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Our providers are open and ready to provide you care, virtually or in person.
Providence Medical Group introduces MyChart, a free service for our patients that gives you secure, online access to your health care team and medical record – wherever you are.
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During your next visit, ask your care team help you sign up. And, get connected to your health!
Current Providence Medical Group patients 18 years and older can register for and use MyChart. Most Providence clinics are already using MyChart and more are coming online soon. During your next office visit, ask a member of your health care team to help you register. Get connected to your health.
Yes! At Providence, we always use the most advanced safeguards to protect your private health care information. You and your health care team are the only people allowed to see information sent through MyChart. The service is password protected and messages are delivered via an encrypted connection – not via standard email. They're sent securely through the MyChart website and servers.
Your test results are available on MyChart as soon as your physician receives them. It depends on the test, but generally that's within three business days. Certain types of tests and results of a sensitive nature aren't shared via MyChart. Ask your care team for details.
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All you need is Internet access, an email address and a current version of your preferred Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome).
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You can request access next time you visit a Providence Medical Group facility. Ask a member of your health care team to help you. You'll need to select a unique username and password. It's that easy.
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"There was a strong current of air in the car, very pleasant. I didn't realize at first that it was on account of my own tail wagging so hard. Charlie laughed: the best sound made by humans, bar none, and kid laughter is the best of the best." – Dog On It: A Chet and Bernie Mystery by Spencer Quinn
I somehow ended up with a few canine followers on Twitter, one of which happens to be the fictional Chet the Dog. Actually, I'm a bit jealous of him after noticing that he has more followers than me. Can't be helped I guess. He's a pretty lovable character, right down to his mismatched ears.
Chet manages well as the narrator and dog detective in the (Adult fiction) book Dog on It: A Chet and Bernie Mystery. His doggie insights made me laugh out loud many times, especially in the first few chapters. It has been awhile since I read a mystery novel, and this fairly light-hearted crime read by Spencer Quinn, written from a dog's viewpoint, certainly amused me.
Chet the dog and Bernie, his human partner, run their own PI business called The Little Detective Agency. Suffering from "cash-flow problems" they pick up a case involving a missing teenage girl named Madison. Both dog and owner get themselves into some pretty sticky, suspenseful situations. Cheerios on the floor and other dogs cause a few diversions along the way as well. A quick read with a mystery that's not difficult to figure out – pretty much the perfect start to what looks to be a fun series. Dog On It reached #7 on the New York Times Best Seller list in March.
This book could make a good YA cross-over, but unfortunately, in my opinion, it contains too much offensive language for YA readers. Fans of Braun's "Cat Who" cozy series may especially enjoy this addition to the animal detective world.
Dog on It: A Chet and Bernie Mystery by Spencer Quinn. Atria (February 2009); 320 pages; ISBN 9781416585831
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The recent special anniversary broadcast of "The Tavis Smiley Show" featured an encore interview with music pioneer Prince, who shared some surprising personal details, including the revelation that he was born epileptic.
"I used to have seizures when I was young," he told Smiley, "and my mother and father didn't know what to do, or how to handle it; but did the best they could with what little they had."
The enigmatic artist described how the challenges he had growing up, and as a struggling musician, affected his approach to music and his career.
Prince also talked about where he is today, saying, "I'm in sort of a celebration right now. I'm just thankful to be alive; I'm thankful to have the friends that I do, the teachers that I do."
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Vets and vet techs with small animal skills are needed to serve with V.E.T. NET in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia! We need your help to support and mentor the national veterinarians and support staff at the clinic who are seeking to improve their knowledge and skills in veterinary practice, so that they can then train other veterinarians in the country.
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|V.E.T. NET is a national NGO that has come from the work of Christian Veterinary Mission in Mongolia. It is a network of veterinarians, educators and training professionals throughout Mongolia to bring genuine change to the rural, urban, and university population of Mongolia through the love and message of Jesus Christ.
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Is it biblically correct to call addiction to alcoholic drinks a disease called "alcoholism"? Can we properly label any addiction a disease?
Your question is very relevant for our time. In our day we are used to viewing things that the Bible calls sin (e.g., drunkenness, and notice it has been changed to alcoholism by modern man) as addictions. Ephesians 5:18 specifically commands us not to get drunk.
It is okay to call it an addiction, because that is what is going on with a drunk, a drug addict or even someone who cannot stop looking at impure images. But you have to begin by calling it sin because only then will you deal with the real problem—a heart that is far from God, indeed that is worshiping an idol. For whatever owns your heart and mind is, functionally, your god. The cure, then, is to turn to Christ for deliverance. He may well use medical means as well as counseling (and it should be a Christian counselor) but ultimately to him belongs the power (and the glory) to save from the power of any addiction.
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CBS Sports and the NCAA have chosen Silverlight to power the delivery of on-demand high-quality video coverage of the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball March Madness Tournament, which begins Thursday, March 19. Last year, CBSSports.com reported a 4.8 million viewership. The video coverage will be available for viewing at CBSSports.com. Microsoft is calling this yet another example of companies realizing that "Silverlight keeps proving time and again that it can not only handle, but excel in supporting these types of high-traffic, online media events."
While the event begins March 19, CBSSports.com's NCAA March Madness on Demand service goes up on March 10, featuring historical highlights from past tournaments until the following week. After downloading the Silverlight plug-in, viewers will be able to move away from the standard player, which streams at 550 Kbps, to the Silverlight player, which can stream hi-definition quality video up to 1.5 Mbps. Both video options will be offered free of charge.
Based on what we've already seen and what's coming, 2009 is a busy year for Silverlight. Last month, the official Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) chose Silverlight for Obama's inauguration. Last week Microsoft announced a $5,000 Silverlight game developer contest, and two days later, Moonlight 1.0 was released. Microsoft's new Silverlight-only website for IT Pros, Microsoft Thrive, also recently launched. Looking forward, Silverlight 3 is expected to be announced at MIX09 next month, without a 64-bit support but with other big plans.


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Several guests at the Hyatt Regency in Perth, Australia reported hearing Justin Bieber tell a young woman in a bikini that she looked like a "beached whale" and and that she "should go on The Biggest Loser." It's all hearsay, I suppose, but in a related story, I recently overheard a blogger working at my desk tell Justin Bieber, "You look like a baby meerkat and I hate you."
