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Best Cruise Vacations for Families
Eco Adventures
Ship: Sapphire PrincessDeparture point: Vancouver, British ColumbiaSails to: Whittier, Alaska (May to August)
Explore Alaska's wild frontier with onboard naturalists on Voyage of the Glaciers. Ice thunders into the sea as you glide through Glacier Bay National Park; otters, seals, orcas and other whales splash in pristine waters. Ports offer one-of-a-kind shore excursions: Snorkel in Ketchikan through kelp forests (triple-ply wet suits keep you toasty), combine whale watching with a guided glacier hike in Juneau, and drive the dogsled at a musher's camp. The newly renovated ship is especially popular with multigenerational families and features a slew of group activities (Movies Under the Stars, family karaoke, American Idol-style contests) as well as teen clubs and adult areas. Optional add-ons include a land tour to Mount McKinley in Denali National Park.
Seven-day cruises start at $974 per person, $559 each for third and fourth passengers in cabin; 10-day cruise/land tour packages start at $1,502 per person, $1,097 for third and fourth passengers; princess.com.
Theme Park Thrills
Ship: Disney FantasyDeparture point: Port Canaveral, FloridaSails to: Eastern/western Caribbean and Castaway Cay, a private island
From wild rides to fireworks at sea, the new Fantasy has deck after deck of Disney magic. Rocket over the ocean on the awesome AquaDuck, a coaster-meets-waterslide fusion; see your hand-drawn characters come to life at Animator's Palate restaurant; and watch Jack Sparrow rappel from the smokestack during the Pirates IN the Caribbean party. Tweens and teens have exclusive hangouts (decks away from each other) in Edge (ages 11-13) and Vibe (ages 14-17). Meanwhile, you can dine at two adults-only specialty restaurants — the French Remy or northern Italian Palo (additional charges) — followed by clubbing at the exclusively-for-grown-ups Europa entertainment district.
Seven-day cruises start at $1,085 per person, $749 each for third and fourth passengers in cabin; disneycruise.com
Nonstop Action
Ship: Carnival BreezeDeparture point: Miami, FloridaSails to: Eastern/western/southern Caribbean
Carnival's latest Fun Ship has super-cool family activities and high-tech innovations to keep everyone going day and night. Compete for prizes in Hasbro, The Game Show, featuring trumped-up versions of classic games. Experience wind, water and other special effects at the Thrill Theater (extra charge). Get drenched at the multistory water park, with two twisted slides and a giant dumping bucket, then harness up and conquer the SkyCourse ropes challenge with a view of the sea 150 feet below. The Breeze has separate supervised tween/teen spaces and celebrity partnerships. Food Network chef Guy Fieri developed the recipes for Guy's Burger Joint and comedian George Lopez vets the performers in Punchliner Comedy Club.
Six-day southern Caribbean cruises start at $609 per person, $249 each for third and fourth passengers in cabin; eight-day cruises start at $769 per person, $249 each for third and fourth passengers in cabin; carnival.com.
Freedom of Choice
Ship: Norwegian BreakawayDeparts from: New York CitySails to: Bermuda (May to October); Bahamas, Florida and southern Caribbean (October to April)
Norwegian prides itself on flexibility and takes that to the max on its newest ship, launching May 2013. Freestyle cruising means no dress codes or rigid schedules; you dine when and where you want (choose from 28 options) and have multiple opportunities to catch Broadway shows, like Rock of Ages. Amazing Aqua Park features five waterslides, including double Free Falls (the floor breaks beneath you!); the three-story sports complex offers mini golf, rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline, ropes course with zip track and a walk-the plank that extends 8 feet over the side of the ship! Teens can chill at ultra-private Entourage club (ages 13-17); tweens (ages 10-12) can hang at Splash Academy, with dance parties, sports camps and theater programs. You'll have plenty of chances to check out the gym's Black Light Spinning Classes or chill at the Spice H20 outdoor deck lounge.
Seven-day cruises start at $1,119 per person, $499 each for third and fourth passengers in cabin; breakaway.ncl.com.
Affordable Luxury
Ship: Celebrity ReflectionDeparture point: MiamiSails to: Eastern Caribbean
Celebrity's stylin' ship offers high-end ways to unwind without breaking the bank. The grass-covered Lawn Club features concerts and family bocce and croquet tournaments, plus plenty of relaxing hammocks and oversize Adirondack chairs (we're talking giant). Dining options include the hands-on Lawn Club Grill (extra charge), where one family member becomes grill master, barbecuing steak, seafood, pork, lamb and pizza, with staff as sous chef. When kids aren't splashing in the pool or trouncing you in the Game On room, they can disco the night away in the glitzy, supervised X-Club (with programs for ages 9-11, 12-14 and 15-17). That's your cue to head to the spa or sample the craft beers at Michael's Club.
Seven-day cruises start at $749 per person, $496 each for third and fourth passengers in cabin; celebritycruises.com.
Sports and Fitness
Ship: Allure of the SeasDeparture point: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sails to: Eastern/western Caribbean and Labadee, a private island
There are many ways to move that body on the world's largest cruise ship — especially at the Pool & Sports Zone. Zip line across the decks, hang ten in the FlowRider surf pools, tee off at mini golf or go for a full-court press at basketball. Jog on the outdoor track, head to the gym for spinning and Pilates, or skate circles round everyone at the ice rink. Even the sit-down shows are athletic: Don't miss the high divers and acrobats at the outdoor AquaTheater. Teens have three separate hangouts for sports, dancing and pool parties — and you can rock it Gangnam style at the many nightclubs. Even walking around is bound to give you a workout: There are seven distinct neighborhoods, including Central Park and the Boardwalk, with a carousel and gourmet Dog House. Indulge — after all that activity, you deserve it.
Seven-day cruises start at $749 per person, $399 each for third and fourth passengers in cabin; royalcaribbean.com.
Originally published in the March 2013 issue of Family Circle magazine.
This piece was accurate at publication time, but all prices, offerings and availabilities are subject to change. Please contact each hotel and attraction for up-to-date rates and information before taking your trip.


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Consumer Reports, the not-for-profit magazine that provides information on cars, computers and household appliances, is taking a step toward the publishing mainstream in a category that has vexed other publishers: women's shopping magazines.
Consumers Union, which publishes Consumer Reports, will introduce ShopSmart, a shopping magazine intended for women over 30, on Aug. 1. The magazine will be published quarterly and will have an initial newsstand-only circulation of 800,000.
The move comes at a difficult time for magazines in general, which are battling flat or slipping circulation numbers, and for shopping magazines in particular. Cargo, the Condé Nast men's shopping magazine, and Vitals Man and Vitals Woman from Fairchild Publications all closed within the last year.
And while shopping magazines helped redefine the blend of editorial and advertising on the newsstand, ShopSmart will not accept ads or free test samples of products, in accordance with Consumers Union rules.
According to John Sateja, the senior vice president for information products for Consumers Union, the organization is undaunted by the current magazine market.
"We've really kind of defied the odds," he said, noting that Consumer Reports' newsstand circulation has increased by 19 percent over the last year. "I think we'll really stand out in the marketplace."Continue reading the main story
ShopSmart is designed to appeal to the same audience as successful women's shopping magazines like Lucky from Condé Nast, which has a paid circulation of over one million. The new magazine may also expand the traditional audience of Consumer Reports, which is currently over 60 percent male. Mr. Sateja said ShopSmart would seek "a different, younger, female audience."
ShopSmart also represents a change of format for Consumer Reports, which generally publishes exhaustive comparison lists of specific products. ShopSmart will offer a cleaner, more edited sampling of products across several areas, and include home, food and shopping tips. But Mr. Sateja said the more limited selections would not compromise the company's standards or its reputation.
ShopSmart will inform consumers "about the best of the best and sometimes the worst of the worst," Mr. Sateja said, noting that additional information about tested products would be available online, at ConsumerReports.org. MARIA ASPANContinue reading the main story

