change in terms of position.
He decided if he had any chance to become a professional football player it wasn't going to be at quarterback.
"I decided to become a receiver."
Twice he made it to the Vanier Cup final with the U of S. Both times the Huskies lost.
"I've lost two provincial finals in high school and two Vanier Cup games. Now I'm in the Grey Cup. You can probably understand how much I want to win this one."
Originally drafted by the Eskimos in 2004, Rempel was a training camp cut.
"I was very disappointed. I had an Achilles tear, only had two or three practices and they sent me back to university. I was totally crushed. Coming from Sherwood Park, it was my life-long dream to play for the Eskimos."
A Hamilton cut the following year, he caught on with Winnipeg in 2005 and signed with Toronto after the Bombers cut him at camp the following year. After two years with the Argos, he was cut and ended up playing 11 games in 2008 with the Tiger-Cats. A training camp cut in Montreal in 2009 he returned to Toronto where he's remained to this day.
Rempel just couldn't get his career launched the way he was hoping until he returned to the Argos.
"I just kept getting hurt," he said.
"Then one day Randy Srochenski retired as long snapper and they were having trouble finding a replacement.
"I'd never done it. But one day I just decided to see if I could do it. A month later, I was the Argos long snapper.
"It was really crazy. The guy they had in the game had two really bad snaps. The coach lost it. 'REMPEL!' he screamed. You're in!" Been in ever since.
Rempel also has the unusual claim to fame of being winner of 2009 Canadian bobsleigh four-man title as a member of Lyndon Rush's team.
"I just had too much on my plate to keep that up. But it was pretty crazy. It was an amazing experience."
Today, in addition to being in his eighth season of the pro football career he always wanted to have, Rempel is also the owner of a Booster Juice franchise in Saskatoon.
Anyone who lives in Sherwood Park knows that the company which, at last count, boasted 285 locations in Canada, 24 in India, six in the United States, five in Mexico and two in the Netherlands began with a store on Baseline Road in Sherwood Park.
"I walked in there during the grand opening," said Rempel. "I got to know founder and CEO Dale Wishewan and I've had that franchise in Saskatoon 11 years."
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As with most other sports, tennis has evolved to be faster and more physically demanding than ever before. To help players keep up, Nike has introduced an impressive array of tennis footwear over the years, including the all-new Lunar Ballistec model.
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Lewis Arnold. An Early Encounter with Tomorrow: Europeans, Chicago's Loop and the World's Columbian Exposition. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1997. xv + 353 pp. $34.95 (cloth), ISBN 978-0-252-02305-7.
Reviewed by Marie Charvet (Universite de Nantes)
Published on H-Urban (November, 1998)
Arnold Lewis' purpose is to analyze the shock that Europeans felt when visiting Chicago towards the end of the last century. His interest is motivated by the painfulness of the encounter between what the future, as embodied in Chicago, was and what these travelers thought the future was going to be. Despite focusing his attention more specifically on architects, Lewis makes use of accounts of all kinds of visitors, from mere tourists to engineers, journalists, or writers.
In the first part ("Chicago : Laboratory of the Future"), Lewis describes together the reality of Chicago at the end of the 19th century and the reactions of foreign visitors to American life, to Chicago, and especially to its business district, the Loop, which was considered as the quintessence of American modernity. Lewis begins (Chapter One "Prophetic Encounter with Modernity") by describing how the vision of Chicago evolved. In mid-19th century Chicago was described as a frontier town. By 1865 it was considered as a major regional center. Towards 1870, Europeans mainly noticed the quickness with which projects were completed in Chicago and the readiness of its inhabitants to undertake seemingly impossible tasks. By 1890, Europeans began to consider America as a world of economic competition and barbary, and to point out its lack of cultural life. After noticing that foreign observers were conscious of the failures of Chicago, Lewis describes those failures (Chapter Two "Disquieting Manifestation of Urbanism") as specifically the pollution of the river and the smoke. Visitors explained these nuisances by the fact that Chicago's growth was guided by the greed for money, and followed no definite plan.
In the Third Chapter ("The Urban Transformation of Time and Tempo"), Lewis focuses on the specificity of urban rhythm in Chicago and on the foreigners' perception and understanding of it. The open concern of Chicagoans for business struck visitors who saw the close link between earning money and saving time. Foreigners were also impressed by the time-saving procedures in industry and in construction. European architects were both fascinated and worried by the time-saving organization in big architectural offices, praising its efficiency, but also fearing that architecture would be turned from an art into a mere trade. Visitors noticed that the concentration of activities in the Loop brought efficiency, but they considered that as a city center the Loop was a failure. They branded its lack of elegance and its dangers, caused by tall buildings, its great number of building sites and a large concentration of people and cars. Europeans were also struck by Chicagoans' indifference to accidents and some understood that high profits were linked with a devaluation of life.
In the Fourth Chapter ("Historicism and Innovation"), Lewis makes a comparison between American and European attitudes towards the past. Chicagoans were proud of the suddenness of their city's development and felt no need to study the past, while Europeans did blame a lack of curiosity of Chicago's inhabitants and officials, as the latter did not express any need for the lessons of Old World cities. The strongest criticisms came from non-specialists who shared the old European conception of the past as a segment of time separated from the present, offering knowledge that was useful to cope with present needs (while the Americans perceived time as a flux). American anti-historicism also had its enthusiastic admirers: businessmen, engineers, social scientists, and, to a lesser extent, architects who praised US technology but were less convinced by the artistic quality of its achievements. The reluctance diminished from the 1870s to the 1890s, as European architects now celebrated their colleagues' independence from obsolete rules. European architects' evaluation however remained contrasted. In the Loop, architects working under the pressure of fast changing conditions produced an architecture that Europeans had not been taught to respect. Americans were also prone to adopt whatever innovation that brought comfort or efficiency, while Europeans lamented the loss of human contacts, the subjection of man to machine and the threat to good manners implied by changes. The belief that, in a period of quick changes, the effectiveness of a new solution would be of a short duration also induced American architects to build light buildings, the soundness of which Europeans questioned.
The beginning of the 1890s is the period in which Chicago was most famous in Europe, being perceived as a laboratory where Europe's future was being tested. In the second part, "Chicago: Modernity Materialized," Lewis focuses more precisely on architecture, especially on how Europeans reacted to the Loop, to the residential suburbs, and eventually to the International Exposition in 1893.
In the Fifth Chapter ("Discovering Chicago's Architecture"), Lewis explains that the interest European architects began to pay to America in the mid 1880s resulted from the crises of European architecture. European architects felt that the American professionals' strength lay in their efficiency when dealing with practical issues, even while they lacked artistic sense. However, the anti-historicism of American functional architecture was more and more approved in Europe as time went by. "Chicago Construction" caught European architects off-guard. They felt that a major change in architecture was in store, but their information was slender. This explains the inaccuracies and tendency to exaggeration of a lot of accounts before 1893. Europeans were more prone to ask for a change and to be laudatory about American architecture than to accept skyscrapers in their own cities.
In the following chapters (Chapter Six "The Uniqueness of the Loop" and Chapter Seven "The Domain of Women"), Lewis analyses the perception of what was considered most typical of Chicago (the Loop and the suburban residential areas) by the foreigners who visited Chicago on the occasion of the 1893 International Exposition. What struck observers most was that everything in the Loop was designed to serve capitalism. Europeans were struck by the number and density of people in the streets, moving orderly according to the "rhythm of the metropolis." They felt uneasy in this crowd, in which each member followed his or her own purpose without paying any attention to others. Observers also noticed the responsibilities Chicagoans assumed: they were responsible for their own security in dangerous streets and it was considered normal for anybody to step into buildings without being checked at the entrance. This freedom astonished foreigners. In buildings, Europeans felt as awkward as in the streets: what the public did there would have been performed by clerks in Europe. However, the main discovery made by Europeans concerned the buildings in the Loop: they realized that electricity, central heating, elevators and such devices as telephones or writing-machines tended to create offices where the atmosphere was not hectic but rational--people and machines working together. The architecture of office buildings was perceived as an expression of American genius, entirely devoted to business.
Visitors wondered if the Loop's employees could recover their individuality at the end of the day. Information about suburban family homes helped them to understand how businessmen could cope with their work in the Loop. The visitors' perception of suburban Chicago focused on several themes: the dual life of business people, the importance of home ownership, the suburb as an expression of middle-and upper-class social confidence and the rising influence of women. Visitors were pleased with the residential areas of Chicago. Opening new streets miles away from the center was considered wise. The detached house was praised. However, Europeans were unpleasantly surprised by the confidence everybody seemed to place in their neighbors, a confidence visible in the absence of separation between gardens. Europeans had long noticed the respect paid to women in America and their influence within their homes. At the beginning of the 1890s, they also began to notice the influence of middle- and upper-class women in cultural life.
In the Eighth Chapter ("The World's Columbian Exposition"), Lewis analyses the reactions toward the Exposition. Europeans expected Chicagoans to design audacious Exposition halls, as became the builders of the Loop. When the projects were made known, European architects felt betrayed: the buildings did not reflect Chicagoan genius. Instead, their designers looked back on history for inspiration. Some critics praised the architects for having become wiser, while others lamented the loss of their independence. The former thought Americans had evolved: no longer a rough people submitted to bare necessity, they could now appreciate refinement. The latter felt that Americans were not self-confident enough not to rely upon European models when they wanted to be artists. However, visitors, architects as well as laymen, were stunned by the visual splendor of the Exposition grounds, known as the "White City." Nevertheless, on second thoughts, architects reflected that the White City acted more as a scenery than as a set of convenient buildings for a show of industrial activities. They became more and more severe as time passed by because the dazzling visual impression caused by the White City faded. European architects were interested in American architecture mainly because it could be used to fight their own national architecture's historicism, which explains their disappointment. In a way, the Exposition destroyed the myth of an isolated, American functional architectural art.
In the last chapter ("International Implications of the Loop's Architecture"), Lewis analyses the uses of the Loop in architectural debates in Europe. By 1890, the responsible Chicagoan architect, answering his profit-oriented client's demands, was praised by Europeans who pointed out Chicagoan architectures' openness to scientific progress and purposefulness, basic principles which Old World architects had forgotten. Europeans who argued that new conditions required a new architecture used the Loop as an example. The Loop led to a questioning of the role of architects: did they have to surrender their moral authority? What did teamwork with engineers imply? Visiting the Loop rendered European critics less pessimistic about the new architect's role, but they failed to see that this role was changing without being reduced, architects having to coordinate more and more complex projects. Accepting purposefulness, European architects did not abandon the cause of art. A minority wanted street fronts to be left bare, in order to emphasize the major characteristic of skyscrapers (their size), but the majority thought designers should compose the street fronts in order to reduce the impression of height. The Loop helped European architects to renew their debates. Even those who resisted the definition of architecture as the adaptation of means to purpose, without any direct reference to artistic or moral aspirations had to take into account its existence.
Lewis' book is attractive, documented and richly illustrated, but the author tends to limit himself to an analysis of discourses. For example, only sometimes does Lewis relate the commentaries about Chicago he mentions with the national or professional background of their authors (there is a copious and useful biographical appendix), but he does not do it systematically. At the same time, some of Lewis' analyses are very convincing: for instance, when he studies the commentaries of European architects on "Chicago construction," he explains how a legend--attributing the birth of the skeleton system to a single individual, the Minneapolis architect Buffington--developed, based upon untruths which were repeated, by the mean of quotations and cross-quotations, from article to article.
The reports about the opinions of 19th century visitors are often blended with reports about facts concerning Chicago at the time, but observed from another point of view: that of the present historian. The equivocation between facts and what Europeans observers perceived could not be avoided: it is impossible to analyze perceptions without reporting what is perceived. It would not create any problem if the author did not refer to a theory about the city developed by American social scientists in the beginning of 20th century, to interpret urban phenomena as they developed in big American cities and especially in Chicago.
According to Lewis, what made life in Chicago specific was the vast number of disordered stimuli to which people where subjected (Chapter 3, "the Urban Transformation of Time and Tempo"). We can trace this assertion back to Louis Wirth's "urban culture" (Louis Wirth, "Urbanism as a Way of Life," The American Journal of Sociology, July 1938). This notion has long been considered open to criticism: for instance, according to Ulf Hannerz (Exploring the City: Inquiries Toward an Urban Anthropology , Columbia University Press, 1980), Louis Wirth's conception of urban/industrial societies, as opposed to rural/traditional ones, resorts more to a common sense understanding of societies (which includes Durkheim's opposition of mechanical solidarity and the organic one!) than to scientific concepts based on observation. In this, Lewis' book illustrates how difficult is the study of discourses, if you want to do more than a discourse about discourse, as in an endless abyss.
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Place yourself in the mind of a nine-year-old boy for a moment and imagine what your ideal job would be. Swords would very likely figure. Riding horses and slaying monsters would be right up there. Falling off tall buildings without getting hurt would be a big component, as would dressing up in cool costumes and scary masks and pretending to be somebody else.
And FIGHTING. Lots and lots of fighting.
Such a job is not just a dream for Paul Lowe. For he is a professional stuntman.
But what makes 32-year-old Paul different from your common-or-garden stuntman is that he makes a living standing in for child actors – because he is just 4ft 8in tall. Which is an inch or two smaller than my nine-year-old son who recently got to meet the diminutive actor at an event organised by children's publisher Egmont, to promote their new series of handbooks for the online construction game Minecraft.
At the event, Paul taught my boy and his friends how to sword-fight, how to fall and tumble, how to slaughter baddies, and loads of other cool stuff.
And at the end, my lad said of Paul: "He's awesome. Wish I had his job."
Unfortunately, like me, he's got the Lanky Streak of P*** Gene, so there is little chance of that. But I promised him that, if I could, I would interview one of the UK's most sought-after child-stand-in stuntmen. Which brings us to where we are now.
You might think asking a person about their height would be a delicate matter. But not with Paul.
He's fiercely proud of his height. It is who he is. So proud, in fact, that he once presented a BBC3 documentary to celebrate the fact and to challenge people's perceptions of people who are less than the average norm, called 'F*** I'm Small.' Succinctly put!
In it, he described some of the struggles faced by smaller people – not that this seems to have disadvantaged Paul in any way.
He has been a stuntman for 11 years and his roll of film and TV credits would put many Hollywood A-listers to shame: Harry Potter, the last three Batman films, World War Z, The Fast and The Furious 6, Les Miserables, Snow White and the Huntsman, Maleficent, Game of Thrones, Thunderbirds, Robin Hood, Nanny McPhee, Prince Caspian, Legend of Zorro, Mummy Returns, and a whole lot more.
You've probably seen him, though you might not have been aware of it at the time. He's the guy who stands in for the child stars when the demands of the role get too scary for either the kid or the health 'n' safety brigade.
Liverpool-born Paul said: "There isn't anyone else my size in the UK who can do stunts so I have my own niche." I get to do a lot of different stunts which makes my job exciting.
"On the Legend of Zorro I had to ride and then jump a horse out of a train, which is a lot harder and dangerous than it sounds!
"On Batman I had to fall down a well. Last year I had to get knocked down by a taxi for a TV show.
"I did all the fighting for the dwarves in Snow White and the Huntsman. I got thrown off a cliff for Thunderbirds. I got flown to New Zealand to gallop a horse and rear it and fall off in front of Aslan the Lion in The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
"It's an exciting job but it's dangerous too and I've been very lucky.
"I've fractured bones, had lots of bumps and bruises but nothing too serious. I have had friends who have been really hurt and that's when you realise, as fun as my job can be, it's also dangerous and that it takes a certain kind of person to constantly take on those risks."
Paul is fitter than a butcher's dog and keeps in shape by swimming, boxing, trampolining and horse riding – but that doesn't stop him getting scared at some of the tasks asked of him.
Recalling the time he was thrown off a 45 foot cliff into water, he said: "When you're on top of the cliff and you see how high it is and you know that landing wrong in the water below can seriously hurt you, it's hard to not be nervous.
"That moment when they say, 'OK and three..... two..... one...' your heart is beating hard and then 'action' and the adrenalin really kicks in! But once the stunt is over the rush you get is worth it. If you're safe and unhurt and the director is happy then you've done a good job!"
Of course, there are easier ways to make a living, but Paul wouldn't swap his life for the world.
He said: "Every stunt you do has an element of danger and you always have to be focused and take it seriously, because if you don't that's when you give yourself the opportunity to get hurt.
"But it has its pluses. You get to meet lots of cool people, lots of famous people. Sometimes it can be a bit surreal.
"I remember being in Mexico at a party and Catherine Zeta Jones wanted me to sing karaoke with her and wouldn't stop asking me so I slowly slipped away and left the party. Ha!
"On Batman I got to do a scene with Michael Cain and he came straight over to me and introduced himself which I thought was really nice. He is a legend and it's times like that you have to pinch yourself!"
So how did Paul turn what some people might consider a disadvantage regarding his height into a big plus?
His mum and dad, John and Lily, are short, being 5ft 2in and 5ft 1in respectively, so being small was nothing remarkable to Paul when he was a boy. At school, he was the smallest pupil in the establishment until the third year.
He said: "I knew I was different from my classmates but being small for me was never a bad thing.
"I stood out because I was small and for me that was a plus – I used it to my advantage.
"I wasn't a shy boy. I did theatre and sports and I had lots of friends so the being small thing was never an issue as far as feeling different.
"People always ask me if I was bullied: I think the idea is that if you're small, fat, thin, then you might be bullied for being different but it didn't happen to me.
"I got the mickey taken out of me but I could also take the mickey out of others too and that's a part of growing up and it's a good thing.
"If someone gave it then they have got to take it back. I wasn't a boy who liked fighting but I could look after myself and I guess that helps because I wasn't an easy target: I could hold my own verbally or physically.
"But I think the main reason is that I had small parents, I had small brothers and every day I'd be with them so it didn't feel strange being small.
"I had friends who I grew up with so they knew me as being small so it wasn't an issue for them either.
My advice to anyone who is small, or who is different, is just enjoy being who you are and enjoy life. If people don't like you because you're different, you don't need people like that in your life anyway.
"Who cares what people in the street think of you, or strangers at work or school. The only people's opinions that matter are friends and family.
"I walk around like I'm the same size as anyone else, I enjoy my life and I want to be the best person I can be. Nothing will change that."