"One girl who was gorgeous looking, with long dark hair and would have been about a size 14. Justin looked over at her and said 'What are you, Hawaiian or something?' She said 'No, I'm not'. Then he said 'You look like a beached whale' ... The girl said 'Are you serious' and he said 'You should go on The Biggest Loser.' ... The whole pool deck heard him call this beautiful young girl a beached whale. Everyone heard. And there was silence. It was almost like his security were used to it."
Robinett, who works in Melbourne as an image consultant and was in Perth on business, said the girl looked "deflated" after the abuse.
Robinett's daughter, Gabrielle Blair, 21, said the girl was "almost in tears" after the exchange.
A fellow guest said she arrived on the deck shortly before the incident began.
"I saw Bieber make a gesture with his hands to imitate a large belly as he spoke to the long haired girl and I heard him say something about The Biggest Loser and he was pointing at her - and I saw the girl and her friends leave, downcast," the woman said. "I also told her not to take any notice of him as she walked past us, I'm not sure if she heard me. Bieber seemed to think he was funny, he was smiling and looking to his burly minders for their approval."
Dude, fuck that smug little shit and his rancid bubble of meaningless validation. FYI, IF I WERE A RIVAL MEERKAT MALE I WOULD DEVOUR YOU AND ALL YOUR LITTERMATES. [News.au]
Harry Styles took Kendall Jenner to a gay bar, and now everyone is all, "gay gay gay gay gay gay gay gay gay gay gay!!!!!"
On Saturday, Dec. 7, Styles reportedly spent the night at Therapy, a popular gay bar in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen, with half-sister of Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner. The theme of the night? "Gays Gone Wild."
"Harry has actually been here a few times before," a source reportedly told US Weekly. "He's just a regular customer when he comes in — he gets a table and usually drinks beer and cocktails on the side."
The two haven't publicly confirmed whether they are or aren't in a relationship, though they've been spotted together on multiple occasions.
Styles and Jenner apparently left Therapy together when "What Makes You Beautiful," a One Direction hit, began playing.
I have never cared about anything less than this story, and that includes tennis. [HuffPo]
Jennifer Aniston humblebragged that her "awkward phase" came in her 30s when she was married to Brad Pitt.
"That there's nothing to worry about — although I don't think I had a care in the world at 25, either. That all started in my 30s, my awkward phase," she explained. "I'm a little bit of a late bloomer! But it doesn't matter to me because it just gets better. They do say youth is wasted on the young, but I feel just as youthful now — if not more — than I did when I was 25. I'm more in my body; I'm more in my mind. Life is full. Life is wonderful. We're very, very fortunate."
Ugh, I feel you, Jen. I totally went through an awkward phase earlier this week when I realized I had too many large rubies and not enough velveteen belt pouches to keep them in. (Update: I just sourced an image for this item and I retract my joke because hair-dos.) [Us]
- The Game got a tattoo of Nelson Mandela and people are mad about it. [Bossip]
- Sarah Jessica Parker hung out with AnnaSophia Robb. [JustJared]
- Lamar Odom pleaded no contest to his DUI charge and will be on probation for three years. [TMZ]
- Teen Mom 3 has been cancelled after one season. [HollywoodLife]
- Kelly Clarkson says her husband is not cheating on her and y'all need to STFU posthaste. [E!]
- Macklemore continues to be engaged but not married. [E!]
- Nicki Minaj had a boob-shaped birthday cake. [E!]
- I think I shall devote this week's Dirt Bag to my best friend in the world, "Montell Jordan's 'This Is How We Do It' Pandora Station." Thanks 4 always being there.


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Vagistat-1 Ointment With Prefilled Applicator
GENERIC NAME(S): Tioconazole
This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Tioconazole ointment reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection.
Ask your doctor before using this medication for self-treatment if this is your first vaginal infection. This medication only works for vaginal fungal infections. You may have a different type of infection (such as bacterial vaginosis) and may need a different medication.
If you have fever, chills, flu-like symptoms, stomach/abdominal pain, or a bad-smelling vaginal discharge, do not use this medication. Contact your doctor right away because these may be signs of a more serious infection.
How to use Vagistat-1 Ointment With Prefilled Applicator
If you are using the over-the-counter product to self-treat, read all directions on the product package before using this medication. If you have any questions, consult your pharmacist. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, use it as directed.
This product is for vaginal use only. Wash your hands before and after use. Avoid contact of this ointment with your eyes. If it gets into your eyes, wash them right away with plenty of water. Call your doctor if eye irritation persists.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
This product is usually given as a single dose at bedtime or as directed by your doctor. Learn all preparation and usage instructions in the product package. Lie on your back with your knees toward your chest. Insert the applicator filled with medication into the vagina as far as it will comfortably go. Slowly press the plunger of the applicator in to apply the full dose of the ointment. If you have itching/burning around the outside of the vagina (vulva), you may also apply some ointment to that area.
Do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products while using this medication. Unscented sanitary napkins may be used for your menstrual period or to protect your clothing from leakage of the medication.
Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve after 3 days or lasts more than 7 days. Tell your doctor if your infection returns within 2 months. You may need a different or additional medication to treat your condition.
Side Effects
Headache or vaginal/urethral burning/itching/pain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other azole antifungal agents (such as clotrimazole, fluconazole); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication: diabetes, immune system problems (such as HIV-AIDS), frequent vaginal yeast infections (more than 3 in 6 months or 4 in 1 year).
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
Ask your doctor whether you can have sexual intercourse while using this product. This product may weaken rubber products (such as latex condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps) and lead to failure. This can result in pregnancy. Therefore, do not use these products during treatment with this medication and for 3 days after treatment is over. Consult your doctor about other forms of barrier protection/birth control (such as polyurethane condoms) during this time.
Do not use this medication for self-treatment if you are pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. If you are pregnant, follow your doctor's instructions on how to use the applicator to insert this medication. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring.
To help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) before starting treatment with this product. While using this product, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any other medicines you are using without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may increase the risk of vaginal yeast infections include antibiotics, corticosteroids (such as prednisone), and drugs that suppress the immune system (such as cyclosporine, methotrexate).