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It's official: Hawkeye is taking on the Hulk -sort of.
It looks like Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye in the upcoming Avengers film) and Ed Norton (formerly The Incredible Hulk) will be squaring off soon in Tony Gilroy's upcoming film, The Bourne Legacy. According to reports, Norton is currently in negotiations to join The Bourne Legacy as a villain.
It's unclear what villainous role Norton will play in the latest addition to the Bourne movie franchise, but the previous films give us some clues. We know that Jeremy Renner is playing Martin, an agent similar to Matt Damon's Jason Bourne, who is on the run from the government. Therefore, if he's the hero, it's likely that Norton will play a government agent or corrupt official chasing Martin - or perhaps a fellow operative sent to track him down (a la Clive Owen in The Bourne Identity).
This news, which comes via The Hollywood Reporter, should come as a pleasant surprise to the many fans of the Bourne franchise, as well as the critics who thought that taking the series in a new direction without Damon and director Paul Greengrass was a bad idea. While Norton has been criticized over the years for being somewhat difficult on set, there's no denying the actor is extremely talented. Pairing him opposite another Academy Award nominee (Jeremy Renner) should definitely create some intense scenes and help Bourne Legacy distinguish itself from the other (all excellent) Bourne films.
Though it's still in the early stages, The Bourne Legacy is shaping up to be a pretty exciting film. With Renner in the lead, Norton signing on as a bad guy, and the lovely and talented Rachel Weisz cast as the obligatory love interest, the film is certainly not hurting for talent. Likewise, while he may not have the action chops of Greengrass, Tony Gilroy has written all of the previous Bourne films and was nominated for an Academy Award for the excellent 2007 film Michael Clayton.
What do you think of Ed Norton joining The Bourne Identity? Even though it's not an epic Marvel throwdown, do you think Norton vs. Renner will make for a compelling new addition to the Bourne franchise?
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|Question 1: Kyle Palmer, war correspondent for the ________, said half a million to a million Americans would die by the end of the war.
|Question 2: Only Kyūshū (the southernmost island of Japan) and the beaches of the Kantō plain (both southwest and southeast of ________) made suitable invasion zones.
|Question 3: The Australian government questioned the appointment of an officer with no experience fighting the Japanese, and suggested that Lieutenant General ________ should be appointed.
|Question 4: The U.S. Navy urged the use of ________ and airpower to bring about Japan's capitulation.
|Question 5: The combined Allied naval armada would have been the largest ever assembled, including forty-two ________, twenty-four battleships, and four hundred destroyers and destroyer escorts.
|Question 6: [7][8] The American ________ believed that prolonging the war to such an extent was dangerous for national morale.
|Question 7: [36] Attacking northern Honshū would have the advantage of a much weaker defense but at the cost of giving up land based air support (except the B-29s) from ________.
|Question 8: The ________, the very last pitched battle against Japan, ran up 72,000 casualties in 82 days, of whom 12,510 were killed or missing.
|Question 9: By August 1945, the ________ (IJN) had ceased to be an effective fighting force.
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3 years ago before Wiz Khalifa really blew up, topped the charts and became a household name, Jonathan Hay sat down with the young rap superstar to talk all things hip-hop. Check out the "Chronic Break" with Wiz Khalifa and Jonathan Hay where they talk about his Top 5 Mc's of all-time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deotNbMh228
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This swiftboating of Richard Blumenthal by corporaterrorist bimbo, Linda McMahon, will not fly. Conn. AG Blumenthal fires back over military service 18 May 2010 Embattled Connecticut Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, told a group of veterans in West Hartford today that on a "few occasions" he had "misspoken" about his service in Vietnam but that he refused to let anyone "take a few misplaced words and impugn my record of service." "I am proud of my service in the United States Marine Corps," Blumenthal said. "Unlike many of my peers, I chose to join the military and serve my country."
I am a Nam vet. If he didn't serve in country he shouldn't try to BS about it.


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Get news and live sports like basketball, football, hockey, and baseball. You can hear today's hot music wherever you go from all the artists like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, The Beatles, and others.
Find your beloved stations to add flavor to your life moments with Perfect For section. Get inspired with this fabulous iHeartRadio and enjoy your life every day! HeartRadio is now available to people in the United States, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand.
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You can find all the popular AM and FM radio stations including New York, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and even outside the US. If you are interested in Podcast, good news is that Ted Talks, The Breakfast Club, Bob and Tom in the Morning and Elvis Duran are all available on air.
❍ Offer personalized channels and free lyrics.
You can set your frequently-used channels on the app, and also lyrics function very well.
❍ Customize music station and listening experience.
You are welcomed to set your own music station based on hot singers like Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, The Beatles, and others. With "My Favorites Radio," you now have a station with all of the music you like. You may even Give the station an individual name and share it with all of your friends. There are also more than 20 million songs ranged from pop, R&B, country, blues, EDM, jazz, alternative, classical, to metal for you to choose from.
❍ Discover your favorite stations all over the state.
Isn't it great to find the specular songs for different activities? Here in iHeartRadio, you can find that song for your laundry time, sports time, Yoga practice, and also pre-sleeping time from the "Perfect For" stations.
❍ Invite your favorite artists as Guest DJ
It's exciting to listen to music chosen and played by your favorite artists. Here you can find all the famous Guest DJs including American Authors, Cole Swindell, Good Charlotte, Rick SpringField, The Lumineers and more.
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No matter you are football, baseball, basketball, or hockey fan, iHeartRadio will offer you several local radio stations to keep you up with what's going on in that field.
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Beautiful floral print in yellow, mustard and red tones.
Wrap size is approximately 15"x 60"
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American to join S&P 500
American Airlines Group will rejoin the S&P 500 on Friday, Dow Jones announced after the market closed yesterday.
The Fort Worth-based carrier, which trades under the ticker AAL on the Nasdaq exchange, will be replacing Allergan Inc. Allergan is being acquired by Actavis.
Shareholders reacted positively to the news, as shares of AAL rose almost 6 percent by midday, trading around $53.20 a share.
J.P. Morgan analyst Jamie Baker told investors he expected American being added to the S&P 500 will drive "close to 80 million shares of incremental demand."
"American has not been shy over the past year in repeatedly emphasizing its candidacy for inclusion in the S&P 500," Baker wrote in a research note. "The 1Q15 timing is likely to exceed most expectations, in our view."


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Closure is important, I suppose. So when my Italian lover contacted me on Skype recently, that is what I gave him. Closure.
We have not seen one another since saying goodbye at the airport after our second Scotland trip together back in March. I resolved back then to dump him, after some of the worst sex I've had and three excruciating days together. I've received the odd text from him since then, but nothing more than that.
Two weeks ago he popped up on Skype. Told me his news and then asked me about mine. Then he wanted to know what had happened, why I had suddenly stopped talking to him nine months ago. I realise now, that nine months is perhaps a pertinent number given his question about whether I had had a baby. In his mind, I suspect he had concluded I was pregnant after our Scotland trip and hence had broken off all contact. Of course that was not the reason.
Being English, I have real issues when it comes to politeness and upsetting people. In fact, I believe one of the reasons for my numerous lovers is that I do not wish to offend any admirer and so would rather go to bed with them, than upset them by saying no. However, I felt it was time to give him an answer.
And so I told him: his unwillingness to use a condom, despite numerous requests on my part, showed a lack of respect for my person. And, as a result, I was angry with him and that is why I never contacted him again. He was devastated.
I'm just glad I told him that reason and not that he was simply shit in bed… Not sure his ego could have coped with that blow.


