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Manchester Buddhist Centre/The Clear Vision Trust
Manchester Buddhist Centre is run by members of the Western Buddhist Order and has been offering Buddhism and meditation in Manchester since 1977. In 1996 we reopened in the Northern Quarter of Manchester, in a Victorian cotton warehouse converted by Buddhist volunteers.
Meditation and Buddhism courses run all year. On the second floor are Bodywise Natural Health Centre and meeting rooms for hire. The award-winning Earth Cafe is situated in the basement.
The Buddhist Centre's popular education service is run by the Clear Vision Trust, housed in the same building. Clear Vision make all the teaching materials listed here.
Venue Type:
Industrial heritage site, Sacred space
Mon - Fri 10.00 - 19.00
Sat 10.00 - 17.00
Closed: Sun
Group visits: £2 per pupil/student per hour; standard visit 1.5 hours
Additional info
All information on educational services and classroom teaching materials for Buddhism may be found at www.clear-vision.org.
In particular, the DVD Buddhist Centre in the City offers a virtual tour of the Manchester Buddhist Centre for 8-14 year-olds. (Details below.)
Disabled access: pending funding we regret there is no alternative to the six steps up to the front door (handrails both sides). Once in, there is a disabled-accessible toilet and lift access to all floors.
CD: Stilling Exercises for Young People (8-18 years)
CD of non-religious 'stilling' exercises short enough for young attention spans, as well as two traditional Buddhist meditations suitable for older students. Also available as an MP3 download.
- The Clear Vision Trust
- The Clear Vision Trust
DVD: Buddhism for KS2 (8-11 years)
A DVD with four 20-minute programmes introducing the main Buddhist beliefs in a way that is stimulating, fun and relevant to children in the modern world. 62-page comprehensive teacher's handbook included.
- The Clear Vision Trust
- The Clear Vision Trust
DVD: Buddhism Today: Buddhists in Britain respond to ethical issues (14-16 years +)
Senior Buddhist men and women from five UK traditions respond to challenging ethical issues in the light of their Buddhist beliefs.
- The Clear Vision Trust
- The Clear Vision Trust
DVD: Buddhist Centre in the City: A tour of the Manchester Buddhist Centre (8-12 years)
A 29-minute tour of one of the many Buddhist places of worship in Britain today: a beautifully converted warehouse in the centre of Manchester.
Footage of a real school visit is intercut with interviews and clips of worship, meditation, domestic life and work in the centre's cafe and health centre, allowing a view of people and activities not usually accessible to them on weekday visits.
- The Clear Vision Trust
- The Clear Vision Trust
DVD: Buddhist Pilgrimage: An Indian Spiritual Journey (8-14 years)
DVD: A group of Manchester Buddhists visits seven pilgrimage sites associated with the life of the Buddha, including Bodhgaya, where he gained Enlightenment.
- The Clear Vision Trust
- The Clear Vision Trust
DVD: Living Buddhism for KS3 (12-14 years)
Four 25-minute programmes and ten PowerPoint presentations introduce pupils to the key teachings of Buddhism and their expression in the lives of western and eastern Buddhists.
- The Clear Vision Trust
- The Clear Vision Trust
- German
DVD: The Monkey King and other tales (4-7 years)
DVD with six traditional illustrated stories communicating Buddhist values. 4-7 years; teacher's handbook with activities, questions, information, included in pdf.
- The Clear Vision Trust
- The Clear Vision Trust
- Mongolian
- Published in many other languages by Edition Rabten, Switzerland (www.editionrabten.com)
Online interactive resource: The Life of the Buddha interactive (8-14 years)
Online interactive materials. Each of seven sections includes cartoon-illustrated video retelling a key story in the Buddha's life, or explaining the symbolism of the Buddha image; questions,games, activities, information and detailed teacher's notes. Pupils' answers can be marked online.
- The Clear Vision Trust
- The Clear Vision Trust
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Books to Help Children
When Children Grieve, John W. James, Russell Friedman and Dr. Leslie Landon Matthews
To watch a child grieve and not know what to do is a profoundly difficult experience for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Yet, there are guidelines for helping children develop a lifelong, healthy response to loss.
In When Children Grieve, the authors offer a cutting-edge volume to free children from the false idea of "not feeling bad" and to empower them with positive, effective methods of dealing with loss.
Always Gramma, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
A loving grandchild describes what it is like when Gramma becomes increasingly confused and forgetful, to the point that she can no longer take care of herself.
What's Happening to Grandpa?, Maria Shriver
Kate has always adored her grandpa's storytelling - but lately he's been repeating the same stories again and again. One day, he even forgets Kate's name. Her mother's patient explanations open Kate's eyes to what so many of the elderly must confront: Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss. Determined to support her grandfather, Kate explores ways to help him - and herself - cope by creating a photo album of their times together, memories that will remain in their hearts forever.
Grandpa Forgot My Name, Nancy Gruenwald
Illustrated by Bruce Loeschen. Austin, MN: Newborn Books, c1997. (Newborn Books, 508 South Main Street, Austin, MN 55912. Email: [email protected])
Grandpa came to live with the family because he couldn't take care of himself anymore. Dad helped him dress and mom helped him eat his vegetables, but Grandpa doesn't forget how to eat cookies and doughnuts... and ice cream. This delightful book is based on the author's family's experiences with a grandpa who lived with them for a year before he died. It's message is clear, that caregiving is a rewarding experience though not an easy one, and though the grandpa in the story forget his grandaugher's name, he didn't forget he loved her.
Grandpa Doesn't Know It's Me, Donna Guthrie
A straightforward fictional presentation of Alzheimer's disease and its effect on the family. Lizzie describes how Grandpa used to teach her and join in her play when she was little, then how he begins to forget first minor and gradually more important things. As the disease advances, he moves in with Lizzie's family, which soon needs the respite of occasional day care for Grandpa, who can be bewilderingly unreasonable.
Nanny's Special Gift, Rochelle Potaracke
A moment of recognition by his grandmother, who has been forgetting things because of her Alzheimer's disease, reminds seven-year-old Patrick that she is still the Nanny who loves him.
Sachio Means Happiness, Kimiko Sakai
Although at first five-year-old Sachiko is upset when her grandmother no longer recognizes her, she grows to understand that they can still be happy together.
Rainbows and Other Promises, Laurie Swinwood
Young Sara must put her troubles behind her and come to terms with her Gramps' Alzheimer's Disease.
If I forget, You Remember, Carol Williams
Sixth grade is over and Elyse Donaldson is ready for a perfect summer. She's going to read her favorite books and write her first novel. She's even determined to get along with her older sister, Jordyn. But her plans quickly unravel. Her beloved grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and her widowed mother is starting to date . . .
Going Backwards, Norma Klein
Family dynamics are strained when Grandmother Gustel, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, moves in; though Charles, a high school senior, hopelessly tries to live a normal life, while his father refuses to recognize the problem.
Let's Talk about When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's, Elizabeth Weitzman
Discusses the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease and offers basic mechanisms for coping with a loved one's illness.

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Some info you might be able to use: My car came standard with Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus tires. I just changed tires (after 63,000 mi., good tread remaining). I bought a competing brand, got bad mileage and returned them. I called Michelin, talked to an engineer. He recommended the following for best mileage: MXV4 S8. (These are new.) These tires are D### expensive. I see that they are supplied standard on the new Accord hybrid.
Well, I got a set. I think my mileage has increased about 2 mpg above the previous Michelin Energy tires.


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Apologies if you've seen too much of Far Cry 3 this week, what with it being the most over-exposed title at the press conferences (I'm surprised it wasn't at EA's just for kicks), but you can hopefully spare room for one more clip. Because it's a co-op trailer.
While we know the game supports up to four players in the mode, this trailer introduces us to the four characters you'll be able to take control of.
I like that one of them is Scottish. There aren't nearly enough characters in games that are literally branded "Scottish Thug".