Keep a list of all the products you use. Share the list with your doctor and pharmacist to reduce your risk for serious medication problems.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
To help prevent vaginal yeast infections, dry the genital area thoroughly after showering, bathing, or swimming. Avoid wearing tight jeans, nylon underwear, pantyhose, a wet bathing suit, or damp/sweaty exercise clothes for long periods. Wear cotton underwear, and change your underwear daily.
If your sexual partner experiences symptoms, they should contact their doctor right away.
Missed Dose
Not applicable.
Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.Information last revised July 2016. Copyright(c) 2016 First Databank, Inc.
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Snow-covered PNC Park gets ready for Opening Day in 1 week
Pirates open season in Pittsburgh on April 1
If you drove by Pittsburgh's North Shore on Monday, you might have noticed PNC Park is completely covered with snow.
The Pirates open their season at home in one week. Team officials say no matter what the weather is next week, they will be ready for the home opener.
Even still, Pirates fans are reacting to this early spring storm. Rich Carver of Irwin says, "It certainly doesn't feel like baseball."
Workers could be seen shoveling snow and slush off the upper decks and power washing the seats.
David DeFrancesco Jr. brought his wife and newborn son to PNC Park today, looking to buy an Andrew McCutchen shirt for the baby. The young family is visiting from their home in Virginia. David grew up in Pittsburgh and is a big Pirates fan.
When he saw PNC Park's infield and outfield coated with remnants of winter, he said, "I think it's awesome, especially in sports, we can win in all seasons, even in baseball, I'd like to say."
His wife Cindy DeFrancesco, who is not originally from Pittsburgh, says being out in the cold weather for sporting events is good for their baby, who was bundled up warm and sleeping as his parents pushed him in a stroller outside PNC Park.
Cindy says, "Get him used to it, he doesn't mind as long as you keep him dressed and bundled and fed, he's good."
Fans seem to be more interested in how the end of the season goes for the Pittsburgh Pirates, than how snowy the start of the season is.
Carver hopes, "they'd at least break .500. I'm not getting emotionally involved this year like I did the past two years. I'm not going to let them break my heart."


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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Panaghia Soumela
On Thursday, August 15, 2013, His All-Holiness celebrated the great feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos at the historic monastery of Panaghia Soumela in Trabzon. This is the fourth consecutive year that His All-Holiness has led an annual pilgrimage to the historical monastery since its closure nine decades ago. The monastery was founded in 386 and functioned without interruption until 1923. Among those in attendance were Bishops Seraphim of Apollonias (from Australia) and Theodosios of Brovary (from Ukraine), Armenian Archbishop Aram Atesian, clergy of the Patriarchal Court and hundreds of pilgrims from around the world.
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APNewsbreak: Wyoming tribe that received first bald eagle permit presses lawsuit over limits
By The Associated Press
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) ' The Wyoming tribe that received the nation's first federal permit allowing members to kill bald eagles for religious purposes renewed a legal challenge against the government Friday, calling the permit a "sham" because of restrictions against killing the birds on the tribe's reservation.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on March 9 granted the Northern Arapaho a permit allowing members to kill two eagles only outside the Wind River Indian Reservation. The Arapaho share their reservation with the Eastern Shoshone, who opposed the killing of eagles on the tribes' shared land.
Many American Indian leaders nationwide and those in the Northern Arapaho tribe initially hailed the permit decision as a victory for native sovereignty and native religions, which the federal government actively suppressed well into the last century.
However, in an amended lawsuit filed against the government Friday, the Arapaho Tribe takes issue with the permit provision that would require tribal members to kill eagles off the Wind River Reservation. The tribe states that the state of Wyoming prohibits killing eagles off the reservation while the federal permit itself requires adherence to state law.
"Any tribal member taking an eagle pursuant to the March 9, 2012, permit is subject to arrest and prosecution by the State of Wyoming, whether the take occurs on federal, state or other lands " tribal attorney Andy Baldwin and his associates wrote in the amended complaint.
A spokeswoman for the Fish and Wildlife Service in Denver said the agency had no comment on the tribe's amended complaint because the issue is in litigation.
In its amended complaint, the Northern Arapaho tribe argues that federal government action barring tribal members from taking bald eagles for religious purposes violates their free exercise of religion.
Baldwin said the tribe discussed the permit concern with federal officials before filing the amended complaint but declined further comment. Attempts to reach tribal officials and Fish and Wildlife Service officials weren't immediately successful on Friday.
Bald eagles were removed from the federal list of threatened species in 2007. The birds remain protected under the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. Several Indian tribes have been allowed permits to kill golden eagles for religious purposes.
The Northern Arapaho first filed suit against the Fish and Wildlife Service last fall seeking to force the federal agency to grant an eagle permit. That court action came more than two years after the tribe first applied for a permit.
The tribe's lawsuit filed last fall followed the contentious federal prosecution of Winslow Friday, a young tribal member who killed a bald eagle without a permit in 2005 for use in his tribe's Sun Dance. Friday shot the eagle on his reservation.
Former U.S. District Judge William Downes dismissed the charge against Friday in 2006 saying it would have been pointless for him to apply for a permit. "Although the government professes respect and accommodation of the religious practices of Native Americans, its own actions show callous indifference to such practices," Downes wrote.
A federal appeals court reinstated the criminal charge against Friday. After the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear his case, he ultimately pleaded guilty in tribal court and was ordered to pay a fine.
In response to written questions from The Associated Press earlier this month, Matt Hogan, assistant regional director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, stated that Wyoming would not have to give its permission for Northern Arapaho members to kill eagles off the reservation.
"Permission for take of eagles would not be required by the State of Wyoming," Hogan stated in a March 14 email. "However, one of the permit conditions is consent from the landowner from where the bird will be taken."
In a status report to a federal judge presiding over the Northern Arapaho Tribe's lawsuit filed March 13, federal lawyers stated that the Eastern Shoshone Tribe had informed the Fish and Wildlife Service that they opposed the killing of eagles on the Wind River Reservation because they believed it was against the tribes' joint law and order code. Attempts to reach Eastern Shoshone officials for comment Friday weren't immediately successful.
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Need to reiterate how much Utah soccer community appreciates each home @MLS team taking a moment to honor Ricardo Portillo this weekend
Back to training this week De vuelta a los entrenamientos esta semana
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Via @AP_Sports, a field-level view of the pregame display in Portland tiday. #RCTID pic.twitter.com/BXsguvYIkd
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Also from @AP_Sports, a front-row seat for Obafemi Martins' backflip celebration after scoring for the Sounders. pic.twitter.com/oHvUACP7J5
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WHISTLER — Canada's Chris Williamson finished sixth today in the men's super-G at the Paralympic Games.
