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As we thanked the Gods for the holy creation that is a Condom, we must thank the people that created the mic condom to protect us from the infidels that are those germs and bacteria bombarding our music sticks and avoid any transfer of unhygienic return of mouthly diseases.
As such, here is a simple Bible to attain maximum musical satisfaction without to worry about any Karaoke Transmitted Viruses (KTV). Behold, the mic condom and the simplest way to wear it:
Step 1: Make sure you got the right side facing your music stick, i.e. opening of condom facing stick. If not, then it will get rather uncomfortable wearing it I assure you. Note: This is Green Apple flavour that gives out a soothingly sweet aroma to provide a more sensual satisfaction while performance is being rendered.
Step 2: Slowly wrap the condom around the head of the stick to avoid any damage to condom and head. Once secured, carefully pull down condom all the way to the base of the stick, while gently adjusting it to fit comfortably, compensating to the size of head and stick. Remember, wrap entire condom around the head first, and then stroke down slowly to achieve smooth fitting for that desired performance.Step 3: With fitting accomplished, now hold the music stick in your hands feel its pulsating energy with a promise to achieve maximum musical satisfaction. Enjoy.

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Career Center
Associate Veterinarian - Signing Bonus
Heart of Chelsea Veterinary Group
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN POSITION Full time experienced associate veterinarian needed for fast paced, high volume, AAHA accredited small animal practice in New York City with locations in Chelsea, Lower East Side and Hell's Kitchen.
At our core, we are committed to being happy to serve our clients every day! We are committed to being thorough, professional, empathetic, and ultimately acting like business owners to help ensure positive outcomes and solution-oriented patient care.
Applicant must provide excellent service to our clients, excellent medicine to our patients and have excellent communication and time management skills. We emphasize preventative care, early diagnosis and client education. Opportunities to learn or practice holistic, acupuncture, and herbal remedy modalities. We have a great support staff, licensed technicians and a friendly work environment. Well-equipped full service hospital facility which includes in-house blood machines, tono-pen, fluid pumps, blood pressure monitors, pulse-oximetry, high speed dental equipment, digital dental radiography, digital radiography, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, radio-surgical unit and more. Benefits include: excellent salary, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid professional fees and dues, paid continuing education, paid vacation and holidays, matching 401k retirement package.
The Associate Veterinarian's duties shall include, but shall not be limited to:
In addition to the specific duties of the Associate Veterinarian, the individual holding this position is expected to conduct him / herself in a manner consistent with the mission, vision and values of the practice. The following are examples of such conduct although they are by no means exhaustive.
The Associate Veterinarian is expected: 1) to dress neatly with business clothing that fits appropriately and in keeping with a veterinarian's professional status; 2) to conform to the practice's standards and policies regarding the wearing of uniforms during the Associate Veterinarian's scheduled work time; 3) not to wear jeans, tee-shirts, sneakers, sandals or other open-toed shoes.
Attendance and punctuality are of the utmost importance to the practice. Associate Veterinarians are responsible for knowing their schedule on any given week and reporting for work on the appropriate days at the appropriate times. Additionally, they are expected to be in the building, in uniform as appropriate and ready to begin their day at the start of their appointed shift. Associates are expected to lead by example at all times, and this begins with a punctual start to their shift.
Heart of Chelsea and Lower East Side Animal Hospitals pride themselves on having professional, congenial and efficient work environments. To that end, Associate Veterinarians are responsible, first and foremost, to adhere to all employee manuals and personnel policies as distributed or updated from time to time by management. Further, they are expected: 1) to be courteous, respectful and responsive to all staff and clients at all times; 2) to keep personal cell phone use and non-work-related web browsing to a minimum throughout the work day; 3) to refrain from engaging in storytelling of a personal or gossip nature, especially when it poses a distraction to colleagues; 4) to maintain a professional demeanor and professional language at all times, but especially at times or in areas where clients and patients are present
The doctors in the practice are considered leaders in the practice. As such, it is their responsibility to set the tone for the entire staff. Each Associate Veterinarian needs to be mindful of the impact that his/her communications has on colleagues, clients and management as they have the power to create either a negative or a positive work environment on any given day.
Associate Veterinarians are expected and encouraged to engage in dialogue with clients on a wide variety of topics including, naturally, the medical condition and care of their pets, but also the cost of the services proposed during the client's visit. While the Associate Veterinarian may always call on the manager on duty to handle financial arrangements or to work with clients with financial hardships, it is critical to the doctor's client relationships to have frank and firm but empathetic conversations of a financial nature during client visits.
All employees are expected, within reason, to be responsive to calls, texts and emails from their colleagues even on days when they are not scheduled to work.
Additionally, Associate Veterinarians are expected to respond to client inquiries personally either by phone or by email when warranted, understanding that part of the practice's reputation for exceptional client experiences comes from personalized attention from the doctors.
Associate Veterinarians must understand the critical importance of the patient record. In order to best serve clients and their pets, any individual in the practice must be able to have a full understanding of the client and patient history from reading the record. Therefore, doctors must practice thorough and accurate note-taking with respect to phone conversations, email communications, prescriptions, advice or any other interaction, in the patient record.
Additional Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience. Pro-sal options negotiable for the right candidate.
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Allows specialized or in-depth study of a subject related to database administration. Topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits of different topics. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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Since I'm old and live in a place where fashion is irrelevant (SORRY SF SORRY IT'S TRUE), I'm basically your grandpa when it comes to fashion, and everything else — but probably most especially farting. That wasn't the Soda Stream, it was my bowels!
Anyway, are these magical eyelash extensions freaky or fabulous? Or both? Would you wear these? Would be be humiliating or extra awesome if we showed up at the same party wearing them?
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Comida - The Way We Like It
>> Sunday, October 31, 2010
Date: 29 October 2010, Friday
Venue: Comida - The Way We Like It
Occasion: Official launch of Comida @ Solaris Dutamas
Overall comment: I can't say much about this place yet since I haven't really dug into their food! But so far, from what I have tasted, the pizza here is pretty good & the place is "happening" too! :)
Halal: Yes
Comida - The Way We Like It! was officialy launched yesterday, 29th October 2010 at Solaris Dutamas! The launch party was indeed fun-filled & very lively :) Thanks Basil, Reuben, Allison, & the team at Comida for inviting me to your party! :D Comida offers pizza, pasta, & a great variety of dishes to whet your taste buds...so if you're around that area, do give this place a try :)
A thin crust seafood pizza that's pretty light, yet satisfying :) Sink your teeth into prawns, squid, mussels, & even ham (non-seafood)
Folded pizza stuffed with mushrooms & turkey ham...quite interesting :)
The highlight of the party was the 24" pizza eating competition! Interesting, eh? The entire sight of 3 pairs of people chomping into the really large slices of pizza just amazes me...
Great crowd of people & a row of vroom-vrooms!
For something new, head to Comida & enjoy their specialties!
Comida - The Way We Like It
D2-G3-1 Solaris Dutamas
No. 1, Jalan Dutamas 1
50480 Dutamas
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (+603)6211 2662
Business Hours: Mon - Sat, 11:00a.m. - 12:00a.m. (Closed on Sundays)
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.comida.com.my
Note: You'll find a map to Comida on their website. I can't give any ratings yet since I haven't really tried their food.