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Innovative ActionScript Navigation
- 1 Skate Team Riders
- 2 Billabong-USA.com Surf Featured Rider
- 3 Movie Control
- 4 Embedding Videos
- 5 Summary
Billabong is a company that makes apparel for people who are into extreme sports and live very active lifestyles. The company's branding is not so much about certain colors and fonts; instead, it's about energy, attitude, and freshness. This branding was a driving force behind the interaction we built into the site.
Many sites I see on the web force interactivity onto a brand or content that has no real need for it. In fact, it works against that brand. Billabong-USA.com is a site that is as perfect a place as ever there was for dynamic and interesting interactivity.
In this chapter, we will be breaking down some of the interesting interactive pieces that work to make the site a total experience.
Without the proper server and Generator environment, these files will not work when run from your desktop. However, we have provided files for you to explore and follow along with the examples.
This chapter deals with Macromedia Generator application development. It requires that you have the Generator Extensions installed in Flash. If you do not have the extensions installed, you can download them for free from Macromedia's web site at http://www.macromedia.com/software/generator/download/extensions.html.
6.1 Skate Team Riders
In the youth sports apparel market, one of the major marketing tactics used is building teams of riders in specific sports by offering sponsorships to these riders. Billabong has hundreds of pro and amateur sponsored riders spread across several sports. It is a symbiotic relationship because Billabong gives the riders gear and money, and the riders wear the gear to promote the brand. We learned firsthand in creating this site that these guys are always on the move and are hard to pin down at times. Nevertheless, they're always supporting the brand out in the water and on the streets.
6.1.1 Name Clusterer
On the skate team rider page, we abstractly captured this dynamic of the riders through something we call the "name clusterer" or "the swarm." We wanted to display the riders' names in a dynamic and organic manner, as per the dynamics of the relationship we talked about previously. The concept we came up with was similar to a raging virusa growing mass of graphical elements that spread across the screen in a random, frantic manner, as shown in Figure 6.1.
Figure 6.1 The name clusterer on the riders screen on Billabong-USA.com
Open the file namecluster.fla (see Figure 6.2). We've isolated the clusterer to demonstrate how it was done.
Figure 6.2 Script on a frame in the main timeline in namecluster.fla.
Start by looking at the actions on the main timeline:
nameList = new Array(); nameList[0] = "Scott Van Vliet"; nameList[1] = "Anthony Thompson"; nameList[2] = "Brian Drake"; nameList[3] = "Deborah Schulz"; nameList[4] = "Phil Scott"; nameList[5] = "Lisa Brabender"; nameList[6] = "Sue McDonald"; nameList[7] = "Steve Wages"; nameList[8] = "Todd Purgason"; nameList[9] = "Paul Nguyen"; nameList[10] = "Matt Kipp"; nameList[11] = "Luis Escorial";
In the Billabong-USA site, we obtained the skate riders' names from the database. In this similar example, we've created an array called nameList populated by the names of a few Juxt Interactive employees.
Now that we've set up the names we'll use, we'll look at the symbol nameclutter_name in the library (see Figure 6.3). We've set up this movie clip with two frames labeled "black" and "white." Each frame has a stop action to keep the clip from looping. There's a dynamic text field called displayName that, if you look at the character palette, is set to black text on the black frame and white text on the white frame.
Figure 6.3 The nameclutter_name movie clip-editing mode.
In the Billabong-USA site, we used a lot of 2-bit, black and white bitmaps to create a gritty design aesthetic. For this name clusterer, we chose black and white because it was consistent with the site's feel.
Notice that this clip isn't actually placed in the stage anywhere. Examine the linkage properties for this clip to see that we're exporting it with an identifier of nameClip (see Figure 6.4).
Figure 6.4 The Symbol Linkage Properties dialog box for the nameclutter_name movie clip.
Now look at the action clip on the name clusterer layer. You'll see later that we've written the cluster script to cluster around wherever this clip is placed. So we've placed it in the center of the stage. Look at the clipEvent on this movie clip (see Figure 6.5):
onClipEvent (load) { // Set Cluster Area clusterWidth = 300; clusterHeight = 300; clusterLeft = -clusterWidth/2; clusterRight = clusterWidth/2; clusterTop = -clusterHeight/2; clusterBottom = clusterHeight/2; // Set Cluster Core clusterCoreX = clusterLeft+(Math.round(Math.random()*49)*(clusterWidth/50)); clusterCoreY = clusterTop+(Math.round(Math.random()*49)*(clusterHeight/50)); // Initialize Cluster Count clusterCount = 1; } onClipEvent (enterFrame) { if (clusterCount<75) { // Attach nameClip this.attachMovie("nameClip", "cluster"+clusterCount, clusterCount); // Set Name randomName = Math.round(Math.random()*(_root.nameList.length)); set ("cluster"+clusterCount+".displayName", _root.nameList[randomName]); // Set Color eval("cluster"+clusterCount).gotoAndStop(Math.round(Math.random()*1)+1); // Set Cluster Position clusterX = clusterCoreX+(Math.round(Math.random()*
(1.5*clusterCount))*(1-Math.round(Math.random()*2))); clusterY = clusterCoreY+(Math.round(Math.random()*
(1.5*clusterCount))*(1-Math.round(Math.random()*2))); if (clusterX>clusterRight) { clusterX = clusterRight-Math.round(Math.random()*4); } else if (clusterX<clusterLeft) { clusterX = clusterLeft+Math.round(Math.random()*4); } if (clusterY>clusterBottom) { clusterY = clusterBottom-Math.round(Math.random()*4); } else if (clusterY<clusterTop) { clusterY = clusterTop+Math.round(Math.random()*4); } // Move Cluster to Position eval("cluster"+clusterCount)._x = clusterX; eval("cluster"+clusterCount)._y = clusterY; // Increase clusterCount clusterCount = clusterCount+1; } else { // Set Cluster Core clusterCoreX = clusterLeft+ (Math.round(Math.random()*49)*(clusterWidth/50)); clusterCoreY = clusterTop+(Math.round(Math.random()*49)*(clusterHeight/50)); // Initialize Cluster Count clusterCount = 1; } }
Figure 6.5 The script on the name clusterer layer on the main timeline.
First, with the onClipEvent(load), we initialize the script. We'll start by determining the cluster area. We've picked 300 width and 300 height.
We then set variables for the left, right, top, and bottom of the cluster area.
Next we'll set the "cluster core." This is the point from which the cluster will form. For the X and Y position of this core, we divide the cluster area by 50 and then randomize which 50th of the area we'll place the cluster at. You can change out 50 with a higher or lower number, depending on the density of the possible spots you want the cluster to grow out of.
Lastly, we set the clusterCount to 1.
The rest of the actions are contained in an onClipEvent(enterFrame), so they'll be continually looped. First we'll determine if the clusterCount is less than 75. This means that after there are 75 names, the cluster will move to another position and start building again. If the count is less than 75, we'll add names. We start by attaching the nameClip that we previously set to export. Next we'll choose which name from the nameList array we'll display. The variable randomName is a number chosen from the length of the array and then used to transfer the value of a name from the array to the displayName variable in the current cluster clip.
Now we'll set the color of the cluster. As we discussed before, this can either be black or white. By putting gotoandStop(random(2)+1), we'll send the cluster to either frame 1 or frame 2.
Now we'll determine where the current cluster will be positioned. We'll set two position variables, clusterX and clusterY. Let's examine the logic behind clusterX and clusterY, which is the same. We start at the clusterCoreX, which is the center of the cluster. The (1-random(3)) will return either 1, 0, or 1. This will take the result of random(1.5*clusterCount) and either make it negative, leave it positive, or counteract it by setting the X position to the core X position. We chose 1.5 because it fit within our usage. If you use a higher number, the clusters will be spaced out farther. The inverse is also true.
Before we move the cluster to the new X and Y positions, we need to check whether the new position is within the cluster area we initially set through a series of if statements. If the cluster will be out of the cluster area, we manually reposition the X and Y coordinates to the boundary of the cluster area and then break up the numbers with a little randomization.
Finally, we move the cluster to the X and Y positions we just set.
Now we come back to the initial if statement. The preceding actions were to be run if the clusterCount was less than 75. Once the clusterCount exceeds 75, we rerun the initialization script, which randomizes the position of a new "core" and sets the count back to 1.
Now we start again. Notice that we don't remove the clips we attached before starting again. In Flash, only one movie clip can occupy a specific "depth." By restarting to attach the movie clips, we "eat away" at the first cluster by attaching clips to depths that contain the nameClips from the first time the script ran. We intentionally set up the script this way because we were pleased with the way the clusters grew across the screen while slowly "dissolving" after a while.