So how do you get to become a stuntman? Paul's route to fame started on the stage at school, playing a clown. His teacher then encouraged him to audition for the National Youth Music Theatre and at the age of 13, he won a part in Whistle Down The Wind.
Paul said: "For me that was a dream come true. Over 2,000 people auditioned for a few roles and I got one of them!
"My size wasn't a factor in being picked either - you get the role only if you're good enough and if you suit what the part is."
From there, other roles followed and Paul got to tour the country, appearing on TV and in front of West End audiences, most notably as Fat Sam in Bugsy Malone.
From there, Paul's love of action and adventure led to what felt like a natural leap into stunt work.
So what would his advice be to boys like my lad who wouldn't half mind a job as a professional stuntman? Despite his love for his work, Paul is realistic about what it involves.
He said: "My advice to anyone wanting to get into stunting is to think about it carefully.
"It's a job that you don't have a regular income from unless you're lucky to work lots. It's long, long days.
"You have to be fit and continue to learn new things for the job and you have a risk of getting hurt and being out of work.
"If after all this you're still interested then contact the actors' union Equity and they can give you all the details and qualification needed to become a certified stuntman."
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Lady Edith's Blouse:
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Lady Mary's Black Dinner Gown:
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Reproduction pattern from Past Patterns, available for purchase here
Lady Mary's Walking Suit:
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As a graduate student at the University of Virginia, Peter G. Rice started doing market research on how a backpacking store would fare in Charlottesville. His initial research indicated that it would fail, but he went ahead and opened the store anyway in 1972.
“Here we are, more than 40 years later,” says Aaron Hammer, the manager of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports in Charlottesville.
Not a bad run for a “backpack store.”
The store has expanded over the years and now has seven locations in Virginia, Tennessee and New Jersey, with Charlottesville serving as the base of operations. Of course the reason that Rice called it a backpack store was because the concept of an outdoor store as we know it today didn’t exist. But even then, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports catered to many of the same pursuits that draw people outside today.
“It’s always been an outdoor store” says Hammer. “We’ve focused on hiking, backpacking, kayaking, camping and even some rock climbing…There are so many great places to get outside around Charlottesville. We’ve benefitted from having those resources so close by.”
That focus hasn’t changed a whole lot—even if the sports and equipment have.
Trail running shoes have for the most part replaced the bulky hiking boots that took hours and hours to wear-in. Large backpacks that required a big investment have been replaced by smaller packs that feature the latest in high-tech fabrics and design.
“It seems like people don’t have the time to go on long trips anymore,” says Hammer. “We see a lot more day-hiking. Everything now is light and fast—and it’s a lot more comfortable.”
In addition to having the most up-to-date equipment available, Hammer sees the role of an outdoor store as a gathering place for outdoor enthusiasts to share information on their pursuits. It’s up to the store to not only know why a product will work, but where to get the most enjoyment out of it.
“We want to help people find a good campsite or trail, as well as give them the equipment they need,” he said. “We want to hear from them. Where are the best places they have found?”
Events like the Banff Film Festival, which the store sponsors at the Paramount Theater each year, and donations to the Shenandoah National Park Trust are ways that Blue Ridge has helped to grow the outdoor community.
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That strong brand-loyalty has developed in thanks to the outdoor industry’s willingness to go the extra mile to make sure athletes are supported. “We work with great companies that stand behind their products,” says Hammer. “When something goes wrong, they make it right. Quality really means something.”
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- 2004 - Smack Some Smackers 2
- 2006 - Smack Some Smackers 2 Xmas Xtreme
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It’s a hard goal, but achievable if principals make sure their teachers follow these three critical guidelines. By Barbara R. Blackburn
Over the past few years, the concept of rigor has taken hold in education. Although it is typically used when referring to the Common Core or other state standards, it is also addressed in discussions about improving student performance.
One of the challenges is that rigor is a loaded word. Many teachers quote the dictionary definition (“extremely thorough”) as a reason not to implement rigorous instruction. But instructional rigor is not harsh or rigid. It is not assigning more homework or work that is not achievable.
Rather, instructional rigor focuses on student learning. In my book, Rigor is NOT a Four-Letter Word, I define rigor as “creating an environment in which each student is expected to learn at high levels, each student is supported so he or she can learn at high levels, and each student demonstrates learning at high levels” (2012).
There are three main components of instructional rigor. First, in a rigorous classroom, there are high expectations for students. We must expect all students to learn, not just the high-achievers. All students are capable of rigorous work including those at risk and with special needs. For example, Level Three (Strategic Learning) of Webb’s Depth of Knowledge requires that students be encouraged to explain, generalize, or connect ideas. All students can be taught to do this, beginning at the earliest grade levels. Some may struggle more than others, but all can learn how to explain their ideas and justify opinions.
When I work with principals, I ask them one simple question: “When you are observing teachers, do you look to see if the teacher is asking higher-order questions?” Unanimously, they respond positively. However, if a teacher asks a higher-order question but accepts a low-level response from a student, that is not rigorous. Teachers should probe and encourage students to expand on their answers, rather than answering for them or moving on to the next student.
Next, students are supported so they can achieve higher standards. They are not expected to learn without appropriate scaffolding. I regularly hear educators say, “But students should be able to do the harder work.” Rigorous work is challenging, and we should not expect students to simply jump to that higher level. Do you remember the first year you were a principal? Did you need help? If we need assistance with challenging experiences, why wouldn’t students?
Support and scaffolding can take several forms. Teachers might model expectations through thinking aloud or showing samples of student work. Chunking is an important part of all lessons. Providing graphic organizers so students can visualize what they are learning makes a difference. And, at times, students may need separate direct instruction in small groups. Both generalized and individualized support are important.
Finally, each student demonstrates learning at high levels. There are two aspects of this. First, each student demonstrates learning. Often, teachers lead a class discussion and periodically call on a student. When this happens, only a very few students get to demonstrate their understanding. In a rigorous classroom, the teacher shifts to providing opportunities for all students to show they have learned the information or concepts. Teachers can use thumbs-up/thumbs-down, exit slips, small dry-erase boards, clickers, iPads, or simple pair-shares to allow students to demonstrate their learning. Rigor demands that we know whether a student is making progress, and these formative assessments provide that opportunity.
Students also demonstrate learning at a high level. Too often, we are asking students low-level questions, or we give them work that requires basic recall skills. How often have you picked up a handout or worksheet from a teacher that was at the lower levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy? Have you ever looked at a teacher’s rubric and noticed that it evaluates for completion of work rather than quality of work? It’s important that we push students to higher levels of learning, and that requires application, transfer of learning, and deeper thinking.
Ultimately, rigor is about students learning at higher and higher levels. Rigor is never-ending since there is always room for growth. Isn’t that exactly what we want for all of our students?
Dr. Barbara Blackburn is the author of 15 books, including Rigor in Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders. She regularly provides professional development to leaders and teachers on motivation, rigor, and leadership.
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So when can banks repossess without a court order?
The Ministry of Justice has issued clarification of its explanation this week of the changes to the situation on repossessions which invalidate its explanation of 25 December. Times are difficult…
In a report on its official website, it explains that the mechanism for seizure of property used as security for a loan is possible without a court order only in relation to mortgage agreements concluded after 14 January 2009 and only after the introduction of the necessary amendments to a number of laws.
It explains that two days after its explanation of 23 December, on 25 December the Verkhovna Rada passed amendments to the Law “On mortgages”, in which a mechanism is set out for seizure without a court order on the basis of a contract.
These amendments came into force on 14 January with the Law “On preventing the impact of the world financial crisis on the residential construction industry”
The explanation stresses that the Ministrys explanation of 17 February had been neutral and contained no other conclusion but that the previous explanation (saying that a court order was needed) was revoked.
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Signing Malcolm Jenkins instead of Jairus Byrd isn’t as much about the money as it is where the Eagles feel they are as a franchise.
Unless the Birds saved their resources to sign a guy like Darrelle Revis, it says they don’t think they’re going to the Super Bowl this season.
Spare us the spin about Jenkins and fit. Allow us the courtesy of watching the guy actually practice before selling us on how he’s the best guy for the scheme of defensive coordinator Bill Davis.
The reality is Jenkins made plays once in a while in New Orleans. Anyone remember what he did in the wild-card win over the Eagles?
The Saints drafted Jenkins as a corner, moved him to safety, decided the position needed to be upgraded and selected Kenny Vaccaro, a more talented safety, in the first round of the 2013 draft.
The Saints let Jenkins walk and handed Byrd, who played for Eagles head coach Chip Kelly at Oregon, a six-year deal worth $54 million, more than half guaranteed.
Byrd isn’t quite Ed Reed reincarnated. But he’s close. Byrd made plays all over the field for a Buffalo Bills team cursed by its small-market status.
Byrd is a turnover machine. Turnovers, especially takeaways, are Kelly’s favorite stat. Trust me, Kelly will take interceptions any day over that so-called versatility the Eagles want out of their safeties.
It’s hard to believe the Eagles believe Byrd isn’t better than Jenkins. It’s possible they just don’t think he’s worth it. It’s been awhile since they didn’t get the premier guy at a huge position of need.
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie typically demands only the best whether it’s free agency, a stadium deal, glitzy player retirements or even enhanced Internet access at Lincoln Financial Field.
In free agency Lurie added Troy Vincent, Ricky Watters, Jon Runyan, Jevon Kearse and Terrell Owens, among others. Superstars, all. A chunk of them helped the Birds to a storybook 2004 season, including a trip to the Super Bowl. Lurie never was afraid to take out the checkbook until, well, what happened in 2011.
The Dream Team debacle is a vivid example. Nnamdi Asomugha was done. The Eagles didn’t realize it. They’ve been afraid of paying a high-priced free agent since they gave Asomugha a five-year, $60 million deal with $25 million guaranteed. Since then they’ve become tight-fisted.
The Eagles talk about building a team through the draft so often you know they’re afraid of something. We don’t have to be reminded how important the draft is or that it’s the NFL model. Build through the draft and fill in the holes with free agency. But if you want to be great, you cannot be afraid to add great players.
Kelly and his coaching staff did a solid job of putting decent talent, including free agents, in positions to play respectable defense this past season despite the massive culture change.
Cornerbacks Cary Williams and Bradley Fletcher are a perfect example. The Eagles certainly didn’t have to get into a bidding war to sign the duo. They became the starting corners and should be better this season but that almost certainly isn’t going to be good enough for the Eagles, with a more difficult schedule, to be taken as Super Bowl contenders.
With a premier talent the likes of Byrd, a good draft on the defensive side and another year of team building the Eagles could be a lot better. But we’ll never know.
The Eagles realized they needed to upgrade the safety position. They put a limit on it. They gave Jenkins a three-year deal worth up to $16.25 million, with $8.5 million guaranteed.
The Eagles had the money to add Byrd. They had enough cash to sign Byrd, select other free agents, pay their rookie draft picks and give Nick Foles a contract extension. Instead, they got Jenkins. They’re hoping better days are ahead.
All it takes to realize how important safeties are is to watch the replay of the Super Bowl. It was a train wreck for Peyton Manning, who couldn’t solve Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas. The Seahawks played like the Steel Curtain in a 43-8 rout of the Broncos. It should have removed all doubt about defense and championships. Signing Jenkins instead of Byrd tells you the Eagles don’t think they’re there.
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Hundreds of people were in the dark Wednesday night as storms rolled over the east.
Customers with Dominion Power said trees and power lines were down along the outer banks, and the company said some of the outages were in fact weather related.
By 6:10 Thursday morning, Dominion Power's website showed 188 outages in Hertford County.
At the same time Thursday morning, 501 Dominion customers in Bertie County were in the dark.
Nearly 400 Dominion Power customers were without power after storms moved through Wednesday night. Customers tell WITN trees and power lines were down on the outer banks. Dominion confirms the outages were weather related.
As of 10:36 p.m. Dominion Power's website said 301 customers were without power in North Carolina. Most of the outages were in Hertford County with 252 customers without lights and air conditioning.
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Pro Wedding Pictures!
Posted 26 August 2007 - 03:57 PM
Posted 27 August 2007 - 08:35 PM
Thanks for sharing.
Nice tattoos too!
Posted 28 August 2007 - 10:43 AM
One question: okay maybe more:
How was your experience getting your personal items into Mexico? I'm still working on separating things to family members so not to have issues. The
items I have need to be there due to not being able to find them in Mexico. Of course I wont go off the wall if something happens but sure would like them to get into the country easy.
I have 10 Parasals
100 plastic cups w/ writing on them
2 large sea shells for our rings and for table
2 large pictures for the wedding table of Chris and myself
20 Pottery Barn Sea Fans measuring about 24 in. tall and 16 in wide
(those fix nicely into our large suitcase)
M&M w/ our names on it and the small boxes and ribbon for our guests.
I am giving my bridesmaids there bags here in Dallas because they are large and I think its best if they take it on board instead of me taking 10 bags. Yes I said 10. Oh I feel like my Greek Wedding. Sisters/ and sister in laws best friends and readers. Oh Lordy thank goodness Im Italian so I can justify this amt. hahaha But they are awesome so anyway!
soft blue glass flat beads about 10 small bags of that
100 white fans for guests
Fabric for the Cake table and the chairs and the pic area. Enough to fold and sit nicely into the suitcase without causing issue
4 bolts of wiry fabric for the same deco areas
My dress and veil
150 small metal seashell name holders
I know Im missing some things but thats what Im dealing with. I have yet to get the Guest bags ready as Im torn on what to bring after the above items and those above I need. I wanted how it would be to do bags similar to yours here in Dallas and box them. Or will they get taken or taxed to the hilt. Did you find you had some purchasing power in Mexico to get some of the things you gave your guests?
I also have picture books for each guests to bring. So either 100 - 150 depending on the amt coming to the wedding.
Las Caletas for the weddding Rui Jalisco Resort for the hotel
Jan 5, 2008
Once again thank ALL of you for your help. Its been great reading and especially seeing the pictures. I even cried. hahahaha in happiness that I am doing this soon.
Im sure I'll need this once there. hehehehe
Posted 28 August 2007 - 02:00 PM
Posted 28 August 2007 - 07:25 PM
Posted 12 September 2007 - 10:30 PM
How was your experience getting your personal items into Mexico?*****
It went fine, we packed extra suitcases (and a backpacking backpack). My sister helped and brought some stuff too.
It sounds like you are bringing slighty more than we did- so I would think you would need another suitcase or 2- but should be fine.
Did you find you had some purchasing power in Mexico to get some of the things you gave your guests?*******
We did everything here in the US, I didn't want to deal with it in Mexico and looking back I am glad I made that decision.
Once again thank ALL of you for your help. Its been great reading and especially seeing the pictures. I even cried. hahahaha in happiness that I am doing this soon.******* Best of luck to you! ) It will be great.
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Sorry, had to.
Now for the serious suggestions.
Fishing line tripwires attached to those little cheap hand-held alarms serve as really good (and annoying) "mines".
You could also use the same type of alarm system you find in many stores. The ones that beep as you cross the door or cut off an infrared laser beam?
A small box (film canister) on top of a door filled with cheap-ass .12 ammo that would be rigged to fall onto person entering an area.
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Discover how to bridge the gap between equitably assessing linguistic and academic performance! This well-documented text examines the unique needs of the growing population of English language learners (ELLs) and describes strategies for implementing instructional assessment of language and content. With both depth and breadth, the author articulates how to equitably and comprehensively assess the language proficiency and academic achievement of ELLs. Both practicing and aspiring educators will benefit from: Rubrics, charts, checklists, surveys, and other ready-to-use tools Professional development activities An integrated approach to teaching standards, language, and content Guidance on how best to address standardized testing and gradingBridges From Language Proficiency to Academic Achievement Margo Gottlieb. Kagan, S. (1989). ... Washington, DC: National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs. Retrieved Julyanbsp;...
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Working with Risk
In practice and in principle: Lessons from the field
This research focused on understanding how senior managers perceive and respond to risk, both in principle and in practice. The research aimed to provide clarity for managers around good and bad practice, and to offer evidence based approach that recognises the complexity of risk for managers.
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In Brian Fulmer’s music classes, students don’t learn how to play piano, violin or a trumpet in class.
They don’t learn how to read music.
They don’t need any music experience to participate in the class.
All they need to know is how to clap their hands, stomp their feet and sing along as Fulmer plays his guitar.
“It’s a therapeutic class,” said Fulmer, instructor for the Mobile Association for Retarded Citizens’ new music therapy class at the Fred Delchamps Center on Gordon Smith Drive.
The MARC class began last year with the help of a grant from the Community Foundation, said Sharron Beasley, MARC’s coordinator of support services.
But the grant funding was enough to only offer a two-hour class a week.
“Last year wet our appetite, and we saw we needed him more,” said Beasley.
After seeing positive results from the program, MARC hired Fulmer to teach the class full time, said Beasley.
Seats had to be added to a class last week after more than 30 people showed up for one of the morning sessions.
Sitting in front of the class with his guitar, Fulmer lead the class in the song “You Get a Line I’ll Get A Pole.” Students sang and shouted the words and clapped. Some danced.
“Music lights up their world,” said Fulmer
Clairece Finny, an MARC instructor, grabbed a student and started dancing as Fulmer continued to play the song. Clapping her hands Finny encouraged the students to participate, walking around and singing encouraging them to join in singing.
Students are learning about social interaction, self-esteem and having fun, according to Fulmer.
In just two weeks of classes Fulmer said he’s noticed a difference in the students.
“It has given them confidence,” said Fulmer. “They want to get up in front of people and sing.”
That was evident during a recent class.
Nate Clark didn’t hesitate to sing a solo in front of the class after Fulmer started strumming the tune of the MARC student’s favorite song, “Good Ol’ Boys,” the theme song for the TV show “Dukes of Hazzard.”
Handing out tambourines, cowbells, drums and Maracas, Fulmer encouraged the students to play along with the songs.
Clapping her hands and smiling, Tina Pitt said she has fun in the class.
“Mr. Brian teaches me songs to sing,” said Pitt, adding that her favorite instrument is the cymbal. “I like the sound.”
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everytime i remember her. I feel like im intoxicate.
MY EFFIN REALIZATION:
im missing him so much :|
I just can't seem to move on.