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This document is an excerpt from the EUR-Lex website
Convention on extradition between Member States
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Convention on extradition between Member States
This summary has been archived and will not be updated, because the summarised document is no longer in force or does not reflect the current situation.
Convention on extradition between Member States
The aim of the Convention on extradition, now replaced in most cases by the Framework Decision on the European arrest warrant, was to facilitate extradition between the Member States in certain cases. It supplemented the other international agreements such as the European Convention on Extradition 1957, the European Convention on the Suppression of Terrorism 1977 and the European Union Convention on Simplified Extradition Procedure 1995.
Council Act of 27 September 1996, adopted on the basis of Article K.3 of the Treaty on European Union, drawing up the Convention relating to extradition between the Member States of the European Union.
Although the Convention has been replaced since 1 January 2004 by the Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States [Official Journal L 190 of 18.7.2002], it can still be applied in the few cases where the European arrest warrant cannot be used. But it entered into force as between only twelve Member States on 29 June 2005.
The Convention aims to facilitate extradition between the Member States in the cases it specifies. To that end it sets forth a number of principles from which the Member States may depart in certain conditions. Most of the Member States that have ratified the Convention have entered reservations in this respect.
First of all the Convention indicates the circumstances in which the extradition procedure is applicable. These cover offences which are punishable under the law of the requesting Member State by deprivation of liberty or a detention order for a maximum period of at least 12 months and under the law of the requested Member State by deprivation of liberty or a detention order for a maximum period of at least six months. The Convention specifically mentions extradition in the case of conspiracy or an association to commit offences, provided the conspiracy or the association is to commit:
No offence may be regarded by the requested Member State as a political offence. In the case of tax offences, extradition may not be refused on the ground that the requested Member State does not recognise the same type of offence or tax.
Subject to a reservation entered by a Member State, extradition may not, in principle, be refused on the ground that the person claimed is a national of the requested Member State.
Nor, as a general rule, may extradition be refused on the grounds that the prosecution or punishment of the person would be statute-barred according to the law of the requested Member State; however, it must be refused in respect of an offence covered by amnesty.
A person who has been extradited may, in respect of offences committed before his surrender other than those upon which the request for extradition was based, without it being necessary to obtain the consent of the requested Member State, be prosecuted or tried if this entails no deprivation of liberty. However, if after his surrender he has expressly waived the benefit of the rule of speciality, he may be prosecuted, tried or detained with a view to the execution of a sentence or of a detention order restricting his personal liberty.
Each Member State must designate the authority responsible for centralising the transmission and receipt of extradition requests. But any Member State may declare that it allows other Member States having made the same declaration to enter into direct contact with its judicial authorities to request supplementary information concerning extradition requests.
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Deadline for transposition in the Member States
Official Journal
Council Act of 27 September 1996
90 days after ratification by the Member States
OJ C 313 of 23.6.1996
Council Decision 2003/169/JHA of 27 February 2003 determining which provisions of the 1995 Convention on simplified extradition procedure between the Member States of the European Union and of the 1996 Convention relating to extradition between the Member States of the European Union constitute developments of the Schengen acquis in accordance with the Agreement concerning the Republic of Iceland's and the Kingdom of Norway's association with the implementation, application and development of the Schengen acquis [Official Journal L 67 of 12.3.2003]. The purpose of this Decision is to ensure a clear legal relationship between the above Conventions, acknowledging that certain provisions of the 1996 Extradition Convention constitute a development of the Schengen acquis. It took effect on 13 March 2003.
Explanatory report on the Convention relating to extradition between the Member States of the European Union [Official Journal C 191 of 23.6.1997].
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Ameridose, company linked to New England Compounding Center, issues recall
Ameridose, LLC, a company that shares its ownership with the New England Compounding Center, is recalling all of its products, the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.
The company based in Westborough, Mass., is voluntarily recalling all of its unexpired products that are in circulation. Such products may contain markings like an Ameridose name or logo on it.
During an on-site investigation of the facility, the FDA told the company it wanted improvements in Ameridose's sterility testing process.
"Ameridose and FDA agree that the use of injectible products that are not sterile can represent a serious hazard to health and could lead to life-threatening injuries and/or death," the company said in an FDA press release.
- Mass. shuts down another drug compounding pharmacy
- FDA finds contaminated vials, bacteria and mold at New England Compounding Center
- Three more meningitis deaths reported, toll at 28
Ameridose said it has not received any reports of side effects related to its products under the recall.
"Nevertheless, out of an abundance of caution, we are undertaking this recall to assure customers that when Ameridose products are shipped, they are fully in conformance with all of the FDA's recommendations," the company said.
Ameridose was founded in 2006 by Greg Conigliaro and Barry Cadden, who opened the New England Compounding Center (NECC) eight years earlier.
Cadden met his wife, Lisa Conigliaro, in pharmacy school in the late 1980s. Lisa is Greg's sister and also a director of NECC, the CBS Evening News reported. The Conigliaros own about a dozen companies.
Ameridose compounds drugs at one of its two facilities in Westborough, but also provides medication in pre-filled oral syringes to hospitals nationwide, according to previous reports. Previously the company had agreed to a temporary shutdown that would lift Oct. 22 after it was investigated by state and federal regulators.
Sterility concerns have recently come to light following a preliminary report on conditions at the The New England Compounding Center. The Framingham, Mass.-based company is currently tied to a 19-state fungal meningitis outbreak linked to contaminated lots of methylprednisolone acetate it shipped to 23 states to treat patients for back and joint pain.
As of Oct. 31, 368 people have developed fungal meningitis, including 29 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nine other peripheral joint fungal infections from those who received steroid shots in areas like the ankle, hip, shoulder and elbow have been reported.
Last week, an FDA preliminary investigation found "greenish black foreign matter" and "white filamentous material" in vials of the injectable steroids that were included in NECC's product recall. There were also sterility concerns from discoloration on other laboratory equipment and from contamination in "clean rooms" where drugs were prepared.
Patients should contact their doctor if they have experienced any problems related to using an Ameridose product.
Ameridose's products were shipped to health care facilities across the country. A complete list of products can be found on the company's web site.
The company has also notified customers by fax and is arranging to return all the products. Customers with questions can call Ameridose by phone at 888-820-0622 on Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. E.T., or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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First off, I'm in Montreal now at a Second Cup coffee shop listening to cute accordian music. If you're anywhere on the East Coast of Canada from St. John's, Quebec on down to South Florida, please remember attendance is mandatory for the gig tomorrow. Here's the info:
August 30, 2007 at 7 PM at McGill University's Education/Counselling Psychology Department 3700 Rue McTavish Room 233
And don't forget, there will be Zazen at Hill Street Center on Saturday Sept. 1st as regularly scheduled. But I won't be there.
My very first Zen talks in New York City are done. Thanks to everyone who showed up. I think I spotted Aum Eye in the audience at the Interdependence Project thing on Monday night. Are you the one who asked a bunch of Yoga questions? A couple other readers of this here blog introduced themselves to me after the talk. Thank you for showing up!
The best of the three live gigs and two radio shows was definitely the Interdependence Project, although all of them were very cool. A couple of fellow Ohioans showed up at Bluestockings Radical Books in Soho and took me to a good place for Vietnamese sandwiches after. Thanks. One of Noah's Dharma Punx showed me a great place to hang out and drink lemonade after the talk at the Interdependence Project. How come Noah never answers my e-mails? Granted I only wrote one and that was ages ago. But still. I woulda answered if he wrote me. Marc of Renagade Nation TV was also really friendly and showed me around town including a tour of the famous spots of Greenwich Village and his own very groovy office.