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Elegant experienced carriage service. Our driver will wear English or Western formal attire and there are multiple choices for decorating the carriage: flowers, lights, and your choice of trunk sign. We tailor our service to meet your needs. See our Wedding page for more information.
We provide specialized carriage services for private parties, parades, quinceañera, and funeral hearse service. We have numerous carriage, wagon and equine combinations to meet every need. See our Special Event section for additional information.


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It's getting hot and you desperately need a little fan to fit onto your desk. You could either go buy one or you could finally do something with that old PC of yours and tear out its power supply fan.
Apparently some fellow discovered that the quickest way to "make" a fan is to take out an old computer's power supply fan, rip out all "unnecessary bits and pieces," leave the power adapter inside, and tada! A little fan for your desk. [Guus Oosterbaan via Unplggd]
Whoops! Let's account for human stupidity and add a disclaimer: Don't try this project if you have no experience fiddling with power supplies or don't really truly know what you're doing. There's potential for you to get injured...or killed. It's not a good idea to follow vague instructions that tell you to toss out "unnecessary bits and pieces." #badideas


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Dear Hungry Girl,
I love peanut butter but am not crazy about that Better 'n Peanut Butter you write about all the time. And the real stuff has WAY too many calories (no matter how "healthy" it is). Got any other tricks up your sleeve, HG?
PB Queen
Dear PB Queen,
Oh boy -- are you in luck! Your timing could not POSSIBLY have been better (and not just because today is National Peanut Butter Day). While I am a fan of Better 'n Peanut Butter (also sold as Peanut Wonder), I know that it works better in recipes than it does straight, and that it tastes a little bit more like pb & jelly than straight peanut butter. That's why my head almost exploded when I recently found PB2. PB2 is my newest peanut butter obsession. Basically, it's just powdered peanut butter. Now before you get all freaked out and upset at the sound of it, listen to what I have to say. There's a company in Georgia called Bell Plantation. And they make cool, unconventional peanut stuff. Well, they have found a way to extract practically all of the oil and fat from peanuts when they roast and grind 'em down. The result is a fine, insanely delicious-smelling, peanut butterlicious powder that is EXTREMELY versatile. You can add water to it and essentially turn it into low-cal, low-fat peanut butter (2 tbsp. of the stuff has just 54 calories and less than 3g of fat). OR you can use it cleverly in recipes and make peanut buttery smoothies, cakes, hot cocoa, ice cream sundae toppings, etc. The possibilities are endless. I literally spent an entire Saturday night experimenting with this stuff and had the BEST time (it was not nearly as pathetic as it sounds, I promise). I will DEFINITELY be featuring this stuff a lot on HG. I have big plans for it. So keep an eye out for recipes that call for it. They're on the way. BTW, PB2 is hard to find in stores.
Two questions. 1. Can I substitute Crystal Light for water? And 2.
What is the story with Looking Good Now! magazine? I keep hearing rumors that it may be folding.
Two Qs for You
Dear Two Qs,
Hey there! The short answer to your Crystal Light Q is no. I mean, there's really no sub for straight water. CL offers some of the same benefits as water, but it also has artificial sweeteners and chemicals. You're always better off guzzling the real thing. Try drinking it at room temperature if you have trouble getting it down (that's what I do). But drinking Crystal Light IS better than drinking high-calorie beverages or not drinking anything. As for LGN magazine, I'm afraid to say it is officially gone. Sad but true. You can still find Hungry Girl articles in People StyleWatch editions, the NY Daily News and on Yahoo! Food, though.
Today, January 24th, is National Peanut Butter Day. Check out our pb finds and recipes. Then eat some!


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Gas detection tubes operate in the following manner: An air sample is drawn through a tube containing a reagent, causing a color change. The concentration is then read from the length of the color stain in the reagent. The advantages of detection tubes over other analytical methods are simplicity of use, rapid response, low cost, and very low maintenance. Because each batch of Honeywell tubes is pre-calibrated, no calibration equipment is necessary. Errors are prevented by directly marking the calibration information on each tube, and accuracy is further ensured by controlling the volume of air sampled. Honeywell tubes are primarily of the narrow bore type and are designed for use with a Honeywell handoperated piston pump.
The LP-1200 is a piston-type hand pump that draws a fixed volume of gas, selectable at either 50 mL or 100 mL by rotating the handle. A tight vacuum seal is formed by a greased plunger gasket. The tapered rubber inlet accommodates a range of tube diameters for different types of tubes. The inlet filter prevents glass pieces and dust from entering the shaft. An end-of-flow indicator in the handle turns white when the gas sampling is complete. A pump stroke counter is rotated to keep track of the number of strokes completed.
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Coe, William R. , 1926-2009
Extent: 65 linear foot
The planning for the Tikal Project began in the mid 1940s when Museum President Percy C. Madeira along with engineer John Dimick and Board member Samuel B. Eckert conceived of a ten year long expedition to the Maya site in the dense forest region of Guatemala. Previous expeditions to investigate the Maya necessarily focused on more accessible sites such as Piedras Negras, Copan, Uxmal and Chichen Itza. Following the construction of a landing strip by the Guatemalan Air Force in 1950 the first scientists arrived in January 1956 for what would turn out to be a thirteen year expedition. For ten of the thirteen years, the project was directed by William Robertson Coe who accomplished major excavations in the Great Plaza, North Terrace and Acropolis sections of the project. Coe also conceptualized the data collection system and reporting guidelines that resulted in the publication of the seventeen volume Tikal Reports. The Tikal Project records contain 134 archival boxes of material that include correspondence, financial records, field notebooks, post excavation notes/analysis, pre-publication material for the Tikal Reports, plans, drawings, photographs, contact sheets and oversize items. Miscellaneous card files complete the collection. The original field cards are held in a forty-four drawer file cabinet installed in the Tikal Room at the museum.


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Derek Jeter hurt; 3,000th hit will have to wait
NEW YORK (AP) -- Derek Jeter didn't even wait for a trainer. Noticeably limping, he knew his day was done.
Jeter strained his right calf during a flyout in the fifth inning, jogged down the first base line and immediately pulled himself Monday night, stalling his pursuit of 3,000 career hits.
The New York Yankees star left in a 1-0 loss to Cleveland with 2,994 hits. The team will assess the Grade I strain -- the mildest type -- on Tuesday, hoping he can avoid his first trip to the disabled list since 2003.
"I'm worried about him," manager Joe Girardi said. "Just keep our fingers crossed and hopefully it's not too serious."
Jeter is known for trying to play through injuries. For example, he was back in the lineup, bruises and all, the day after diving into the stands for that famous catch that bloodied his face in 2004 against Boston.
But he clearly was in trouble Monday as soon as he took one step out of the batter's box in the fifth. He went to a hospital after the early exit.
"He just walked off the field and you could tell he was done," Girardi said. "You don't see him come out of games."
Regardless of the MRI results, Girardi said he didn't think Jeter would be able to play Tuesday night against Texas.
Teammates, fans and even Jeter himself had said it would be nice to achieve the milestone at Yankee Stadium. New York has three games left against Texas on this homestand, then goes on a six-game road trip to Wrigley Field in Chicago, and Cincinnati.
"It's frustrating," Girardi said. "He's six hits away. You'd hope he could've did it here. Obviously, he looked pretty sore."
All eyes, and cameras, were on Jeter when stepped to the plate in the first and he singled sharply. He looked fine when he grounded out in the second and seemed to be having no problems at shortstop.
That changed in the fifth. He touched first base after the ball was caught, returned to the dugout and was gone.
Eduardo Nunez replaced Jeter to start the top of the sixth. There was a slight murmur in the crowd of 43,551 when the public-address announcer told fans that Nunez was the new shortstop.
Jeter is trying to become the first player to reach 3,000 hits while with the Yankees. Approaching his 37th birthday, he had been in a pronounced slump to start the season but had been showing more flashes of his All-Star form in recent weeks.