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The Sunday Times reported on 31 May 1998 that the MoD and Foreign Office are preparing contingency plans for a massive evacuation of the island of Cyprus this summer "because of mounting fears over war in Cyprus". The trigger for such a coflict, says the paper, would be the delivery of Russia's S300 anti-aircraft missiles which Turkey says threatens its security. Putting aside what the Sunday Times says, let us look at the main issues.
Turkey and the 'TRNC', its client 'state' in the occupied north of Cyprus, have repeatedly stated that the disposition of the Russian S-300s in the Republic of Cyprus will be taken as a "casus-belli". This, inspite of the fact that every country in the world has the right to defend itself, and Turkey, currently and illegally, occupies one third of the island with 30,000 troops stationed there!
There are several key points to consider. Firstly, Britain is a guarantor state of the Republic of Cyprus. Its obligations are not only to its own sovereign bases, but to defend the indepedence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the island. If intelligence reports inform the MoD and Foreign Office that Turkey will initiate hostile actions against the Republic of Cyprus in the near future, then the current Labour Government is duty-bound to defend the island and its people. It would be an act of duplicity and hypocrisy for any British Government to sit back and act as a giant Red Cross, evacuating tourists and expatriates, as the rest of the island was engulfed by a hostile power. Britain would be sorely exposed; the events of 1974 cannot be re-enacted.
Secondly, Turkish unease about the disposition of the S-300s is largely trumped up. It would seem that the Turkish military and the Denktash regime are dramatising the military threat of the missiles with the specific purpose of destroying them on the ground before they become operational. But such a military venture is combined with wider strategic and political goals.
Here is the game-plan. The Denktash regime has recently become more obdurate and insistent on it being recognised as an independent and sovereign state. It claims that the Republic of Cyprus cannot represent the entire island inspite of repeated UN Resolutions to the contrary. At the core of DenktashÕs concerns is the land issue: he and the interests he represents know that the refugees have the inalienable human and legal right to reclaim and repossess their stolen lands. Hence, his refusal to come to any negotiated settlement. As long as the refugees threaten to take back what is legally theirs, Denktash and his cronies place one pre-condition and stumbling block after the other as a pretext for effectively disqualifying themselves from the negotiating process.
In order to get around the land/refugee problem, Denktash and his regime believe that by being afforded recognition as a sovereign state, they can retrospectively annul the rights of the refugees and legitimise the theft of 1974. However, it is politically and diplomatically impossible, in light of scores of UN Resolutions that there is but one Cyprus, as represented by the Government of the Republic, to get around this problem by peace-ful and negotiated means. Enter the S-300s.
Here is Denktash's and Turkey's excuse to start fresh hostilities. Denktash and his cohorts visualise the following: allow the S300s to be delivered, knock them out and use this as a flash-point to start a regional conflict. This is why the MoD and Foreign Office are working on contingency plans for a massive evacuation. They know that a Turkish invasion force will follow any air-strike in order to grab further territory of the Republic of Cyprus to be used as a bargaining chip in subsequent negotiations. At such conferences Turkey will press for the permanent division of the island and international recognition of the 'TRNC'. Denktash and the thieves he represents intend to become the 'legitimate' land owners of their stolen booty. This is the game-plan - S300s and 'threats' to Turkey are all about denying the refugees what is theirs and legalising the theft of the land!
The word is out. International piracy has no basis in international law. The Greek Cypriots, the Greeks and their respective diasporas as well as the wider international commun-ity will see through this Turkish scam. The wrath of world opinion will be aroused should Turkey make any attempts to re-invade the island of Cyprus. The standing of TurkeyÕs relations with the EU will be brought to an all time low.
NATO allies must be disconcerted that at a time of an expanding NATO role in Europe, two of its member states (Greece and Turkey) should be set for a major confrontation that threatens to get out of hand. Cyprus could ignite the Aegean... and much else. Turkey, a non-EU state, could be threatening the territory and sovereignty of an EU member state - Greece.
Britain and the Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair, must be reminded of their responsibilities to Cyprus ie evacuating island inhabitants and tourists does not acquit Britain of its legal and moral responsibilities to protect Cyprus. Mr Blair must, given the dangers he has been warned of, ensure that he and other heads of government act to prevent further Turkish aggression.
Washington must tell Turkey's Chief of General Staff, General Ismail Hakki Karadayi, when he travels to the US on 14 July for a week long stay to discuss foreign and strategic policy matters, that renewed hostilities against Cyprus and regional conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean are in no one's interests.
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Through their formation and registration, Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) are members of the UW community. With this membership come both benefits and responsibilities. The UW Student Conduct Code forms the basis for the behavioral expectations in the UW community.
Alleged violations of this Handbook by an RSO will be adjudicated primarily by the Student Activities Office, or in the case of individual students, the matter will be referred to Community Standards and Student Conduct. Alleged violations committed by Panhellenic or Interfraternity Council (IFC) organizations will be referred to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
In attempting to resolve any infractions, the primary intent of the accountability process will be to educate members of the organization, while holding them accountable for any violations allegedly committed. Furthermore, it is the desire of the Student Activities Office to promote critical decision making skills to encourage RSOs to prevent any possible future infractions.
The extent and terms of disciplinary action taken by the Student Activities Office (SAO) will depend upon the nature and severity of the infraction as well as any history of previous violations. Student organizations must be in "good standing" to maintain their registration status.
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Alcohol Infractions: Alcohol permits violations, possession without permission, and damage as a result of alcohol consumption.
Behavior Problems: Disruption of individuals or groups, failure to respond to requests by facility staff, bad manners, instigating negative behaviors.
Debt and Payment Violations: Failure to make timely payments or payment arrangements for reservations, facility, or other services.
Policy Violations: Failure to follow University policies and procedures. Examples include: event staff procedures, setup policies, posting violations, excessive noise, and email/web account misuse. Violations of the Student Conduct Code WAC 478-120.
Property Damage & Vandalism: Damage to facility or property as a result of careless behavior or intentional misuse of property.
Warning: Formal notice of violation and reprimand. Organization receives a formal notice of violation in writing by SAO. The organization must take action regarding the warning immediately. Continued similar misconduct will result in one of the more severe sanctions.
Probation: The minimum duration of probation is one full quarter. Notification of violation may result in the loss of some privileges such as use of facilities, use of office space, or applying for ASUW/GPSS funding. As a condition of probation a student organization may be required to complete additional sanctions during the probation period such as:
Suspension: The minimum duration of suspension is one full quarter. As a result of serious, intentional or repeated violation, registration status and all privileges of registration may be revoked. All student organization privileges of registered status are revoked.
An organization which has had its registration revoked may apply for reinstatement after the term of suspension is completed. Petitions for reinstatement are to be submitted to the Assistant Director of Student Activities in HUB 232.
All student organizations applying for reinstatement must be able to demonstrate that they have appropriately dealt with the problems which led to revocation and that they are in all other normal procedures, currently eligible for student organization status.
Accounts 30 days overdue: SAO will send a letter of warning to the student organization giving the organization and its members 30 days to resolve the debt.
Accounts 60 days overdue: Student organizations will be placed on probationary status and will be unable to reserve facilities. Other student organization benefits may also be revoked until the debt is resolved.
Accounts 90 days overdue: Student organization status is suspended for a minimum of one (1) full quarter. Organization is denied all privileges of a registered student organization. After payment is made and verified, a written appeal must be submitted justifying reinstatement after term of suspension is completed.
If the Student Activities Office becomes aware of an alleged violation of the RSO Handbook, the matter will be resolved in the following manner. This process will apply to all cases except those of Organizational Debt which will be adjudicated in the manner outlined above.
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(03-21-2013, 03:44 AM)Hecatontango Wrote: Any anthro art tutorials?
Aaaand as soon as someone mentions Anthros, the entire thread dies. [sarcasm]Wonderful.[/sarcasm]
If I suddenly drop out of Chat, it means I was on my old and unreliable laptop. Was. PM me instead, because I can reply to PMs using my 3DS, but it can't use Chat.
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Securing low cost parking close to a city centre like Edinburgh can often be a difficult and stressful experience. At ParkVia we have taken the stress out of finding parking by allowing you to pre-book your parking online in just a few simple steps.
With ParkVia, all parking in Edinburgh is located centrally so you can enjoy the best of the popular attractions that the city has to offer. For your peace of mind and security all of our parking is well secured and protected by CCTV. For those with limited mobility, there are also disabled parking spaces available.
Finding parking in Edinburgh has never been easier with ParkVia. If you have any more questions on how to book your parking in Edinburgh please visit our "How to book" page.
Excellent parking facilities and staff. So glad I found it---well done.
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. The city is home to many impressive historic buildings, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the churches of St. Giles, Greyfriars and the Canongate, as well as an extensive 18th century Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh has long been known internationally as a centre of education, especially in the fields of medicine, Scots law, the sciences and engineering.
Attracting over one million overseas visitors each year, Edinburgh is the second most popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom after London. The city hosts the annual Edinburgh International Festival. Included within this month long event are the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Edinburgh International Book Festival.