Anyway, it's always really nice when people do stuff like this. I travel alone to these out of town gigs. No roadies, no drummer to pal around with. So it's good to have somebody to talk to.
The Joey Reynolds Show on WOR was interesting, but I was sooooo sleepy I don't think I was as "on" as I shoulda been for a show like that. The other show, "Soundcheck" on WNYC is already on line. Listen to it by clicking on this bunch of words here.
At the Greenwich Village Barnes and Noble the Q&A at the end was briefly hijacked by some Christians who wanted to make some points of their own. That was a bit odd. One guy was definitely there to speak up for Jesus. The woman near him was either trying to be nice to him or was also there for Christ. It was hard to tell. Neither of them were rude or anything. But that's the first time I've encountered anything like that.
The only downside of the New York City gig was the vicious killer cat I had to share an apartment with. Now don't get me wrong. I am very grateful to the woman who let me stay at her place. But man-o-man her cat was a total psycho. She was gone, so for the first night it was just me and kitty. He attacked me twice without the slightest provocation. But I could deal with that by just keeping a safe distance. The trouble came at night when he'd station himself outside the bedroom door and growl and hiss at me when I tried to make my way to the toilet. Because I drink about 12,000 liters of water a day this is a frequent occurrence.
The first night I managed to chase him away long enough to get into the toilet. But then he waited outside for me. I grabbed a plunger and jousted at him to hold him at bay long enough to get back to bed. The plunger worked OK that night. But the second night some other house guests showed up. Rather than risk several noisy cat confrontations each night I resorted to peeing into an empty water bottle. From this experience I learned that I can pee out 500 ml of nearly crystal clear piss over the course of a night. I think it's sposta be a good sign if your pee is pretty colorless.
The third night I'd had enough of that. So I set up a barricade to keep the cat out of the area between the bedroom and the toilet. This would keep him away from his food dish for the night. But since I arrived back at midnight and planned to leave at five AM, I figured he'd survive the intervening five hours without dying of starvation. However my host's other house guests (who I assumed were out that night) got very, very, very upset at the idea that the poor kitty cat might be deprived of food for an entire night and called the host to complain. I was kicked out for my cruel abuse of the sweet, darling, helpless, little fuzzy-wuzzy animal. Fortunately, the woman who'd set up my gig at the Interdependence Project lived down the hall and I was allowed to use her couch for the night.
Look. I like cats. I had a cat of my own named Shithead who cost me hundreds of dollars in vet's bills and special food due to repeated kidney infections at a time when I was making about $200 a month at shitty Dimentia 13 gigs and temp work for Kelly Services (I exaggerate not, I swear). When I moved into Tim McCarthy's Kent Zendo there were five cats in the place among the various members of the house. I even get along with my friend Nina's cat Lilly who is also famous for attacking visitors but who seems to love me.
Whatever. As my publicist says, onward and upward!
I'm enjoying all the posture debate. As Smoggy Rob said, I never stop anyone from sitting in weird fucked up ways — including people who slump over like the Hunchback of Notre Dame after I've told them the point is to sit up straight and people who close their eyes even when I've said that in Zazen we keep them open and people who insist on putting their hands in bad imitations of gurus they've seen on TV after I've told them the right way to put their hands. Though I do discourage the use of chairs. Someone in NYC told me she went to a local Zendo there while eight months pregnant, and asked if she could sit in a modified posture or use a chair. They said, "No." Just "No." Not a word more. I don't do that kind of stuff. But, seriously, 90% or more of the folks I see using chairs and seiza benches are just plain fuckin' lazy. If you are really in a bad way and you sincerely want to sit somehow, accommodations can be made. But if you're just a lazy sod, go someplace else. OK?


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Full-Time Forklift Driver
Job Description
Under general supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor or other supervisory/management-level position within the facility, responsible for performing a variety of warehouse-related duties such as receiving and storage of goods, preparing orders for shipment by picking items from shelves and placing them in totes, and ensuring that orders are filled accurately and efficiently, continually striving for improved customer satisfaction. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements.
- If a fully automated, PkMS enabled environment, must be able to utilize the functions of the warehouse management system in order to perform daily tasks.
- Verifies merchandise received against receiving documents, notes and reports discrepancies and any obvious damages.
- Stocks shelves with various types of merchandise.
- Rotates stock so that newly-received items can be used last.
- Prepares orders for shipment by pulling items from shelves and placing them in totes to be packed and sent to customers.
- Processes and performs data entry of returns; also returns merchandise to proper shelf in the warehouse.
- Performs daily counting and researching of discrepancies.
- Assists with inventory procedures as requested.
- Maintains a clean work area to help ensure that merchandise remains clean and to help prevent work related injuries.
- Complies with all appropriate policies, procedures, safety rules and DEA regulations.
- Must be able to work overtime when necessary and participate in physical inventory.
- Have a good overall understanding of DC workflow and can work with minimal guidance
- May perform warehouse-related tasks in a refrigerated environment for entire shift.
- Primary duties include, order fulfillment, stocking and replenishment, and outbound shipping of customer orders.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Requires completion of a high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of experience and education; normally requires less than one (1) year of equivalent work experience.
- Ability to read and understand the English language for the purpose of comparing and reading product descriptions, names and shelf labels.
- Must possess basic mathematical skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Strong organizational skills; detail oriented.
- Ability to use good judgment in order to carry out detailed instructions.
- Basic computer knowledge preferred.
- Ability to operate power equipment at high levels (20'-40') such as reach trucks, picker machines, etc
- Must be a team player and demonstrate effective communication and problem solving skills
- Maintain appropriate attendance standards.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
The noise level in the warehouse is generally noisy.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Ability to operate in a production-driven environment and perform at a level that is 95% or greater of engineered standards.
- Physical activity requiring reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, pulling, carrying, balancing, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Associate is required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile).
- Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise.
- Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, pickers, etc.
- Must be able to use wrist mounted controller unit.
- Must be able to use box cutter to open boxes of product.
- Reference "Order Filler, Stocking, Automated Picking System, OVS, Lidder and Totes" job addendums for detailed and more specific requirements.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment and/or hot and cold temperatures for entire work shift (only certain departments or areas within the Warehouse).
How to ApplyClick on "Apply Online" below to submit your resume. Please call the Obetz Jobs Network with any questions 614-409-4419.
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Aug 26 2015
Ten Years After Katrina
The story of this weekend will be looking back at the events and and the coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the impact on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. I was in France when the storm hit and was only remotely aware of the storm and the suffering at the time. We all have learned more since that time and a great way to review the coverage will be available at the Newseum, one of my new favorite places in Washington D.C.
If you can't make it there you can view the web version of the exhibit and listen to an interview of the Director of Exhibit Development, Cathy Trost on Talk of the Nation. Times-Picayune photographer Ted Jackson also tells of his experience as one of the first responders to the developing crisis.
I was in New Orleans six months after Katrina and made a visit to the Lower Ninth Ward district, and was shocked at how much devastation was still present. The entire neighbor was mostly deserted and it was possible to wander into many of the homes to witness the destruction.