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Tiny Tonight! Ladies' Guide to the Holiday Special airing on Monday, December 16th at 8PM ET/PT
Deck the halls with Tiny, Tami Roman (VH1's "Basketball Wives"), Claudia Jordan (NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice") and rap sensation Trina as they bring the joy and sexy back to the most magical time of year with the premiere of "Tiny Tonight! Ladies' Guide to the Holidays." VH1's own holiday helpers will guide viewers on everything from managing family insanity to preparing the perfect festive meal. They'll also take lessons from how celebrities like Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade and the cast of "Love & Hip Hop" party during the holidays. The Southern socialites will share their personal tales of hilarious holiday chaos including Major and King's outlandish Christmas list and Shekinah trying out a driveway deep fryer (fireman not included).


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Local epilepsy advocates are expressing relief at the passage of a state law that will allow teachers and other non-medical personnel to administer the anti-seizure medication Diastat to students beginning Jan. 1, even as nursing leaders insist that school nurses still will not train their colleagues.
SB 161, authored by state Sen. Bob Huff, R-Diamond Bar, and sponsored by the Orange County Department of Education, was an effort to counter a 2009 directive by the state nursing board that urged school nurses not to train laypeople to administer the anti-convulsion medication.
Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into law Oct. 7, despite fierce opposition from nursing unions and their allies, and it will take effect Jan. 1.
"We're just overjoyed," said Jill Cabanillas, executive director of the Epilepsy Alliance of Orange County. "It's hard enough to have a child with special needs – parents already have to fight the insurance companies and bureaucracy to get services to their children. This is just one less thing they have to fight for now."
Click here to view a slideshow of images chronicling the two-year battle by epilepsy advocates to get SB 161 passed – and the effort by nursing unions and their allies to block the legislation.
But school nurses may not be the ones training their non-licensed colleagues to administer Diastat, the brand name for diazepam rectal gel. California nursing leaders say the new law does not change the state's Nursing Practice Act, which prohibits a nurse from training a non-licensed individual to engage in the practice of nursing.
"It's not a political issue; there is nothing in this bill to change the Nursing Practice Act," said Tricia Hunter, executive director of the American Nurses Association's California chapter. "All this law says is that a parent can designate a school employee to give Diastat. The law does not allow nurses to train non-licensed personnel to administer Diastat."
Voluntary training
SB 161 authorizes public schools in California to offer voluntary, optional Diastat training to school employees. Parents of children with a Diastat prescription must request that their child's school offer this training to employees, and no employee can be forced or coerced to participate, according to the new law.
Leading pediatric neurologists and epilepsy advocates say a seizure that is not stopped immediately with Diastat could cause permanent brain injury or even death, before paramedics even arrive on scene.
The risk of incorrectly administering Diastat is extremely low and is far outweighed by the benefits of administering the medication in a timely fashion, even if by a non-licensed school worker in the absence of a school nurse, the experts have testified.
Nursing unions and their allies have vociferously disputed the risks of administering Diastat, saying that it could be given mistakenly to a convulsing student who does not need it or by a layperson who panics under pressure and delivers the wrong medication or dosage.
Diastat is administered by inserting a plastic syringe with a pre-measured dose into the patient's rectum.
"The sad part is that this law opens the door for irresponsible schools not to include a school nurse in their school district, let alone their school site," Hunter said. "We think it takes away a parent's federally given right to have an appropriate person on their child's campus to give this medication."
Hunter said that with patience and guidance, it is possible for a school district to apply for and obtain special federal funding that can pay for adequate school nursing staff. The key is knowing how to apply for these funds, Hunter said; organizations like the American Nurses Association's California chapter can assist in that effort.
'Extremely relieved'
Parent Pat DeLorenzo of Mission Viejo, who has a 9-year-old daughter with a Diastat prescription, said he feels "extremely relieved" at the passage of SB 161.
DeLorenzo's daughter, Gianna, has a full-time nurse at her school, Mission Viejo's Reilly Elementary, but even so, DeLorenzo said he is reassured to know six laypeople at Reilly also are trained as backups.
"You shouldn't have to worry about your child's life when you send them to school," DeLorenzo said. "The biggest problem now is educating parents to be aware of their rights. I can only hope that the districts will provide the ample services the bill entails."
When the state Board of Registered Nursing declared in September 2009 that no one but a registered nurse could lawfully administer Diastat, many local schools stopped training laypeople to administer Diastat.
But some local schools continued to train laypeople in the intervening years, using outside resources such as Diastat training courses offered by the Epilepsy Alliance of Orange County.
Now, with the law clarified, advocates hope more school districts will embrace the new legislation when it formally goes into effect Jan. 1.
"I imagine it will happen rapidly," Cabanillas said. "My gut feeling is most school districts will be happy to go back to the way it used to be."
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Enjoy this multi-million, state-of-the-art, world-class haunted attraction & Gatlinburg's #1 Haunted House! New hauntings, special effects and live actors! Bring all your family and friends…there's safety in numbers! Frights, fun and screams for everyone! Please be advised that you are entering at your own risk and that Ripley's assumes no responsibility for your return!
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Ripley's Haunted Adventure is open from Sunday to Thursday from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 am.
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Now this is some disturbing footage right here. Ann Arbor police released a video on Tuesday that shows Michigan wide receiver Csont'e York punching a 23-year-old man outside of a bar in Ann Arbor back in July.
York was suspended indefinitely by Michigan head coach Brady Hoke, who released this statement when the suspension was announced (via Mlive.com).
Csont'e York is suspended indefinitely for failing to meet team standards and will not report for fall camp," Hoke wrote in a statement at the time. "We demand that every person in our program represent the University of Michigan and the Michigan football program the right way on and off the field. When people fall short of that, there are consequences.
At that point, there was no indication one way or another why York was suspended. The release of this video pretty much clears up any questions regarding York's suspension.
York admitted to punching the man in an interview with the police. He will be charged later this month with a count of aggravated assault and two counts of assault and battery.
York, a 6″3″ and 185-pound wide receiver, ranked 75th nationally among wide receiver recruits by Rivals.com back in 2013. It remains to be seen whether he will be dismissed from Michigan's football team.
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This 4-star hotel in the center of Innsbruck, directly opposite the Kaufhaus Tyrol department store, offers free use of its small spa area featuring a sauna, infrared cabins, a steam bath, and a fitness center. The Old Town is 984 feet away. The modern and nonsmoking rooms at the Central offer free WiFi, a flat-screen cable TV, a mini-bar, wooden floors, and a bathroom. Hotel Central's traditional Viennese coffee house (nonsmoking) features 2 terraces and serves classic Austrian dishes and coffee specialties. Innsbruck Main Train Station, as well as the Messe Innsbruck congress center, are 1969 feet away.
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This weekend's vice presidential quail hunting trip is fast becoming a comedian's dream. Channel and Internet surfing is suddenly a virtual "Open Mike" night at the Comedy Store.
Next on stage was the host of the demised Comedy Central program (remember when it was a decent show before Bill sold out to ABC!) "Politically Incorrect." Bill Maher decided to write a mock script, posted at the Huffington Post, of how things progressed after Harry Whittington was accidentally shot:
"Um. Sir. Mr. Vice President, he's kinda just laying there."
"Shhhhhh!!!! He's a lawyer. You want him to sue?...Harry? You OK? Harry? See? He's fine. This is just part of the administration's new tort reform package."
Nice gratuitous shot at lawyers and tort reform in the same punchline, Bill. From there, Maher went after the medical profession adding a dash of stereotypical anti-Semitism:
"I think he's hurt sir. He's bleeding."
"You think he's hurt. Are you a doctor?"
"Yes. I'm your doctor. I travel with you all the time."
"Ah yes. The Jew. I didn't recognize you without the rib spreader."
Do Jewish doctor jokes work outside of the Borscht Belt? Of course, no routine about this incident would be complete without a reference to previous vice presidential hunting excursions:
"I think we need to call one of your ambulances."
"Aw, now why do you want to go and do something like that? If Antonin hears about this he won't come duck hunting next time there's an important case before the Supreme Court that I need him to rule on."
You have to wonder how many different ways America's media comics are going to be able to craft doctor, lawyer, and Scalia jokes on this subject without becoming repetitive and inane.