I met him one night, and from that night onwards we were close like real best friends and then we realised we liked each other. We got together and it was like heaven on earth being with him. After abt few weeks, he started ignoring me. He is a year younger than me. Which i dont see is a problem. He said he didnt feel like being with anyone and i wasnt. I understood that he probably needed some time alone. I'm not really mad at him now as well. I just can't get over him. It's been 6 months since our break up. He didnt even officially break up with me, just ignores me. Now he talks to me once in a while, and he gave me a star necklace. But i feel like he feels he needs to because he sees me sad and crying sometimes. But not cos he wants to. I just dont know how to get over him.
i need some advice :(
>i was cheated by someone i loved the most for 4 years, he cheated on me for 3 times and i keep on forgiving him over and over again, when he was asking for my forgiveness i easily forgiving him because i loved him very much, he keep on telling me that he loved me too but i dont dknow why he cannot be contented on me, well our relationship is a long distance affair but i dont see any reason why he can do that to me to think that he also loved me. now for the 4th time he cheated on me again and i dont know wer i could start to moved on and forget him, it was so painful to me to think that hes with the other girl right now, i want to forget him but i dont know were i could start.. pls pls give me some advice thank you.
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Photos and videos are the only return tickets we have to go back and relive the memories we make, especially when we travel. Here are some tips on how to shoot, edit and share the best quality pictures with nothing but your smart phone.
Forget about GoPro the moment and let’s focus more on that handy camera also known as your smartphone.
1. Hold your phone horizontally
You want to make an amazing video or take a classic picture then you need to capture the entire landscape which requires you to hold your phone horizontally.
- Record via Horizon and videos will default to landscape mode.
- It also avoids the occurrence of black bars on the either side of the frame.
2. Look for Sunshine
Choose a setting that has enough light. Dark setting affects the picture quality and makes them grainy.
3. Avoid noisy places
- If you’re in a noisy place choose to go somewhere quieter otherwise all you hear in your video will be background noises.
- If there is no quiet place, put your hand over the mike to minimise aural distractions.
4. Use a Tripod
With a tilt and pan handle a tripod comes in handy for taking smooth sweeping shots.
5. Overdo it without inhibitions
The more the length of the video including still images, more options you have while editing.
EDITING & SHARING
Make use of tools that give your pictures and videos a professional touch.
1. Cameo: Filming
Cameo can stitch together new and existing footage and add filters with cool themes up to the title and credits.
2. Filmic Pro: Special Effects
With Filmic you can access manual controls of the best quality. These controls let you work on details such as frames per second.
3. VidTrim Pro: Android
Android users are lucky to have access to this great movie making app. It can shorten clips, add soundtrack and increase the resolution of your video or picture up to 1080p.
4. Fly: Editing on the go
Fly lets you rearrange images, trim video clips and create scenes that have pictures in pictures.
It’s very easy to use and provides you just what you need.
5. Cinamatic: Social Shares
If you are an Instagram or Vine addict you should have Cinamatic. It offers controls that include saturation, contrast and brightness.
- With the availability and ease of use of personal clouds they are one of the best options to store your data.
- They are secure and offer you privacy as they are on servers only you can access.
- LyveHome is optimized for photo and video management. It automatically uploads, consolidates and organizes.
- With a companion app you can easily browse it and share your files from any computer, phone or tablet.
QUICK FIX APPS
Here are some of the apps that turn your phone into a multimedia store house with just a click.
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The prospect of living on campus can be a challenge for new students. As part of this year’s orientation program, the Office of Housing and Residence Life partnered with three local businesses to provide ideas on how incoming residents can create a “Home Away from Home.”
For this first-time program, designers from Bed Bath & Beyond, IKEA and Target each decorated a lounge in Lynch Hall. They were asked to transform a portion of the lounges to depict a typical 10-by-15-foot bedroom area. The decorators were given a room’s basic furnishings – bed, desk, chair and wardrobe/dresser. They used the remaining space in the selected lounges to give examples of decorating ideas for common spaces (living rooms and bathrooms) that can be found in suite units.
“Students and their parents are always eager to see where their son or daughter is going to be living; our goal was to provide incoming residents with some great ideas on how to accessorize their rooms to not only maximize the space available but to create a home away from home,” said Carla Hines, assistant director of administration for housing and residence life.
According to Hines, parents of incoming students are concerned with their children succeeding academically and socially. Providing students ideas on how to create a comfortable living space is a new initiative that supports these goals.
“Living on campus is one of the best ways for students to excel in college,” said Jackie Simpson, associate vice chancellor and director of housing and residence life. “On-campus residents establish stronger connections to fellow students and faculty; they become more involved in campus life; and they achieve greater academic success.”
Hines, who spearheaded the “Home Away from Home” event, said the University-area businesses were excited to participate. During SOAR sessions (student orientation and registration), up to 10,000 people will view the design concepts. She added that the three retailers donated selected items from the designs for a drawing scheduled for Wednesday, July 22. SOAR sessions, which began recently, are held over two days. Incoming freshmen and their parents reside in Lynch and Witherspoon halls during their visit. | <urn:uuid:bf528338-8dd9-465b-a89f-627eb6e13b3a> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://unccltnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/students-create-their-home-away-from.html | 2016-10-24T05:18:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719468.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00132-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969575 | 462 | [
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Today is the 17th Annual Guinness World Records Day… go out there and break a record!!
Hundreds of thousands of people have been taking part in events to celebrate Guinness World Records Day.
The Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin saw the largest ever gathering of leprechauns in one place, as 262 people dressed up for a place in the record books (see picture above).
The picture below is of Svetlana Pankratova, who has longest legs on record, nearly 52 inches, according the people atGuinness World Records. She’s pictured with the smallest man in the world – Pingping, from China, and, at 2 ft. 5 in..
And here’s the world’s biggest horse, with the world’s smallest horse:
Today marks the seventh annual Guinness World Records Day, which will see more than 300,000 enthusiastic go-getters around the globe attempt to break some wacky and wonderful records.
The most tattoos on a girl:
And in Utah earlier this year, they brok the record for the number of people running around in their underwear. Way to go Utah!
The event commemorates the day in 2004 when Guinness World Records became the world’s bestselling copyright book and brings together people all over the world in their record breaking feats.
Highlights to look out for over the course of the day include:
- The UK and US offices from tech and gadgets website Gizmodo facing off against each other in an attempt to set a new record for the fastest time to type the alphabet on an iPad
- The largest gathering of leprechauns in Dublin, Ireland
- Vim Hof’s attempt to recapture his Longest full body ice endurance record live on US TV
- Official Xbox 360 Magazine’s stab at setting a record time for the fastest completion of the ‘Stay Sharp’ level on Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
Already today, this man set the record for saying the word “firetruck” in six hours. He said it 10,451 times!
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There are two feeds coming out of espn as directv and dish get them. If the receiver switches at the headend, that means both feeds are coming out. Nothing you said precludes them giving one feed game A and the other game B per assigned then switch as needed. Guide data can be updated on the fly for the switched cable channels. My local abc always has the game data by game time.
When cable companies get a receiver authorized for ESPN they require you to register which DMA and counties the headend serves, then it gets plugged into the multiple sats so the feed can be switched to channels that reside on other satellites like alternates and ESPNEWS. Since Dish and DirecTV are national they are not part of the pool where ESPN controls the receivers at the headend, they stay locked onto the main feed and bring in the alternate feed seperately. However since I'm not familiar with how DirecTV does things on their end, I don't know if they are hooked into the system where ESPN assigns the blackouts remotely and DirecTV then passes it on to whatever they use to determine if the game is blacked out for a zip code, or if DirecTV has to implement it manually.
In most cases the local station know which game they're getting in advanced, however markets that have no ties to either team or conference get to choose. It isn't until it's finalized that ESPN decides which game is on the main feed and which one will be on the alternate, that doesn't get sent out to the providers until Thursday afternoon.
Guide data cannot always be updated on the fly, DirecTV usually does a good job, for whatever reason they didn't this wekeend. Cable on the other hand is another story and it can vary from system to system, some can override the provided data to show the one game they're getting, others just show the national Game A or Game B listing you see on a site like Zap2it.
I don't know how "automatic" the switching is on able. Comcast in Denver has, on multiple occasions, had the wrong feed up during a regional blackout, either causing something to be blacked out in error or causing something to come through that we shouldn't have received. These events are uncommon, but they do happen. I have even seen ESPN SD have one game and ESPN HD have another game at the same time.
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AFFIRMATION CREATES POWER by Orison Swett Marden – Part 1 of 3
Part 1 of 3
Constant Affirmation Increases Courage; the Backbone of Confidence
“An affirmation is a statement of Truth consciously used so as to become the directing power of Life’s expression.”
— Orison Swett Marden
The world makes way only for the determined man,
for the man who laughs at barriers which limit others,
at stumbling-blocks over which others fall.
The man who, as Emerson says,
“hitches his wagon to a star,”
is more likely to arrive at his goal than
the one who trails in the slimy path of the snail.
Confidence is the father of achievement.
It reinforces ability, doubles energy,
buttresses mental faculties, increases power.
Your thought will carry only the force of your conviction, the weight of your decision, the power of your confidence. If these are weak, your thought will be weak and your work futile.
Some people are incapable of strong, deep conviction; they are all surface, and liable to be changed by the opinions of everybody else. If they resolve upon a certain course, their resolution is so superficial that the first obstacle they strike deflects them. They are always at the mercy of the opposition, or of people who do not agree with them. Such people are shifty and unreliable; they lack strength of decision, positiveness of resolution.
What is a man good for if he hasn’t strength of resolution?
If his convictions are on the surface, he stands for nothing; nobody has confidence in him. He may be a good man, personally, but he does not inspire confidence. No one would think of calling upon him when anything of importance was at stake.
Unless conviction takes hold of one’s very being, there will be very little achievement in life. It is the man whose conviction is rooted deep and takes hold of his very life-blood, the man who is strong and persistent in his determination that can be depended upon. He is the man of influence, who carries weight; he is above the influence of any man who happens to have a different opinion.
If young people only knew the power of affirmation, of the habit of holding in the mind persistently and affirming that they are what they wish to be, that they can do what they have attempted, it would revolutionize their whole lives, it would exempt them from most of their ills and troubles, and carry them to heights of which they scarcely dream.
We are always talking about the power of the will. Its exercise is only another form of the affirmation. The will, the determination to do a thing, is the same as the affirmation of the ability to do it. No one ever accomplishes anything in this world until he affirms in one way or another that he can do what he undertakes.
It is almost impossible to keep a man back who:
- has a firm faith in his mission,
- who believes that he can do the thing before him,
- that he is equal to the obstacles which confront him,
- that he is more than a match for his environment.
The constant affirmation of ability to succeed, and of our determination to do so:
- carries us past difficulties,
- defies obstacles,
- laughs at misfortunes, and
- strengthens the power to achieve.
It reinforces and buttresses the natural faculties and power, and holds them to their tasks.
Constant affirmation increases courage, and courage is the backbone of confidence.
Furthermore, when a person gets in a tight place and says “I must,” “I will,” he not only reinforces his courage and strengthens his confidence, but also weakens the opposite qualities. Whatever strengthens a positive will weaken the corresponding negative.
*** end of part 1 of 3 ***
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Covec to Face 200 Mln Euro Claim for Violating Polish Highway Contracts
(Warsaw) -- Polish authorities are seeking 200 million euros in compensation from China Overseas Engineering Group Co. (Covec) for reneging on a major highway construction contract, Caixin learnt from Poland's road authority.
In an interview with Caixin on September 16, General Directorate for National Roads and Highways (GDDKiA) Legal Director Jakub Troszynski said the claim includes four months of projected toll losses due to delayed road construction, plus a 10 percent fine.
|(Construction site of Poland's A2 Highway. Polish authorities terminated the road contact with Covec in June/ Reuters)|
Troszynski said GDDKiA has employed Chinese lawyers in preparation to file a lawsuit against Covec in China or Poland.
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Ethel Allen Bruner Brant, 100, formerly of Mannsville, died Friday, July 19, 2013 in the Church of God Home, Carlisle.
She was born Thursday, Oct. 3, 1912 in Mannsville to George and Lucy (Burd) Allen.
She retired from Harrisburg State Hospital after 23 years of services, working as an LPN, and was a lifelong member of Mannsville Lutheran Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Sue E. Czarnetzky of Virginia; a grandson, Edward J. Czarnetzky of Fairfax, Va.; a granddaughter, Suzanne M. Barnhart of Charlotte, N.C.; three great-granddaughters, Porter and Elizabeth Barnhart and Esther Czarnetzky; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held July 27 in her church with Vicar Alex Martini officiating. Burial was in Newport Cemetery.
Boyer Family Funeral Home, New Bloomfield, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Pennsylvania, 1320 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg 17110, or Church of God Home, c/o of the Gathering Fund, 801 Hanover St., Carlisle 17013.
RUBY C. BOWER
Ruby Clee Bower, 79, of Willow Grove died Tuesday, July 23, at home.
She was born on the Diemler farm, Landisburg, to the late Brady T. and Mary A. Smith Baughman.
She attended Philadelphia University and studied nursing, and eventually was accepted into the nursing program at Germantown Hospital where she completed her studies and graduated as a registered nurse in 1954. After her retirement in 1996 from Germantown Hospital, she enjoyed volunteering with the Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust.
Surviving are five siblings, George Baughman of Landisburg, Anna Bird, Wayne Baughman, Mary Jane Kitner and Jake Baughman, all of New Bloomfield; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a son, Edward.
Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust, 2955 Edge Hill Road, Huntingdon Valley 19006, or American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43214.
ANNA V. SMITH
Anna V. Smith, a resident of The Manor at Perry Village, New Bloomfield, formerly of Liverpool, died Monday, July 22, 2013 at Harrisburg Hospital.
She was born April 22, 1926 in Liverpool, to Ramsey P. and Ida (Glace) Williamson.
She enjoyed cleaning, reading the Bible, and word searches.
She was the widow of Charles Newton “Bud” Smith, who died March 11, 1981.
Surviving are three children, Joyce Fogleman of Liverpool, Charles K. of Harrisburg and Bradley S. of Port Trevorton; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Allen E., and three brothers and three sisters.
Services were held July 26 in George P. Garman Funeral Home, Liverpool, with pastor Kevin Brown officiating. Burial was in Liverpool Union Cemetery.
MEREDITH L. WHIPPLE
Meredith Lee Whipple, 55, of Dillsburg died Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
She was born July 1, 1958 in Rochester, N.H., to Elizabeth L. Whipple and the late Stuart K. Whipple.
She loved her cats and to read and throughout her life her interests included cars and anything to do with motorcycles.
In addition to her mother, surviving are a daughter, Hannah Szekeres; three sisters, Shannon Owen, Andrea Wheatley and Karen Lamaire; a nephew, Dan Fitzpatrick; and two nieces, Deborah Fitzpatrick and Katie Fitzpatrick.
SARAH R. CROUSE
Sarah R. Crouse, 81, of Williamsport died Saturday, July 20, 2013 in Harrisburg Hospital.
She was born Dec. 13, 1931 in Williamsport to the late Leonard and Carrie (Smith) Bower.
She retired from GTE-Sylvania in Montoursville; was a member of American Legion Post 104 Auxiliary, Montoursville; and enjoyed baking and sewing.
She was the widow of Norbert Leo Crouse.
Surviving are five children, David Knittle, Deb Smith, John Knittle, Lizz Rohrbach and Anita L. Brown; two stepchildren, Jane Evans and Norbert L. “Doc” Crouse Jr.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Bob Knittle; a grandson, James Brown; and a stepdaughter, June Butler.
A Mass was held July 27 in St. Joseph The Worker Parish (Annunciation Church), Williamsport, with the Rev. Brian Van Fossen officiating.
Nickel Funeral Home, Loysville, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph The Worker Parish, 711 W. Edwin St., Williamsport 17701.
STANLEY L. FULK
Stanley L. Fulk, 85, of Millersburg died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born Sept. 18, 1927 in Fulk’s Run, Va., to Basil and Molly (Mongold) Fulk.
He retired from Brubaker Tool Company and was an Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Irene E. (Bingaman) Fulk; a son, Terry L. of Millersburg; a daughter, Kathy C. Joswick of Duncannon; five grandchildren, Paul, Leigh-Ann, Jadee, Toby and Micah; a great-granddaughter, Savannah; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Granville “Bud”; five sisters, Ethel, Ruby, Opal, Marjorie and Geraldine; and a grandson, Troy.
Ronald C.L. Smith Funeral Home, Duncannon, handled arrangements.
PATRICIA A. LONG
Patricia Ann Long, 75, of Cornwall and formerly of Elliottsburg, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Cornwall Manor.
She was born March 3, 1938 at Carlisle Hospital to the late John and Stella (Neely) McCoy.
She and her husband worked on their farm for many years and she was retired from West Perry School District, working in the cafeteria; and a member of Newport Assembly of God.
She was the widow of Wayne E. Long.
Surviving are three children, Terri L. Long of Palmyra, Kathy A. Wheatley of Florida and Steven W. of Mechanicsburg; a sister, Jean McMahon of Mountville; and two grandchildren, Josiah and Jaran Wheatley.
Services were held July 29 in Nickel Funeral Home, Loysville, with pastor Tony Hill officiating. Burial was in Eshcol Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church, c/o Linda Finkenbinder, c/o Family Life Center Building Fund, 253 N. Sixth St., Newport 17074, or Humane Society of Harrisburg, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg 17111.
LOUELLA P. SMITH
Louella P. Smith, 74, of Boiling Springs and formerly of Blain, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 in M.S. Hershey Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 23, 1938 at Loysville to the late John M. and Aletha M. (Hess) Smith.
Surviving are uncles, aunts and cousins.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy J. Smith and her twin, Lourene I. Smith.
A service was held July 26 in Blain Cemetery with pastor John S. Kipp officiating.
Nickel Funeral Home, Loysville, handled arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cumberland/Perry Association for Retarded Citizens, 71 Ashland Ave., Carlisle 17013, for residential services.
OLIVE M. SWEIGART
Olive Mae “Betsy” Sweigart, 65, of Millerstown died Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at home.
She was born Aug. 27, 1947 in Richfield to the late Sterling and Helen (Holtzapple) Spriggle.
She assisted her daughter with the operation of the Birdie Nest at Shade Mountain Golf Course, Middleburg, and attended Middleburg High School.