This Wizard of Oz looking scene resulted from houses floating and then dropping
This lifting and dropping effect was present inside houses as well. I saw entire sofas and refrigerators that appeared to be inside a home that a giant picked up and shook like an 8-ball. Many of them looked as though the occupants walked away and never returned.
This hat was either unmoved from the bedpost or was placed back there after the water receded.
Outside the signs showed the extent of the destruction…
and the toll on pets.
Salvation will relay on forces beyond FEMA – even doing more than a "Heck of a job" this time.
Many people see that the Katrina destruction was the result of natural disaster. Not so says actor Harry Shearer. In his documentary, The Big Uneasy, Shearer says much of the destruction in New Orleans was man-made and preventable — and largely the fault of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The movie will be shown in theaters on Monday Aug, 30th across the country for one night only. Check the website for local listings.
Andrew Curtis of the Department of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California headed a team that documented the slow progression of rebuilding the Lower 9th Ward. This video comparisons can be seen in the New York Times.
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Jobless claims at 7-year high
Initial filings for unemployment rise more than expected to highest level since September 2001.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The number of out-of-work Americans filing new claims for unemployment insurance rose last week to a 7-year high, according to a government report released Thursday.
The Department of Labor said initial filings for state jobless benefits increased by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 497,000 in the week ended Sept. 27.
The consensus estimate of economists surveyed by Briefing.com was for a decline to 475,000. The prior week was revised up 1,000 to 496,000.
The number of people filing for jobless benefits is the highest since the 517,000 reported in the week ended Sept. 29, 2001, when unemployment soared in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. At this time last year, the figure stood at 324,000.
The Labor Department said that about 45,000 of the new claims were due to the effects of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
That helped increase the seasonally adjusted four-week moving average by 11,500 to 474,000 from the previous week's unrevised average of 462,500. A level at or above 400,000 for the four-week average has also been present throughout the last two recessions. For the same period last year, the four-week moving average was 318,500.
The number of Americans continuing to collect uninsurance claims increased by 48,000 to 3,591,000 for the week ended Sept. 20, the most recent week available. The 4-week moving average jumped 46,750 to 3,528,500 from the preceding week.
Bernard Baumohl, chief global economist of the Economic Outlook Group, said the large number of claims speaks poorly of the economic situation.
"We're in recession territory for initial claims, that sends an ominous signal for payroll losses for Friday," Baumohl said.
Economists from Briefing.com expect September job losses to spike to 105,000 and for the unemployment rate to remain steady at 6.1% when the government's monthly report is released Friday. The economy already has lost 605,000 jobs this year.
Baumohl also expects the monthly unemployment rate to increase in September, and to exceed 7% going into 2009.
The nation is in the midst of an economic crisis that has frozen credit to businesses and caused several prominent banks and investment houses to fold. The credit crunch has led to the Treasury Department proposal for a $700 billion package to buy severely undervalued securities in an effort to unfreeze the market.
The Senate approved the package Wednesday, sending it to the House, which failed in a first effort to pass the legislation earlier in the week.


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He's watchable .
Took his "Art of Communication" class few years ago and was awesome! He had great political stories and was a very engaged prof. He would sometimes show his political lean, but was always more interested in striving for good governing and leadership.
My favorite David Gergen moment was when he was interviewed by Alex Jones about the Bohemian Grove, classic...
I like Gergen's professionalism because he never appears to take sides, he likes to speak from honesty. That Alex C. guy and Bennett are mean old men, especially Bennett.
David Gergen is about the only analyst that I respect and enjoy hearing. I believe that he is fair and honest and I for one would really like to see him involved in a show "Political Oasis". I would watch. Get people from different sides with some of the same ideas and ask them, "How can we get this done?"
He was surprising quiet on the whole 47% flap. Me thinks he should have protested over the slighting of so many people who were thrown under the bus by that remark.
lol? All of the criticisms on this forum just don't hold any water. *sigh* people..
Mr. Conventional Wisdom. Never seems to have any interesting insights.
David Gergen would be one of those people that I would LOVE to sit down and have dinner with. I very much enjoy hearing his political perspective and respect his opinion.
He's a real white, conservative comformist, with no creativity . He has lilly soft hands too.
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International Students
Barry University is a private, Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence in the Dominican tradition. Barry has long welcomed international students to pursue higher education at our University. Our student body currently represents more than 70 countries of the world. Founded in 1940, the University has grown steadily in size and diversity, while maintaining personalized attention and providing for the individual needs of its students.
Are you an international student?
If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are an international student at Barry University. For purposes of admission and academic placement, if you received your education outside the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam, you are also considered an international student.
How to Apply
Barry University accepts applications on a rolling basis. However, applying as early as possible is in your best interest in order to allow ample time for immigration processing.
- Complete the online undergraduate application.
- Submit your official TOEFL/IELTS scores. International applicants who do not give evidence of being native English speakers, including those applying for transfer from U.S. institutions, are required to submit either a score of at least on the TOEFL (500 on the paper based TOEFL) Or 6.0 on the IELTS.
Applicants who score less than 61 (500 on the paper-based test or less than 6.0 on the IELTS) will be required to improve their English proficiency. Intensive English instruction is offered at Barry University through the ELS Language Center. Students who complete Master's level 112 at the ELS Language Center are not required to sit for the TOEFL/IELTS examination. Students who wish to study in the ELS Language Center prior to applying for an academic program should write to:
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c/o Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave.
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Phone: 305-899-3390
Fax: 305-892-2229
Consideration may be given to waiving the TOEFL requirement for international applicants who meet one of the following situations:
- The international freshman applicant presents a composite SAT or ACT test score (English version) which meets the admission standard and also reflects a verbal score that demonstrates English proficiency.
- The international transfer applicant has attended an accredited college/university in the USA , has completed at least 24 hours of transferable degree credits, and is in good standing at the last institution attended.
For a TOEFL application, write to:
The TOEFL Program
Box 899
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- Select and indicate a specific course of study on your application. This is needed in order to process your immigration documentation.
- Submit official transcripts from all secondary and post secondary institutions. Barry University prefers that all documents be evaluated and/or translated by Josef Silny and associates or World Education Service. Please call the Office of Admissions for further information.
- If possible, contact the Office of Admissions to set up a visit to Barry University . Also feel free to contact Admissions with any concerns or questions you have regarding the application process.
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- Become familiar with the regulations of your government about sending money to the United States . You
should make arrangements to have the necessary funds available at the designated times of enrollment.
Documentary evidence of a means of financial support must be attached to the Certificate of Eligibility
(I-20A) when applying for the student visa at the United States Embassy or Consular Office. There are
two types of financial statements
- A bank letter addressed to Barry University stating that you or your sponsor have the funds available to pay the total cost associated with attending Barry University for one year (sample bank letter). Please note that the bank letter must bear a date within six months of the date it is submitted.
- Government or institution-sponsored international students must submit a government sponsorship letter or a notarized letter of support guaranteeing payment of tuition and fees, books, room and board, medical insurance, and personal expenses for one academic year (two semesters).
- If you have attended, or are currently attending, a school in the United States, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, or Guam, you are required to submit a Transfer Eligibility Form, signed by your school advisor or counselor. Please contact the Office of Admissions with any questions.
- Submit the enrollment deposit. The University requires an enrollment deposit equivalent to tuition and fees for one academic semester. The amount will be given to you in writing, upon your acceptance. The deposit will be applied to your first semester of attendance.
