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Dungeons and Dragons – Curse of Innistrahd Episode 23
Listener, sometimes I feel at a loss. It is you and I with this bird's eye view, seeing a story of the dark and the hopes and fears of those caught within.
We see the crying tears of a mother in Shadowgrange that doesn't know her where in that manor her daughter is kept, wallowing in the decrepit corpse of a house. We see the inquisitor Seeta being stirred from her sleep as the sound of bells and the scent of smoke rouses her from her tenuous slumber. We see the hidden man Rem Karolus battle with fiends in the streets with flashes of steel and holy light, but fleeing at the sounds of the church he serves. We see the druids and savage folk of the hills gathering around the mountainous bones of the earth in prayer of a lord who will free them of their loss and pain. We see the caves of the burgeoning howlpack, and a strong dark skinned woman looking for something to believe in. We see the shattered remnants of soldiers praying with a conflicting but nonetheless real faith in the righteousness they hope to serve again. We see the vampire progenitor Strephan Maurer, calmly and idly contemplating his words, and the days to come as he gazes out of the shrouded window of his wagon. And we see a woman that looks remarkably like Grimhild but dressed in a red dress that cascades and flows like a river of blood as she leans in an whispers something secret, something dark to a glass and metal contraption flowing with ice white light. Though I suppose most notably, we see her smile. A true smile, not fiendish, but the confidence of someone who has made up their mind.
And yet despite seeing all these things listener, we are still caught along this story. Hoping we will see how it ends. Whether this is a story of redemption, vengeance, or just purely tragedy. Though I suppose that is for them to decide. But now plans are in motion, and there is no turning back.
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Dungeons and Dragons – Curse of Innistrahd Episode 22
Dressed in red and black finery the cost of multiple men's lives, Strephan Maurer idly sips at a goblet of wine and eyes the sky with a placid face. The peace was a practiced neutrality, holding back a steady tension with gossamer and decorum. He was ruminating. Ruminating on life. On death. And on his deep and utter boredom. Things were supposed to get exciting, another set of slayers and warriors, users of magic and prayer stepping into his valley. His drummed a set of manicured nails across the polished wood of his arm rest, each beat like that of his languid heart.
They had her. Tatyana, his soulmate trapped in the breast of another. His brow furrowed as he still stared toward the graying cotton of the clouded sky. He didn't mind waiting for her, but the game had been patient. And like everywhere else he had set up the pieces. And then they came in, upturning the board as they didn't even know the game was being played. Maurer lowered his golden eyes to stare across the western gate of the estate, the storms clearing to simple rain on the other side of the walls, hills and forest blocking his eyes but not his vision.
It had been long enough coming. He hoped they would play along, stumbling haphazardly into the affairs and secrets brewing in Pallas. The neonates he smuggled in. The efforts of Lady Wachter. The cultivated paranoia and obsession of Inquisitor Seeta. But alas, they were simply a distraction. And waiting just to show off, well… It seemed desperate. As the first line of smoke came up from the direction of the forest nestled town, Maurer smiled a gentle tired smile. "Rahadin," he said clearly to the darkness beside him, "I think it's time we paid them a visit."
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Dungeons and Dragons – Curse of Innistrahd Episode 21
It was years ago that the Abbess, still tall and fair, came to reside in the confines of Krezk. The abbey had been there almost as long as she could remember, a cloistered building of of bone white, it's graying walls visibly darkening against the fresh snow from disuse. But then it was named. The Abbey of Saint Traft. And that was when she took responsibility. She could still remember him, the legendary man who brought justice to lands near and fair to the shining field and towers of Gavony. His face was stern, but not grim. There was a softness behind his strength. And now he was dead.
She has seen him once, just the once before taking ownership of the old and poorly maintained stone walls of the abbey. A wispy figure, faint and flickering, candescent manifest will of the man she served. There was nothing she could do for him. But all those years ago as she looked toward the rest of her existence, she thought she could perhaps help others.
That was a long time ago, and she had changed much. The town had changed much, grown about her like roots from a tree. And she had became a rumor, a whisper on lips. She knew what they thought of her and her quiet solitude up on the snowy hill, only surrounded by those under her care. But she had fixed them. "And soon." she spoke out loud, tracing a hand along the red haired head of the woman resting on smooth sheets before her. "Soon you'll fix him. And they'll be safe. But first… They must remember we care."
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Dungeons and Dragons – Curse of Innistrahd Episode 20
It was on a cold day, filled with slowly falling snow that we see Baron Krezkov. Bald on top with his earth brown skin and wiry ring of white hair he was resolute, a dark spot amongst the pale ground. He was kneeling with a face so stony if appeared carved, glancing into the uncovered rectangle of dark dirt growing lighter with frost. He had lost so much. His wife, sturdy and willed had run out of tears before he had. And in this moment he did not think himself a strong man, simply there, broken and cold at the grave of yet another child.