Competing in the visually impaired category, Williamson and guide Nick Brush finished in 1:23.74, 2.19 seconds behind gold medallist Nicolas Berejny of France. Slovakian skiers Jakub Krako and Miroslav Haraus finished second and third, respectively.
Williamson, a 37-year-old resident of Markham, Ont., has one more shot to make the podium in Saturday's super-combined. He finished fourth in giant slalom and sixth in slalom earlier in the Games.
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Para-alpine skiing is taking place at Whistler Creekside.
Alpine ski races for athletes with a disability have been held since the late 1940s. The invention of the mono-ski — a seat fixed on single ski — opened the sport to athletes who could not stand to ski. Mono-skis are equipped with short outriggers (forearm crutches with shortened skis attached at the base for balance and steering). Slalom and giant slalom were introduced at the first Paralympics Winter Games in Örnsköldsvik in 1976. Downhill was added to the Paralympic Games in 1984 in Innsbruck, and Super-G was added in 1994 at Lillehammer. Mono-skiing became a medal event at the Nagano 1998 Paralympic Games.
In Paralympic alpine skiing, athletes are classified as standing, sitting or visually impaired and compete against other athletes with a similar disability. Skiers with a visual impairment use the same equipment as able-bodied skiers, but ski with a guide. Skiers with locomotive disabilities may either use the same equipment as able-bodied skiers or a prosthesis (an artificial arm or leg) and stabilizers in place of ski poles (stabilizers are a type of crutch with a small ski at the end). Sitting skiers use a mono-ski.
Alpine events for men and women are downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super combined and super G.
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A French court is set to hear arguments on Wednesday from an anti-racism group fighting against Google Suggest search results. SOS Racisme and others have brought a lawsuit against Google over its feature that lets search terms for various celebrities, including Rupert Murdoch and Jon Hamm, be associated with the word "jew" through Google Suggest.
Over the weekend, an attorney with SOS Racisme, Patrick Klugman, told the Agence France Presse that Google Suggest has facilitated the "creation of what is probably the largest Jewish file in history."
"A great many number of users of France's and the world's number one search engine are confronted daily with the non-solicited and almost systematic association of the term 'Jew' with famous people in the world of politics, media, and business," the organizations allege.
In September 2011, the French group famously pressured Apple to remove the "Jew or not Jew" app from the iTunes store.
Europe 1, a French television channel, reports that there has been legal precedent in France over similar cases. In 2010, a Frenchman filed a suit because his name was systematically associated with "satanist," "rapist," and "convicted." He won €1 in damages and €5,000 ($6,600) to recover his legal fees. The following year a Lyon company was able to win €50,000 ($66,000) for having its search results associated with a slang term for "cheater."


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I have to say, I'm truly enjoying the new format of the Murder She Writes blog. It's easy to use (Yep, we'll all soon get the hang of the photo rotator box, ha ha!), and easy to read.
After reading their posts, I want to find out more about about the women who share this blog, Each has such unique writing voices, and they seem to lead such interesting lives.
And they are all funny as hell.
Not to mention sweet, loving, and filled with positive energy.
Turns out there is more to these wonderful women than you'll find a 500-word blog post. If their personal websites, Twitter feeds, and Facebook pages are any indication, we'd throw one helluva party, should we ever find ourselves all together in the same room.
That's only a matter of time (right, girls?)
Let me give you some examples:
Deborah Coonts: "My mother tells me I was born in Texas a very long time ago, but I'm not so sure—my mother can't be trusted."
I'm guessing I could follow Deborah around with a tape recorder and hear gem an hour. She's from Las Vegas, and since Vegas is the town that never sleeps, that would be one incredible 24-hour period. Something tells me I'd find myself in a gal pal version of The Hangover. (Am I right, Deborah?)
Laura Griffin: "I spent the better part of my college years in the basement of the Vanderbilt Student Center, where I helped write and edit the campus paper. It was called The Hustler, and if you ever want to raise a few eyebrows, just try showing up for a job interview with that at the top of your resume."
I laughed so hard at this! I love the fact that Laura started off as a journalist, because that was a path I took, too, to get where I am.
BJ Daniels: "I was 8-years-old when I decided I was going to be a writer. I'd never met a writer, didn't have a clue how to become one. It took me years to find the courage to actually admit to anyone that my dream was to write,"
Thanks for this, BJ. You've just inspired so many other writers to follow their dreams, too. And again, it's great to meet another (former) journalist.
Kendra Elliot: "How is it possible to hate my WIP for seven days, thinking it's the worst pile of poo I've ever written, but then brainstorm and start implementing changes to only discover I love it????"
Gotta love a girl who can diss her own WIP. In fact, this post started because Kendra commented on an aricle I linked to, on Facebook, about a new dental procedure. (And yes, Kendra, it has marked you as a dentistry nerd!)
Karin Tabke: "Two things happened recently that prompted this blog topic. The first was a candid dinner table conversation last week between my eldest son who is 26 and his gf who is the same age. The conversation originated because they're both supremely jealous. My son has a colorful love life history, and his gf has some issues with them constantly bumping into one of his ex's. I get it but like I told her, you can't change his past, move forward. Well, apparently my son has the same problem when it comes to her past, so, in that respect they feed off each other's insecurities. It's the only issue they have but a big one, so color me shocked when my son said, "I'd give Bri a pass on David Beckham."
I choked on my food and his gf about fell off her chair. "What?" we both shrieked. "Are you serious?"
My son nodded and said, "Only Beckham." He looks pointedly at his gf and said, "And only one time."
Truth be told, K-Tab's life is one big "I Love Lucy" episode. Does that mean she's always getting into hot water? Heck yeah. Does that mean her hubby hollers, like Ricky Ricardo? You betcha. Should her family be a sitcom? Five minutes with them around the dinner table, and you'll wonder where the cameras are hidden. Does that mean she's always got a sidekick to crack asides with? Trust me, she's got them lining up around the block.
Because everyone loves Karin.