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Finding oil gets short shrift
As giant oil companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips get set to report what will probably be another round of eye-popping quarterly profits, just where is all that money going?
The companies insist they're trying to find new oil that might help lower gas prices, but the money they spend on exploration is nothing compared with what they spend on stock buybacks and dividends.
It's good news for shareholders, including mutual funds and retirement plans for millions of Americans, but no help to drivers already making drastic cutbacks to offset the high cost of fuel.
The five biggest international oil companies plowed about 55 percent of the cash they made from their businesses into stock buybacks and dividends last year, up from 30 percent in 2000 and just 1 percent in 1993, according to Rice University's James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy.
The percentage they spend to find new deposits of fossil fuels has remained flat for years, in the mid-single digits.
The issue has become more sensitive as lawmakers and Americans frustrated by high gas prices have balked at gaudy reports of oil industry profits. ConocoPhillips is scheduled to kick off the latest round of earnings reports Wednesday.
Oil prices are set on the open market, not by the oil industry. But that hasn't stopped public protests, a series of congressional grillings for top oil executives, and a failed attempt by lawmakers to slap Big Oil with a windfall profits tax.
Stock buybacks are common throughout corporate America, not just for Big Oil. They shrink the amount of stock on the open market, essentially increasing its value and giving individual shareholders a bigger stake in the company.
But some critics say Big Oil focuses too much on boosting stock prices, in an industry that sometimes ties executive pay to stock price.
And in focusing on buybacks and dividends over exploring for new oil, some critics say, oil companies jeopardize its already dwindling share of world supply.
Investor-owned companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron hold less than 10 percent of global oil and gas reserves, and finding new oil has become harder and more expensive.
State-run oil companies, like those in Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, control about 80 percent of oil reserves.


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About The Breed
The Neva Masquerade Cat is a unique breed of long-haired Siberian cat with color points and bright blue eyes. The Neva Masquerade is a proud Russian breed, Neva Masquerade cats are also raised outside of Russia in nurseries around the world. Russian politicians give these cats as gifts to foreign counterparts. Recently, the Russian Prime-minister gave a Neva Masquerade cat to ex-Finland's President – http://rt.com/politics/kitten-medvedev-finland-present851/ and the Russian President presented one to the Governor of a province In Japan – http://en.rian.ru/world/20130205/179238887.html.
Description of Neva Masquerade cats
The Neva Masquerade cat derived its name from the similarity of the mask on his face to a mask of a beauty worn at a masquerade.
The breed is quite large. The weight of a fully grown adult female cat is generally 11-12 lb. The weight of a fully grown adult male cat is about 16-18 lb. Neva Masquerade cats can be quite varied in color. The most common color of this breed is Seal Lynx Point. This cat has a light body and dark brown, sometimes almost black points (paws, tail, ears, and muzzle). Sometimes Neva Masquerade cats with Seal Point coloring are even more unique due to an increased darkening of the coat. This coloring is especially popular. There are nurseries that specialize in selling these "dark" cats. Another eye-catching look is when the Neva Masquerade cat has white paws. Cats with white paws are described with the term "white", such as "Seal-point with white." Neva Masquerade cats have eye colors that range from light blue to sapphire blue. Cats of this breed are very gentle, are good looking and have a very pretty little face.
The fur of the Neva Masquerade is noteworthy. Like the Siberian cat, Neva Masquerade fur does not cause allergic reactions in sensitive people. If you are looking for and a cat but have a person in your family with a allergy to fur, we recommend you to pay attention to Neva Masquerade cats. Like the Siberian cat, the fur of these fancy cats is repellent, smooth and does not require special care. It never slips and does not form tangles. Another feature of the breed inherited from Siberians is the presence of a wool collar and trousers on the hind legs. Neva Masquerade cats are very beautiful and will always be admired by guests. This animal knows its beauty, it will proudly walk up to your guests all fluffed up. Cats of this breed begin to molt in the spring. The cat's fur is "stripped" by the summer, taking off the unwanted undercoat. By winter the undercoat grows back, and the cat will once again be furry and fluffy.
Nature of the Neva Masquerade cat
Neva Masquerade cats are very suitable for those who want to have animals in the home. By nature the Neva Masquerade is as gentle as a cat and as loyal as a dog. It is a good friend and companion. Cats of this breed are very strongly attached to their owners, and are like dogs in their love and devotion to their families. Neva Masquerade cats remain in the background. The main thing for them is to receive love from their master. Neva Masquerade cats suffer from obsessiveness and verbosity, and will not always reach out for caresses and will offer a plaintive meow at times. This animal senses your mood and will come to you only when you are in a good mood, when you are ready to fondle it and play. These animals can tolerate being alone while the owner is away, loneliness is not a catastrophe for these animals. When you come home from work spend a few minutes playing and cuddling and you will meet the needs of your Neva Masquerade pet. Neva Masquerade cats are playful and active, but in moderation. They bring to any home a sense of comfort and relaxation, while also encouraging play and a physical workout.
Rancor is completely absent in this breed. They will never ever pee in shoes or mark on the carpet due to being upset at being punished. Instead, if you punish them they will simply turn their back on you to indicate that they think you are being unfair. Given care and affection these cats always respond in kind.
Another great feature of the Neva Masquerade cats – they know and remember their name! Try to lure her by a simply call to "kitty" and you will hardly succeed, but upon hearing her name the cat will always respond. This breed is unlike many others, it understands not only your tone but your words.
Neva Masquerade cats get along well with children, trying to protect them and take care of them. They never release their claws. If a young child is being too aggressive with the cat, it will run away to a place where the child cannot reach him/her. If the baby is crying, the cat is sure to be there and will try to comfort him. These cats will sometimes run to call an adult to attend to a crying child. Babies learn to walk faster when there is a cat in the home as they love to follow it around to try to touch the soft fluffy coat.
Neva Masquerade cats can be friends not only with people, but also with other animals. They have been known to make friends with dogs and other cats. Males usually help in rearing kittens. The male and female rear the kittens together as a family.
Neva Masquerade cats have character traits which are not always present in other cats. Sometimes you will have to accept the fact that your pet has specific likes and dislikes. At the same time, the Neva Masquerade cat understands the rules of your home and will respect them. The cat can exhibit tenacity and stubbornness, so sometimes you have to show that you are more stubborn, and eventually the cat will know what is allowed and what is not.
If the Neva Masquerade cat gets into some mischief, glance just once into her beautiful eyes and you will forgive her everything! Have this cat once and you will forever stop thinking about the other breeds.