Surviving are her husband of 22 years, George W. Sweigart; a son, Ricky Spriggle of Selinsgrove; a daughter, Melinda Packer of New Berlin; five grandchildren, Natasha Kuhns, Ashley Packer, Skye Spriggle, Zachary Spriggle and Shane Spriggle; three great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren, Jacob, Jayden and Mikalah; a brother, Richard Spriggle of Middleburg; two sisters, Connie Adee and Nancy Collins, both of North Carolina; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sons Jamie Spriggle on June 29, 2010, and Scotty Spriggle, and a sister, Patricia Musser.
Services were held July 27 in George P. Garman Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant Mills, with pastor Daryl Kuhns officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity.
KEVIN L. COLLINS
Kevin L. Collins, 45, of W. Independence Street, Coal Township, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at home.
He was born July 28, 1967 in Harrisburg to Stephen Collins of Annville and Bonnie M. Cassel Grimwood of Elliottsburg.
He had worked for the House of Representatives and as a salesman in the food industry, where he was a member of Teamsters Union, Local 463, and since retiring, he enjoyed working at Knoebel’s; was a 1985 graduate of West Perry High School and attended Central Penn, Summerdale, where he was a member of the men’s basketball team; and a member of Our Lady of Hope Church, Coal Township, where he and his family helped with the OLOH, Hope Ministries Food Pantry and many other church functions.
He had served as president of the CYO and coached various sports such as Little League and CYO basketball, and was head coach for Lourdes girls’ volleyball, assistant coach for Lourdes girls’ varsity basketball and head coach for the Lourdes JV. In 2010, he became the boys’ varsity basketball assistant coach for Susquenita High School. In 2011, he began his Southern Columbia coaching career as an assistant coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team and head JV coach. He currently held the position of head coach for the girls’ varsity basketball team.
He enjoyed golfing, swimming and being a track official.
In addition to his parents, surviving are his wife of 20 years, Lori A. (Eccker) Collins; five children, Ashley, Sara, Jordan, Claudia and Brady; five siblings, Steve Collins of Duncannon, Bonnie Lynn (Grimwood) Kretzing of Elliottsburg, Stan Grimwood III of Mechanicsburg, David Grimwood of Denver and Kimberly Hibely of Worthington; and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Stan Grimwood Jr.
Mass of Christian Burial was held July 30 in his church.
Leonard J. Lucas Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Understanding the anatomy of whitetail deer, mule deer, elk, moose or other big game is important to making a quick and clean harvest. The most ethical placements have a large room for error and target the vitals, the lungs and heart. Targeting these vitals on the deer provides for the greatest margin of errof. Here is a anatomy diagram showing the internal organs and structure of a whitetail deer.
One of the most difficult aspects of shot placement on a deer is locating the vitals and avoiding the shoulder especially when bowhunting. Angles from tree stands and even the body position of the deer need to be considered. On every opportunity, a deer hunter must make a choice; is this placement and range ethical? It is ethical if it is within a hunter's ability, properly placed and with a sufficiently powerful weapon. All hunters should strive to make ethical decisions even when a buck of a lifetime is in range.
Experienced hunters must also pass on their knowledge to new hunters and all hunters must show the respect he or she has for the animal that is being hunted. Below is a tool to help practice with your shot placement and see where other hunters shoot a deer. Check it out and good luck on your hunt! | <urn:uuid:5c34b7d4-af60-4ac5-afe1-408a90ea7081> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.rubsnscrapes.com/Articles/deer_shot_placement_anatomy.php?id=anatomy_diagram&show=results | 2016-10-25T06:37:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719960.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00194-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.938878 | 257 | [
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Startup Experience Explores Social Entrepreneurship
On Nov. 9-10, Hamilton’s Levitt Center along with Colgate University hosted Startup Experience, an intensive two-day workshop for students interested in social and commercial entrepreneurship. The workshop was held in the Spencer House on Hamilton’s campus. During the program, students worked in six teams to learn about problem identification, tech trends, design thinking, business planning, customer development and pitching, and in the process gained the confidence to create a viable start-up.
Hendrik Scheel, who is the founder and CEO of Startup Experience, led the workshop. Scheel is a Danish entrepreneur and has hosted several dozen of these workshops in 12 different countries across the world, educating hundreds of teachers, professionals and students about social innovation.
Social innovation, as defined by the Stanford Social Innovation Review, is “A novel solution to a social problem that is more effective, efficient, sustainable, or just than existing solutions and for which the value created accrues primarily to society as a whole rather than private individuals.”
The weekend began with students breaking off into six groups according to a social problem they are passionate about addressing. The workshop was then divided into five sessions: (1) understanding the true nature of the problem you aim to solve; (2) identifying a user for the product you aim to develop; (3) discovering new technologies that can help solve the focus problem; (4) ideation; (5) business modeling and pitching.
The first session, understanding the true nature of the problem, focused on how to break down and understand the multidimensionality and complexity of a problem before attempting to come up with solutions to solve the problem. Hamilton students, and students of liberal arts institutions in general, excel during this stage because the multidisciplinary nature of a liberal arts education empowers students to think critically, analytically and move beyond prohibitive linear thinking. Tellingly, the walls of the Spencer house were blanketed in hundreds of multicolored post-its as Hamilton and Colgate students dissected the various social problems they aimed to solve.
Following the multi-colored transformation of the Spencer house, groups honed in on a specific group of users for the products they would develop in session four. After Scheel gave a lecture outlining how social entrepreneurs are best leveraging technology to solve some of the world’s toughest social challenges, groups began the process of ideation. The ideation session involved multiple teamwork and brainstorming exercises and was designed to help participants work in a team setting to come up with innovative ways to help the specific group of users, identified in session two, overcome a specific social challenge.
All of Sunday was devoted to teaching participants how to create a business plan and then clearly and concisely articulate their idea and business plan to potential investors, new business partners and potential customers. The weekend was capped with a two-hour pitch competition in the Red Pit, during which student groups presented their ideas to a panel of judges. The top two teams were awarded prizes.
Startup Experience is the first in a series of events and programs being organized by the Levitt Center this year. This effort is part of larger trend among colleges and universities to break down barriers to institutional change and foster a campus-wide culture of social innovation.
All Hamilton students are encouraged to apply for The Levitt Center’s new Social Innovation Fellows Program, which is designed to prepare and support students who aim to use innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to address persistent social problems.
This program will include a week-long workshop over the second week of spring break (March 23-28, 2014) with Anke Wessels, who teaches an award-winning course on social innovation at Cornell University. Selected student projects will receive project funding, as well as guidance about developing mentoring support from among alumni and community members.
Students can apply online on the Levitt Center website. Applications are due on Monday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m. Please email the Levitt Center at [email protected] with questions.
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So I had my liposuction 5 days ago and thought i...
So I had my liposuction 5 days ago and thought i would post a review after finding this site to helpful.
I had 1000cc removed from my lower stomach, hips and neck.
I had the procedure done under local anesthetic... I think this would of been fine if i was only having one area done but was a bit much for me to handle in my case.
I am happy to answer any questions about my experience with lipo under only local.
I will add weekly photo updates.
One week update
Its been one week since my surgery, My chin still looks the same as before but i can feel the swelling and am confident i will see improvements in the next few weeks.
My stomach and hips never really bruised much (small bruise in belly button) I stopped wearing the binder after 5 days and think i have swelled up a bit since, thinking i will wear it at night with my compression garment.
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3D Printers Will Soon Be Used to Print Human Organs
If you follow the space or read all of the, “next big thing” articles, you know that 3D printing could be the biggest advance in technology since the laptop.
It has huge implications in nearly every industry in the world economy but a new report in WIRED gives the technology an entirely new use that could save lives in the billions.
The story quotes a leading bio-engineer as saying that he and his team will be able to use 3D printing technology to print a human heart within 10 years.
"America put a man on the Moon in less than a decade. I said a full decade to provide some wiggle room," Stuart K Williams told Wired.co.uk.
Williams isn’t just another scientist trying to make headlines. He has a four-decade career of surgical device research and serves as executive and scientific director of the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute at the University of Louisville.
He admits that funding is limited because the idea is met with the kind of reaction normally reserved for the more “out there” ideas but significant advancement has already been made.
His team bioengineered a coronary artery and printed small blood vessels in the heart. According to Williams, "These studies have reached the advanced preclinical stage showing printed blood vessels will reconnect with the recipient tissue creating new blood flow in the printed tissue."
The plan is to remove tissue from the patent and isolate the regenerated cells. Then, print the heart in about three hours while printing more complex parts like valves and large blood vessels separately and later assembling the organ. Then, the organ will go through a maturing process before being implanted in a patient.
What are the implications for investors? Still, 3D printing is seen as something experimental but investing early is the key to profits. If you purchased shares of 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) at the beginning of the year, you’ve seen your investment rise 94 percent. If you purchased two years ago, you’re up 660 percent.
The 3D printer that will one day print a heart is being developed at Williams’ Louisville lab but when biomedical applications become more tangible, watch for the startups that enter the medical 3D printing space.
Disclosure: At the time of this writing, Tim Parker had no position in the companies mentioned.
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Hydrology - Water Resources Report 43
Hydrostratigraphy of the Aik-2448 and Aik-2449 Core Holes in the Breezy Hill Area of Aiken County, South Carolina
Joseph A. Gellici
Hydrostratigraphic units in the updip region of the South Carolina Coastal Plain are delineated by using lithological, hydrological, and geophysical data from two continuously cored boreholes in Aiken County, S.C. Aquifers are 33 to 146 feet thick and, in ascending order, include the McQueen Branch, Crouch Branch, and Steed Pond. They consist of unconsolidated quartz-sand beds of Upper Cretaceous through Miocene age. Confining units are 13 to 34 feet thick and, in ascending order, include the informally named Gramling and the previously named McQueen Branch. They consist of silty clay beds of Upper Cretaceous age and saprolite of Paleozoic age. Hydrogeologic sections illustrate the thickness, lateral continuity, and geographic limits of the units in Aiken County. Hydrostratigraphic units are correlated with those mapped at the Savannah River Site to the south and with those mapped in Orangeburg County to the east.
The file above is provided in the Adobe® Acrobat® (PDF) format. Adobe® Reader® is required to open this file and is available as a free download from the Adobe® Web site.
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Permanent Hair Straightening
The concept of creating a style with the aid of chemical straightener is not new, but certainly exciting. When properly applied to hair that is in good condition, these scientifically formulated straighteners can safely and successfully remove as much or as little curl as desired. Today, straighteners are available in many formulations and strengths for different hair types.
Hair straightening process:In order for the hair to form a new shape, its protein structure must be softened so that the hair can assume the straight shape. It must then be “rehardened” to hold the new shape in the hair. The hair is softened by a chemical reaction that breaks the disulfide bonds. This is called the reforming step. The protein chains which were previously connected are now released from each other and move to take on the straight shape. Once the straightening solution is rinsed from the hair, a second chemical solution is applied. This is called the neutralizing or oxidizing agent. In this step the chains are locked in their new shape.
From smooth to sleek to straight, we’ve got the word on straight hair options. To help you decide in making a permanent decision you need a stylist who is experienced. Someone who is familiar with the service and have had worked with all types of chemical hair straightening procedures on different types of hair, and not only TR and TR products. Here’s what your stylist and salon needs to know.
There are three types of hair straightening systems.
The most common active ingredients used in chemical hair straightening products are: Sodium hydroxide (lye) Guanidine calcium hydroxide (no lye) and Ammonium thioglycolate. Since the inception of TR, more and more people are having their hair chemically straightened.
To avoid major problems it is now imperative for clients to know which chemical ingredient was used on their hair. Sodium hydroxide and Guanidine calcium hydroxide relaxers are interchangeable. However, Thioglycolate and cysteamine are not interchangeable with Sodium hydroxide and Guanidine calcium hydroxide relaxers.
There is another hair straightening chemical ingredient, it is called Cysteamine hydrochloride. It straightens hair at a lower pH than thioglycolate, so it is considered somewhat milder. The negative to Cysteamine is that it smells like cat urine in the hair and the smell persists. Suffice to say, thioglycolate is the # one choice with stylists.
Sodium hydroxide hair relaxer.Sodium hydroxide is used to remove unwanted curl from the hair. The difference between the strengths depends upon the percentage of active ingredients. This relaxer is alkaline in pH, which forces the cuticle to open so that the relaxer can penetrate into the cortex layer of the hair. Once there, the sodium hydroxide breaks the disulfide bond. When this happens, the hair will smooth out to a straightened form due to the weight of the crème, the pressure of smoothing, or in extremely curly hair, the gentle combing of the hair.
Most relaxers these days are sodium hydroxide based. Occasionally, guanidine calcium hydroxide is used, although most stylists agree that sodium hydroxide relaxers provide the best results. As most people are aware, sodium hydroxide (lye) is a pretty harsh chemical. Hair straightening/TR treatment services requires “Speed of hands”, especially sodium hydroxide and guanidine hydroxide hair relaxing systems. It is also important to remember that the chemical action of sodium hydroxide is irreversible.
Guanidine hydroxide hair relaxer.Guanidine hydroxide relaxers are very similar to sodium hydroxide. It is generally used on clients with sensitive scalp. Guanidine hydroxide hair straightening system is also irreversible.
When to use sodium hydroxide or guanidine hydroxide hair straightening/ relaxer method:Think about when other chemical hair straightening systems don’t work! Sodium hydroxide and guanidine hydroxide relaxer is used multi-culturally to relax all textures of hair to an almost desired level of straightness. These relaxers may be the only alternative for overly curly, corkscrew-like, excessively kinky hair. It does do not defy frizz, and requires humidity control styling products.
Ammonium thioglycolate hair straightening.Thioglycolate is used to straighten as well as curl the hair. Therefore, the process is reversible. The same chemical reaction that put curl in hair during the permanent wave procedure, takes curl out of hair in chemical straightening. Thioglycolate is used primarily on hair which has a very soft curl and soft wave pattern. Generally, it is not effective on African Canadian, overly curly, excessively kinky or wiry hair. Thioglycolate is the main chemical ingredient in Japanese Thermal Reconditioning/TR systems, and permanent wave products. The reforming solution (crème/gel) that is applied to the client’s hair generally contains 5-15% of thioglycolic acid compound. Perms for highly damaged hair contain less. Perms for resistant hair contain more.
The straightening solution contains other ingredients too. Alkaline substances such as ammonium carbonate are used to give the desired alkaline strength. Detergents are used to help the solution “wet/adhere” the hair more easily and make penetration more uniform. Chelating (metal binding agents) are used to remove metals like iron and copper. These metals can make the solution turn purple or green and give the hair a distinct odor. Conditioning ingredients, such as proteins, emollients and polymers help protect hair during the straightening and keep it manageable. And of course, a fragrance is added, since the “thio” compounds all possess a rotten egg or skunk-like odor. In general, these additional ingredients determine the speed and efficiency of the straightening step.
When naturally curly/wavy hair has ‘a mind of its own’, thioglycolate takes you Vertically Straight to more flexible styling and keeps it in line. It softens hair, making thick, coarse hair more manageable - excellent choice for fine and low density wavy, frizzy hair. Its versatility also allows clients to retain their waves by drying hair naturally or blow dry with a paddle brush. You get the best of both worlds since locks never become flat or stick-straight and your hair becomes more silky and responsive to a variety of styling methods and products. It produces dramatic results in most types of hair. | <urn:uuid:6c81b0b5-1386-414a-8c1b-5cb4486b42bd> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.verticalsinhair.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=78 | 2016-10-26T07:29:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720760.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00256-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.944335 | 1,404 | [
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Dial down your thirst with some delicious drinks that are both refreshing and cool.
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The bread baked at Uni Monaco gets rave reviews, so taste it yourself today.
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When you're just looking to open a can, heat it, and then eat, the canned food aisle at Uni Monaco offers you exactly just that kind of convenience.
When the heat gets the best of you, water is more important than ever. Cool off no matter where you are with a bottle from Uni Monaco.
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Stroll over to Starbucks for your daily cup of coffee.
Whether rocking a gluten-free lifestyle or looking for something low-fat, this place will serve you just what you need.
Getting online is easy with Starbucks' free and convenient wifi.
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For comfortable outdoor service, Starbucks sets up a seasonal patio.
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So start your day off on the right foot with a tasty cup of coffee from the highly-rated Starbucks.
Come hungry and leave happy! Starbucks in Ontario aims to please even the pickiest eater.
A healthy lifestyle starts with the food you eat, and Starbucks is creating innovative healthy meals.
Warm weather brings out Starbucks' highly coveted patio seating.
Wifi access is totally free at Starbucks, perfect for catching up on the news, hopping on social media, or even working.
Parking by the restaurant is a breeze, so feel free to bring your own set of wheels.
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Enjoy a night out on the town at Starbucks and score food and beverage deals and steals.
Sip on some of the freshest java in Ontario at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
Wifi is on the house at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, so you can stay connected on your mobile device.
Drivers can find parking right by the coffee shop, so don't forget your car keys.
Treating yourself doesn't mean breaking the bank, come taste the great dishes The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has to offer.
When you need a morning pick-me-up, make your way over to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for a cup of coffee.
Wine and dine at Starbucks in Ontario.
For healthy meals with a twist, head to Starbucks.
On warmer days, you can take advantage of Starbucks' al fresco patio seating.
Tap into the free wireless Internet at Starbucks.
Drivers will find parking not far from the restaurant.
Starbucks offers parking for all diners, including those who travel by bike.
Our goals are simple. Keep you fed and happy. With outstanding food and drinks priced under $15, we succeed on both counts.
Stroll over to Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffee for your daily cup of coffee, a joint adored by Ontario residents.
Whether you have a large or small vehicle, parking is easy near Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffee.
When you need great food that is not going to cost an arm and a leg, stop by Gloria Jean's Gourmet Coffee.
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Hockey stars are conditioned to play rough. But nothing prepared Philadelphia Flyers rookie Jon Kalinski
for the injury he received during a game against the Los Angeles Kings on January 3 at the Staples Center.
“I was hit in the left thigh. I was hurt, but able to finish the game,” said Kalinski.
After receiving a clean bill of health from doctors at a Los Angeles hospital, Kalinski boarded the team plane for Philadelphia the next morning. But during the long flight home, his pain became agonizing.
The moment the plane landed, Kalinski was rushed to the Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone
in Voorhees to be examined by a team physician. Kalinski’s leg was swollen to one and a half times its normal size, and it was clear – he needed emergency surgery to save his leg.
|Jon Kalinski appeared in 12 games with the Flyers last season as a rookie, registering a goal and two assists. (Getty Images) |
Kalinski's potentially career-ending injury is called compartment syndrome. It occurs when injured tissue swells so much within a compartment of muscles that blood circulation to the area is cut off. When this happens, tissue starts to die.