Stephanie Bond: "I grew up running around the farm, gardening, sewing, quilting, painting and, of course–reading! Reading everything I could get my hands on, from Progressive Farmer to the local newspaper. The library in my grade school was tiny, so I exhausted it fairly quickly. At the time, my hometown didn't have a public library, so the highlight of my year was when my aunt visited from Ohio and brought with her bags full of paperback novels–most of them Harlequin Romances and romantic suspense novels by Phyllis Whitney and Victoria Holt. I was in heaven!"
When it comes to Stephanie, I have not met a more generous person in our profession. She works tirelessly, but leads a full life, filled with loving family and dear friends. And yet, she has always been there for others in our field, to answer their questions candidly. She doesn't hold back. She does not fear others' successes. She celebrates them. She truly believes in an author culture.
Not only that, she makes the best biscuits I've ever eaten.
Allison Brennan: "Growing up in the 70s and 80s, there was no real "young adult" genre. Lots of great kids books, but few for older kids. Once I finished all the Judy Blume and Paula Danziger books, once I made my way through Trixie Belden and Nancy Drew and — yes — even Agatha Christie when I was only 11 — I had little left to read. The books were either too young for me or too old. I started reading many of my mom's books (some much, much too old for me!) but by the time I was 13, I discovered Stephen King (THE STAND) and never went back to kids books."
Most authors are shy. It's like pulling teeth to get them to reveal their true selves. One of the many things I've come to appreciate about Allison is that everything she writes — be it a book, or a Murder She Writes blog post — comes straight from her heart. She lets us feel her pain, her joy, her depth. I thank her for founding this blog, and for inviting me, and some of the newer among us, for joining her on this journey.
By reading my cohorts-in-arms here, I've been inspired to be more revealing of myself. Feel free to look me up on my own blog, AuthorProvocateur.com, as well as my Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Every author will tell you that you'll find a little of them in their heroines. Except for the fact that I'm afraid of water, fire and heights, I am the splitting image of my housewife assassin, Donna Stone. And yes, the latest in her series, The Housewife Assassin's Relationship Survival Guide, launches later this week. so be on the lookout.
— Josie
Photo: Josie, Karin, and Allison, back in the day.
(Yes, it was a bad hair year, for me, anyway!)
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Oil down slightly, natural gas falls 3.3 percent
The price of oil barely budged Wednesday, while natural gas plunged to the lowest level since late September.
Benchmark oil slipped 5 cents to end at $93.10 per barrel in New York trading. After rising on the year's first trading day following the resolution of a budget standoff in Washington, oil has been holding around $93.
That hasn't been the case with natural gas. The fuel has dropped 7 percent since the start of the year as forecasts point to warmer than expected weather in parts of the U.S. About half of the nation's households use natural gas for heat.
Natural gas futures closed down 10.5 cents, or 3.3 percent, to finish at $3.11 per 1,000 cubic feet. The price had been at or above $3.20 since Sept. 26.
For oil, a report of rising U.S. crude supplies offset a forecast for higher aluminum demand this year from Alcoa.
The Energy Information Agency said that U.S. crude supplies grew by 1.3 million barrels last week, while gasoline stocks increased by 7.4 million barrels, or 3.3 percent. The gas supply was significantly above analysts' expectations.
Oil supplies are about 8 percent higher than a year ago, and oil production in the U.S. - at 7 million barrels per day - is at levels not seen since the 1990s.
Late Tuesday Alcoa predicted that aluminum demand would rise 7 percent this year, slightly better than the 6 percent increase in 2012. That indicates the company expects a pickup in economic activity, which in turn could boost demand for oil.
Brent crude, used to price international varieties of oil, dropped 18 cents to end at $111.76 a barrel on the ICE Futures exchange in London.
In other energy futures trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange:
- Wholesale gasoline fell 2 cents to finish at $2.78 a gallon.
- Heating oil rose 1 cent to end at $3.07 a gallon.
---Pamela Sampson in Bangkok and Pablo Gorondi in Budapest contributed to this report.


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"Boston students, especially disadvantaged children, would be well-served if the city made the investment in an extended learning time program that's designed and implemented well and that compensates teachers for the added time," Weingarten said. "Doing both is good for kids and fair to teachers."
BOSTON—Extending the school day is one of many reforms to boost student learning, but for it to be successful, the additional time must be used well and teachers compensated for it, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten said today.
Weingarten appeared on a panel on expanding learning time, sponsored by the National Center on Time and Learning and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The issue is timely in Boston, where the Boston Teachers Union and city officials have agreed in contract negotiations to add 30 minutes to the school day—though the union had recommended more time—but the city is refusing to pay teachers for the extended learning time.
"Boston students, especially disadvantaged children, would be well-served if the city made the investment in an extended learning time program that's designed and implemented well and that compensates teachers for the added time," Weingarten said. "Doing both is good for kids and fair to teachers."
"Boston is asking teachers to subsidize a whole new program—extended learning time—and not pay them. Even in tough times, no one would ask working people to do that," she said.
The Boston Teachers Union said the price tag is about $11 million annually for 3,000 Boston teachers. The BTU said the school district does not have a budget shortfall like other systems around the country.
The National Center on Time and Learning concluded, in a study of 30 schools with expanded learning time, that "more time is a powerful lever for boosting student achievement, closing opportunity gaps and improving teacher effectiveness. The challenge is to use time wisely and well."
Weingarten cited Clarence Edwards Middle School in Boston, one of several Massachusetts pilots using extended learning time and paying teachers for the additional teaching time. "Clarence Edwards is really quite a compelling example of what can be done when teachers and district officials work things out collaboratively," she said. Edwards' extended time model was designed by the school's teachers. The achievement gap between Edwards and the state as a whole has narrowed by 80 percent in English language arts and by two-thirds in science, and 8th graders now exceed the state proficiency rate by eight points in math.
She also cited New York City's Chancellor's District, in which the lowest-performing schools had a longer school day for enrichment and remediation programs as well as professional development for teachers. Students in the district, which no longer exists, performed significantly better than comparable district schools on state reading tests.
And at Ethel Taylor Academy in Cincinnati, after-school programs include enrichment activities, tutoring and mentoring, a hot dinner, parent and family engagement, and health and wellness activities. The program is integrated into the regular school day. It has produced a 42.4 percent increase in the number of students scoring proficient or higher on the state standardized test; behavioral incidents have dropped and parental engagement has soared.