But as we pull back we know he is wrong. A kneeling man, sturdy, holding the crumbling world together in the cold of snow, surrounded under the Hawthorne forest by other dark figures. Carpenters, farmers, blacksmiths, weavers all. His people. They stood around him in reverent mourning, a town supported by one man. And though he thought he wouldn't make it through another day, he was wrong.
And in being wrong, he was strong. He was Krezk
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Dungeons and Dragons – Curse of Innistrahd Episode 19
The angels were gone. Not that they were ever particularly present here in the fog occluded black cliffs of Stensia. But there was a time where the cloud white wings navigated the spired mountains to the awe of the hardened folks below. Veonia loved them. She cared for them, knights kept at her side. She defended them as best she could.
And Veonia was gone.
There was a hole left. The Avacynian wards barely enough to support miracles let alone the angels themselves in this land of blacks and reds. And her knights of gleaming silver vanished into obscurity and decay as the assaults wouldn't cease.
But they knew. Even in death they knew the anger of loss. The strength it gave them.
If only it was enough.
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January 1, 2017
Website temporarily not updated. Information about stay and integration in the Czech Republic you can visit the Immigration Portal of the Czech Republic www.imigracniportal.cz or websites of non-governemntal organizations - see Address Book.
Organization for Aid to Refugees (OPU) helps migrants with legal and social councelling
August 7, 2016
Association for migration and integration defends rights of foreigners in Czech Republic
April 4, 2015
Consulations and assistance for foreigners
January 1, 2014
IOM Prague provides under a project implemented jointly with the Ukrainian Initiative in the CR consultancy and assistance services for foreigners.
Immigration portal of the Ministry of the Interior www.immigrationportal.cz
February 24, 2014
Immigration portal of the Ministry of the Interior has its section in English language, where you can find basic legislation changes and information. Also, on this website there are regularly updated approved applications for temporary, long-term and permanent residency including their extensions listed by receipt number (č.j.). See www.immigrationportal.cz to see available and valid information in English language.
New Law on Czech Citizenship from 1 January 2014
February 24, 2014
Czech citizenship is – as perceived by the law – the highest attainable level of a foreigner's integration in the Czech society. From 1st January 2014 there is in force a new law on state citizenship of the Czech Republic (186/2013 Sb.). In some aspects, the new law is more friendly to immigrants. For instance, there is a possibility to get the citizenship after 10 years of the residence despite of the fact that the person does not yet have the permanent residence for 5 years. Also, the propriety issues are only reviewed for past 3 years, not longer. On the other hand, the new law brings about more difficult proof of Czech language knowledge, more difficult proof of indemnity and others. The new is possibility to have two citizenships, thus there is no need to give up the previous citizenship in order to get the new one.
Support programme for after-school activities for children of migrants living in the Czech Republic
February 21, 2014
The InBáze Community Centre works long-term with migrant families in trying to integrate their children into local after-school clubs and activities. To give your children the opportunity to spend safe and enjoyable time after school we offer support in the following areas: • We help you identify and choose a suitable activity for each individual child or young adult (arts and crafts, music, dance, sport, computers and lots more). • We help you to contact the person in charge of each particular group and accompany you to a meeting with them, if required. • We can also help in financing the activity or buying the necessary equipment (whether it be art materials, a musical instrument or sports equipment).
Information guide PRAGUE – Metropolis for all
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The Integration Centre of Prague (ICP) has published an Information guide PRAGUE – metropolis for all, which is mainly designed for immigrants living in Prague, but also for employees of regional administrations, regional governments and non-profit organisations working with immigrants. The brochure is designed as a directory of basic information and contacts at individual organisations, associations, offices and their departments in order to secure the best possible awareness of immigrants and support them when solving everyday problems connected to life in the Czech Republic. The Integration Centre of Prague works under the motto 'Metropolis for all' , which refers to one of our major goals – to create conditions in Prague whereby immigrants living here will feel like real citizens of our metropolis and be exited to take part in its social life.


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"We are on an unsustainable financial trajectory, the financial system has been unmasked as unstable and unfair, and that contributes to inequality, part of which comes from the operations of the financial sector, and is a formidable, formidable cause of social instability in the medium term."
Robert Johnson
The English-speaking people are marvelously unaware and uninformed of what is happening in their own countries.
Peaceful demonstrations and grievances such as Occupy Wall Street are systematically stifled and crushed. Non-sanctioned opinions are marginalized and ridiculed.
A vocal minority is energized by stimulating their fears, hatreds, and paranoia. The majority are 'diverted' and confused. The professional class is acquiescent to the status quo. The intellectuals hide in their studies.
The plutocracy's standing order of the day is 'keep a lid on it.' Until when? The increasing use of force? And then what?
There will be change in finding the right issue, the fulcrum of change that will enable diverse groups with different perspectives to come together and energize themselves in a common cause. Favorite causes and individual egos will continue to be an impediment to this. The Occupy movement lost focus because it chose to protest in favor of everything and became enamored of process over substance.