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We are in the process of recovering about fifteen hours of footage which is now saved on a laptop traveling the country with Greg Hughes of Among Giants. He played with us for five of the Florida dates and had the only functional computer we could dump the footage onto. He's now on tour and we have to figure out how to recover that footage! As soon as I get it back onto my computer at home I'll get started editing the footage for the E&S Tour documentary.
Noah and I would like to extend a huge Thank You to everyone who made the tour possible, especially via the Kickstarter Project and CouchSurfing. We could not have done it without the kindness, generosity, and hospitality of hundreds of once-strangers-now-friends. I will contact our Kickstarter contributors for their rewards as soon as I return to NYC.
Below is a small sampling of the photos taken throughout our journey. To see more, click HERE for my album on facebook.


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Drowning in decisions, options and choices?
Finding design solutions and art for your home can be overwhelming. Are you just getting your feet wet? Or maybe you've already dove into the design / renovation process and you feel like you're swimming upstream and sinking? Let me be your lifejacket! Making the right decisions about color and materials is what I'm here for. Managing the renovation process and making sure that the different elements reflect your style are common concerns I address and resolve to keep the process flowing smoothly. If you are looking for art that is an accent or the focal point of a room, I can create something uniquely for you.
What do I do as an Artist and Color Consultant?
Decisions don't need to be hard.
Is finding that perfect color causing you grief? Don't have a color meltdown! Let's schedule a color consultation instead! Can't decide on hardwood floors or carpet? Don't be floored by choices. I'll hold your hand while we walk through the showroom. Want custom artwork as the focal point of a room, but don't know what to expect? Let me show you what it would look like in your home first with a photo composite.
Your home is an investment.
There is always a budget for a remodel or renovation, whether it's $1000 or $100000, you have to plan your strategy accordingly. Let's imagine that room without that couch you've been living with too long or a beautiful piece of art that makes your heart sing.
Your home has to reflect you.
Your home is an extension of you. The environment around you should speak to you, make you happy and reflect the way you live. I'll help you find that right combination of elements that does just that.


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Trump's collapse in the polls, and the ensuing disarray in Republican ranks, has emboldened Clinton's progressive critics, who believe the window to pressure her into being a more progressive president will close once she's elected next month.
"If there is ever a time for you to put principle in front of party and start criticizing the Democratic candidate, to start pressuring them to actually become a meaningful alternative, this is it," wrote the progressive critic Freddie DeBoer. "You get to decide in the next couple weeks: you can stand for a party or you can stand for principles."
The latest disclosure of leaked Democratic Party emails—hacked, according to multiple federal intelligence agencies, by Russian intelligence operatives seeking to influence the outcome of the coming election—has provided abundant source material to critics who see things the same way DeBoer does.
There's plenty of interesting information to be gleaned from the leaks, and presumably more interesting information to be gleaned from future ones, which can be pieced together to create a fuller, clearer picture of the fairly full, clear picture we have of Clinton. But if you're going to take an instrumentalist approach to writing about Clinton, it's worth asking whether this particular approach—vehement criticism at the height of the campaign—is an effective strategy for shaping governance, as DeBoer suggests.
For instance, criticizing Clinton as a form of progressive advocacy could nudge her issue positions slightly left, or affect staff-hiring considerations, but it could also narrow her victory margin enough to preserve Republican control of the Senate or House, which would be horribly contrary to the goal of moving federal policy in a more progressive direction.
This is obviously distinct from the question of how campaign journalists who cover Clinton should approach the leaks (accurately, proportionately, without fear or favor); or how people who want to undermine Clinton will interpret them (as ungenerously as possible). But progressive Clinton critics who support her reluctantly, or who don't support her but hope for the progressive-most outcome in November, are likely working against interest if they treat the election as a foregone conclusion and go to town.


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The main skills correspond to the major sections of TOEFL iBT are: reading, listening, speaking and writing. These are also the main language skills important for effective communication, especially in an academic setting.
The TOEFL iBT unique feature is that the primary skills are assessed through independent questions and integrated to simulate the way English is used in real life.
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Primary Skills for the TOEFL
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Phase 3 Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Santa Barbara, California has established itself as an exciting IT consulting firm with a high energy team. The Phase 3 team specializes in computer consulting, networking and website design. Phase 3 is looking for individuals who are customer-oriented and enjoy a fast-paced, fun and energetic work environment. We offer competitive employment packages and are looking for dedicated long-term career-oriented individuals.
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As the West prepares for what looks to be another long wildfire season, six Republican members of Congress are considering how states can help minimize their risks.
U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce of New Mexico; Wyoming Rep. Cynthia Lummis; and Reps. Mike Coffman, Cory Gardner, Doug Lamborn and Scott Tipton of Colorado convened Thursday at the Capitol in Denver to hear testimony from local experts and county commissioners about how to better protect national forests.
The hearing was purely informational, as lawmakers consider what legislative steps might help mitigate wildfire danger.
"It has become beyond clear that we need a change in the way that we manage our national forest," Coffman said.