Massachusetts 2020, which has been leading the expanded learning time initiative in the state, cites five primary benefits of adding time to the traditional school day: more time on task, greater depth and breadth of learning, more time for planning and professional development, more time for enrichment and experiential learning, and stronger relationships between teachers and students. The Harvard Family Research Project identified a range of benefits associated with well-designed and well-run after-school and summer programs, including positive outcomes for academics, social-emotional health, risky behavior prevention, and health and wellness.
"Extended learning time," Weingarten said, "isn't a magic bullet. It can be one of many tools to improve student achievement, but it has to be done well, with teacher voice and buy-in. And it is important for the district to pay for it, not ask the teachers to subsidize it."


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Visit Bombardier Transportation at UITP 2015
At the 61st UITP World Congress and Exhibition, we're showcasing how our innovative solutions address major 21st century mobility challenges, protect the environment and support the development of livable cities. From monorail and metro systems to light rail and e-mobility solutions, we take the lead and we deliver.
Our stand
Visit us at the Bombardier stand (4H140) in Hall 4. Register for your ticket here.
Our speakers at the congress
Speaker Topic Date Michael Schemmer, Senior Director Health, Safety and Environment Parallel Session 17 – Through the looking glass: Risk management in Public Transport
Wednesday, June 10
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Wednesday, June 10
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Virtual Programming's Hearts of Iron III Collection is now available for download and purchase at Mac Game Store. The World War II era real time strategy game collection includes Hearts of Iron III as well as Semper Fi, For the Motherland, and Their Finest Hour.
Its time to dust off the field marshal's baton and take command of any nation in World War II; the largest conflict in history. The critically acclaimed grand strategy game Hearts of Iron III lets you take charge - or delegate - at any level, from division to nation, through a variety of scenarios.Included within the Hearts of Iron III Collection:Hearts of Iron IIIHearts of Iron III: Semper FiHearts of Iron III: For the MotherlandHearts of Iron III: Their Finest HourFeatures:Lead any one of 100 different countries from 1936 to 1948Explore the advanced Technological system with hundreds of categoriesInteract with thousands of historically accurate military commanders and politiciansRealistic military command AI allows for unprecedented levels of interactionHistorical accuracy combined with an unparalleled level of freedom of choiceExperience the most detailed depiction of World War II ever created on a map covering the entire worldFlexible technology system with hundreds of categories, where major powers get their own unique attributesRequirements:Mac OS X 10.5.8 or laterIntel Mac1 GB RAM128 MB VRAMVideo:ATI Radeon HD 2600 ProNVIDIA GeForce Go 7300Intel HD Graphics
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(CNN) -- Having been stuck in Qatar for two years over a pay dispute, soccer player Zahir Belounis is relieved that the nightmare is finally over.
The French-Algerian arrived back in Paris on Thursday with his wife and two daughters after an ordeal that he says left him suffering with depression and contemplating suicide.
"I am so happy. I'm feeling so much stronger," the 33-year-old told CNN as he was met by gathered family, friends and media at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport.
"This is not the end of the fight though. I'm happy to be home and have a normal life again."
Qatar has come under intense media scrutiny since winning the right to stage the 2022 World Cup, particularly over its employment laws -- notably the kafala system, which requires expatriate workers and some visitors to have a residence permit.
Belounis was met at the airport by Abdeslam Ouaddou, another player who found himself in a dispute with a Qatar club and who has taken his case to football's governing body FIFA.
"I am so happy for Zahir to come home but the real victory will be when the kafala system ends," said Ouaddou, a Moroccan who played for several French clubs and England's Fulham before moving to the emirate in 2010.
"If they don't change kafala then they should change where the World Cup is," Ouaddou told CNN.
The Belounis case has prompted the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) to demand a change to workers' rights in Qatar.
ITUC general secretary Sharan Burrow said in a statement that Belounis' case has "come to illustrate the conditions faced by 1.3 million migrant workers in Qatar."
"The torment that Zahir and his family have been put through because of bad laws which give workers no rights should never be repeated," she said.
"Sadly, today in Qatar there remain many workers who have no voice. The Qatar authorities should reform their laws to respect International Labor Organization conditions."
FIFPro, the global players' union, is set to visit Qatar this week for talks with the country's football authorities and organizers of the 2022 World Cup.
Neither the Qatari Foreign Ministry nor the Qatari Football Association were available for comment, but in October the QFA told CNN that "as in any other football association in the world, there will unfortunately always be contractual disputes between clubs and players/coaches."
It went on to add: "It is also relevant to emphasize that up to now the player has not taken any action in front of the competent judicial bodies of FIFA.
"Our records show also that Zahir Belounis received salaries from one of our other affiliated clubs, Al Markhiya Club, when he played there during the second half of the 2011/12 season.
"At the end of that season, Zahir Belounis contacted the QFA for outstanding salaries from Al Markhiya Club. The QFA immediately took action and, after analysis and investigation which gave him right, the player received full compensation.
"However, in the alleged case of El Jaish Club, Zahir Belounis did not contact QFA, although he had experienced the efficiency of doing so when his request was legitimate."
On Tuesday, FIFA president Sepp Blatter condemned European media for "attacking" and "criticizing" Qatar.
"It is not fair when the international media and especially European media are taking up the focus of an Arab country here in Asia, and attacking, criticizing this country," Blatter said to delegates at the Asian Football Confederation awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
"We are defending it. We have taken the decision to play a World Cup in the Arab world and we have taken the decision to play in Qatar and we will go and play this ... in 2022 in Qatar," Blatter added.
Earlier this month, he condemned working conditions in Qatar as "unacceptable" following an Amnesty International report which claimed migrant worker abuse was rife.
But for now, at least, the Belounis family can celebrate being home and together again.
Zahir's brother Mahdi, who met him at the airport with their mother, tweeted updates of the situation as he campaigned for his sibling's freedom.
And Zahir's wife Johanna is now looking forward to resuming a normal life.
"We arrived back with just six bags but we have our freedoms," she said.
"I am so happy we will have our lives back. He is so much better now. The girls are happy. We are free."