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Denise Richards was seen running errands in Los Angeles, CA with her beautiful two year old daughter Eloise on Tuesday (April 29). Denise is also mom to daughters Sam, 10, and Lola, 8.
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Sienna Miller and her fiance Tom Sturridge took their adorable 21-month-old daughter Marlowe on a walk through London, England on Monday (April 28).


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My neighbor wears the one on the right for her daily bike rides here in FL. She gets a lot of second glances, and my husband calls her the biking terrorist.
- December 22, 2010 at 9:15 AM
My bank has signs that ask the customers to remove their sunglasses, baseball hats and hoods before entering--
These types of items are de rigueur for outdoor types. I have a couple similar for cold weather.
- December 22, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Go to Alaska in the winter Dr. Grumpy-you will understand why these are made. When your nose hairs freeze together and crack while you're running-you will understand...
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the tan one looks like a mini burqa
- December 22, 2010 at 11:00 AM
How does someone keep their glasses from steaming up, when wearing one of these?
Whenever I tie a bandana over my nose, or wrap a knit muffler around my head to keep my face warm, my glasses fog-up to the point that I can not see where I am going.
- December 22, 2010 at 6:39 PM
I go without glasses if I'm running but I just have minor eye problems, I can run without glasses, I just can't drive or watch TV without them.
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Those who truly understands female psychology are ultimate the winners in the seduction game. The master seducers know that generating attraction involves deep knowledge of women psychology – they know how to fully leverage and exploit this knowledge in order to make women fall in love with them.
How the female psyche is wired up is pretty simple really. Female attraction occurs when she encounters what popularly known as masculinity. And masculinity originates from the ultimate trait that attracts women… security.
What Women Want – And How Female Psychology 100% Revolves Around This ONE Trait
The most attractive man in the world possesses one unique trait – SECURITY. He is not needy, and he is able to relate to the rest of the world in a relaxed manner since he does not need validation from anyone.
You can use all the "routines" and "lines" in the world, but if you are insecure, women will be able to see it right through you.
And the best way to be secure is to master the biggest (and most powerful) technique ever to be invented in the world of dating and seduction – Fractionation.
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Kaspars Daugavins
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Native of Riga, Latvia, Kaspars Daugavins was the star player for Latvia's National team in many different tournaments. He played for Latva in three World Championship Under-18 tournaments in 2004, 2005 and 2006 accumulating 7 goals and 7 assists in 15 games. His last appearance in 2006 was the most memorable as he notched 5 goals and 4 assists along with 20 penalty minutes and a +6 rating in just 5 games.
2005-06: Daugavins played his 2005-06 season with Riga 2000, a powerhouse team that won the Latvian league championship. He registered 3 goals and 12 assists in 42 games.
2006-07: This marked Daugavins first season of North American hockey, which he spent between the OHL and AHL. In 61 games with the Toronto St. Michaels Majors (OHL), he tallied 18 goals and 60 points, as well as a career-high 64 penalty minutes; he was nominated to the OHL All-Rookie Team for his play. He also saw action with the Binghamton Senators (AHL), registering a pair of goals, the first of his pro hockey career, in 11 games. He also competed with the Latvia National Team, where he tallied three goals and as many assists in six games.
Daugavins put his name on the map playing as a 17-year-old for the Latvian National Team at the 2006 World Championships held right in Riga. In three games, he notched one assist for the host team. He also represented Latvia at the 2006 World Junior Championships in Vancouver.
2007-08: Splitting the season between the Mississauga St. Michael's Majors (OHL) and the Binghamton Senators (AHL), the winger had a successful season of hockey. In OHL action, he netted a career-high 40 goals and 74 points, adding two more goals and an assist in four playoff games. While he only saw three games with the B-Sens, he didn't see the same success that he did in the OHL. He also competed with the Latvia National team, but failed to register any points at the WC; he saw more success at the WJC, where he netted two goals and 10 points for Latvia.
2008-09: Daugavins once again split the season between Binghamton (AHL) and Mississauga (OHL). In 23 games with the B-Sens, he tallied a pair of goals and three points. He had more success in the OHL, where he netted 11 goals and 28 points in 30 games with the St. Michael's Majors. Expect to see him start the 2009-10 season with Binghamton.
2009-10: After a slow start with Binghamton a year ago, Kaspars found himself sent back to Mississauga. This time around he came back with a vengeance, scoring 21 goals and 25 assists with the Binghamton Senators. For his success, he was awarded a game with Ottawa but failed to register on the score sheet.
2010-11: Coincidence or not, Daugavins played some of his best hockey at the end of the year and in the AHL playoffs as his entry-level contract was coming to an end. Daugavins did not see any NHL action in his third pro season but scored 19 goals with 35 assists and was +4 in 73 games for AHL Binghamton. He was especially effective on the power play, scoring eight times. In Binghamton's run to the Calder Cup playoff championship, he had 10 goals with 10 assists and was +8 in 23 games. Daugavinis was re-signed to a one-year contract by the Senators in August 2011.
Talent Analysis
Daugavins is an excellent all-round skater. He has a strong stride, good lateral movement and agility, and a deceptive top gear. Daugavins has a decent sized frame and he isn't afraid of making contact, although he is not a big hitter by any means. He is an extremely slick and creative player who can thread the needle with passes. One knock on Daugavins is that he does not use his shot often enough. Daugavins an excellent stickhandler and can fool defensemen in one-on-one situations. He has tremendous vision, anticipation, and his positioning in both zones is excellent. Daugavins uses his linemates well and is an excellent team player. He is very passionate and always wears his heart on his sleeve.


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Dexia, the troubled Franco-Belgian bank that was partly nationalized by Belgium just over a year ago—its second rescue in three years—is still in trouble. After yet another hefty loss on its balance sheet, France and Belgium have agreed to sink yet more money into the bank—although the Belgian finance minister has said this latest infusion of cash is intended to be its last.
Reuters reported Thursday that France and Belgium have agreed to pour an additional 5.5 billion euros ($7 billion) into Dexia after it posted a nine-month loss of 2.39 billion euros. In 2008 the bank had ingested some 6.4 billion euros, and in October 2011, the Belgian, French and Luxembourg governments agreed to guarantee funding to keep the bank afloat.
This time around, according to statements from the Belgian and French ministries, Belgium will contribute 2.92 billion euros, or 53% of the total, with France providing the remaining 2.59 billion. In exchange, the two countries will receive preference shares that include voting rights, giving them the chance to recover funds should Dexia make money.
Steven Vanackere, the Belgian finance minister, said in the report that the money contributed by Belgium would be included in Belgium's national debt but not count toward the country's budget deficit targets, but Eurostat, the European statistics agency, would have the final say over whether this would be the case.
Vanackere added that the recapitalization is intended to be the final one for the financial group, but that nobody could be sure of that. "Is it a total guarantee? People who give such a guarantee are unwise," Vanackere said in the report.