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Dinner Reservations after the park closes for MVMCP
We are going to Magic Kingdom on one of the nights it closes at 7:00 for the Christmas Party. I had dinner reservations scheduled at 7:25 and we are not staying for the Party. Does this mean I need to cancel our dinner reservations since they are after the park "closes" at 7:00?
Dad's no problems AnswerWhat a great question. I can see where this could be a big problem, but, as you'll see, it's not. First and foremost don't cancel anything. Sit back and Dad will "splain" it all to you pronto.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (along with Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party are both special ticketed events. The Magic Kingdom will close at 7:00 pm on the nights the Parties are held.
PS. We absolutely love going to the Parties. There is nothing better than watching it snow on Main Street. What an absolute joy. You're gonna love it.
Dads's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party page
So what does it means when it says the park "closes"? Most nights, when the Magic Kingdom closes people mill about for a while looking in the souvenir stores. (Disney leaves them open for about an hour after closing time most nights just so you can spend more money.) It's a little different on Party nights because the park doesn't really close.
On Party nights, guests with Party tickets will have wristbands. Disney Cast Members stand at the entrances to the lands and verify that you have your wristband as you walk around. If you don't they'll ask you to exit the park. (I think they check on each of the rides, but I never actually saw anyone checking.)
If you have a dinner reservation at one of the restaurants after the party begins but don't have a wristband it's no problem. If a Cast Member asks you, just tell them about your reservation. They'll probably help you get to your restaurant. (Disney likes it when you spend money at the restaurants.)
After you're meal you'll probably be able to browse Main Street without anyone saying anything. Depending on the timing, you might even catch a parade of fireworks show. That would be "terrible".
Dad's Bottom LineLike I said, no problem with a 7:25 reservation. Relax, have fun, and enjoy!
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Traditional banks are under pressure from all angles, with competitors springing up in the form of new "challenger" banks, peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders, online payment services, FX providers and even robo-advisors.
With this in mind it is easy to think that the universal bank of today could be reduced to "financial plumbing" utilities while newer innovations take over the customer facing business. But this doesn't have to be the case. I believe that there is a real opportunity here for a customer-centric modular finance world which welcomes both big institutions and small startups alike.
A tale of disruption
We are all aware that technology is disrupting many industries and we've heard the standard examples; Airbnb has 60 million users across 34,000 cities but owns no real estate; Uber has taxis in 400 cities across 70 countries but owns no cars and employs no drivers. This list goes on with Netflix, Apple, Facebook etc.
These are all young companies making a big mark on the global marketplace and changing the way we think about business. They provide the platforms and constructs to make capabilities accessible to a wider demographic, be it renting your rooms, monetising your app or using your car as a taxi. Take Amazon for example, and how they brought book sales online. The big value here was in providing the infrastructure via their marketplaces to let any retailer use the Amazon constructs to apply ecommerce to their sales process.
What about FS & Fintech?
In financial services, you have peer-to-peer (P2P). From P2P lending to P2P transfers, this redefines the approach to commercial models, breaking down the barriers between supply and demand.
This is fundamentally how P2P or marketplace lending adds value to financial services. Within P2P finance the model is simple: investors become lenders. Historically lenders came in the form of Banks, Financial Institutions, High Net Worth Individuals or Family Offices but now P2P platforms enable a wider group of investors to become lenders. It's all about breaking down barriers to enable them to do this. Firstly, P2P platforms cut out the many intermediaries involved in the value chain in traditional banking. And secondly, just like Amazon marketplace, they allow many retailers to access the market. In the mortgage lending market, for example, platforms provide the underwriting skills, legal constructs, controls, payments and technology platform that lenders can use.
This democratisation of the market is compelling for investors - removing intermediation, a tax on capital.
Innovation in Banking
Peer-to-peer platforms try to think less fintech more 'fintail'; finance + retail.
From a customer perspective company examples include Zara who can bring a product from the catwalk to the shop floor in 2 weeks; Apple with their sophisticated UX capabilities; and, once again, Amazon for their breadth of service. From a business model perspective all of these businesses have a vertical integration and full control of the supply chain, in the same way a P2P platform sources, manufactures, packages and distributes end-to-end lending products.
Banks are not being disrupted by technology but rather by customer expectations.
So, should banks fear upstarts like Landbay?
No. There's no need to panic; financial services are undergoing an evolution not a revolution. Banks are not being disrupted by technology but rather by customer expectations.
Financial Technology
Technology is crucial as an enabler for information businesses like banks, while providing greater reach to customers via online platforms. Technology also lowers barriers to entry through acquiring, storing and analysing data at scale. And, arguably of most importance, technology gives greater transparency on the products and services available to consumers.
However, it is the customer expectations that drive customer behaviour and thus customers themselves who are shaping the disruption we are experiencing.
Historically, banks bundled services and drew customers in with the loss-leader core bank account. This resulted in the sticky customers using other services offered by the brand like mortgages, credit cards, FX which all made the bank money. People simply didn't move banks or look around for alternatives because it was difficult to get information and a hassle to visit branches.
Moving modular
Over the last 20 years this loyalty and inertia has eroded significantly, and recently with the emergence of fintech this is accelerating. More modular service offerings are being launched every day and customers are taking advantage of them. Today people use the services that best fit their needs to access a full suite of banking requirements. This means that customers have multiple accounts, many relationships and an increasingly complex FS environment to navigate.
With this backdrop of modular services and the complex many-to-many relationships, I believe that there is an opportunity for the taking by incumbent banks who today have customers and breadth of service offering, but who are restrained by large legacy cost bases.
Banking Innovation
There are two options: either banks can continue to stand back and watch as modular services take functions away from them. This will result in them being left as mere "financial plumbing", while other players spring up to provide aggregation models using APIs to create the omnichannel experiences that customers are demanding. Or, they can embrace the modular customer centred ecosystem and become the aggregators themselves to partner with and endorse the best-of-breed providers of each service.
This means that they don't try to compete, pouring time and money into re-building their legacy systems, but instead monetise these functions through partnerships. Investment in sharing data and facilitating a plug in service architecture will pay dividends.
This works for the big institutions who leverage their core capabilities and customer base. They monetise the functional areas where they have been losing ground without the need to invest and re-brand.
This works for the modular service providers, like P2P platforms, who gain access to wider customer bases while focusing on the service offering and are incentivised to stay ahead of retail demand.
And most importantly this works for the customer who gets to access the best services in one single, simple environment. The plug-in API architecture allows changes in modular services to be directed by customer demand and therefore to continue to give them the best products to meet their requirements.
It will need a change in mindset to make it happen, but I believe that big institutions and modular service providers can work together to build the best services for the customer.
Julian Cork, COO, Landbay. Julian Cork joined Landbay at the start of last year following a long career in large financial services firms – predominantly in senior roles at Macquarie Group in Sydney and at JPMorgan in London, NY and Tokyo.


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KAN! are organising a regular Freeshop*/Food Not Bombs** style stall for Cornwall. The aim is to highlight the ridiculous amounts of food waste in this country and to show the benefits and possibilities of mutual aid and community solidarity.
Our next meeting (7pm, 6 October 2009 @ The Front, Custom House Quay, Falmouth) will focus on developing this project and getting on with the practicalities of making it happen.
If you can help out with this, please come along.
Some help we need: Surplus food from your vege plot, clothes, toys, etc etc that you no longer want/need. Much more I'm sure.
Please come along….
*Freeshops: "…a form of constructive direct action that provides a shopping alternative to the capitalist framework, allowing people to exchange goods and services outside of a money-based economy…." [source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Give-away_shop]
**Food Not Bombs: http://www.foodnotbombs.net


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What happens in the dark at The Blind Cafe?
The Blind Cafe Experience, is a 'pop-up dinner, blind awareness experience and a music concert', a mind bending / heart opening experience where the audience indulges in a Sensory Tasting Experience' prepared by a local Chef. The audience participates in a Q & A with legally blind wait staff and enjoy a concert of original music by Blind Cafe Performing Artists, Rosh & the Blind Cafe Orchestra & Richie Flores ...all in the 100% pitch dark. You will dine over a three-course dinner paired with Merryvale Vineyards wine. This is NOT just another dinner in the dark…it's a community experience where people connect, learn and break bread together without their visual conditioning, social etiquette and cell phones.