Read: Belounis - I can't wait to go home
Read: Amnesty International says Qatar rife with migrant worker abuse before World Cup
Read: World Cup hosts Qatar face scrutiny over 'slavery' accusations


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3D gaming is huge at CES 2009. It's a great gimmick that blows the mind of the buttoned down conventioneer glassy-eyed from looking at television monitors and cell phones that are 0.01% different this year.
Chip maker Nvidia is attempting to lure in the mid-level manager still wowed by 3D displays, showing off Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock with convincing three-dimensional depth. Nvidia's take requires powered glasses — pretty much like everyone else's solution — and works just as well.
The businessmen ate it up. It's definitely impressive, seeing the Guitar Hero note highways popped out beyond the on-stage antics. Well, it's definitely impressive to look at. It doesn't add anything new to the actual playing experience, as you're so focused on the highways during play that everything else requires tuning out. Still, neat-o, at least according to the glasses-sporting passerby.
Nvidia has more than just Guitar Hero on display in 3D, so we're off to hunt down the company's other 3D offerings.


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All it takes is a single glance to realise that you're in the presence of something more than an attractive sports sedan. From the wheels and brake callipers to the mirrors, air intakes and the tiger nose grille, the Kia Stinger is a true celebration of rear wheel drive, enriched with high tech prowess.
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The all new Stinger ushers in a new era for Kia, combining a harmony of imagination and cutting edge functional elements in a totally new design. Thanks to the athletic silhouette, its unique fastback appearance creates the perfect synthesis of aesthetics, elegance and sporting flair.
LED headlights
The art of light for a lasting first impression.With Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) in the centre, the Stinger's headlamps also feature a distinctive, high-glow LED lamp and a modern nine crystal turn signal that combine to create true headlight art. The finer details of the lights with thin LEDs and clearly defined light elements give the Stinger a more dynamic and luxurious appearance. LED headlights available on GT & GT-Line grades.
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Iconic signals of a modern Gran Turismo. Four chrome-coated exhaust pipes, two on each side, hint at its outstanding performance, while modern and stylish rear LED combination lights enhance the Stinger's presence on the road.
Alloy Wheels
The dark finish of the trim's chrome conveys refined, performance-oriented luxury, while aggressive 19" alloy wheels speak to the deep Gran Turismo sentiments of drivers everywhere.19" wheels standard on GT & GT-Line grades. 18" wheels standard on 330S & 200S grades.
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Luxurious design and aerodynamic benefits. With a distinctive, dynamic look, the Stinger's dark chrome side mirrors are aerodynamically engineered to cut through the air and minimize the roar of the wind, contributing to higher performance and greater fuel efficiency. Dark chrome finish side mirrors available on GT, 330S & GT-Line grades.
Elevate Your Senses
Intimate yet expansive. Classic yet striking. Every single finish and feature inside the Kia Stinger is dedicated to the thrill of driving. The aircraft-inspired cockpit surrounds you delivering everything that you need exactly where you need it.
Colour Head-Up Display
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Wireless Phone Charging (Qi)
The Stinger can charge your smartphone wirelessly and will alert you if you exit the vehicle and leave your phone behind. Wireless phone charging (Qi) available on GT & GT-Line grades. Phone must be wireless charging compatible.
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Sunroof available on GT & GT-Line grades.
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The Kia Stinger is a Gran Turismo for the modern era. Its agile performance is defined by thrilling acceleration, ultra precise handling and perfect road holding – even when cornering and during demanding driving situations.
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Dynamic Stability Damping Control (DSDC)
Perfect Ride Quality. The Stinger's electronically controlled suspension controls damping force in real time by monitoring the speed of the car and the road surface. The aim is ultimate stability and high levels of comfort. DSDC available on GT & GT-Line grades.
Mechanical Limited Slip Differential
The Stinger is equipped with an innovative Limited Slip Differential (LSD) designed to evenly distribute power through the rear wheels. The result is enhanced grip and stability, especially in high-speed cornering. Ideal for smooth cornering, the Stinger's LSD adds to the simple joy of driving. Mechanical Limited Slip Differential available on GT & 330S grades.
Paddle Shifters
Make quick gear changes for the 8-speed automatic transmission without taking your hands of the steering wheel. It's a simple way to access more torque on short notice or choose your own shift points during rigorous driving.
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Accelerate your senses. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with launch control turns ready, set, go into ready, set, gone. 0-100km/h is under the Kia Motors Corporation test result using the launch control on 3.3L V6 Stinger.
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At Kia's testing facility at the grueling Nürburgring, in Germany, our engineers put Stinger to its limits to ensure its dynamic performance is innate in every vehicle.
The Stinger endured months of frozen lake testing in sub-zero temperatures and icy conditions of northern Sweden. Extreme weather testing ensures the gran turismo-inspired handling and the engaging, fun-to-drive character of a rear-wheel drive sport sedan remain in all conditions.
To deliver exceptional large sports sedan handling with Australian comfort and dependability, Stinger was subjected to a localisation and tuning program, over thousands of kilometres across urban, country and outback roads.
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360° Camera View*Autonomous Emergency Braking
Benefit from a bird's eye view of the space around your Stinger while parking thanks to the 360° Camera View with three wide-angle images from cameras at the rear and sides. 360° Camera View available on GT & GT-Line grades.
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) & (FCWS)
Using radar and camera data, the Stinger senses the potential for a collision with a pedestrian, car or object ahead, and applies emergency braking to avoid or reduce the effects of a collision.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)*
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system works when backing out of a parking spot or driveway. The system warns the driver if it detects any incoming traffic in either direction while the vehicle is reversing. RCTA available on GT & GT-Line grades.
Blind Spot Detection (BSD)*
The system detects approaching vehicles and warns you when they enter your blind spot zone, and that it may be dangerous to change lanes. BSD available on GT & GT-Line grades.
Active Hood Lift System (AHLS)*
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Driver Attention Alert (DAA)*
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Tailored Carpet Floor Mats
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All information and illustrations are based on data available at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Contact your local Kia dealer for current information.
*Safety technologies are supplemental systems and do not replace the need for the driver to exercise care and attention. For more information about Kia's safety systems, please see your local Kia dealer or refer to your Kia vehicle's owner's manual.