Virtua orthopaedic surgeon, Michael Harrer, M.D., explained: “If you don’t treat this condition quickly, it can lead to the loss of a limb or even death.”
Meanwhile, Virtua Marlton’s surgical team prepared for emergency surgery. Kalinski received a fasciotomy, an operation to relieve the deadly pressure within the leg. It required a 12-inch incision from the top of Kalinski’s thigh to the top of his knee.
Intensive post-operative care at Marlton was lead by Dr. Harrer.
“Jon required 24-hour monitoring because his large incision had to be left open for days to allow for proper healing.”
Only eight weeks after his operation and rehabilitation, Kalinski was back on the ice. Dr. Harrer was at the game to see his star patient play.
“During a grueling check, Jon was thrown to the ice but got right back up – an amazing save in so many ways.”Physician bio: Michael Harrer, M.D., is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, and he completed his internship and residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Harrer is a team physician for the Philadelphia Flyers.
* * *
Compartment syndrome can be caused by many types of blunt injuries to the legs, arms, buttocks and hands. Call your physician or go to the nearest emergency department if you experience these symptoms within hours after an injury:
1. Extreme pain that seems inappropriately severe for the injury
2. Tense swelling that makes the injured area feel hard
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Panasonic projector lamps and bulbs come in many models and are available as a bare lamp or a lamp in module. All of our Panasonic replacement projector lamps and bulbs are ORIGINAL, meaning they are made from affordable, original components, not a reproduction or cheap replacement bulb.
A full manufacturer warranty is given on all of our Panasonic projector lamps and bulbs for your peace of mind when shopping with us. We`re also sure you`ll value our low price Panasonic bulbs and lamps and buy today with the assurance of our low price guarantee and overnight shipping.
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Grand Island has 42,940 residents. It is located in Hall county.
The average in-state tuition for full time undergraduate students in lpn to bsn schools in Grand Island during the 2009 - 2010 school year was $2,100.00. The average tuition was $3,210.00 for non-residents studying in Nebraska.
Books and supplies for lpn to bsn schools in Grand Island cost an average of $1,000.00. The average cost for room and board for students living on campus at lpn to bsn schools in Grand Island was $5,016.00. The average cost for students living at home was $3,400.00 for the 2009 - 2010 school year. There is one lpn to bsn college in Grand Island. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 136 students completed lpn to bsn programs in Grand Island.
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All aboard! Electronic Arts Inc. today announced that Rail Simulator has shipped to North American retailers for the PC. Train enthusiasts will find even more control, track options and unprecedented graphics in Rail Simulator as they take the helm of historic and contemporary trains on more than 1,000 miles of real-life routes from around the world. Developed by Kuju Entertainment, the North American version of the game features new content including U.S. trains and the famous Barstow to San Bernadino route modeled in extraordinary detail. Rail Simulator shipped in Europe in October 2007.
"Our team is excited to be able to bring Rail Simulator to North America and really pleased to be able to provide rail fans with content specifically created for their market," said Tim Gatland, managing director of Rail Simulator Developments Limited. "It's been great working with the team at EA Partners once again following our European launch a few months ago."
"At EA Partners, we are always looking to work with independent developers who are leaders in their categories, and Kuju Entertainment is unquestionably at the head of this genre," said David DeMartini, vice president and general manager of EA Partners. "We have had a great experience working with Kuju and are looking forward to getting Rail Simulator out to train enthusiasts across North America."
From the team behind the popular Microsoft Train Simulator, Kuju Entertainment is continuing to push the genre to new heights. Rail Simulator puts players in full control of every aspect of the train's operation and even gives players a powerful track editor to create and share their own routes. Varying difficultly levels tailor the game to players of all skill levels, from Easy to Full Simulation.
Rail Simulator is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. More information about Rail Simulator is available at www.railsimulator.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world's leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS, EA, EA SPORTS BIG and POGO. In fiscal 2007, EA posted revenue of $3.09 billion and had 24 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
About Kuju Entertainment
Kuju Entertainment is one of Europe's leading independent game developers on console, PC and handheld platforms and has been creating top-rated games for over eighteen years. Kuju operates five studios in the UK; Chemistry, Kuju London, Zoe Mode, Nik Nak and doublesix. Kuju Entertainment is part of the Catalis N.V. media services group. | <urn:uuid:cc62f14b-ce73-4e76-a186-a5ea04d1aef2> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/rail-simulator/845949p1.html | 2016-10-28T14:05:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988722653.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183842-00380-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.943916 | 602 | [
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Step on the court with the Air Jordan 1 Mid (554724-112). These mid-high shoes have a leather upper in white with perforate holes on the toe box. The tongue is nylon for a comfortable fit when worn. Wolf grey accents on the interior and sole. The Air Jordan icon is printed on the upper. The midsole provides cushioning for impact protection and comfort. The outsole has a circular groove on the forefoot for traction and square shape groove on the heel to support during impact. Run on the court with Jordan in the Air Jordan 1 Mid.
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I have a BDP-E1000ES. When I run the network check, it says the network settings are correct. I have checked this both wired and wireless and they both say the network settings are correct. I have tried this with both automatic and manual inputing of settings. When I try to run the network update, I get the error message: "connection status cannot be confirmed". Very frustrating. I have a Netgear R6300 (AC) router that is fairly new and fast. All my other devices connect seamlessly and without errors. Any suggestions are appreciated. | <urn:uuid:e3c1cbee-985a-4abd-bd74-b04189f43ea5> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://community.sony.com/t5/Blu-Ray-Netflix-Online-Video/BDP-S1000ES-quot-connection-status-cannot-be-confirmed-quot/td-p/187685 | 2016-10-21T23:47:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718311.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00441-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.939983 | 116 | [
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2014 Boston Flower and Garden Show Gallery
BAC/LI Award Winning Design Team
The design of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's exhibit at the 2014 Boston Flower and Garden Show was a collaboration with The Landscape Instutute. The sensitive interpretation of the shows theme, "Romance in the Garden," garnered prestigious acknowledgements for the team's achievements. The exhibit was honored with:
- The Department of Agriculture State Award
- Boston Garden and Flower Show Blue Ribbon
- The Landscape Design Council's Emily Seaber Parche award for excellence in landscape design of a naturalistic garden of less than 1,000 square feet
- Environmental Vision Award from the Ecological Landscape Association for the best presentation of ecological concepts
- Allen C. Haskell Award for the distinction of landscape design using color and unusual plant material
- New England Nursery Association Award
Recent LI graduates involved in the exhibit included:
- Suzanne Higham, MHS exhibit chair, owner of Frog Hollow: landscape design, installation and maintenance, uses her background in public health to build healthier communities through horticulture and landscape design. A component of her business is to help elders maintain their independence by assisting them with their landscape needs.
- Julia Esteves is a landscape designer and a Massachusetts Certified Landscape Professional (MCLP). She and her husband Arthur Milczanowski own JuliaGarden Landscape Design, a landscape design and horticultural services company. They have expertise in native and sustainable planting on Cape Cod and have also worked in the field of horticulture in Poland.
- Piera Sassaroli is a designer based out of both Boston and Milan, Italy. She has been creating beautiful landscapes for city dwellers vacation homes.
The team was joined by Jeff Dube, MLA candidate at the University of Michigan, and William Cuddy, owner of WJC Service, Landscape Contracting. Watch a video of the installation online. | <urn:uuid:fe2cc96a-c188-4f81-8dd5-bee23f0d3735> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://the-bac.edu/experience-the-bac/galleries/2014-boston-flower-and-garden-show-gallery | 2016-10-21T23:40:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718311.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00441-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.932379 | 427 | [
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Would you ----- with me? Game.
This is the Would you ---- with me? Game.
This is how you play:
Poster1: Would you ride your horse with me?
Poster2: Yes i would love to, Would you grow a garden with me.
so on and so one. (Also you don't have to put poster1, poster2 that was an example.)
So i'll start
Would you jump off a bridge with me? (LOL it's just a fun and silly game. PLEASE don't take me serious.)
Sure, why not :lol:
Would you dress up like a hot dog and go to WalMart with me?
Hell no!! Would you ride a shetland with me?
Sorry, I think I'm too tall.
Will you go for a drive with me?
will you go to disneyland with me?
YES!!! ( but only if we can dress up as princesses lol)
would you go beach riding with me?
Would you eat a horse treat?
OH MY FUDGE!! YES!!! I love molasas!!!! and carrots and apples and sugar cubes!!!!!!
WY run arounf the town hugging everyone and saying Jesus loves you with me? (i've acctually already done t lol)
Would you buy me a black stallion show horse?
humph party pooper
just for that- no, i would by it for me then brag about it to u!!!
would you run around town singing a random song with me?
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Hotel at a Glance: Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim Garden Grove
This Hilton Garden Inn was awarded TripAdvisor's distinguished Certificate of Excellence in 2013, thanks in large part to its luxurious amenities and prime location. The hotel is just 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean and a 10-minute drive from Disneyland, located right up Harbor Boulevard.
- Nearby attractions include family-friendly rides at Knott's Berry Farm and Anaheim Ducks hockey games at the Honda Center.
- Made-to-order breakfast and dinner are available at the onsite Great American Grill.
- Soak up the sun amid towering palm trees in the heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi.
- Guest rooms feature the hotel's signature Garden Sleep System bedding, 32-inch TVs, and free WiFi access.
Anaheim, California: Magical Playland About a Half Hour from Huntington Beach
Less than an hour from Hollywood and Universal Studios, Anaheim is perfectly situated for making the most of a Southern California getaway. But most visitors never make it that far, as Disneyland has long dominated the city’s tourism scene. As Walt Disney’s original park, it has a handful of classic attractions that, though upgraded over the years, have been around since the park opened in 1955. You can ride the Mad Tea Party spinning teacups, hop on the King Arthur Carrousel, or sail in the Storybook Land Canal Boats (Walt Disney personally planted the small pine near Geppetto’s home).
Disneyland has plenty of modern rides too, including Cars Land, one of the newer additions to Disney California Adventure Park and a life-size re-creation of the town from Disney Pixar’s Cars. The highlight here is the slot-car attraction, which puts you in an automated vehicle that swerves around animatronic characters before engaging another car in a high-speed race.
If you’re in the mood for thrills, ascend the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror before dropping in a heart-pounding free fall, or climb aboard the roller coasters thundering around Paradise Pier with sweeping views of the park. Alternatively, trade fairy dust for white sand in Huntington Beach, where you'll find 3.5 miles of free-to-the-public beaches filled with surfing, pickup volleyball games, and countless stalls hawking flip-flops and seashell-themed wares. | <urn:uuid:e1f989af-82c8-4ba5-a426-a622605018bc> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://www.groupon.com/deals/ga-bk-hilton-garden-inn-anaheim-garden-grove | 2016-10-22T00:52:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718311.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00441-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.920972 | 493 | [
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Sony is expected to release the next version of its flagship Xperia X 2017 device with new features by Q1 2017. If rumors are to be believed, Sony will launch two variants of Xperia X 2017, although there is a possibility of another model. Here is what we have heard about the Sony Xperia X 2017’s specifications, features, release date and price.
To kick things off, there are unconfirmed reports that Sony will integrate dual-lens cameras along with all the devices shipped after January 1.
According to Kenichiro Yoshida, Sony CFO, the company has developed a unique dual-camera technology, which would be adopted by major smartphone manufacturers in 2016. He revealed that the total smartphone market share is coming down in 2016 and will pick up by 2017 when the adoption of dual-camera smartphones gains momentum.
In fact, the upcoming iPhone 7 Plus and LG G6 are expected to ship with dual-camera lenses, which have significant advantages. You will be able to capture stunning images even in low-light conditions since there are two separate sensors inside the smartphone.
As per reliable sources, the upcoming Sony Xperia X 2017 will have a 20MP primary camera coupled with 12MP front-facing shooter packing triple LED Flash technology.
According to analysts, smartphones will take over digital camera industry by the middle of 2017, when we can expect the launch of several devices with dual-lens cameras.
While the Xperia X1 is expected to be equipped with a Snapdragon 650 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, the next generation Xperia, dubbed as X1 Power, should be shipped with 4 GB RAM and 64GB storage. We can also expect the new devices to be equipped with Snapdragon 1000.
Both devices will provide the capability to expand the storage up to 512GB since we can expect the release of 512GB SD cards by the end of December 2016.
Moreover, the Xperia X 2017 series will feature curved glass display, metal body structure and a significantly higher battery with X1 Power occupying 5,000mAh battery. However, the low-end version will be powered by a 3,500mAh battery.
With the addition of several new features, the price of the device will also increase. We expect the price to shoot up to $800 for an advanced version of Xperia X 2017.
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As Headteacher it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our website. Begbrook Primary Academy is a great school with wonderful children, strong staff, fantastic buildings and grounds and a very supportive community.
We are very proud of our children; they are always very interested in learning about everything and this makes them a delight to teach. The behaviour of our children is excellent both in and out of class and they really enjoy their playtimes making the most of our wonderful outdoor space.
We aim to provide a stimulating and rich education for each of our children from the minute they arrive in our care.
I hope that you find this website useful. If it doesn’t provide the information that you need, please let me know. | <urn:uuid:9d00444b-e2b6-44b8-82a4-953bed71ffaf> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.begbrookacademy.org.uk/ | 2016-10-23T03:10:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719139.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00503-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959768 | 149 | [
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Jonloo Valves have been produced in China for years and are recognized as the premier manufacturer of industrial steel valves. By leveraging advanced engineering capabilities and innovation, we have created quality assured valves to meet critical industrial needs.
The valves are grouped into the broad categories of gate, globe, check, ball, butterfly, safety valves, etc, in sizes varying from 1/2″ to 80″, with pressure ratings from 150LB to 2500LB. All of Jonloo valves are manufactured to strict specifications and industry standards, which include ANSI, API, BS, DIN, JIS, GB and JB. Jonloo valves are broadly applied in the areas of power generation, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, metallurgy, ship-building, medicine, and environmental protection industries.
Jonloo Air Compressors
Jonloo air compressors include single screw air compressors, piston air compressors,portable air compressors, high/ medium pressure air compressors and oil free air compressors, etc.
Our compressors are featured with safety and reliability, diversification, high efficiency, low energy consumption and environmental protection. They are widely used in manufacture, the industries of Mechanic, electronic, automotive and architectural material and so on.
Today, Jonloo employs over 200 peoples, 30 of whom are senior engineers. We are introducing more and more advanced technology and equipment, as well as management, to develop and implement our Quality System for customers’ satisfaction.
Upholding the enterprise spirit of “Quality first and Customer paramount”, Jonloo sincerely welcomes the clients from home and abroad to make common development in joint efforts.
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When it rains, it pours, ladies and gentlemen. As Morrissey continues to undergo treatment for a bleeding ulcer and Barretts esophagus, the singer has now postponed his upcoming shows in Texas. If you’re still keeping count, Moz has canceled or postponed a whopping 16 concerts since falling ill.
Heres the official statement for the latest postponements (via BrooklynVegan):
As the doctor has ordered MORRISSEY to rest for two additional weeks, the upcoming Texas engagements in El Paso (2/12), Austin (2/13), Pharr (2/15), Beaumont (2/16), and Dallas (2/18) will need to be rescheduled. MORRISSEY is currently undergoing treatment for a bleeding ulcer and Barrett’s esophagus. These shows are in the process of being rescheduled immediately and all patrons are encouraged to hold on to their tickets as the new dates will be announced shortly. MORRISSEY thanks everyone concerned for their well wishes and looks forward to getting back on the road. The tour will resume as scheduled in Denver at Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre on Feb 21.
Check out Morrissey’s updated tour schedule below and stay tuned for additional announcements.
Morrissey 2013 Tour Dates:
02/09 Las Vegas, NV @ The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
02/10 Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
02/12 El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls
02/13 Austin, TX @ Austin Music Hall
02/15 Pharr, TX @ Pharr Events Center
02/16 Beaumont, TX @ Jefferson Theater
02/18 Dallas, TX @ Palladium
02/21 Denver, CO @ Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre
02/22 Salt Lake City, UT @ Kingsbury Hall
02/24 San Francisco, CA @ Davies Symphony Hall
03/01 Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center *
03/02 Sparks, NV @ John Ascuagas Nugget Rose Ballroom
03/04 Davis, CA @ Robert Mondavi Center at UC Davis
03/06 Seattle, WA @ Moore Theatre
03/08 Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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The 'Born This Way' singer has unveiled the artwork for her new single 'Marry The Night'.
Lady Gaga, who releases the track next month, posted the single cover for the song on her Twitter page last night (18th October).
On the cover the star is seen sitting on top of a car roof while another vehicle is burning in the background.
As well as debuting the artwork, Lady Gaga also wrote the message: "New York is Not Just a Tan that You'll Never Lose."
'Marry The Night' is the fifth single to be taken from Lady Gaga's latest album 'Born This Way', which was released earlier this year.
The song will be released on 21st November.
The single's arrival will also coincide with the release of Lady Gaga's Emmy Award-winning concert special, Lady Gaga Presents The Monster Ball Tour at Madison Square Garden, on DVD and Blu-Ray.
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LAKE PLACID - Shirley Ann Harris, 70, passed away at her home in Lake Placid on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Lake Placid on April 1, 1941, the daughter of the late Edward (Ted) Cave and Caroline (Strock) Cave.
Shirley was a graduate of Lake Placid High School, Class of 1959. She worked as secretarial support at Greer Woody Crest Children's Home in Millbrook, N.Y. Most recently, she worked as payroll secretary for Adams Fairacre Farms in Poughkeepsie. Shirley retired from Adams in 2008, and returned to her family home in Lake Placid.
Shirley was a member of Lyall Memorial Federated Church in Millbrook and Adirondack Community Church in Lake Placid. Recently, Shirley spent time volunteering at Helping Hands Thrift Shop in Lake Placid. She was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Millbrook Fire Department during the 1970s and 1980s.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband John (Jack) Harris in 2000; her daughter, Charlene Harris in 1961; two brothers, Donald Cave in 2004 and Thomas Cave in 2007.