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The High Cost of Ethical Dog Ownership & The Questionable Morality of Paying It
I recently began a campaign of de-cluttering my life by scanning all my bulky paper documents into an e-filing system (Rack2-Filer via the Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500). During yesterday's scanning foray I hit my cache of veterinary bills, covering the five years I've had Osita, my Chow-Shar Pei mix and briefly Lupa, my very old stray coy dog. Out of an abundance of curiosity I wanted to see just what owning dogs actually cost me, so I added up my bills and here's the somewhat shocking information conclusion I came to:
Cost of Five Years of Dog Ownership
Veterinary services (exams, surgery, x-rays, blood work, treatments, etc. but excluding medication): $20,832
Food and medicine (estimated): $8,550
Rent increase related to dog (landlord was charging $100 extra/month): $5,400
My medical bills related to breaking up a minor dog fight where my nose got cut (not reflecting 70% coverage by insurance): $5,000
Boarding for 6 or 7 trips I had to take: $2,890
Total: $42,672 or approximately $8,500 / year
Dogs have medical needs, just like people do. Every dog I've owned has at some point required significant medical tests and/or intervention. A seizure disorder here, a torn ligament there, kidney problems, eye problems, cancer, you name it. All have issues at some point in their lives, and the costs of diagnosing and treating those issues is astronomical. I have treated my pets with the only ethical standard I understand, extending to them the same support I would any loved one, human or canine. If they have a medical need I will meet it, as best as I can, as best as modern medical science can, and their enjoyment of life allows. The bills above include no radical treatments, no experimental procedures, and only one surgery (to treat entropion, where a dogs lower eyelid is turned inward and the lashes rub against the eye). The bulk of the cost was for diagnostic testing (to test for Addison's disease, to investigate a seizure), for three brief hospital stays (following a seizure and to get fluids related to kidney disease), and the rest for routine blood work, x-rays, urine/fecal cultures, etc.
Let me make clear that I don't regret any of it, but as I am not wealthy and have few assets to speak of (no house, no IRA, no savings, no stocks/bonds), the absence of this money is certainly very palpable. So the question I can't help but think about is, could I have done anything differently to lower the costs, and related to that, is it morally right to spend so much on one or two dogs when a) so many other dogs are being killed in shelters for lack of resources, and b) I ultimately would like to have a family and resources saved today could be used for them on some tomorrow.
The question of lowering the costs is fairly easy to answer. I could not have ethically made different medical choices for them. If my dog has a grand mal seizure and there is no known epilepsy history the dog needs emergency medical attention to investigate the cause and ensure that if the cause is heart/blood clot related that the proper treatment is given. To do otherwise would simply be unthinkable to me. If altering treatment isn't possible the only option to lower costs is securing cheaper (but equivalent) services. I ultimately have done just that, moving to the country where veterinarians charge half as much (an office visit that used to cost me $75 in Los Angeles now costs me $35, a hospital stay that would cost $3,000 now costs $1,500).
The morality question is a harder one to answer and in fact I think no answer is truly possible. I do believe it is arguably immoral to divert resources to pets that ultimately could be saved and used to meaningfully benefit your children. It may be I will always have resources enough to care for my future children, and that any money saved now would not matter, but I cannot know this now, and my resources and savings are so extremely limited that I truly can't morally make that bet. And, I cannot argue that the resources I've tied up in significantly improving the life of two dogs wouldn't be better spent saving the lives of ten, twenty, thirty, or more dogs who otherwise have died in shelters. My only answer to the question then is, yes, my actions in medically supporting my dogs in the way I am is immoral. That said, having begun it, I am comfortable with and plan to continue this immorality for I see no other acceptable alternative; I owe a duty to those humans and animals I form bonds with, and I must on no account break those. And as we are all in varying degrees immoral creatures, I am not uncomfortable with the recognition of some of my wrongs.
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Hi, there, Mr. von Besiex.
Interesting subject you choose for pigeon-holing the expenses you incurred due to choosing to own pets.
I'm married now, and my wife has [basically] made the same choice.
[Personally, I had made the opposite choice, because my dad had raised bird dogs,
and I had experienced the results he had, as a side effect (similar to your 'future family').]
I think that, oftentimes,
we 'accidentally' ignore the incredible burden that politics brings to bear on such decisions.
Most of us little realize that, the absolutely immorally high expenses are the real result of politics.
Politicians have deduced that they can 'allow' some segments of 'society' to 'take advantage' of others,
on the 'moral' basis of which is 'needed' more;
businesses 'need' to make a 'profit' to continue providing the 'services' they 'sell'.
IF that business is one of those that have strong lobbies, like doctors, druggists, veterinarians,
or the great 'immoral' drug or food manufacturers,
then those 'favored few' can legally extort huge, immoral amounts of money from their victims,
all w/ the 'government's blessings'. [All the while, even poisoning or killing their victims.]
Many businesses can't do this, because they have to remain 'competitive', in order to remain viable.
Those 'favored few', like doctors and hospitals, for example,
have 'legal protection' against such competition.
There are many such, that require a 'government-issued license' of some sort,
to be able to open and to operate.
Even barber shops and liquor stores have this 'legal protection' from competition.
Its very much akin to the way the mafia ran[runs?] their 'protection' rackets,
in that the 'business' pays fees to gain a measure of 'protection' from their competitors,
and to be able to legally 'extort' huge 'profits' from their victims, in turn.
All made [legally] possible by *YOUR* 'elected officials', and *YOUR* 'tax dollars at work'!
In my case, I had decided that,
it being 'immoral' to spend the inordinate monies required for 'moral' pet ownership,
that I would forego the benefits owning a dog, for the benefits of owning my money, instead.
Alas, my wife has THREE dogs, w/ all the expenses tripled.
Unfortunately, this situation will continue, until the God that you don't believe in, rectifies it.
Have a GREAT day, neighbor!
sl0wj0n, here's a simple solution to your dilemma: learn to be a vet yourself so you can take care of your own dogs. You won't need to be officially licensed for that, and it's obviously a trivial matter for you to learn the material as you don't think it's worth paying vets for the effort and skill that goes into their training. You should probably train to be a doctor too, while you're at it, so that you can take care of your family – this would obviously be similarly easy and trivial for you. Then move to a country where you can give away your services without being licensed. Using reductio ad absurdum on your reasoning, one could go so far as to say that you are immoral if you *don't* do all of this.
9000 dollars a year for owning a dog is way too much. I live in Romania and most people here earn half of that a year. I do not consider myself a 3rd world citizen. On the contrary – I own o house, a car , i have a dog myself… A dog needs food, shelter, love and sometimes medical care. My opinion is that you should travel a lot, because you could live for years with 45 grant in other countries. If you spend your money in the USA it's like you never earned anything, you just borrowed and paid back.
You fail to address an important facet of the morality of pet ownership. The protein (and other food) used to feed even a medium-sized dog in this country would feed – in abundance – a child in a 3rd world nation.
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There are some ideas about balloon wall that you can do to complete your indoor party decoration. Balloon always becomes the first alternative to take when anyone wants to hold a party. It is because they are affordable and there are a lot of decoration ideas that they can apply using balloon. They can be suspended from ceiling, mounted on wall, added above the table and any other places in household. Especially for the wall décor, what can you do next?
First, in order to create balloon wall decoration, garland can be the simplest idea. You will simply add aeration to some balloons. Tie them with a long string. From the string these balloons will be suspended. When this is attached on the wall, it must present a great look. If you have a display table attached on the wall, you can create a focal point surrounding the table. You need to display some decorative stuff on the table and complete them with some balloons. Designed in similar concept, you can also have some helium balloons and stick them with the goody bags.
Employing some helium balloons to hang some photos will also be a great idea to take. They will be greater when they are featured with decorative lights. For the simpler idea, you can employ some single colored balloons. They should be in white so that some decorative items can be displayed. You can paint the balloons with patterns. Polka dots are easy to build and inserting lots of colorful paper in the balloon will also present a simple yet nice decoration.
On the wall, you can create special shape just like a heart shape wall design. Randomly attaching some balloons with different size will also create something catchy. This can be applied behind the desert table. Especially for wedding party, the balloon wall decoration ideas by presenting flying folks hung from some helium balloons will be also whimsical.
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AMD will deliver open graphics drivers
AMD will soon deliver open graphics drivers, said Henri Richard just a few minutes ago, and the audience at the opening keynote of the Red Hat Summit broke into applause and cheers. Richard, AMD's executive vice president of sales and marketing, promised: "I'm here to commit to you that it's going to get done." He also promised that AMD is "going to be very proactive in changing way we interface with the Linux community."
The open sourcing of graphics drivers will indeed be good news, but it's not a big surprise. After AMD acquired graphics driver maker ATI last year, an announcement that AMD would be opening up graphics drivers has been anticipated. The other shoe has dropped, and the folks at the Summit in San Diego are very happy. Now, the new question is "when?" Richard didn't say.
Well, in a webcast last week Richard told the world that AMD would be delivering Vista drivers, too, and supporting it with gusto. According to the blog, istartedsomething.com:
"First Henri announced that AMD will be rolling out a gold master image of Windows Vista for deployment throughout the company as a sign of their confidence over the stability and performance of Windows Vista with a combination of their hardware and software support."
AMD's got a lot of supporting to do.