- After you have submitted your enrollment deposit, you will be sent information regarding on-campus living, medical insurance requirements from Barry University campus offices. You will also be sent detailed information regarding your I-20 issuance and international student orientation from the Barry University Inter-Cultural Center. Please contact the Office of Admissions with any questions.
Medical Requirements
It is assumed that you are in good health and able to maintain a serious program of study. Before coming to the University, accepted candidates are strongly recommended to submit a physician's report in English for approval by the Campus Health Center. Proof of adequate health insurance is required (with coverage of at least U.S. $50,000). If proof is not available, you will be issued health insurance by the University and billed accordingly.
You must also demonstrate that you have had all vaccinations including: diphtheria and tetanus taken within the last ten years, measles, mumps, and rubella (two doses). You may not register for classes without having met these medical requirements through Barry University's Health Center .
Once you have been accepted for admission to Barry University , a financial statement must be submitted in order to obtain the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status (Form I-20A) . There are two types of financial statements:
- A bank letter addressed to Barry University stating that you or your sponsor have the funds available to pay the total cost associated with attending Barry University for one year (see sample below). The University determines the required amount.
- Government or institution-sponsored international students must submit a government sponsorship letter or a notarized letter of support guaranteeing payment of tuition and fees, books, room and board, medical insurance, and personal expenses for one academic year (two semesters).
As an international student, you should be familiar with the regulations of your government regarding sending money to the United States and you should make arrangements to have the necessary funds available at the designated times of enrollment. Documentary evidence of a means of financial support must be attached to the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20A) when applying for the student visa at the United States Embassy or Consular Office.
Sample Bank Letter
[On Bank Letterhead]
[Addressed to]
Barry University
Recruitment and Admissions
Kelley House
11300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores , FL 33161-6695
Dear Sir/Madam:
[Mr. John Smith] has $XX,XXX [exact amount will be provided in your acceptance letter] U.S. Dollars available in his account to pay for the cost associated with [his daughter, Jane Smith]'s attendance at Barry University.
Branch Manager
The letter must express:
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Syllabub with Rosemary-Glazed Figs
Syllabub is an old English sweet cream dessert, whipped and curdled with spirits, citrus, or both. The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen provides a recipe for a chilled cream cloud flavored with sherry and lemon.
Reprinted with permission by Matt and Ted Lee. Copyright © 2013. Published by Clarkson Potter Books. Available wherever books are sold. All rights reserved.
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- 1/2 cup Sercial Madeira or Amontillado sherry
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- Pinch of kosher salt
- 4 ounces fresh figs (about 4 large), stemmed and quartered
Make the syllabub: Put all syllabub ingredients except for the cream into a large bowl, and whisk until the sugar has dissolved, about a minute. Let stand in the fridge, about 1 hour.
Make the rosemary-glazed figs: Heat the sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the rosemary and the salt, stir for about 30 seconds to dissolve the salt and bruise the rosemary, and turn off the heat. Cover and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Put the figs in a small bowl, drizzle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the rosemary syrup over them, and toss gently to coat. (If the figs are less than ripe, let them stand in the syrup for 30 minutes to sweeten.) Reserve the remaining syrup for another use, such as sweetening lemonade.
Remove the lemon peel from the wine mixture. Pour the cream into the wine and whisk by hand until the cream is thick and holds its shape, about 2 minutes. Divide the syllabub among four wine glasses or sundae cups and spoon the rosemary-glazed figs over each serving.
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GTA is America "viewed only through movies and advertising"
Rockstar's Dan Houser on media, celebrity, and overcoming indifference
Rockstar's Dan Houser on media, celebrity, and overcoming indifference
Longtime series writer discusses GTA III's ongoing legacy, why he's not concerned with public outcries, and how "no one gave a crap" about the game at E3 2001.
The anniversary edition of Grand Theft Auto III arrives for phones and tablets this autumn, along with a Claude action figure.
Sony announces new milestone for home console since debuting in Japan in March 2000; 10,828 titles available, 1.52 billion software units sold since launch.
Then-series developer DMA Design's Gary Penn says top-down title nearly shelved because it was "awful"; GTA: IV life-to-date sales sit at 17 million.
Anniversary of October 26, 2000, US and Canadian launch sees aging console's sales top 146 million.
Grand Theft Auto and Madden NFL franchises dominate industry-tracking group's top 10 list of all-time domestic sales leaders through April.
Anti-game activist/attorney apparently walks out of hearing after Florida court recommends he be forbidden to practice law for a decade.
Rockstar's Dan Houser explains to UK magazine ShortList why GTAIV will change the way people see games.
Variety's new game blog claims Take-Two and unnamed studios were thisclose to bringing popular franchise to the big screen. But Rockstar's Dan Houser said no such project was ever seriously ...
Canadian Mounties nab car thief after being tipped off by his large tattoo of the car-theft-centric game's logo.
Developer's blog reports closure of Austrian development house, 100 developers out of work.
Psychologists and anti-game activists verbally spar with free-speech advocates, industry reps at Capitol Hill session.
Alabama suit against gamemakers and retailers proceeds as state's top court denies appeal; Jack Thompson promises case will "destroy Rockstar."
Florida lawyer's request to leave case denied; judge opts to revoke temporary license to practice law in the state instead.
List of playable Xbox games for the Xbox 360 in Japan tops out at a dozen versus 200-plus in North America; more promised in future.
Rockstar packaging GTA3, Vice City, San Andreas together for Xbox; special PS2 San Andreas comes with two new features.
Kanagawa prefecture legislation and a GTAIII-linked murder spur the game industry in Japan to take action.
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Haitian-American groups drop their federal lawsuit against Take-Two--in favor of a state case.
Democratic presidential hopeful Joseph Lieberman describes Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto series as horrendous during a forum at Dartmouth College.
North Miami's majority Haitian-American council has given preliminary approval to an ordinance that will make it illegal for retailers to sell or rent violent games to anyone under 18.
Former DMA employee denies a Scottish developer's claims that the first Grant Theft Auto plagiarized his game.
Publisher put on notice that SEC is preparing civil action against it. Good financial numbers don't stop its stock from sinking.
Pressure from Haitian-American groups and New York City's mayor causes Rockstar Games' parent to edit its controversial best seller.
Rockstar Games confirms that the Xbox version of its Grand Theft Auto Double Pack won't be released in Europe until early 2004.
Rockstar Games announces the North American release of its Grand Theft Auto Double Pack for the Xbox.
We check out the upcoming Xbox incarnation of Rockstar's classic.
New feature will let GTA III and Vice City players download their own soundtrack to the console's hard drive.
Best-selling series put on the defensive in two unrelated legal cases.
Rockstar Games announces that it will release a pack containing both Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City on the PS2 and Xbox later this year.
Tommy Vercetti's got a dirty job to do, and a lot of ground to cover. Help him sort out all his business and uncover every last one of Vice City's ...
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Opinion: Twelve Years Later, Are We Safer?
UC Berkeley law professor John Yoo on the evolving legal architecture that's kept the country safe since 9/11.
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The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK registered charity (Registration Number 1129409), based in Cambridge, which exists to promote the study of computer science and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun back into learning computing.
Raspberry PI is a charitable foundation with the aim of bringing real programming and related electronics experimentation back into the classroom.