Shirley is survived by one son, Scott Harris and his wife Cathy of Sharon, Conn.; two daughters, Sheryle Harris of Fishkill and Lisa Baruffo and her husband Tom of Wingdale, N.Y.; her sister, Barbara Benway of Jay and her companion, Martin Peterson of Lake Placid. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Nicole Harris, Jessica Harris, Kayla Baruffo, Thomas Baruffo and Daniel Wing; great grandson Rhys Duncan and several nieces and nephews. Shirley's happiest times were when she was surrounded by her family and friends.
Calling hours were held Sunday, Jan. 22 at the M.B. Clark Inc. Funeral Home in Lake Placid. A funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. at the Adirondack Community Church in Lake Placid. Rev. John Martin, pastor, officiated. Burial followed at North Elba Cemetery.
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It had been about a week since the fight. Jacob was back on his feet without difficulty. I wasn’t sure how he felt about seeing me. I wanted to give him some space. She was going to be come a parasite soon enough. Just like them. Then Sam would void the treaty. I couldn’t imagine how Jacob felt knowing his best friend was going to be like them. We hadn’t talked since the fight. I hadn’t spoken to anyone really. I stayed in my room for the past week. I would slip into the bathroom to take a shower then go back to my room.
“Leah, dinners ready.” my mom would call out.
I didn’t get up to eat. I didn’t have the energy. I was so alone. The person who was my friend was now gone. If he wasn’t angry he would have called me. I knew he hated me. I hurt him in more ways than just one.
“Leah I said dinner’s ready.” my mom called again.
I ignored her.
“What is going on with her? She’s not come out of that room except to take a shower and then go back in.” my mom asked Seth.
“I don’t know. She blames herself for Jake getting hurt. It kind of was her fault. She wanted to prove she was strong enough. It back fired on her, plus Jake hasn’t called her at all.”
My mom sighed and came down the hall knocking on my door, “Leah Clearwater. I said dinner is ready. Let’s go, now please.”
I got up off the bed and opened my door.
My mom smiled, “Please come and eat dinner. No use in beating yourself up over something that’s happened. Focus on your future.”
I walked out and sat down and ate dinner. I finished up and headed to my room calling it a day. I dreamed quite a bit that night. At some point I was standing with Bella in the woods, confessing my love to her. Telling her she was making a wrong choice. Trying to convince her to choose me. Then I carefully held her face in my hands and kissed her. I woke up gagging.
The next day I called over to Billy’s house. The phone rang once,
I let out a sigh of relief. Jacob hadn’t answered, one fear down. “Uh...hi Billy. It’s Leah."
Billy’s deep voice echoed in my head, “He’s not home Leah. He took off for his spot about an hour ago.”
I felt some of the anxiety dwindle, “Ok thanks anyway.” I hung up.
I decided I needed to try and catch up with him. I needed to tell him how I felt. I got dressed and slipped out through my window. The walk up to the cliffs was quiet and rather peaceful. The waves crashed against the shore like an angry god trying to batter down the door. I could hear the voices of people below. There was a breeze that carried the smell of the salt right up to where I was. I finally got to the top of the cliffs. Jacob stood there looking off into the horizon motionless. We all knew what was going on in his head. We had phased and heard the thoughts. Mine weren't so pleasant either. Bella was really choosing Cullen over Jacob. I joined him as he stood there.
“Jacob, do you think this is going to take too much longer?” I demanded being impatient and whiney.
His teeth clenched together, “Jump off a cliff Leah.” he pointed to his feet, where he stood on the edge.
“Really kid.” I ignored him and sprawled on the ground beside him. “You have no idea how hard this is for me.” he didn’t realize how much it hurt me, to see him like this.
“For you?” he stood motionless. “You have to be the most self absorbed person alive, Leah. I’d hate to shatter the dream world you live in - the one where the sun is orbiting the place where you stand. So I won’t tell you how little I care what your problem is. Go away.”
I looked up at him, “Just look at this from my perspective for a minute, okay?” I continued pretending to have never heard what Jacob said. Then his whole mood turned, and he started laughing. “Stop snorting and pay attention.” I snapped.
“If I pretend to listen will you leave?”
I had my normal scowl already in place. “This is making me sick Jacob. Can you imagine what this feels like to me? I don’t even like Bella Swan. And you’ve got me grieving over this leech - lover like I’m in love with her too. Can you see where that might be a little confusing. I dreamed about kissing her last night! What the hell am I supposed to do with that?”
He stared off, “Do I care?”
“I can’t stand being in your head anymore! Get over her already! She’s going to marry that thing. He’s going to try and change her into one of them. Time to move on boy.”
“Shut up.” he growled.
“He’ll probably just kill her anyways.” I sneered as I spoke. “All the stories say that happens more often then not. Maybe a funeral will be better closure than a wedding. Ha.”
He closed his eyes. I watched as he fought the tremors that shook over his clenched fists. I smiled rather amused. For what purpose I’m not quite sure.
Jacob used to be my friend. “If you’re upset about gender confusion, Leah...” His eyes narrowed, as he spoke slowly emphasizing each word, “How do you think the rest of us like looking at Sam through your eyes? It’s bad enough that Emily has to deal with your fixation. She doesn’t need us guys panting after him, too.”
The pain ran through my veins. It showed across my face, like it was on a movie screen. I quickly scrambled to my feet, pausing to only spit in his direction. I ran for the trees, he laughed darkly, “You missed.”
I phased without thinking. My clothes were in pieces, probably some hanging from tree branches. I didn’t care. Jacob had turned bitter. I’m not saying he didn’t have good reason to but - I needed him. Maybe more than he ever knew. I know it was stupid of me to try and take on the newborn alone. I was trying to prove that I was a strong wolf. I always felt doubted by them. It’s like my gender automatically made me weaker. I know he had a lot going on but so did I. My house was finally insight and I ran home and phased back quietly slipping in through my window. I found a pair of sweat pants and a t-shirt and threw them on. I sat down on my bed and sighed. I didn’t know how, or what to feel. I started to think of Jacob’s words and my hands started to tremble. The front door opened and I listened quietly.
“Well, I was going to make Tuna melts for lunch. That ok with you?” my mom asked someone.
I assumed she was talking to Seth. He was always on the prowl for food.
“Sounds perfect.” It was a deep males voice, but not my brothers. Charlie was over, again. He and Billy were over quite a bit. I’m not sure if they were both fighting for her love or what. I was hoping not. There was enough love triangle crap going on, that I couldn’t deal with anymore if I tried. All I knew was, nobody would replace my dad. The phone rang and my mom answered, speaking softly. Then a few minutes later,
“Leah and Seth. Head over to Emily’s house.”
I pulled myself up and walked out the front door. Not even saying goodbye. “Bye Le...”my mom stopped abruptly.
Seth kissed her on the cheek and headed out a few steps behind me. The walk was quiet, thankfully. I didn’t have anything to say. I was quite positive, you could see the rigidity of my body in space.
We finally arrived at Emily’s. The chatter inside sounded like, a bunch of guys hanging out. Embry opened the door and gave me a look. It was like an apology with his eyes. Was my face that easy to read, my body language. Seth and I quietly walked in. Paul and Jared were on either side of Sam. Emily sat by Sam’s feet leaning against his legs like a chair. That exasperated me so much. I hoped he would accidentally kick her. Quil and Seth lounged on the floor. Embry sat beside me.
“Well I know several of you know but, Jacob has taken off. Embry and Quil tried to stop him. I called them off. He’s in wolf form, plus there’s a lot going on right now.”
Jared snorted, “Yeah Bella’s becoming a leech and getting married to him. We got the memo from Jake.” Jared tapped his head.
“What she chooses to do is her choice. She’s an adult.” Emily spoke up.
“But doesn’t that void the treaty?” Paul asked.
Sam pinched the bridge of his nose,
“Ephriam made the treaty stating that they couldn’t injure a human. So if they change her the treaty is broken and we can kill them.” Quil asked.
I was a bit shocked to hear him ask something like that. Sam shook his head, “We’re in a loop hole. If they leave before they turn her, they’ve not broken the treaty.”
Embry looked up, “So what happens if or when they return? Do we welcome them with open arms?”
Sam sighed, “Again I’m not sure. This is something I’m going to speak to the elders about. I will let you all know.”
I grumbled, “Let’s throw them a freaking party. Surprise blood suckers. Welcome home. Here’s a few deer. Chow down.”
Sam looked at me, “Leah be practical.”
The way he said my name still made my heart shatter. I swallowed hard to hide the pain but it showed on my face.
“Leah are you ok? What’s wrong?” Emily asked.
“You’re what’s wrong Emily. Perfect life. Perfect house. Perfect family. Everything is perfect for you.” Then I snarled with a malicious grin, “Almost everything.” I gently touched the side of my face looking at her. A dead stare in my eyes.
Emily got to her feet and looked at me, “You did this to me.” She touched her cheek, “You got Sam so angry. We fought about you. Because he said you were crazy. I was defending you when he phased. You're technically to blame for this, but I don’t. I know it was a misunderstanding. Your just a bitch. A cold hearted person. You may be pretty on the outside, but on the inside you’re dead. I care about you. You’re my blood relative, but I hate who you’ve become. How you’ve let this imprinting process ruin who we used to be.”
I was on my feet and I looked at her before taking off out the door. The guys looked around. Emily stood there her fists clenched.
“I can’t deal with this tonight. I’m going to bed.” She walked down the hallway to the bedroom and shut the door.
“Leah has a lot of anger in her.” Sam spoke. They sat quietly. Seth decided to catch up with me.
The air was still slightly cool at night. I got back to the driveway when I thought about my dad.
“Hey you ok?” Seth tapped my shoulder.
“Yeah.” I walked inside. Charlie was still over sitting casually on the couch with my mom. I went to my room and shut the door.
“Uh, is she ok?” Charlie asked.
My mom looked up at Seth, “Do I dare ask?”
Seth shrugged, “Leah and Emily had a little heated argument. Emily said some things that, really struck Leah’s nerves. I kind of feel like she had to hear it.”
My mom sighed, “I don’t know what to do with her.”
I sat down at my desk and pulled out my journal and wrote.
What is wrong with me? Why do I have to be such a MONSTER? I was cursed to this life. Never ageing. Never changing. Never living. I will never feel whole. I will never feel like a true human being. I will always be alone. I will spend the rest of my life protecting this reservation, and for what? I don’t want this.
I left the journal open and laid down on my bed, quietly drifting off to sleep. My mom spent some time with Charlie until he left. It was rather late. She locked the door behind him, and turned off the lights on her way to bed. She stopped in my room to cover me up. She knew I didn’t need the blanket, but it was just something she did. As she turned to leave she saw my journal open, and walked over to close it. Monster stood out on the page. She sighed and left the room and went to bed herself.
A few days passed, and nothing from Jake. All we knew was that he was in Canada. He was running. Then it became weeks. The phone rang and I answered it, “Hello.”
There was an awkward silence, “Uh, hey Leah.”
My jaw clenched and my teeth clicked together, “Hello Lee...” I stopped myself. I almost called her leech lover.
“Leah I hate to call and ask but,”
I cut her off, “If I had heard from him, you’d be the last person to know. Let me tell you this. You made your bed, now you can lay in it.” I hung up.
“Who was that?” my mom called out from the kitchen.
“Wrong number.” I smirked.
Seth came in just at that moment, “What’s so funny?” he asked.
“I hung up on Bella. Let her know how I felt.”
Seth looked at me, “Why are you so mean to her?”
I thought about it for a second, “None of your business.”
I walked to my room and shut the door. The truth was, she was Sam and I was Jacob. Edward was Emily. She didn’t care who she was hurting, as long as she had one of them. | <urn:uuid:c96f9826-6cdd-451c-b311-5ac86291258a> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.movellas.com/story/201408291850543478-the-stories-of-leah-clearwater-chapter-21-bella-you-made-your-bed-you-can-lay-in-it/201408291925017752 | 2016-10-24T07:05:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719542.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00565-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.986442 | 3,401 | [
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Football coaches and players tend to stick to their side of the ball. It’s considered a little taboo to speak about the other side of your team.
But Gunther Cunningham couldn’t help himself Friday, Nov. 2. The Lions’ defensive coordinator couldn’t praise tight end Brandon Pettigrew enough.
Cunningham lauded Pettigrew at length and said he made Seattle rookie defensive end Bruce Irvin quit on one play. He compared Pettigrew’s size and potential to that of Tony Gonzalez, a lock for the Hall of Fame.
Cunningham especially was impressed with Pettigrew’s block on Irvin on Sunday.
“There was one shot, and I’m looking right down the line of scrimmage, and Pettigrew’s on his side, and I knew he was staying in to block, and he picked that kid right up off the ground, and I went, ‘My God!’ and he had him blocked out and Irvin just quit,” Cunningham said. “He just stopped completely. It was a big man against a little guy, and that’s the way he plays.
“I think his biggest asset around here from talking to (tight end coach Tim Lapano) and Jim Schwartz is his blocking. And we feel it when we practice (in) preseason. He is giant, and he is mean and aggressive.”
Pettigrew doesn’t reserve his meanness for the field, either.
“I get on him a lot,” Cunningham said. “There are days that he won’t talk to me — at all. And then the next day we’ll have a conversation.”
One of those talks included a mention of Gonzalez, who played for Cunningham in Kansas City. Gonzalez has used his size and jumping ability from his days playing basketball at California to great effectiveness. Pettigrew has better speed and also uses his body well.
“Pettigrew’s got that same size,” Cunningham said. “He’s a big, strong guy. Last year we played somebody, and I said, ‘ ‘Grew, go kill every (linebacker) they’ve got. And it was funny because he caught the first two balls and two linebackers went off the field. I just started laughing. I guess he took me seriously.” | <urn:uuid:c4bf7713-725d-4ace-af77-2c10822f6f8c> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.twincities.com/2012/11/03/detroit-lions-coaches-high-on-brandon-pettigrew/ | 2016-10-24T07:07:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719542.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00565-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.982978 | 515 | [
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|Reference : Experimental Analysis of the Bifurcation Behaviour of a Bridge Deck Undergoing Across...|
|Scientific congresses and symposiums : Paper published in a book|
|Engineering, computing & technology : Civil engineering|
|Experimental Analysis of the Bifurcation Behaviour of a Bridge Deck Undergoing Across-Wind Galloping|
|Andrianne, Thomas [Université de Liège - ULg > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique >]|
|Dimitriadis, Grigorios [Université de Liège - ULg > Département d'aérospatiale et mécanique > Interactions Fluide-Structure - Aérodynamique expérimentale >]|
|Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN 2011|
|De Roeck, G.|
|Katholieke Universiteit Leuven|
|8th International Conference on Structural Dynamics, EURODYN 2011|
|from 04-07-2011 to 06-07-2011|
|European Association for Structural Dynamics (EASD)|
|Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KUL)|
|Technological Institute of the Royal Flemish Society of Engineers (TI KVIV)|
|[en] Bridge aeroelasticity ; Wind tunnel experiments ; Galloping ; Limit cycle oscillations ; Bifurcation analysis|
|[en] The phenomenon of aeroelastic galloping is a very important design consideration for bridges and other slender structures. It has been investigated by a number of researchers but, most frequently, the analysis is limited to quasi-steady aerodynamic and linearized aeroelastic considerations. Such treatment has been shown to be effective for simple cross-sectional shapes, such as rectangles.
In this work, an aeroelastic model of a realistic bridge deck cross-section is tested in a low speed wind tunnel. Both static and dynamic tests are carried out and the resulting force and vibration measurements are presented. The static force results are used to set up a quasi-steady mathematical model. The dynamic responses are used to draw a complete bifurcation diagram within a chosen airspeed range and to discuss the stability of the system.
It is shown that the experimental system undergoes a subcritical Hopf bifurcation, its phase space including both a stable and an unstable limit cycle. As consequence, throughout the chosen airspeed, the system can either remain stable or undergo limit cycle oscillations.
The quasi-steady analysis fails completely in capturing this type of behaviour. The predicted galloping onset speed is too conservative and the predicted oscillation amplitudes too high. The reason for this failure is the fact that the quasi-steady mathematical model is incapable of modelling subcritical Hopf bifurcations.
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Packing the Right Credit Card…and also getting the right travel medical insurance. [New York Times]
Top 10 Moments Caught on Google Maps Street View A shooting, a flashing, a house on fire.
Tips on Santiago A "down and dirty guide to Chile's capital city."
Travel agents lend a pro's perspective 10 questions to ask before deciding on a travel agent. [L.A. Times Travel]
Tourists getting steep discounts at attractions Saving $$$ at the Georgia Aquarium, Walt Disney World, and Hersheypark. [AP via Yahoo News]
7 Awesome Solar Boats You Must See Slow but quiet. [treehugger.com]
Why…are there ants on the ceiling of the Atlanta airport? [Design Public]
Women-Only Hotels Heat Up One in NYC caters comes with extra-large bathtubs, a vanity kit, and yoga mats. [Forbes.com] | <urn:uuid:00c54acb-b857-4a7d-b67b-a7d934e91cb5> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.budgettravel.com/blog/a-few-good-links-the-craziest-street-views-on-google-maps,10392/ | 2016-10-25T10:18:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720026.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00060-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.798198 | 207 | [
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It happened around 8:00 Monday night at the intersection of Pacific and South Pennsylvania avenues.
Police say it all began while Sgt. Daryl Hall was working an off-duty detail at the Taj Mahal parking garage.
Hall was called to respond to the second floor for a bar employee with unruly and combative behavior.
The employee allegedly assaulted a security officer and Sgt. Hall called for backup.
Officer Michael Mayer was patrolling the beach on his ATV, received the call and went to respond.
While en route, Ofc. Mayer crashed his ATV and sustained a serious leg injury.
He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center for surgery. His injuries appeared to be non-life threatening.
Meanwhile, Sgt. Hall and his K9 partner Max successfully apprehend the bar employee, who was later identified as 48-year-old Jonathan James.
During the arrest, Max suffered minor injuries to the mouth and nose.
James was also injured during the arrest. He was taken to the hospital where he is expected to be treated and released.
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Are Wal Mart pharmacy techs getting a raise
Wal-Mart employs tons of Pharmacy Techs in the U.S. and recently announced pay increases for all entry level associates in April '15 to at least $9.00/hr. And then $10.00/hr by Feb '16. In some states, this is roughly a 25% increase for entry-level Walmart workers earning only the state or federal minimum wage.