†Apple CarPlay™ connectivity requires compatible iOS device. See apple.com.au for more details. Apple CarPlay™ is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
‡Android Auto™ connectivity requires compatible Android device. See android.com/intl/en_au/ for more details. Android Auto™ is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
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The assets of United States banks are comparable to two-thirds of the country's annual gross domestic product. No wonder, then, why so many investors watch the earnings of US financial institutions with such keenness to glean economic signals.
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From the period of imperial conquest and competition, the Caribbean coast of Central America has served as an interstitial space: between British and Spanish rule; between foreign corporate control and national inclusion; mestizo, black, and indigenous. Running from Guatemala in the north through Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama in the south, "la Costa" has functioned as a contested terrain imbued with economic import, ethnic difference, and symbolic power. The coastal zones were transformed in the 20th century through the construction of railroads and later highways, large-scale foreign immigration, the spread of states' bureaucratic agents, and internal migrants, as well as transnational projects such as the Panama Canal and the United Fruit Company's integrated banana plantation empire.
The coastal region's inaccessible terrain, large communities of lowland indigenous people, and vast numbers of Afro-Caribbean migrants from islands such as Jamaica markedly differentiated these lowlands from the wider Central American republics. From indigenous groups such as the Rama, Mayangna-Sumu, Kuna, Guaymí, and Bribri, to the Afro-indigenous Garifuna and Miskitu, and the English-speaking black Creoles and Afro-Antilleans, the region has enjoyed great ethnic diversity compared to the nominally mestizo republics of which it has formed part. Finally, ladino (non-indigenous) or mestizo (mixed-race) campesino migrants from the Pacific or Central regions of the isthmus arrived in large numbers throughout the 20th century. Racism, ethnic exclusion, and marginalization were often the response of national states toward these coastal populations. In some contexts, tensions between and among ethnic groups over land and natural resources, as well as between national states and local autonomy, flared into violent conflict. Elsewhere in Central America, the Caribbean coast's position in national political development permitted a gradual meshing of national and regional cultures during the second half of the 20th century.
Keywords: Caribbean coast, indigenous peoples, Afro-Latin history, Panama Canal, United Fruit Company, immigration, social movements, ethnicity, race
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We were at Audi headquarters yesterday finalizing several details about our upcoming Audi Weekend in Carlisle PA May 18-20. Still more activities and announcements are pending but for now I can confirm some exciting details.
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First, we've procured enough Truth in 24 II movie posters to cover everyone on our RSVP list. If you are planning on attending and haven't
Earlier this week we'd posted a story linking a Volkswagen Group chassis architecture guide published last week by Georg Kacher over at Automobile. Kacher's submitted another piece this week about the Porsche 551 - the so-called "Baby Boxster" that was slated to be a corporate cousin of the proposed Audi R5.
Kacher's got new details on
If you've ever thought about joining a club like the Audi Club of North America and weren't sure why, here's one very good reason. quattro de Mayo is an event that combines your favorite German car with the legendary Tail of the Dragon and many, many more like-minded owners. This year's event (the eighth on record) just went down and writer Elaine Bak filed a report and gallery over at QuattroWorld.com.
Media Post recently had an interesting conversation with Audi of America chief marketing officer Scott Keogh and has published that conversation online. Keogh, a planned guest at this month's Truth in 24 II Screening as Part of the Carlisle Import Auto Show in PA, is not only Audi's head of marketing. He also oversees product
Have you heard about one of the latest videos going viral on Youtube involving a Russian hit and run by an Audi R8? Filmed near Moscow State University, a common spot for street racers and drifting, the short clip shows a white Audi R8 go into a wide drift on a cross street and sideswiping a Lada sedan as it re-enters traffic.
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Make it possible to revoke write access to public chat rooms
So many times in chat rooms I have noticed some users cross their limits, start abusing and cross their limits. And ultimately causing an affray. Today only I saw one user challenging me to come his own created chat room to continue war when I scolded him for being rude and aggressive. He posted some aggressive comments and deleted in few seconds so I could not flag it to moderator to draw attention.
The problem I have seen is chat room owner or co-owner don't have power to ban that user from room so arguing and flame war keeps on going and couple of flags for moderators to deal with. I suggest if room owner has power to ban these kind of users Chat rooms will be running more smoothly and moderators will also have less burden from such problems.
In my chat room I usually visit, my chat room owner advised me to ignore that user which is really a good suggestion but I feel little more power should be given to room owners/co owners.
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Measure Would Ban Enforcement Of Woodstove Emission Regulations
Bill from Sen. Casperson would be pre-emptive strike against federal regulations
Legislation aimed at preventing enforcement of potential federal limits on woodstove emissions has been introduced in the Michigan legislature.
Senate Bill 910, which was introduced on April 24 by Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, would prohibit the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality from imposing new state regulations limiting emissions from woodstoves and heaters, or enforcing federal regulations that do so.
In January, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed rule changes that would dramatically tighten emissions requirements on new wood-powered heaters.
"We believe environmental groups are really the ones behind those who have told the EPA they have concerns about wood boilers in several states on the East Coast," Sen. Casperson said. "Too often, the environmental groups actually work hand-in-hand with the EPA on these kinds of frivolous regulations. The complaints on the East Coast can become an excuse to take action and create rules that allow government to increasingly control what people do."
Sen. Casperson pointed out that this winter had people relying on their woodstoves more than ever.
"Just look at the kind of winter we just had. It was brutal," he said. "Many people in the U.P. relied on their woodstoves, and here we've got the EPA talking about doing something like this. Imagine how much harder it would be for people to get through another tough winter with these new regulations and limits.
"Our legislation makes it clear that we disagree with what the EPA is talking about doing," Sen. Casperson said. "We know at the state level that we can't control the EPA, but with this (the bill) we're trying to get ahead of the issue by setting it out that the DEQ can't adopt these kinds of regulations or enforce them. That way we will have at least set the tone if the feds do try to step in. We've seen Missouri do something like this and I think this is what we need to do now in the state of Michigan."
Andrew Meglashen, of the Michigan Environmental Council, said the organization he represents opposes Senate Bill 910.
"The Michigan Environmental Council opposes Senate Bill 910, which could result in residents of Michigan being deprived of their right to the reasonable use and enjoyment of their private property," Meglashen said. "Clean air to breathe is a basic need, which should be protected by both state and federal officials."
Senate Bill 910 is in the Senate Natural Resources, Environment and Great Lakes Committee, which is chaired by Sen. Casperson.
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