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Beginning in Fall 2013, all CUNY colleges will have a uniform set of general education requirements known as CUNY Pathways. Although the courses that can be used to fulfill these requirements will differ from college to college, the basic set of requirements will be the same throughout the CUNY system, and with few exceptions any requirement that a student fulfills at one college will be considered fulfilled at any other college to which he or she transfers.
Students who enter Baruch in Fall 2013 will have to complete Pathways at Baruch to obtain a degree. Beginning in July 2013, continuing students will have the choice either to opt-in to the Pathways requirements or to complete the set of general education requirements that is currently in place at the college (the Baruch Common Core).
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Welcome to the Animals' Hospital of Levittown!
We are a full service hospital offering preventive care, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and care for sick and injured animals by appointment, however we also accept walk-in appointments and emergencies. We have a stellar team of Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses that stay up to date with the latest procedures to ensure that your pet is receiving the cutting edge care that it deserves. In addition to our exceptional team of veterinarians, our friendly and compassionate support staff is there to help you every step of the way to ensure that your experience is a fantastic one every time.
Here at the Animals' Hospital of Levittown, we know dogs and cats. We know that they are an integral part of your life and that you will do anything to ensure that they receive the best care possible. That is why we are committed to providing your pet with the best possible veterinary medical and dental care. In addition to our outstanding medicine, we also have a strong focus on excellent customer service and Client Education which means that you are in the loop, all the time. This allows us to make comprehensive decisions about your pet's health, allowing them to enjoy their years to the fullest.
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Zoé Wallet
Fashioned from calf leather with the iconic Monogram motif printed on it, the Zoe Wallet embraces Nicolas Ghesquière's Monogram LV Pop vision for Fall-Winter 2019. The bright colorway is inspired by the Centre Pompidou museum in Paris whilst the pattern printed onto the smooth calfskin to give it an almost 3-D effect.
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- Natural vegetable-tanned cowhide: The natural grain may therefore have irregularities and be sensitive to scratching or soiling. Expressing its natural character, natural vegetable-tanned cowhide leather will continue to patinate in the light, revealing its full nobility over time.
- Textile and microfiber lining: To clean, dab the stain with a soft, light-colored cloth slightly dampened with soapy water (pH-neutral soap). Never use solvents.
- Sheepskin lining: In case of superficial stains, the use of a light-colored, soft, dry cloth is advised.
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Confederacy Museum eyes Lexington
The Washington Times reports that the Museum of the Confederacy may be looking to move from its Clay Street digs in Richmond– next to the Confederate White House, conveniently enough– and instead set up shop in the Lexington area– which is, also rather conveniently, the final resting place of both Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
The museum has been grappling with space constraints for the last few years, in part because it's hemmed in by the giant medical buildings of Virginia Commonwealth University. As a result, tourists often skip it, and it has only been able to display a fraction of its world-class collection of artifacts.
Over in the Shenandoah Valley, the Rockbridge County Courthouse is being abandoned in favor of a newer building, leaving the original 1897 building vacant– and apparently quite attractive to the wayward museum.
Meanwhile, just 15 minutes south of Lexington, the impresarios in the Natural Bridge area have developed some interesting tourist attractions that may provide some critical mass to make Lexington/Natural Bridge more of a destination.


text: The Beatles step into the digital age 5:17 AM PDT 9/7/2009 by Mike Collett-White , Douglas MacLaurin, Reuters FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME 'Rock Band,' remastered albums available Wednesday LONDON -- The Beatles take a step closer to selling their music online with Wednesday's simultaneous release of the band's remastered catalog and video game "The Beatles: Rock Band." The Beatles collection, available beginning 09/09/09, is expected to dominate the charts in key markets like the U.S. and Britain, bringing a windfall to the group's label EMI Music and the Fab Four's company Apple Corps. Retailers, who have seen physical music sales eroded over recent years, also are gearing up for queues around the block for both the CDs and the video game, an added bonus after Michael Jackson's death in June saw a spike in sales. While the remastered catalog, its first overhaul since 1987, is seen appealing mainly to Beatles' fans who would appreciate subtle variations and improvements that technology has brought, most excitement surrounds MTV's video game. "I think this (the game) is significant because it will enable the music to be heard by a new generation of fans," said Gennaro Castaldo of music and gaming retailer HMV in London. "It just keeps the Beatles mythology growing and growing, so that's why it is so significant." The fact that, according to Billboard, the Beatles will soon allow fans to buy at least some of their music in digital form as extra downloadable content for the game, underlines how close the digital age may be. "I think the Beatles music soon will be available everywhere," Giles Martin, son of Beatles producer George and who produced the music for the game, told Reuters at London's Abbey Road Studios, where the band recorded. Fans of arguably the world's most successful pop band, with album sales of more than 600 million worldwide, have waited for years to be able to download the Beatles' coveted body of work, but have been frustrated partly by a trademark dispute. The new music collection comprises 12 Beatles albums in stereo, with track listings and artwork as originally released in Britain, and "Magical Mystery Tour," which became part of the Beatles' core catalog when the CDs were released in 1987. In addition, the collections "Past Masters Vol. I and II" are combined as one title, making 14 titles overall. Allan Rouse, who oversaw the remastering, said improved computer software had allowed his team to improve the quality and sound of the Beatles' catalog, including through removing bad edits, electrical clicks and sibilance. "Obviously the only people who are going to notice those little things are the fans, because they will know that they've gone," Rouse told Reuters. "But on the other hand, for the future generation, they probably don't want to hear things like sibilance and pop and a bad edit. It's very close to listening to a master tape." Another obstacle to appreciating the changes is the dominance of iPods, he added. "The sad fact of it is that so many people ... are going to rip them into their computer and put them onto their iPods, so yes, listening on an iPod you probably will find it very difficult to tell the difference." The game offers 45 songs from the band's catalog, each member is animated in detail, and real crowd noise from the Beatles' performances is used. With video game sales falling sharply in the U.S., the makers of "The Beatles: Rock Band" are aiming to appeal to older consumers who have not yet experimented with the format but may be attracted by their love of the music. "It's becoming a family event because it's moved from the bedroom to the front room where the whole family can play," HMV's Castaldo said. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Mike Collett-White firstname.lastname@example.com @thr Douglas MacLaurin, Reuters email@example.com @thr


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|Pandora doesn't like to share her target pole with anyone.
During a dock time session with the girls in the back, a staff member was lucky to get a present from Aleta. It was one of the girls' favorite toys, a target pole! However, it seemed that Aleta had been a little overzealous in her choice of gift.
We all know that each dolphin has their own favorite object, and target poles are Pandora's. She absolutely adores carrying them around like a regal lady. So, when Aleta snatched away her target pole to give to someone else, it was pretty clear that, while it was a sweet gesture, she wasn't pleased.
The funny thing is that, even though we always love dolphin presents, sometimes you can't accept them. Especially when you know one is considered theft. As soon as Pandora saw that Aleta had snatched her target pole and was ready to give it away, she raced over to get it back. As Pandora grabbed it and safely tucked it under her flipper, the staff member told her she would never have accepted the purloined target pole.
Aleta did try to steal Pandora's toy a few more times, but it was useless. Anyone who knows Pandora knows that you don't take away her target pole unless she gives it to you.


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CHICAGO / SANDY, Utah – The U.S. Men's National Team will play the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Honduras in front of a capacity crowd of 20,000+ at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah, after tickets sold out on the second day of the public sale. Approximately 1,000 tickets went on sale Tuesday to the general public just after 10 a.m. MT, after various pre-sale opportunities were made available to Real Salt Lake season ticket holders, single-game purchasers for RSL and U.S. Men's and Women's games in Utah, as well as VISA card holders and USMNT supporters groups.
The U.S. takes on Honduras on June 18 at 7 p.m. MT in a game presented by the Utah Sports Commission, with the match broadcast live on ESPN, WatchESPN, and UniMas. Fans can also follow on ussoccer.com's MatchTracker and on Twitter @ussoccer.
"We are really excited that Rio Tinto Stadium is sold out for the qualifier against Honduras," said U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. "Our main priority in selecting the venues for these important games was to make sure we had great crowd support, and having the game sell out so quickly proves that the fans in Salt Lake are going to be there for us. The supporters in Denver were amazing, and we expect another fantastic atmosphere on June 18."
While the match between the U.S. and Honduras is officially sold out, a limited number of Ultimate Fan Tickets (a special VIP package that includes a premium ticket, official U.S. National Team jersey with the name and number of your choice, VIP access to the field before and after the game and other unique benefits) are available exclusively through ussoccer.com. A limited number of Pre-game Tailgate tickets which feature all-you-can-eat are also available for purchase through ussoccer.com or riotintostadium.com
For fans who are shut out of the mid-June World Cup Qualifier at Rio Tinto Stadium, an alternate opportunity exists to see the United States in Gold Cup group action on Saturday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. MT against Cuba as part of a doubleheader. The Utah-based venue holds the unique distinction of being the ONLY stadium in North America to feature the USMNT on multiple occasions in 2013. Ticket information for the mid-July event – also featuring Costa Rica against Belize at 4:00 p.m. MT – can be found by clicking http://www.riotintostadium.com/events/gold-cup.php. The possibility exists that several Real Salt Lake players could represent their countries in their club's home stadium on both June 18 and July 13.
U.S. Soccer will be offering complete travel packages to see the U.S. Men's National Team play Honduras, which will include hotel accommodations at the Official Hotel, match day transportation, access to exclusive events and more, allowing fans to experience a World Cup Qualifier like never before. Details will be available in the near future.
A series of events will be organized for fans in Salt Lake City leading up to the match, including a free pep rally the night before the match, a youth coaching symposium in conjunction with the Positive Coaching Alliance and the Centennial Coaching Symposium series both presented by Kwik Goal. More information will be available on www.ussoccer.com.
The MNT has played at Rio Tinto Stadium once before, collecting a 2-1 victory against El Salvador on Sept. 5, 2009, in the final round of qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. holds a perfect 2-0-0 record in the state of Utah, with the other win coming in a 3-0 win rout of Costa Rica on June 4, 2005, at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
The U.S. is part of the six-team Hexagonal along with Costa Rica, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico and Panama. The 10-game, round-robin format will be contested through Oct.15. The top three teams will automatically advance to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, while the fourth-place team will compete in a two-leg playoff against the champion from the Oceania Confederation. The U.S. currently sits in a three-way tie for second place in the Hexagonal with Costa Rica and Honduras at four points apiece.