Raspberry PI itself is a single board computer designed to bring the "Homebrew" back into electronics - getting away from the pre-packaged products, which lack the spirit of technical adventure.
Children are naturally curious - but prising the back of your XBox or IPad does not go down well! A Raspberry PI is cheap enough to break, and powerful enough (we hope) to catch their imagination.
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- Devices (should) belong to the student, not the school
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- A thing that you can plug into things you already own; A peripheral for your TV
- Follow the tail of the Moore's Law curve down (ie basic computing getting cheaper over time) rather than following the tip of the curve up (over time computers becoming more powerful, with more features, while maintaining their price point relative to inflation).
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I am using a 75mm Sironar (Rodenstock) on my Toyo 45CX. It's well nigh impossib le to see anything outside of the centre of the groundglass. Is there a solution? Thanks in advance Yaakov Asher Sinclair
I am using a 75mm Sironar (Rodenstock) on my Toyo 45CX. It's well nigh impossib le to see anything outside of the centre of the groundglass. Is there a solution? Thanks in advance Yaakov Asher Sinclair
All wide angles look dark in the corners in LF, especially extreme wides like a 75 or 65.
What I find is that I can only see one smallish area of the image on the ground glass at any one viewing position. So I move my head (that's the head with my eyes and what passes for my brain) so I'm looking directly into a corner of the viewfinder. I repeat this to check all the corners since I'm sick of having tripod legs show up in otherwise nice 65 mm images.
Along with all this checking allow yourself some time under the darkcloth to let your eyes to get used to the dark. My 65 is an f8 but it looks like a couple of stops below this because the light is is so "diverged" (While my Nikkor 300 f9 M seems brighter than my 210 f5.6 because the light is so "concentrated".) In any event a little time under the hood will brighten up the image considerably.
Contact Bill Maxwell at Maxwell Precision Optics. You can find info by going to the focussing screens subject archive and following the thread by Howard Slavitt "I Found a Great Focussing Screen" ...
Obviously there is some confusion.
Rodenstock never made a 75mm Sironar. The shortest Sironar is the 100 which doesn't cover 45.
They do make 2 different 75mm lenses. The Grandagon N 4.5 and the Graandagon N 6.8.
So we can assume you actually mean the Grandagon N or its' predecessor the Grandagon.
The 4.5 covers a 195mm circle while the 6.8 covers a 187mm circle. Both being wide angles suffer from cosign failure which means that the center of the image is brighter than the edges as the light rays to the edges have to cover a greater distance. To reduce this effect you would use a center filter. In addition if your camera does not have a fresnel lens on the back then the fall off is intensified when viewing the screen.
For best results a center filter should be used and for best viewing a fresnel screen should be used. These will give you the most evenly exposed frames and the most evenly illuminated screen for viewing.
I have read lot of different strings about the light fall off with wide angle lens such as the 75mm. I own a Nikkor 75mm f4.5 and have not noticed this at all when focusing or in the final print. I also have no problems with focusing in the corners as some claim. Perhaps I have an untrained eye, or perhaps Nikon has done something different with their 75mm to correct for this.
Maybe it is because the lens is a f4.5 lens which is very bright, but I still have not noticed any drop off in my prints. One thing I do differently is that I do not tilt my 75mm lens, but rather tilt the entire camera body and then plum the back standard. This accomplishes the same thing and keeps the image in the center of the coverage area. Plumming the back standard does not distort the image as long as the subject is plum as well.
No they haven't done anything different. ALL wa lenses have cosine failure. Including Nikon.
And all 1050 lenses have the same pattern as do all 1100 lenses and all 1200 lenses, etc.
Obviously a lens formulated for 1050 coverage will fall off differently than one for a different angle of coverage (not angle of view).
The Nikon, like the Rodenstock, like the Schneider, like the Fuji, etc. is app. 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 stops center to edge.
Some shooters use the fall off as a wide angle effect and are not bothered by it as they feel it draws the eye into the scene. Some shootrs don't have open light expanses in the corners and don't see the fall off.
Some shooters overlight the edges of the scene to compensate for the fall off.
Some shooters simply dodge and burn in printing to correct the fall off.
Some shooters use a center filter to help correct the fall off.
But your Nikon lens has the same fall off and it occurs 70% out from the center of the frame.
Not using base tilts will make the fall off more symetrical and using shifts and rise fall will postition the fall off torwards one edge.
Not using any movements at all will result in the most symetrical pattern.
But proper technique allows for the most even illumination with or without movements and for most that means a center filter.
By the way, stopping a lens down further does not eliminate the fall off. And using a lens wide open or one stop down with a center filter won't correct the problem
To use the filter the lens must be stopped down at least 2 sto
Is your camera equipped with a fresnel lens on the focusing screen? If not, adding one will help a lot. The fresnel changes the direction of the rays going to the corners of the screen from oblique to approximately perpendicular, allowing you to see more of the image from any one point of view.


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Stiles and rails made from solid wood pieces are finger-jointed and edge-glued, while the core of the panel is made of a rigid polystyrene. A real mahogany wood veneer completes the unit with the desired high-end look and feel of solid mahogany wood door. This Euro Technology provides excellent thermal performance, durability, and stability.
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By Walter Geiger
The 40th annual Barnesville Buggy Days dealt with a soggy Saturday but still was roundly applauded as a success.
"I was very pleased. Even with the rain, we had the best crowds of the last several years," chamber of commerce president Emily Rowland said. At least two vendors, one with duck calls and another selling monogrammed bags, sold out Sunday when the weather and the crowds improved.
The pig chase drew over 1500 attendees and was worked by 84 volunteers despite rain. (Photo: Walter Geiger)
Despite rain, Buggy Days an anniversary gem
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A Faint Flux-Limited LAE Sample at z = 0.3
Isak Wold, UT Austin
Observational surveys of Lya emitters (LAEs) have proven to be an efficient method to identify and study large numbers of galaxies over a wide redshift range. To understand what types of galaxies are selected in LAE surveys – and how this evolves with redshift – it is important to establish a low-redshift reference sample that can be directly compared to high-redshift samples. The lowest redshift where a direct Lya survey is currently possible is at a redshift of z~0.3 via the Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX ) FUV grism data. Using the z~0.3 GALEX sample as an anchor point, it has been suggested that at low redshifts high equivalent width (EW) LAEs become less prevalent and that the amount of escaping Lya emission declines rapidly. A number of explanations for these trends have been suggested including increasing dust content, increasing neutral column density, and/or increasing metallicity of star-forming galaxies at lower redshifts. However, the published z~0.3 GALEX sample is pre-selected from bright NUV objects. Thus, objects with strong Lya emission but faint continuum (high-EW LAEs) could be missed. In this talk, I will present my efforts to re-reduce the deepest archival GALEX FUV grism data and obtain a sample that is not biased against high-EW LAEs. I will discuss the implications of this new sample on the evolutionary trends listed above.
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Formation from LEGUS, the Legacy ExtraGalactic Ultraviolet Survey
David Thilker, Johns Hopkins University
The Legacy ExtraGalactic Ultraviolet Survey (LEGUS) was a Cycle 21 Large Treasury HST program which obtained ~parsec resolution NUV- to I-band WFC3 imaging for 50 nearby, representative star-forming Local Volume galaxies, with a primary goal of linking the scales of star formation from the limit of individual stars, to clusters and associations, eventually up through the hierarchy to giant star forming complexes and galaxy-scale morphological features.