In a recent WSJ article, a Wal-Mart spokesperson said that these increases will also benefit established associates. And, that after these raises, the average (non supervisory) Wal-Mart employee hourly wages will average between $13-14/hour, and $15+ for supervisory type hourly positions.
Later in the article, it (of course) talks about the lament this decision is bringing to WalMart stockholders. But, the way I see it is that the hefty gains these shareholders have been enjoying were at the expense of underpaid Wal Mart employees. WIth that said - Kudos to Wal Mart
Will there be a positive ripple effect?
Do you think this will help convince other national retail companies (i.e. - CVS, Walgreen's, Rite-aid, etc.) to also roll out a more fair hourly compensation plan? Personally, I think they'll have to. Employees feeling justly paid converts to a better overall customer experience. That seems like a better long term investment than shareholders catching a few cent higher dividends.
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Webinar Recording: How Smarter Mobile Apps Can Enhance Customer Relationships
Mobile engagement opens up an exciting new world for marketers, but without a full contextual picture of the customer, marketers are left with a big gap between what can be offered and what should be offered to consumers via mobile. Utilizing an intelligent rules engine on the device can bridge that gap, enabling more relevant and timely engagement that results in long term, mutually-valuable relationships with customers.
Listen in as executives from Smith Micro discuss ways to enhance mobile customer engagement using the embedded software techniques employed by mobile operators for decades. By combining device-based analytics and event triggers with purchase history and other customer data, businesses can, for the first time, create highly personalized customer interactions that deliver the right information, offers, and mobile services, at the right place and right time.
Gaining mobile intelligence is essential for:
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Okay, I could really use some advice here. I just built a new rig using the Conroe processor on an ASUS mobo. I'm running into ridiculous problems with making even minor OCing adjustments.
I loaded up fine originally. CPU Temp was 26, Mobo 24.
I adjusted the FSB from 280 to 285 (it was stock at 280) - FINE
I adjusted the FSB from 285 to 290 - Frozen Screen
Computer wouldn't boot.
So, because I'm fairly new to OCing, I didn't realize I needed to simply reset the CPU via CMOS. Instead, I was afraid I might have damaged the CPU so I took out the heatsink (which is a ***** to put in to begin with), took out the CPU, wiped off the thermal paste, and reapplied. I put it back together, computer booted up fine, and then I realized I could just use the CMOS in the future.
I load up. The temp is now around 32, although nothing has changed except I had to use a different thermal paste (some graphite silver **** as opposed to the white paste)* I decided to try a different method and I used the ASUS OCing utility to raise my CPU from 105% (what it was at) to 110%. - FROZE
Again, wouldn't boot. I had to reset via CMOS and start over. When I got into the OCing utility I saw that the FSB was not stock at 260! It was 280 before. I was really confused. I assumed since it was originally at 280 and ran without problems that I could at least raise it close to that. I raised it to 270. Instant freeze.
Except this time it booted fine. And it was running at 270 fine when I got back in. Adjusted to 280. FROZE. Rebooted fine, now running at 280, except now the temps were nearly 40 degrees. FOURTY? This heatsink was supposed to help temps, and I'd heard this processor ran fairly cool, but 40 degrees for doing nothing at this point was ridiculous. This mobo is the "fanless" type and when I touched the rails and heatsinks that are on the mobo they burned my hand - VERY HOT - is this normal? Utilities still showed the mobo only at 30C.
I updated the Bios to the newest version on the website, although I've heard there is a newer beta version that fixes some issues (dont know if they're related). Still the same problems.
-why is my CPU running so hot at stock settings even with the nice heatsink?
-why does it instantly crash/freeze/wont boot when I adjust it by FIVE. I know this thing is an OCing beast. What should I look for?
-Is this a hardware issue? If so, what would be the likely culprit? I'm in a pickle, because I don't have any pieces I can swap out and try, so i'm guessing it could either be the memory, motherboard (likely?) or CPU.
Any advice would be so appreciated. The only thing I've heard is that sometimes it's best to let the CPU run stock for a few days before trying to OC. But that still doesnt explain the temps.
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Memorial Stadium’s field provided a dramatic backdrop for the the first-ever Make it Happen – Student Quick Pitch Competition, which was held in the sports complex’s West Stadium Club. Photo by Matt Sherman of Three Pillars Media.
Half a dozen entrepreneurial hopefuls walked away $1,000 each after being declared the winners of the 2010 Make it Happen – Student Quick Pitch Competition last Thursday, February 25. The competition, sponsored by the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship, Southeast Community College Entrepreneurship Center, Lincoln Public Schools’ Entrepreneurship Focus Program and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln chapter of Students in Free Enterprise, featured students from high schools, community colleges and universities across the state, challenging them to convince judges – hand-picked from Lincoln’s business community – that they had an idea worth investing in.
Called a quick pitch or elevator pitch, each student had three minutes to give their spiel, roughly the same amount of time they’d be afforded if they ran into a potential investor during an elevator ride. Photo by Matt Sherman of Three Pillars Media.
Some 50 competitors duked it out in six divisions – two high school, three university and one community college slot – culminating in victory and a $1,000 cash prize for the winner of each. Photo by Matt Sherman of Three Pillars Media.
Check out the video below to hear some of the winners discuss their ideas and what’s next for their burgeoning business plans.
List of winners
- Tanner O’Dell of Chef’s Table, a daring restaurant where patrons don’t know what surprise dinner they’ll be served
- Devante King of U-Band, a purveyor of customizable silicon wristbands popular among athletes
- Kim King of Tara Belle’s Bakery, a cake-centric baked good enterprise
- Landon Bailey of Morelity, a company that picks, packages and sells naturally occuring morel mushrooms
- Brittany Benson of F.A.B. Fitness, a multipurpose dance, fitness and sports center to be opened in Glendale, Arizona
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Canal du Midi, Canal de Jonction, l’Aude, and the Canal de Robine
Languedoc-Roussillon is the biggest wine-producing region in the world. The region produces one third of all of the wine produced in France. That’s a lot of wine! Today Languedoc’s wine production is modern and industrial. It yields endless gallons of imminently quaffable table wines.
When we passed through in late September, the wine grape harvest was in full motion. Mechanical picking machines roamed the fields straddling the trellised rows of vines and collecting ripe fruit. The harvest occurs quickly.
Our canal-side mooring in Le Somail was adjacent to one of the regions many vineyards. On arrival I crawled over the canal bank into the vineyard and sampled a grape hanging in a bunch from the vines. The big red grape was fresh, plump, sweet, and definitely “grapey” with a thick, chewy skin. (Grenache, I’d guess, mainly by the size of the fruit.)
Early the next morning Gigi woke us with a bark. She let us know that something was up outside the boat. Now awake in bed we listened as farm equipment rattled away in the field near our canal-side spot. The noise didn’t last long. Later, when we climbed out of the boat, we could see that the large adjacent vineyard had been stripped clean of its fruit. The mechanical insects had done their job quickly and had left for another field. Now vineyard debris remained where the heavy grape clusters had recently hung. The vineyard’s growing season ended abruptly.
The harvest alarm clock triggered an early start. After firing up the boat’s diesel motor, we took a U-turn on the water and headed back to the Canal de Jonction. We had passed the intersection between the Canal du Midi and the Canal de Jonction on the way in to Le Somail. This time we turned south onto the Canal de Jonction heading to ancient Roman enclave of Narbonne.
Built nearly 100 years after the completion of the Canal du Midi, the Canal de Jonction is similar in character. Even the locks have the same ovoid-shaped chambers.
There are also some differences between the canals. Rather than Canal du Midi’s signature plane trees, distinctive Parasol pines line the banks for stretches of Canal de Jonction. On the Canal du Midi, at least until the Ocean écluse, fulltime lockkeepers man the locks. With fewer boats traveling the Canal de Jonction and the Canal de Robine, the locks do not have full-time keepers. Instead the Jonction’s and the Robine’s locks are automated. The electrical powered lock mechanics have been converted so they can be operated directly by the boaters. We were not quite sure what to expect when we approached our first automated lock.
There is no universal actuation process for automated locks. The particulars vary, often for seemingly no reason, with the canal or river segment. On the Canal de Jonction and the Canal de Robine, the locks are generally activated by a set of buttons on the side of the lock. A crewmember must get on shore, climb up to the lock, and trigger the lock cycle. Though inconvenient, if everything works right, it’s not so hard to use. But if the lock is not functioning it can turn into a small adventure and a brief French language lesson issued over a fuzzy intercom.
Fortunately our passage to Narbonne went smoothly though there was a delay to let a boat stuck in the Gailhousty lock clear. At least this stop gave our young pooch a chance to stretch her legs running full speed on the bank. Just past Gailhousty, the Canal de Jonction ends and the route jogs left on the silting Aude River for a short distance. Nearby the Canal de Robine begins.
The Robine splits off the Aude through a guard lock (essentially a gate that can be closed to protect the canal against river flooding) and continues to the Port La Nouvelle on the Med. The famous military architect Vauban built the Canal de Robine as an open channel in 1686. The channel was later improved by the addition of locks.
After transiting two locks on the Canal de Robine, we were on the outskirts of Narbonne, a commune of 52,252 people as of 2008. The approach to Narbonne is interesting. The canal travels under flower box lined bridges and beneath buildings as it flows through the center of town. The last lock into Narbonne’s lower port is triggered by a different method. In the urban area the chamber-side locking sequence actuator is no longer practical. Instead a twist of a pole suspend over the canal activates the lock. This arrangement, a switch-pole hanging over the channel and lights on a pole nearby indicating the cycle status, is the most common variation on the automated lock that we saw on our journey. This set-up usually works well.
Eventually we made it to Narbonne’s main port area. We could have continued on the Canal de Robine to the Port La Nouvelle and the waters of the Mediterranean Sea but we thought better of it. It was time for a break. We decided to stay in Narbonne. Besides, we needed to buy food.
Narbonne turned out to be a good stop. Near the canal is the Les Halles des Narbonne, a marché couvert or covered market. We desperately needed to shop for groceries and Narbonne’s historic Halles was perfect for our needs. The market had it all; fresh fish, shellfish from the Étang de Thau, lamb, rabbit, quail, duck, beef, pork, goose, chicken, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh pasta, artisanal cheeses, breads, olives, and olive oils. That list just scratches the surface of what was on offer. For dinner we bought some beautiful tuna in the market. (Becky later complained that it was so fresh that it didn’t taste like tuna!) When we left, we’d miss shopping at Narbonne’s Halles for the rest of our trip.
An edgier town, Narbonne has a distinctively young feel. It seems there’s always some sort of party going on, particularly near the canal. Not far from the water is the adjoined combination of the hôtel de ville and the cathedral . The cathedral dates from 1272 and though it is one of the tallest churches in France it was never completed. This complex, the church and city hall, forms one side of a central square. Inside the square is step down area where a piece of the old Roman road, the Via Domitia, is visible. In youthful Narbonne the historic buildings and the old road are reminders that the Canal de Robine is a relatively modern addition to the town.
Old or new, the Canal de Robine is central to Narbonne. Staying on a boat on the canal is a great way to visit the town. We liked it so much we stayed an extra day. Even then, we could have stayed longer.
The full set of pictures is on Picasa.
Days 6 and 7
Start: Le Somail
Travel time*: 5.7 hours
Cruising time**: 4.9 hours
Distance traveled: 13 kilometers
Lock chambers transited: 10
Weather: A little warmer, hazy overcast, and stronger breeze in the afternoon, brief rain in evening. On the following day it turned cool to cold and was windy.
At the end of the day, our trip across France was 17% complete based on cruising time and 18% complete based on distance covered. We had passed through 24 of the 246 locks (10%) of the locks that we would cross.
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Armand Charlebois launched this steamboat SARA C in August 2004 on the Ottawa River in Eastern Ontario, Canada. Weston Farmer is the designer of the 25' x 7' 'Diana' model boat. Armand strayed slightly from the plans by strip-building the hull, rather than using carvel planking as called for. The hull is eastern cedar over white oak frames. His steam source is a home-built 'porcupine' boiler operating at 100 PSI, powered by a 5 hp single cylinder 'Tiny Power' steam engine which drives an 18" propeller. Reach Armand at P.O. Box 118, Embrun, Ontario, K0A 1W0 Canada or [email protected]. | <urn:uuid:e7453a1a-9473-4005-803e-41bb9acf8b3f> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://www.woodenboat.com/boat-launchings/sara-c | 2016-10-27T15:16:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988721347.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183841-00184-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.914448 | 158 | [
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Cancers are thought to start in one location and spread to other sites by a process called metastasis. This spread of cancer to multiple sites is what typically leads to death. The primary tumor is the nursery for the production of cells that are able to leave the tumor, migrate to blood vessels and infiltrate other tissues. Thus lung cancers typically kill smokers by terminal brain tumors.
The primary tumors appear to have a controlling influence over subordinate satellite tumors and can keep the subordinates quiescent or turn them into aggressively growing secondary tumors. Production of osteopontin, a cytokine-like hormone associated with bone production, by primary tumors can stimulate quiescent metastasized cells into proliferation.
Recent reports show that a primary human breast tumor established in a mouse can stimulate proliferation of quiescent colon cancer cells. Osteopontin produced by the primary tumor stimulates invasiveness and growth of the secondary cancer cells and also recruits bone marrow stem cells that further enhance proliferation.
Other studies have shown that inflammation is required for cancer and osteopontin activates NFkB, the inflammation transcription factor. It is interesting that the presence of the heparan sulfate proteoglycan, syndecan 4, blocks this process.
Human osteopontin has very strong heparin-binding domains and internalization signals (blue R and K) that suggest that this protein would rapidly bind to surface heparan sulfate proteoglycans and be internalized. The adjacent pairs of basic amino acids also suggest that osteopontin my be transported to and into nuclei, and have transcription modifying capability.
Osteopontin is activated by the serum protease thrombin, also known for activating fibrinogen into fibrin to form clots. The cleavage site (green) for thrombin on osteopontin is just to the left of a strong heparin-binding domain to which the heparin of syndecan 4 binds. Thus heparin binding to osteopontin blocks access to thrombin and leaves osteopontin in an inactive form. Also notice that the upper half, N terminal, of osteopontin is dominated by acidic, negatively charged amino acids, D and E, whereas all of the positively charged, heparin-binding domains are on the other half that activates inflammation.
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Other champions of mandatory minimums for gun crimes: Dalton McGuinty, Michael Bryant, the Toronto Star
Canadians have a right to self-defence, even if they use a gun.
Marie Henein, who was called to the bar in 1992, has represented an impressive array of some of Canada’s most famous and infamous clients
Allan Sheppard said that, within the past year, he has obtained new details regarding the death of his son, Darcy 'Al', from Freedom of Information documents
Campaigners on both sides of the gun-control debate arrived at the same conclusion: The government no longer sees its pro-gun advocacy as a broad political winner
Michael Bryant’s new book proposes a bold new strategy for dealing with alcoholics.
Running Ontario won't be easy for the new Liberal leader, it won't be enjoyable, and it probably won't be popular. And it will likely only last until the opposition senses a moment of vulnerability. Would you borrow $100,000 for the opportunity?
If you were drawing a police sketch of the “ideal” candidate to replace Dalton McGuinty, most Liberals would describe someone younger, with a bit of charisma, a bit of experience…but still somewhat of a fresh face.
Comment Michael Bryant, the former Ontario attorney-general charged last September in the death of bike courier Darcy Allan Sheppard, and who had the charges dropped in May, remains a fascinating presence, even as he slogs away at a less-prominent job in a Bay Street law office. The latest fodder for Bryant watchers comes in the […]
It may be slightly too soon to look at the big picture with regards to the tragic death of cyclist Darcy Allan Sheppard last August, and the decision by the Crown this week to drop charges against Michael Bryant, the former attorney-general who, behind the wheel of a Saab, somehow collided with Mr. Sheppard. Still, […] | <urn:uuid:36d6eeed-b8c8-49b6-b855-0461aea26b72> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://news.nationalpost.com/tag/michael-bryant | 2016-10-28T17:54:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988725451.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183845-00246-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.955954 | 404 | [
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Hello I just adopted a new kitten. My question is there a big difference in bottlfed kitties versus mommaraised kitties..(personality)? Or does it not matter? I chose the most active in the litter,the loudest in his litter as well. He is white with black spots and is aprox 5wks. I thought he was weaned,maybe he is...but he is still only slurping mushy/softend hard food. I'm wondering if he needs a bottle still. He was bottlfed. But he has teeth and looks too big for the bottle. He likes to sleep on or with me during his naps. At night he sleeps in my sons bathroom. But I brought him to my bed early yesterday morning. He was acting very demanding a few minutes ago. After some playing, he still kept meyowing...He wouldnt lay down with me,but when I got back on the computr he got in front of the monitor and fell asleep,so now I have him in my arm,on my pregnant belly. He's already played with the baby yesterday when my son/baby was kicking. I wanted to get him before the baby comes so they'd grow up togwther. My 6yr old also loves him. With my son in school(today is his first day too!) and me a SAHM, I'l have 2babies to care for . I dont beleive those silly storie of cats sucking the breath out of babies,etc... So anyway are bottlefed kitties more personable, or enjoy people more? I hope so,but however he turns out,I'll eccept him for who he is. He is sleeping&purring on my arm/chest right now. Is this a baby thing for him,or do all cats like sleeping with/on us? I had 2cats before,they slept on our beds,but not in/on us.
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Victoria Falls Reporter
THE aluminum and glass structure that will serve as a conference centre for the upcoming United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly will be complete by the end of this week, an official said.Zimbabwe and Zambia are co-hosting the UNWTO 20th session in Victoria Falls and Livingstone respectively from 24 to 29 August.
The structure is being put at Elephant Hills Resort run by Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed African Sun Limited.
Answering questions from Vice President Joice Mujuru on when the structure would be complete during her tour of the UNWTO projects in Victoria Falls on Friday, the professional conference organiser (PCO), Ms Liegn Wallace said the structure would be finished this week.
“The structure will be done by the end of this week. Everything we need has arrived and we are working on it as we speak,” she said.
Ms Wallace said the double storey structure would have a large conference room to accommodate 500 invited delegates and 300 members of the public.
“It will also have a Press conference room, a registration and accreditation room on the ground floor. The upstairs will have WTO offices, journalists working area and a viewing deck,” she said.
VP Mujuru expressed satisfaction with the work on the ground.
“So far, the progress is very encouraging, it is impressive. We are ready to host the general assembly,” she said.