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February 2017 events at CCBC
Jan 04, 2017Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a warm and wonderful month of events at the Community College of Baltimore County.*
If you have not visited our state-of –the-art Benjamin Banneker Planetarium in the magnificent Mathematics and Science Hall at CCBC Catonsville, do not miss our special Friday Feb. 17 evening event -- "Eclipses and Solar Cycles." The Astronomy program has scheduled two shows (7 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m.) so that everyone can come and learn about eclipses, solar activity and see the CCBC debut of the award-winning, full-dome film, "Solar Superstorms," and it's free!
February 1
HOSPITALITY CAREERS INFORMATION SESSION (Continuing Education Career Training)
4-6 p.m., CCBC Owings Mills
Information on Casino Dealer Training, Guest Service Agent, Professional Bartending and Mixology and Professional Food Service Management
FREE. Register to attend with Evelyn Weaver, 443-840-5840 or email@example.com
February 3
LATHAN'S WAY (Music Forum)
12:20 p.m., CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
This exciting vocal quartet, dubbed the "Urban Manhattan Transfer", comes together under the guidance of inspired and talented arranger Gregory K. Lathan. His luscious harmonic versions of Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B, Gospel/Funk and original tunes will treat the ear with a unique twist on the familiar. Joining Gregory Lathan are Kira M. Smith, April Jeffries and Leslee Warren.
FREE. Open to the Public
February 10
12:20 p.m., CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
FREE. Open to the public
February 14
THE OTHER WES MOORE: ONE NAME, TWO FATES (CCBC President's Office/Community Book Connection)
Wes Moore, Bridge EdU Author and Founder, 2017 President's African-American Lecture Series Honoree 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts Theatre
During Black History Month, CCBC continues its long tradition of hosting the President's Distinguished African-American Lecture. This year's honoree, Wes Moore, is a New York Times best-selling author and youth advocate. He knows that being a leader, both in your personal life and in the business world, comes down to one thing: personal responsibility. Drawing on his experiences as a leader in the public and private sectors and in the military, Moore explains that embracing your own personal responsibility – and holding yourself accountable for your choices – is a quality that makes great "transformational leaders": leaders who create a vision, then inspire and empower those around them to execute that vision. This lecture will also serve as the February keynote program for the Community Book Connection.
FREE. Open to the public.
TICKETS REQUIRED – Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)
February 17
12:20 p.m., CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
With a diverse repertoire spanning three centuries, Concertmaster Brenda Anna, violin, Music Director Jason Love, cello, and Columbia Orchestra pianist Nancy Smith (and CCBC Director of Grants Development) perform on both the orchestra's chamber series, in addition to concertizing throughout the region and taking outreach performances to audiences in non-traditional venues. Music Forum welcomes them back for another encore performance.
FREE. Open to the public.
February 17
BENJAMIN BANNEKER PLANETARIUM: "Eclipses and Solar Cycles" [two shows] (Astronomy Program)
7 p.m. first show and 8:30 p.m. second show, CCBC Catonsville, Math and Science Hall
In a little over six months, on August 17, 2017, the first total solar eclipse will be visible across the continental United States. Here in Maryland, we will only see a partial eclipse. We are also overdue for maximum solar activity, which occurs about every 150 years, and last occurred in 1859. Come and learn about eclipses, solar activity and see the CCBC debut of the award-winning, full-dome film "Solar Superstorms."
FREE. Open to the public. No reservations needed.
February 17
STAR PARTY (Astronomy Program)
8 p.m. CCBC Dundalk, Observatory
Bring your telescope or use our Celestron 14-inch CGE 1400 XLT to observe the heavens at CCBC Dundalk's child-friendly, hour long, twilight "Star Party."
FREE. Open to the public. No reservations needed.
In case of questionable weather, call 443-840-3486 no earlier than 45 minutes before the session to see if it will be held. Please listen to the voicemail message for information about that evening's event.
February 18
BENJAMIN BANNEKER PLANETARIUM: "Ancient Legends" [Children's show] (Astronomy Program)
10 a.m., CCBC Catonsville, Math and Science Hall, Benjamin Banneker Planetarium
Learn about the astronomical legends of Greek Mythology and Natives Americans in this family-friendly show.
FREE. Open to the public. No reservations needed.
February 18
ROMEO AND JULIET IN CONCERT (Baltimore Symphonic Band)
1 p.m., CCBC Essex, Robert and Eleanor Romadka College Center, Theatre
Maestro Chris Wolfe directs CCBC's Baltimore Symphonic Band as they celebrate the continuation of "A Year of Shakespeare."
FREE. Open to the public. No reservations needed.
February 24
MEGAN DIMMOCK, SOPRANO (Music Forum)
12:20 p.m., CCBC Essex, Arts and Humanities Hall, Recital Hall
Lyric soprano Megan Dimmock has sung throughout the country in musical theatre, opera, oratorio and solo recitals. She is also the Performing Arts Coordinator for Continuing Education at CCBC where she also teaches voice on the college Music Faculty.
FREE. Open to the public. No reservations needed.
February 24-26 (March 3-5)
I HATE HAMLET (Dundalk Community Theatre)
8 p.m. Feb. 24, 25 and March 3, 4 and 3 p.m., Feb. 26 and March 5
CCBC Dundalk, College Community Center, John E. Ravekes Theatre
Paul Rudnick's comedy, set in the old apartment in New York City of legendary Shakespearean actor John Barrymore's (at the time, Rudnick's real-life home!), goes through the trials and tribulations of successful television actor Andrew Rally as he struggles with taking on the dream role of Hamlet.
Adults $25, seniors $22, students, children and DCT actors $17
Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)
February 25
SEALANT SATURDAY (Dental Hygiene Program/Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association)
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., CCBC Dundalk, Dental Arts Center
Sponsored by Ultradent Products, Inc., this community outreach program of CCBC and Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association will provide clear, colorless, protective coatings (sealants) on permanent molar teeth to help present tooth decay in children ages 6 – 17.
FREE. Open to the public.
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED – Call 443-840-3340 and leave a daytime phone number where you can be reached to schedule an appointment.
February 25
ROMEO AND JULIET IN CONCERT (Baltimore Symphonic Band)
1 p.m., CCBC Catonsville, Center for the Arts, Theatre
Maestro Chris Wolfe directs CCBC's Baltimore Symphonic Band as they celebrate the continuation of "A Year of Shakespeare."
FREE. Open to the public. No reservations needed.
* In case of inclement weather, check the CCBC website at http://www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Newsroom/Closings.aspx or call the CCBC weather line at 443-840-1711 to see if event will be held.


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Soon, the PBCWG Moldova Team will leave for 10 days of ministry in the village of Cobani, a poor, forgotten, out of the way place in Europe's poorest nation.
In preparation and anticipation, we will be holding a delightful evening of music and celebration a week from Sunday. This benefit concert for Moldova will feature:
Samplings of traditional Moldovan food and some delicious desserts.
Much live music from Kokua, Dave Matsumura, our friend Travis Oberg, and more!
A chance to support sending Moldovan friends on retreat - a rare and special opportunity for many
This HOUSE CONCERT will take place at the home of Peter and Julie Handel and is open to all: very family/kid friendly event and space.
When: Sunday, April 23 - 5:30-8:00 or as long as your kids last!
Admission: FREE
Contact Rebekah Frederickson for directions
Notes: eat before you come, but save room for tasting some delightful Moldovan foods and terrific desserts
There will be a giving opportunity for camp scholarships & ministry efforts in the village.


text: In 2005 I was awarded a residency from the Henry Street Settlement. Logistics as well as, frustrations with the art speak discussions on the grid or "organic" imagery necessitated a dramatic change in my art making. I began to research nature's organizing system: the hexagon. Scientists believe that nature created the hexagon because it is the most space efficient shape. My continued appreciation and fascination with natures resilience and adaptability to the human imprint has inspired me to create site specific works. These hexagonal cells can be clustered into any room. Each hexagon is Masa paper cut, waxed and welded together layer by layer. The art can be mounted and arranged on panels, traditional framing, or directly to the wall. They are sold as individual hexes, no less than three cells can be sold. The cost per hexagon is $250.00.