I will review the basics of the survey, public data products and science team results pertaining to clusters and the field star hierarchy. I will then describe work to optimize photometric selection methods for massive main sequence O star candidates and LBV candidates, in the former case establishing a means to statistically constrain the fraction of O stars in very isolated locales. I will introduce new ideas on how to quantify the complex spatio-temporal nature of hierarchical star formation using multi-scale clustering methods. The first steps of this work have yielded a landmark OB association database for 36 LEGUS target fields (in 28 of the nearest available galaxies), with tracer stellar populations selected and interpreted uniformly. I will finish with discussion of a pilot HST program to demonstrate remarkably increased survey efficiency of WFC3 UV imaging enabled by use of extra-wide (X) filter bandpasses. Such efficiency is required as we move beyond LEGUS and begin to rigorously explore low surface brightness star-forming environments where canonical results for the IMF and cluster formation efficiency are increasingly called into question.


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Kennedy joins Washington rally
WASHINGTON — Caroline Kennedy is joining the lineup of speakers commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial.
Organizers say Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, will speak Wednesday, along with Lynda Johnson Robb, the daughter of President Lyndon Johnson.
Other speakers will include Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Jamie Foxx, President Barack Obama and former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter. Performers will include singers BeBe Winans, LeAnn Rimes and the girl group Identity4Pop, among others.
( PHOTOS: Scenes from the March on Washington)
The "Let Freedom Ring" commemoration is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gates open to the public at 9 a.m.
Bell-ringing commemorations are also planned across the country at more than 100 churches and other sites in almost every state.


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Each bridge has its own, unique story that always starts with a dream; to connect what is separated; to communicate two lands in distance. In this isolated place of greek borders, where the two lakes of Prespa lie, there's the small islet of St. Achilleios.
Until 2001 its few inhabitants, and among them small pupils, were using wooden fishing boats more than twice a day, to go to the main land. In the winter, they were crossing over the frozen lake on foot, despite the danger.
And, one day a little girl wrote a letter, and her wish for a bridge was heard. After a while a 650m. floating bridge were made in harmony and with respect to the environmental features of the protected National Park of Prespes.
Now, residents and tourists enjoy conveniently the beauty and the uniqueness of this landscape and the rare species of birds that hosts, crossing over this bridge.
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St. Michael (= Michaelis Church) is an outstanding example of the architecture of the period around 1000 in Germany, the Ottonian or early Romanesque architecture. Therefore the church is already since 1985 a Unesco World Heritage Site. The church was consecrated in 1033.
Another famous piece is the painted wooden Romanesque ceiling, whose theme is the "root of Jesse": the genealogy of Jesus. It is 200 years younger, from the beginning of the 13th century.
In the east choir stands since 2010 the "Bernward Column" from the cathedral in Hildesheim, which is currently being restored. The column is also from the beginning of the 11 century. It has a height 3.80 m, was cast as one piece of bronze and depicts scenes from the life of Jesus.
Wikipedia: here
My Photos from St. Michael: here
My Photos from Bernward Column and Bronze Door: here
Germany? Before the beginning there was Ginnungagap, an empty space of nothingness, filled with pure creative power. (Sort of like the inside of my head.)And it ends with Ragnarok, the twilight of the Gods. In between is much fighting, betrayal and romance. Just as a good Godly story should be.Heroes have their own graveyard called Valhalla. Unfortunately we cannot show you a panorama of it at this time, nor of the lovely Valkyries who are its escort service.Hail Odin, wandering God wielding wisdom and wand! Hail Freya, hail Tyr, hail Thor!Odin made the many lakes and the fish in them. In his traverses across the lands he caused there to be the Mulheim Bridge in Cologne, as did he make the Mercury fountain, Mercury being of his nature.But it is to the mighty Thor that the Hammering Man gives service.Between the time of the Nordic old ones and that of modern Frankfort there may have been a T.Rex or two on the scene. At least some mastodons for sure came through for lunch, then fell into tar pits to become fossils for us to find.And there we must leave you, O my most pure and holy children.Text by Steve Smith.


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Well thats what I am calling it! lol! This is a wall hanging I made for this weeks Just For Fun Challange. This weeks theme is focusing on material and/or fibres. It is the last in the materials themed challenges and what a great month it has been. I have really enjoyed joining in. For full details of the challenge, the super samples by the design team and the fab entries in the challenge, click on the JFF logo on the sidebar.
I am going to be honest, as we are all friends now, this is my second attempt at this weeks project. The first one, which I planned, drew out, cut out material for just wasn't happening. So in the end I took my fabric and just splodged, stamped, placed material here and there and this is the result. I am quite pleased with it and it was a lot more fun not knowing how it was going to turn out.
The canvas was made from a piece of fabric cut from a denim shirt which I coated in gesso, stamped the birds and painted the leaves on using a mask. The red is fabric from an old scarf.
The flowers are made from fabric from an old top and the backing is a piece of leather cut from a panel of a skirt. I originally bought the skirt, from a charity shop, to make some leather boots for a rag doll I made. I have still got loads left over.
For the flowers and leaves I cut out wobbly flower shapes and leaf shapes and then blasted them, on the reverse of the fabric, with a heat gun to melt the synthetic fibres.
Oh, just one thing I wanted to share. A pyrography tool is really handy for melting the edges of fabric or cutting out shapes. I know it is an old technique but I just thought I would mention it. That very well known German supermarket some times have them on offer for very little money.
I think thats it from me for today. I have woffled on enough! lol!
Have a great weekend.
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Ive been at this problem for quite some time and I still cant find what is wrong.
All this started when I have installed GTA San Andreas, while playing the game it would glitch in certain moments of lots of in-game noise pollution. My frame rate started to drop, I cant confirm that from the game but it is clear that the game is not running the way it is meant to run. So in this case I think that it could be my onboard sound card thats having rough time playing all the sounds with surround effects.
But here is another problem. After the installation of the game when I try to play MP3 files using Windows Media Player I noticed my music skip, and its not like the file is corrupted or its a bad copy because when I burned the MP3s on a disk and stuck it into all the CD players in the house it played music fine.
My mouse has also showed similar symptoms of poor response at times of heavy CPU load, and it would even freeze for few of what seams to be milliseconds that really bother the hell out of me.
Anyway these problems frustrated me so much that I reinstalled Windows XP Pro
But after the reinstallation process and driver updates I had same problems on a fresh system, music played bad, poor mouse response at times, and long really long start up times.
During the Windows reinstallation process I chose to install windows on the same partition that it was installed onto previously, and when asked how I wanted Windows to format my disk I chose Quick Format instead of full format which normally takes very long on huge hard disks.
I strongly believe that the cause in this was because I chose to format my disk quickly instead of full format, which (dont exactly know how it works) might not have deleted certain things.
My system is custom build by myself so I cant take it to the store for them to fix it, so here are the specs:
ASUS A8V-E Deluxe
1 GB 3200 MHz Corsair Value Ram operating at dual channel
250GB Maxtor (partitioned into two halves 100GB(OS) and 150GB(additional storage))
What does GTA have to do with all this, beats me, but all this started after installation of GTA.
All help is appreciated.


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The boutique is reminiscent of an old-fashioned candy store. But, it's definitely a modern spin on an old classic.
The nostalgic design is inspired by the shops owner Georges' 1950s childhood classroom and his love for old-fashioned sweets.