Meanwhile, the UNWTO advance secretariat team was expected to arrive in the country yesterday ahead of the general assembly. The arrival of the team is to ensure that the general assembly runs smoothly.
The advance team comes as tourism players say they are ready for the event. The players in Victoria Falls have invested $16 million in sprucing up its image.
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Very sweet ride!!
Piper PA23 Apache
The origins of the PA-23 Apache 150 (one of the first widely available GA twins and Piper's first "Indian") lie in the early postwar Twin Stinson design. This rugged easy to fly twin survives today and has been used over the years to train many pilots in multi engined aircraft. To honor the tradition of small farm strips scattered throughout our country we present your own dairy farm set in 1950s Minnesota! There is a sloping dirt strip complete with mud puddle so you can splash water on your take offs, if like most of us you're still a kid at heart.;o) The winters in Minnesota are not for the feint of heart and the included flights will give you a chance to experience them first hand!
The scenery setting is close to Lake Superior where your float version of the Apache is based. You can brave the cold November winds to rescue a stranded ferry or take a leisurely flight around the lake to see the Fall colors! By Lynn and Bill Lyons.
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Now Available in Paperback The Acts of the Apostles is the second volume in the two-part writing scholars call Luke-Acts. It continues the story begun in the Gospel of Luke, showing how the Good News offered by Jesus was eventually extended to the end of the earth, so that Gentiles as well as Jews came to share in the blessings of God.
This commentary treats Luke-Acts as an apologetic history. It takes with equal seriousness Luke's literary artistry and his historical interests, fitting his methods comfortably within the ancient standards of historiography. This perspective illustrates in particular that Luke's historical narrative serves a definite religious intent. Tracing that intent through the specific contours of Luke's story is the special contribution of this commentary." | <urn:uuid:51dab7f4-388b-4e92-98d2-9f3cafc92745> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://www.cokesbury.com/forms/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=491124 | 2016-10-22T03:39:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718423.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00307-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.95599 | 152 | [
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China bashing is all the rage. With millions of manufacturing jobs evaporating from the U.S. while China's trade surplus soars, politicians of all stripes are under pressure to show the folks back home that they're doing something, anything, to stem the losses. The swelling federal budget gap means that further stimulative tax cuts are out of the question. So many politicians, manufacturers, and labor representatives have pounced on China, accusing it of keeping its currency artificially low to boost exports and snatch jobs from American workers.
In Congress, moves are afoot to impose punishing tariffs on U.S. imports from China if Beijing doesn't mend its ways. Separately, a coalition of business groups, led by the 14,000-strong National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), is planning to file an anti-China trade case with the government, alleging that it rigs its currency to gain unfair advantage.
The Bush Administration has also gotten into the act. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow flew to Beijing in early September and called on China to stop rigidly controlling its currency rate, then sang a similar song at the G-7 meetings in Dubai. Administration officials say the President may repeat that refrain when he meets with Chinese leaders in Bangkok on Oct. 20-21.
UNDER THE GUN.
One reason politicians are whipping themselves into a frenzy over China is because it's an easy way to explain the constant din of layoff announcements that show little sign of slowing. From Levi Strauss, which announced on Sept. 25 that it will close its last remaining U.S. factory and lay off 2,000 workers, to Detroit, where Ford Motor (F ) and DaimlerChrysler (DCX ) were laying plans in early October to lay off thousands of U.S. workers in coming months, the toll continues. All told, the Big Three could shrink their workforces by 50,000 jobs over the next five years, after inking a new union labor contract.
But all the political handwringing misses a crucial point. The relationship between the world's biggest economy and its fastest-growing one in recent years can't be reduced to a single trade statistic or a single exchange rate. It's far more complex than that. Over the last decade, the two countries have become increasingly intertwined and interdependent thanks to a rapidly globalizing world economy where cutthroat competition among multinationals is the norm.
U.S. companies from Intel (INTC ) to General Motors (GM ) face a simple imperative: invest in China to take advantage of the country's cheap labor and its fast-growing economy or lose out to rivals from Europe, Japan, and elsewhere. "It's hard to serve Chinese customers in a lot of our businesses unless we manufacture there," says W. James McNerney Jr., chairman and CEO of 3M (MMM ). "We don't do it just to eviscerate U.S. jobs. We do it to be competitive." The $17 billion maker of consumer and industrial products was the first U.S. entry to set up a holding company in China in 1984.
Still, there's no disputing that the U.S trade deficit with China is soaring. Since 1994, Chinese exports to the U.S. have more than tripled, rising from $39 billion to an annualized $137 billion in the first seven months of this year. While U.S. exports have risen, too, to around $25 billion, the resulting imbalance has led to a staggering trade deficit of more than $100 billion.
Those numbers obscure the real story, however. With scores of U.S., Asian, and other companies opening factories in low-wage China, corporations around the globe are benefiting, and so are the consumers who buy their low-priced, high-quality goods. And as the U.S. trade deficit with China grows, the gap is shrinking with such countries as Taiwan, Singapore, and even Japan, which are increasingly moving factory floors to such mainland China industrial cities as Tianjin and Guangzhou.
As a result of that shift in production, some 65% of the rise in Chinese exports since 1994 have come not from Chinese companies but from foreign companies, including many U.S. corporate giants.
This increased interconnectedness is making it a lot harder for Washington to get beyond anti-China rhetoric. Of China's top 40 exporters, 10 are U.S. companies, including Motorola (MOT ) and Dell (DELL ). What's more, retailers Wal-Mart (WMT ) and Target (TGT ) count on low-priced goods from China to help meet U.S. consumer demand for affordable products.
Wal-Mart alone has doubled its imports from China over the last five years, to $12 billion. It now accounts for nearly 10% of all Chinese exports to the U.S. That has helped keep U.S. inflation down, allowing the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to their lowest level in four decades. Moreover, China is helping to keep U.S. interest rates down by investing bundles of money in U.S. Treasury securities -- some $126 billion, up from $60 billion in 2000.
The moral of all this: China is not another Japan, bent on grabbing global share for home-grown companies with mercantilist trade policies and stiff barriers to keep foreigners out of its own markets. While Beijing often talks about industrial policies, its economy is dramatically more open to trade and direct foreign investment than the old Japan Inc.
STEEP ENTRY COSTS.
Foreign manufacturers of autos, telecom equipment, and computers dominate the increasingly buoyant domestic Chinese market. China "is allowing American companies to participate in its growth," says Mustafa Mohatarem, GM's chief economist. "That distinguishes it from Japan." Indeed, China now imports more than Japan, even though its economy is one-third of the size.
That doesn't mean China is an ideal trading partner. After getting off to an impressive start in meeting its commitments to the World Trade Organization, China's compliance has begun to flag. Foreign insurers can now sell policies directly to Chinese consumers, for example, but the entry cost is steep. Foreign insurers must inject at least $20 million in capital to set up shop.
While tariffs and import quotas have fallen for farm goods, U.S. agribusiness outfits still must overcome complex import-licensing procedures. And while Beijing has enacted important laws protecting intellectual-property rights, piracy of software, music, and movies remains rampant.
Moreover, China's currency may indeed be undervalued. Morris Goldstein of the Institute for International Economics, a Washington think tank, figures China's currency is undervalued by about 15% to 25%. That's not insignificant, but it's well below the 40% figure China's critics bandy about.
Still, the logic behind scapegoating China for the loss of American manufacturing jobs doesn't hold up. U.S. manufacturing employment peaked in 1979 and has been declining ever since. True, the drop has accelerated tremendously, with 2.7 million manufacturing jobs lost in the last three years alone. But a good part of that simply reflects stepped-up productivity, or, as in the case of Detroit, sales lost to the Japanese.
Of course, the widening U.S. trade gap -- up from $107 billion in 1997 to $418 billion last year -- has played a part in manufacturing's swoon. But here again, China isn't to blame. The biggest rise in the U.S. deficit over the last five years has come not with China but with the European Union.
What's more, as even the NAM concedes, it has been a shortfall of exports rather than a boom in imports that has been most responsible for the growing U.S. trade gap. Over the last two years, U.S. manufacturing exports fell by $85 billion, accounting for roughly one-third of the fall in U.S. shipments during that period, according to the NAM. Behind the plummeting exports: weak demand overseas, especially in Europe and Japan.
China, by contrast, is sucking in imports. U.S. shipments rose by over 20% in the first seven months of this year as China snapped up everything from X-ray machines to cope with last spring's SARS epidemic to steel for its booming construction business. "The Chinese were huge buyers," says Keith E. Busse, CEO of Steel Dynamics (STLD ) in Fort Wayne, Ind., which sold 180,000 tons of light-gauge sheet steel to the Chinese in the first half of 2003.
The tighter links between the U.S. and Chinese economies means that a change in Beijing's currency policy would not be the panacea the China bashers seek. While a big rise in the value of the yuan would undoubtedly boost the competitiveness of U.S. exports, it might not have much impact on U.S. imports. "An appreciation of [China's currency] would have a negligible effect on the overall trade balance and manufacturing jobs at home," says Rich Brecher, Motorola's director for global business relations.
Many of the low-tech industries the U.S. has lost to China and other countries with cheap labor are gone for good. Case in point: textiles. Levi Strauss & Co. was among the last to keep some production at home.
A lot is at stake in getting the U.S. relationship with China right. Following its accession into the WTO in 2001, the country is on course to open its economy and markets to foreign competition. It's up to Washington to encourage China to continue down that path. Bashing Bejing over mutually beneficial bilateral trade is not the way to go.
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One of Grace's favorite books from her elementary years is Hungry Planet What the World Eats. We checked it out from the library so many times but I never took the time to order it for our own personal library.
Fast forward quite a few years and now I have a new endeavor of helping three different families help homeschool their 5th grade daughters in my home. The geography unit study we will be studying throughout the year requires a few of the books we loved from the past. Yesterday Hungry Planet came in the mail and when I showed it to Grace she immediately sat down and again looked through the entire book while eating dinner. She is always amazed at how little some survive on weekly for food while others have so much. I am looking forward to using this book again in a homeschool setting. | <urn:uuid:38dc70e3-85fb-49bf-9e8c-7c8e65bea443> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://cabininthewoods-diane.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-favorite-book-from-past-revisited.html | 2016-10-24T10:32:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719564.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00431-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.975434 | 161 | [
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What treatment works best for tennis elbow?
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Topical or oral nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), corticosteroid injection, and acupuncture are more helpful than placebo in treating lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, multiple systematic reviews of randomized, controlled trials [RCTs] of limited quality and individual RCTs). A corticosteroid injection is effective for short-term therapy—as long as 6 weeks—but produces no long-term improvement. Physiotherapy or a wait-and-see approach are superior to corticosteroid injection at 52 weeks (SOR: B, RCTs).
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This software package provides a Matlab implementation of the GP-ADF and the GP-RTSS as described in
Marc Peter Deisenroth, Ryan Turner, Marco F. Huber, Uwe D. Hanebeck, Carl Edward Rasmussen: "Robust Filtering and Smoothing with Gaussian Processes" in IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control (2012)
The software package also contains implementations of the following filters/smoothers: - GP-ADF/GP-RTSS - Gibbs-filter/Gibbs-RTSS [Deisenroth and Ohlsson, ACC 2011] - EKF/EKS - UKF/URTSS - CKF/CKS
We provide a demo script: demo_gprtss.m
The code requires MatlabR2007a or newer.
- Changes to previous version:
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This study of the reception of Shakespeare's sonnets takes as its starting point Margreta de Grazia's influential claim that contemporary understandings of the sonnets--which consider the sonnets to the young man scandalous and the ones to the young woman proper--are, from an early modern perspective, "topsy-turvy." I argue that in positing a single reversal we risk missing more complex synchronic variations and diachronic overlaps in the reception of the sonnets during their 400-year history. Jonathan Goldberg and Madhavi Menon have recently called for a "queer history" that embraces the untidiness of the relationship between past and present because neither past nor present is self-identical. I explore the history of the sonnets' reception with special attention to this untidiness, from the moment of the sonnets' production to today. I argue in particular that a definitive eighteenth-century shift, which de Grazia identifies as inaugurating our "topsy-turvy" sense of the sonnets, does not exist. This sense of the sonnets developed over a much shorter period of time, only since about the 1930s, along with a new understanding of heterosexuality per se as a positive value, what Jonathan Katz has called the modern "invention of heterosexuality." Nor is this reception of the sonnets simply definitive of the contemporary moment. | <urn:uuid:eb481bfb-a121-44fa-85ed-ace36ee0806d> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://muse.jhu.edu/article/382796 | 2016-10-25T11:58:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720062.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00493-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.936911 | 286 | [
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Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao (R) meets with Myanmar Vice President Nyan Tun in Beijing, capital of China, April 8, 2014. Nyan Tun came to China to attend the opening ceremony of China-ASEAN cultural exchange year in Beijing. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)
Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao met here on Tuesday with Myanmar Vice President Nyan Tun, who just attended the opening ceremony of China-ASEAN Cultural Exchange Year 2014 in Beijing.
Noting China and Myanmar share deep traditional friendship, Li said the two sides should respect each other, accommodate each other, cement political mutual trust and strengthen pragmatic cooperation, so as to push forward the development of bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation.
China is ready to work with Myanmar to promote the building of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and a closer community of common destiny between China and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said the vice president.
Nyan Tun thanked China for paying great attention to Myanmar's rotating chairmanship of the ASEAN.
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The opening panel proved to be provocative as ever. The conversation centered around openness and transparency. These concepts are at the forefront of technology and education right now as well as politics and government. One of the things that I think is happening is a shift from open to not open, but looking open. As Sunny Lee said, the term has no meaning, the way organic has no meaning any more. The Open Source Movement used to tout that free software was free as in freedom, not free as in beer, and that the former is more important than the latter. The idea that software could be patented was frustrating to the Open Source folks. And what do you do if you’re an educational institution who is dealing with student data locked in a system that isn’t open and that may or may not be sharing that data with others.
MOOCs, everyone’s favorite example of Open, are not really open. Sure anyone can access them, often for free, but only if they’re willing to share their data with the provider, which they’ll use to make more money. We are the product. I say this to my students all the time. Actually, I make them come to that conclusion. It doesn’t make them run away from Facebook, but at least I’ve planted the seed.
Another way of thinking about openness is to think about sharing ourselves, not with companies like Facebook and Google, though those often become spaces for that sharing, but with each other. This was, for me, the promise of social media (which meant blogs in the days I started). Through social media, we could connect with each other, help each other, give something of ourselves out there for complete strangers to use. And I think if you think of openness this way, it gives you a way to think about how to help students not be too open. You want them to share who they and what they have to offer, but not reveal things that might make them embarrassed. If you shift from what I see as the Facebook way, from sharing to show off to sharing to connect, then you’re really sharing.
I’m not sure if openness==sharing, but for me, it has that connotation, even when you’re talking about MOOCs or Open Source. You’re talking about a willingness to let go of ownership, to share your work in ways that might benefit others more than you. I think that’s where educators in general need to go. We don’t own our classrooms or our students or what we do. Letting go of that opens up opportunities for collaboration, breaking down disciplinary walls, and for innovation. | <urn:uuid:3affb929-eb03-44ae-80c0-df5672862f7f> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.geekymomblog.com/2014/01/educon-day-one-openness/ | 2016-10-26T13:12:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720945.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00555-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.973111 | 555 | [
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You are looking for a small server to play some Direwolf20 on? This is for you!
We at DireDoge offer:
* Small community
* Little to no lag
* Absolutely no banned or locked items / dimensions / whatsoever
* Friendly players and helpful staff
* Economy and player shops
* Plots / claims to protect your belongings (Abandoned claimes are removed regularly)
* Online server map
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Dead Star Features PC/PS4 Cross-Play; Coming To Steam Early Access on December 14
A couple of months we reported the announcement of Dead Star, a twin-stick multiplayer shooter for PC & PlayStation 4 from Armature Studio (which is also helping develop ReCore for Xbox One).
A new press release announced that Dead Star is coming to Steam Early Access on December 14, priced at $14.99.
Dead Star is a PvP multiplayer space combat shooter with a fast-paced arcade feel. Choose between 12 different ships, each with a unique set of abilities, as you battle the opposing team in procedurally generated regions of space. Your combat skills and teamwork in 10 vs 10 player matches will determine whether you die in a blast of laser fire or gain infamy as the galaxy’s greatest pilot.
Earn rewards for your success in battle, ranging from cosmetic items such as ship paint styles and pilot portraits, to new technologies that can be used to permanently upgrade your ship’s abilities. To enhance the experience, a new mode known as Escape Run will be available later in Early Access. Escape Run will pit a team of five players against seemingly overwhelming odds as they escort a massive capital ship through a series of live multiplayer matches, creating 10 vs 10 vs 5 chaos.Advertisement
What’s really interesting is that they also confirmed cross-play between PC and PlayStation 4 (which means that the game joins War Thunder, FFXIV and Rocket League in this small but growing group, with Street Fighter V coming up in February). In fact, you can already pre-order it on the PlayStation Store for the same price ($14.99) and get access to the Closed Beta Test, just like Steam Early Access, along with an exclusive PS4 Theme. The PlayStation Store entry also gives more information such as the file size (1.1GB) and the full price once the game launches next year, $19.99, which should be valid for Steam as well.
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Here's a small scouting report we recently received from someone very close to Boston College star Ron Brace: "Maybe the only true nose-tackle in this draft, Ron Brace is the prototypical run-stuffer (i.e. Shaun Rogers) in a 3-4 defensive scheme. Brace was named second-team all-A.C.C. last season, playing alongside all-american teammate, BJ Raji. Had 11 tackles-for-loss and 3 sacks as a senior". While most project Brace as a 2nd-3rd rounder, the same source also told us: "Several scouts have said Ron is curently a late 1st on some team's draft boards". Teams that we (DD.com) believe could be looking at Brace in round one include: San Diego (Jamal Williams will be 33 soon), Miami (They have a huge void at the spot), New England (Vince Wilfork's contract is up in '10) and Pittsburgh (Casey Hampton is good, but getting older). | <urn:uuid:e9238eaf-b0d7-40da-9af4-e3983c69a207> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://cowboyszone.com/threads/quot-several-scouts-say-ron-brace-is-curently-a-late-1st-on-some-teams-draft-boards.146619/ | 2016-10-28T22:07:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988725475.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183845-00112-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956847 | 217 | [
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