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Reform Club ~ Library and Archives
A Brief History
The Library was established in 1841, shortly after the Club moved into the newly built clubhouse. A comprehensive collection of parliamentary papers, reports, speeches and reference works was regarded as essential for the many active politicians amongst the early members. But the Library also aimed to achieve a broad coverage in the humanities, in order to serve the Club's more general cultural aims.
The Library was formed under the guidance of Sir Anthony Panizzi, a Club member and also the most distinguished librarian of the age; from 1856 to 1866 Panizzi held the post of Principal Librarian to the British Museum, where he is particularly remembered as the designer of the famous circular Reading Room.
The book collection was at first accommodated in the Morning Room (originally called the Parliamentary Library) and in the Smoking Room (originally the Upper Library). In 1853, the Club commissioned Charles Barry to convert what was then the Drawing Room to the present Library. This created a breathing space for the rapidly expanding stock; but before long, the Library was again bursting at the seams and needed to expand into other public rooms and various stores throughout the clubhouse.
The Library Committee
The Library is managed by a Library Committee which is composed of four elected members who each serve a four year term, two members who are appointed by the General Committee from its own number, and up to three co-opted members. Elections to the Library Committee take place in December with the other committee elections.
The Library Collection
The Library now comprises more than 75,000 volumes. The collection has been built up through regular purchases made by the Library Committee at its monthly meetings and through donations from members, particularly of their own published works. The Library is very strong in certain areas, for example, 19th Century English literature, topography, political biography, political economy and British history of the last two hundred years. There are special collections covering the history of India, London topography, and political reform. The Library is also well represented in many other areas, including philosophy, the theatre, travel, theology, architecture, art and the classics.
Members will find the Library ideal for private study and scholarly research. The Study Room provides a pleasant haven for uninterrupted work. Material not immediately available from the Library's considerable resources can usually be obtained on loan from other libraries.
The Librarian
The Library is administered under the direction of the Library Committee by a full-time, qualified Librarian who is also available to answer members' bibliographical enquiries and to lend assistance with their research.
The Archive
The Club's historical records contain a wealth of domestic, social and economic information covering all aspects of the Club's history. They have been sorted and catalogued by a professional archivist. Members and researchers wishing to consult them may arrange to do so through the Librarian.
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combination of multiple installed Perls and some environment variables cause segfaultsby dlamb (Initiate)
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Hi Monks,
First (registered) post. This is a bit of a long one--I was thinking things through while typing it up, which I hope helps you.
I have a Mac running 10.6.8. I have the system perl /usr/bin/perl (5.10.0), and also a MacPorts perl /opt/local/bin/perl (5.14.2), the latter is the first in my $PATH. Until recently I had used CPAN to install non-MacPorts modules into the MacPorts tree /opt/local/lib/perl5/site_perl/. That was OK, but I was told that it was a bad idea to have things in the MacPorts tree that MacPorts doesn't know about, so I recently deleted everything there and reinstalled in my home dir /Users/derek/local/lib/perl5. I put export PERL5LIB="/Users/derek/local/lib/perl5" into my ~/.profile, added INSTALL_BASE=/Users/derek/local to the config options in cpan (makepl_arg and similarly for mbuildpl_arg) and I thought all was well. (yes, I'm aware of local::lib, but don't have it installed.)
Now I am checking some code in the PDL test harness, and the code does image format conversion by calling some netpbm programs (in this case, 'pnmquant'). Some of these are Perl scripts themselves. They start with #!/usr/bin/perl. And I am getting some failures that I think I understand and some I don't, so I wanted to get some outside advice at this point. For the rest of this post, please remember that I have now undefined the $PERL5LIB environment variable, for clarity. The test image is named img.pnm
When I run from the command line
If I prepend VERSIONER_PERL_PREFER_32_BIT=no to that line as recommended in this post I get the same dyld error. That post suggested that modules compiled for different perl versions different from the running perl (specifically 32- vs 64-bit) were the culprit. But I don't think that's the case here. I think it's that doing nm ReadKey.bundle |grep _Perl_xs_api on ~/local/lib/...../auto/Term/ReadKey/ReadKey.bundle returns that symbol and doing the same on the 5.10.0 .bundle (in /System/Library/.....etc) does not return that symbol.
If I instead prepend PERL_DL_NONLAZY=1 to the line, then I get no dyld error and the correct output. This may explain why the code in question does not fail when run under make test (which as you know sets that NONLAZY variable), but does when run under perl -Mblib t/testscript.t.
Question 1: Shouldn't PERL_DL_NONLAZY be helpfully causing these sorts of errors, not preventing them like it seems to be doing?
Question 2: Should my directory structure in ~/local/lib/perl5 have perl-version-specific directories, or is that something I would have had to create manually, or does that not matter in this case?
Question 3: The segfaulting seems to be caused because the PERL5LIB prepends a perl-5.14.2 directory to @INC, a ReadKey.pm and ReadKey.bundle are found there, but the perl 5.10 called by the script or by me manually sees a different symbol table in that .bundle file than it is expecting. How can I avoid that, what do you recommend for a path forward out of this mess? Let's assume I can't (or won't) change the Netpbm source code to have the perl scripts start with #!/usr/bin/env perl instead.Thanks!
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Baby Artichoke
A smaller version of the globe artichoke, its size comes from its location on the lower parts of the plant. The plant fronds protect the globe and end up stunting its growth. Baby artichokes are picked when they are fully mature, unlike other baby vegetables, so they have the same flavor as the regular- size artichoke. All artichokes can be prepared many different ways: baked, sautéed, grilled, fried, boiled, steamed and microwaved.
Available year-round, but peak is March to May & September to November.
Globe Artichoke
A perennial thistle originating in southern Europe and around the Mediterranean, the artichoke is in fact an unopened edible flower bud. It is prized for its tender petals and sweet, delicate heart. The stem is removed before cooking, and lemon juice is most often squeezed on top to prevent a change in color from vibrant to dark green. The globe artichoke is large in size, making it good to stuff with breadcrumbs and other vegetables; but it is most often enjoyed steamed or boiled with lemon and drawn butter.
Available year-round.
Long Stem Artichoke
This artichoke is just as delicious as any other, but what makes it special is the edible stem and thick meat of the petals. To prepare the stem, one must first peel its extremely fibrous skin. Once cooked, the stem is an added treat that tastes similar in flavor to the heart.
Available March to May & July to August.
Purple Artichoke
While the purple artichoke is higher in nutritional value than its relatives, it is not nearly as tasty. The darkness of the leaves lends it a more bitter quality. It is often chosen for its beauty and used as border plants to decorate gardens.
Available year round.
Purple Asparagus
Originating in Italy, purple asparagus has a much sweeter, more tender quality than its green counterpart, and a mild nutty flavor. It is perfect for salads, but can also be prepared steamed, baked or sautéed like green asparagus. It loses its exotic color and turns green when cooked too long.
Available almost year-round.
White Asparagus
Grown underground in mounds of sandy soil (or indoors) so that it doesn't see light until harvested, white asparagus has a mild but slightly bitter flavor due to a lack of chlorophyll. It is also tougher than other asparagus, making it necessary to blanch or peel it before cooking. Otherwise, it can be prepared as any other variety.
Available year-round, but peak is April to July.
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This morning, between the hours of 2:30 and 4, I came as close as I've ever come to a healing meditation as I knit.