Georges carries a mix of well priced, hard-to-find, French candy that makes perfect gifts and souvenirs from Paris.
Large glass containers are filled with an assortment of candy including handmade marshmallows, licorice, caramels, lollipops, chocolate bars, and bonbons.
One visit to Le Bonbon au Palais will make you a loyal customer. The staff is also quite friendly.
I am so glad that I got lost on my way to brunch! You never know what you will find. Le Bonbon au Palais is located at 19 Rue Monge in the 5th Arrondissement. Metro: Cardinal Lemoine.


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Hobby Lobby sues over morning-after pill coverage
Christian-oriented Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging a mandate in the nation's health care overhaul law that requires employers to provide coverage for the morning-after pill and similar drugs.
The lawsuit by the Oklahoma City-based chain claims the government mandate is forcing the company's owners "to violate their deeply held religious beliefs under threat of heavy fines, penalties and lawsuits." Failure to provide the drugs in the company's health insurance plan could lead to fines of up to $1.3 million a day, the company said.
"By being required to make a choice between sacrificing our faith or paying millions of dollars in fines, we essentially must choose which poison pill to swallow," David Green, Hobby Lobby CEO and founder, said in a statement. "We simply cannot abandon our religious beliefs to comply with this mandate."
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Oklahoma City, alleges the Health and Human Services mandate is unconstitutional and requests an injunction to prohibit it from being enforced. Hobby Lobby is self-insured and will be required to comply with the mandate by Jan. 1, the start of its health insurance plan year.
"We are confident that the court will act quickly," said Kyle Duncan, general counsel for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in Washington, which represents Hobby Lobby. Duncan said 27 other lawsuits have been filed nationwide over the mandate, mostly by nonprofit groups.
"This mandate violates the religious liberty of millions of Americans," Duncan said. "The government has turned a deaf ear to the rights of business owners."
Duncan said the lawsuit does not challenge rules regarding a variety of other birth-control measures.
Charles Miller, spokesman for the civil division of the Department of Justice, said the agency had no comment on the lawsuit.
Jane Scherdt, who was shopping in a store in Edmond, Okla., said she agreed with the business' decision to challenge the federal mandate.
"I think the government has overstepped its bounds for sure in requiring that," Scherdt said as she exited the store Wednesday. "It's part of a core belief in human dignity, the sancity of human life."
Hobby Lobby calls itself a "biblically founded business" and is closed on Sundays. Founded in 1972, the company now operates more than 500 stores in 41 states and employs more than 13,000 full-time employees who are eligible for health insurance coverage.
The lawsuit also was filed on behalf of another of the Green family's businesses, Mardel, Inc., a bookstore and education company also based in Oklahoma City that sells a variety of Christian-themed materials. The company operates 35 stores in seven states and has 372 full-time employees.
Hobby Lobby is the largest and only non-Catholic-owned business to file a lawsuit against the Health and Human Services mandate that forces all companies, regardless of religious conviction, to provide coverage of drugs the lawsuit alleges are abortion-inducing, including the morning-after pill and week-after pill.
"The Green family's religious beliefs forbid them from participating in, providing access to, paying for, training others to engage in, or otherwise supporting abortion-causing drugs and devices," the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit says the family also has "a sincere religious objection" to providing coverage for certain kinds of intrauterine devices and alleges they can cause the death of an embryo by preventing it from implanting in the wall of a woman's uterus.
The morning-after pill works by preventing ovulation or fertilization. In medical terms, pregnancy begins when a fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the uterus. If taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, it can reduce a woman's chances of pregnancy by as much as 89 percent.
But critics of the contraceptive say it is the equivalent of an abortion pill because it can prevent a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.
In his statement, Green said the federal government is challenging his faith by forcing his company to offer the morning-after and week-after pills in its insurance plan.
"These abortion-causing drugs go against our faith, and our family is now being forced to choose between following the laws of the land that we love or maintaining the religious beliefs that have made our business successful and have supported our family and thousands of our employees and their families," Green said. "We simply cannot abandon our religious beliefs to comply with this mandate."


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Kim Taylor of 'Start-Ups: Silicon Valley' fame launches new startup
For a brief moment last fall, Kim Taylor was one of the tech industry's most high-profile entrepreneurs -- and one of its most pilloried.
As a cast member of the Bravo reality show "Start-Ups: Silicon Valley," Taylor put her life on public display with the help of producer Randi (Mark's Sister) Zuckerberg. Viewers followed along as Taylor worked to build her fashion startup, Shonova, and many noted with derision that the cast seemed to spend more time partying and looking pretty than actually building their companies. (Taylor, nothing if not a good sport, disputed that characterization in a December interview with me, saying: "I assure you that I don't sleep.")
Now Taylor has embraced another tried-and-true startup maneuver: The pivot. In an email Tuesday, she announced that she was shelving Shonova to tackle a meatier subject, online education.
"We're calling it Ranku (Japanese for rank)," she wrote. "We've been a company for 2 weeks." But that hasn't stopped respected accelerator TechStars from enrolling the four-person startup in its latest class, an education-focused cohort in New York City sponsored with testing giant Kaplan.
I could get all "Conspiracy Theory" here and note that Kaplan is majority owned by the Washington Post and that Post CEO Donald Graham is a pal of Mark Zuckerberg's. But let's give Taylor the benefit of the doubt. She said she's been noodling on the idea for Ranku since 2009, and her co-founder (and childhood friend) Cecilia Retelle is the former head of education policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Their new company, the pair said, aims to help "non-profit universities with full online degree programs compete with the University of Phoenix." Taylor touts her prior experience at an ad-tech startup that worked with Kaplan and the University of Phoenix, along with competitors like 2U and Deltak. While she promises more details about Ranku in the future, there's no doubt online education is an increasingly hot space.


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Enjoy Life Plentils Chips Giveaway
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I recently received these new chips from Enjoy Life called Plentils.
"From ancient times to the present, the lentil has proven to be one of the best sources of plant-based protein. This legume is a staple in diets throughout the world, but leave it to Enjoy Life to capture the essence of its all-natural goodness and turn lentils into amazing chips."
These chips are crazy good. Crunchy and really full of flavor.
They do not taste like lentils and they do not taste like a "healthy chip" and I mean that in the best way.
"This chip's unique recipe results in a protein-packed, crunchy experience, bursting with flavor as you savor a great-tasting "better-for-you" chip."
They're vegan, gluten free, soy free, not greasy, not too salty, and their flavor is robust. The margherita pizza is the most flavorful, followed by sour cream and dill, followed by the sea salt, and I'm not a garlic fan in general so I haven't tried those.
They are not airy, either. In fact, they are supremely crunchy and hearty. I love texture and massive crunch factor and these have it. They have plenty of substance and texture rather than that I just ate 200 calories of salt and air and nothing feeling.
You want these. Trust me.
If you want to eat lentils in other ways, I have these recipes using lentils (all are vegan and gluten free):
Ketchup & Mustard Lover's Protein & Veggie Mash
Curried Ginger & Raisin Lentils
Chipotle Salsa Lentils with Mixed Vegetables
And here are a few homemade healthier chips and cracker recipes (all are vegan and gluten free):
Seeds Only Crackers – Vegan and Gluten Free (Homemade Mary's Crackers that can be made sweet or savory)
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