It's a little bit difficult to describe the experience because it is the coming together of so many ideas that I've been working on since I decided not to go to Columbus. Working with many sources, I have been going through a lot of self-examination, letting go, meditation and renewal. I have had many long, long talks with my brother, who is one of the best metaphysicians I know. Frankly, he's the only person right now that I can discuss some of the things I'm doing with — he has been there already. All this has been changing me and healing me, step by step.
Yesterday, I listened to a couple of chapters of Eckart Tolle's "A Nenw Earth" as I knitted the Jamaica pouch, and many of the things he said hit me between the eyes. One of the things he said about love is that there are 2 forms of love, the one that is all wrapped up in the ego and one that is genuine love. Falling in love can involve the ego a lot — when ownership, dependence, addiction and or power come into play. Genuine love just is. No judgement, no dependence, no conditions, no jealousy or envy. Just love.
This morning, in the wee hours of the morning, I considered all these ideas, ideas that I have known about for years and worked with for years, but what was good about this morning's contemplations was that I saw it all with freshness and love, as though I was coming to them for the first time. I was able to move past some of my hurt and recognize that the only love I can really have comes from what I grew up calling God or divine Love, which I am learning is never separate from me. My brother is teaching me to identify with that Love in a way that is deeper and better and more all-encompassing than I ever understood how to do before. And this morning, as I knitted, I saw that and felt that, and it was wonderful.
Sting has a song called "Send your love into the future" on his Sacred Love album. In that song, he quotes somebody famous about seeing infinity in a grain of sand and holding the universe in the palm of your hand. To me, that song is about timeless being, the same thing that Eckart Tolle is writing about in "The Power of Now" and "The New Earth." The same thing my own religious tradition, Christian Science, talks about all the time, although many Christian Scientists don't necessarily see it this way. But in one of our hymns, the founder of our church, Mary Baker Eddy, says "Oh gentle presence, peace and joy and power, oh Life divine, that owns each waiting hour." And that's it, too —timeless being with peace, and joy and power.
This morning, after my contemplations, I woke up knowing that in spite of all the imperfections of my human existence — and believe me, I've been coming face to face with lots of them in the last few weeks, in spite of those — I can totally identify with the divine Love that shines through me. It's a wonderful feeling, and I'm very grateful for it.
So here is my Jamaica pouch, almost finished.
It is coming to symbolize, for me, the idea of holding the universe in the palm of my hand, although it's a little bit bigger than that. The yarn I am using, mostly Lion Brand Cotton in the Sagebrush colorway, is a yarn that I have wanted to have for a long time and finally got a ball on sale a few months ago. I've been cherishing the yarn and saving it for a special project. I didn't know, when I decided the other day to use it for a Jamaica pouch, how special the project would turn out to be. Yesterday, my friend Gail asked me what I would do with it. I said I wasn't sure if I'd use it as a gift bag for a large gift or not. I'm still not sure. I like the idea of holding onto it for a while, as a reminder of this morning's insights. But some day, if I am prompted by love to share it with someone else, I will.
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Editor's Note: For more information on OpenSolaris, see this update on OpenSolaris 2008.11
DDJ: Tim, for clarity's sake, what are the basic differences between the Solaris 10 Operating System and OpenSolaris?
TC: The Solaris 10 operating system (OS) is Sun's long-term supported and tested enterprise-grade operating system. Solaris 10 is available as a free download and Sun offers regular updates, along with service and support packages. The OpenSolaris OS is an open source, community-developed system based on the Solaris kernel that delivers an unrivaled development environment offering a mix of rapid innovation, platform stability, and support. It is free to use, modify, and redistribute. In May 2008, Sun and the OpenSolaris community delivered a distribution of the OpenSolaris OS, known as OpenSolaris 2008.05, which Sun fully supports. This release changes the way innovation is delivered and allows the community to contribute new ideas and interesting software. OpenSolaris 2008.05 targets customers willing to accept more rapid evolution in order to take advantage of software advancements. OpenSolaris also allows the user to scale linearly on today's multicore systems and secure systems, applications, and data.
In the future, the latest enhancements to Solaris features including ZFS, DTrace, Solaris Containers, and Predictive Self Healing will be found in OpenSolaris first. In addition, OpenSolaris contains features that will only be included in Solaris releases following Solaris 10, including the new Solaris installer, innovative network software distribution, the latest GNOME desktop performance enhancements, and virtualization improvements in networking.
DDJ: What's "open" about OpenSolaris?
TC: The "open" in OpenSolaris combines applications developed by open-source communities such as GNOME, Mozilla, and the Free Software Foundation with the foundation of Solaris technologies, tools, and modern desktop features. OpenSolaris provides an ideal environment for students, developers, and early adopters looking to learn and gain experience with innovative technologies built-in for free to develop, debug, and deploy new applications faster, including ZFS and DTrace. In addition, the OpenSolaris community represents a wide variety of developers, administrators, instructors, and students around the world contributing to this open-source project.
DDJ: Since releasing the first public distribution of OpenSolaris in May, what has been the response and impact?
TC: The response to OpenSolaris has been fantastic. We've seen the OpenSolaris community grow to more than 150,000 registered members including individual, student and corporate contributors. The global OpenSolaris community features dozens of OpenSolaris technology communities and projects being created on OpenSolaris.org and OpenSolaris.com. We're seeing scores of enterprise, Web 2.0, and other customers leveraging OpenSolaris and its innovative features such as Solaris ZFSin their deployments.
DDJ: What are the differences between OpenSolaris and Linux?
TC: OpenSolaris is a UNIX system based on the Solaris kernel, while Linux originated from the GNU project and has several different distributions within its communities. OpenSolaris has several features not found in Linux, including the ability to debug and observe performance in real-time with DTrace and manage storage with ZFS, which is the default filesystem in OpenSolaris 2008.05 and is a fundamentally new approach to data management. ZFS presents a pooled storage model that eliminates the concept of volumes and the associated problems of partitions, provisioning, wasted bandwidth, and stranded storage. Thousands of file systems can draw from a common storage pool. The combined I/O bandwidth of all devices in the pool is available to all filesystems at all times. ZFS sets OpenSolaris apart, allowing for instant rollback and upgrades without breaking existing applications. In the upcoming November release, we'll have an application which allows the user to obtain old versions of files that may have been accidentally deleted or modified, all based on ZFS.
DDJ: Under what kind of license is OpenSolaris distributed?
TC: OpenSolaris source code is licensed under the Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL), an OSI-approved open-source license similar to the one that the Mozilla browser was originally distributed under, but with several improvements including a "patent peace" that discourages community members from initiating litigation against each other.
DDJ: What is the most interesting OpenSolaris-related project/software you've seen contributed by the community?
TC: The community has been very active with OpenSolaris and we've integrated numerous contributions. The storage community has also been doing some very interesting work. David Korn from AT&T Bell Laboratories contributed ksh and we worked with the Mozilla community to add DTrace probes into Firefox 3, which gives our tools the ability to debug, observe, and analyze code running within the browser. In addition, we have a number of partners that are involved in some fascinating work. Intel is working closely with us on Power Management and is making sure OpenSolaris runs well on their hardware. We also have ongoing projects with AMD, Joyent, and the NSA.
DDJ: Where should people go to learn more about OpenSolaris?
TC: Go to www.opensolaris.com, download OpenSolaris, or order the free media kit, then install OpenSolaris and join the community!


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