I thought Johnson's idea of eliminating private schools was in the wrong direction. Consolidating the schools and eliminating diversity while giving them to an unreformed and corrupt political regime does not seem to be in the first priority for change. Social engineering tends to be longer term, divisive, and debilitating. And I don't think eliminating choice is the key to achieving progress. It sounds somewhat statist.
The focus of effective reform needs to be struck at the root, which is the financial sector and the mechanism of financial looting, and the money corrupted political process which is how injustice is propagated.
The Banks must be restrained, and the financial system reformed, with balance restored to the economy, before there can be any sustainable recovery.
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57 Ways to Market your Video
June 2, 2010 by admin
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How many of you use video to market your business? Have you thought about all the ways you can use your videos? Thanks to my Entreprenette Experts, here are 57 ways to use video to market your business and possibly get them to go viral…….that would be awesome right? I am working on my own videos now and getting ready for a big launch over the summer ……. we devoured all these tips and I am sure you will too!!
1. Keep It Short
2. YouTube Still King
3. Be Honest
4. A Parting Shot
5. My Fiance's Iphone!
6. Embedded, But Not Undercover!
7. I love Animoto!
8. Fashionable Videos Make Sales
9. Get Creative with Animoto
10. Engage your key influencers
11. Choose the Best Keywords
12. Just Demo It!
13. Tags- The Key to Passive Promo
14. Be You!
15. Seeing Is Believing
16. The "10-4″ FAQ Traffic Formula
17. Viral Video Tip
18. Video goes to the dogs!
19. waiters performing
20. Use Viral Video to Promote
21. Small smash hits
22. Interactive Viral Videos
23. Be "Out There"
24. Viral Videos for Musicians
25. Owner
26. Stroke some egos
27. YouTube = Customer Service
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Easy ways to save money
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There are many benefits to getting a little bit older. Kids flying the nest, working fewer hours (if you're lucky), feeling a little bit wiser and caring much less about what others think. Today we live longer than our grandparents and enjoy better health. And with any luck, most of us are a little more financially secure, giving us the freedom to enjoy our leisure time. That's a lot to be thankful for.
However, there may be even more rewards there for the taking that you're not taking advantage of. Discounts and concessions can make a huge difference to your budget, freedom and enjoyment of life. It's important to be aware of exactly what you're entitled to at every stage of life, to ensure you're not missing out on what's due to you.
Perhaps the most important concession is the Australian Seniors Card. This piece of handy plastic can save you money on everything from travel to energy bills. Registration is free, and each state has its own card scheme, with a published list of participating businesses from which you can claim a discount, whether you're eating in a restaurant or buying a new fridge.
You'll find you can get money off insurance costs, new cars, legal fees, medical and dental treatments, taxi fares, even beauty products. You name it, there's probably a discount for it. Not all states are equal – for instance, in Queensland you can get a concession for your boat registration, while in the Northern Territory, hot-air balloon across the outback will cost you less if you hold a Seniors Card.
Most cards will be accepted interstate, and it's also worth taking your card with you when you travel overseas – many international businesses accept cards, particularly in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, Canada and the UK. All you have to do is ask.
We've listed below all the information you need to get the best out of this handy card in each Australian state.
Australian Capital Territory
Eligibility: You must be over 60, a permanent resident of the ACT and working no more than 20 paid hours per week. Up to 300 Government and non-Government organisations participate in this discount scheme. For a full directory of participating outlets click here.
There is no online application process. To apply for an ACT Seniors Card, you have to visit a Government shopfront in person. A list of participating outlets can be found here.
New South Wales
Eligibility: You must be 60 or over and a permanent resident of NSW working no more than 20 hours of paid work per week. You must also be the holder of a valid Medicare card. Thousands of outlets are signed up to the scheme in NSW. For a full directory, click here.
Apply for a NSW Seniors card here.
Hot tip: the Senior Shopper helpline 1300 366 265 can find you the best deals on a wide range of products. Just call them and tell them what you want, and an agent will do all the legwork, then call you back with the best price.
Northern Territory
Eligibility: You must be over 60 and a permanent resident. More than 200 businesses support the scheme providing discounts on goods and services all over the territory. A directory can be found here.
There is no online application process. Download the application form here, and apply by post, or call 1800 441 489.
Eligibility: You must be a permanent resident of Queensland , 65 years or older and working less than 35 paid hours per week or 60-64 and working less than 35 paid hours per week and holder of one of four Commonwealth concession cards. See the website here for more information.
Queensland has thousands of participating businesses and services, which can be found in an online searchable directory here.
Apply for a Queensland Seniors Card here.
Hot tip: The state also has a free telephone Senior Shopper service (1300 366 265) in which a consultant will shop around for the best deal on your behalf.
South Australia
Eligibility: You must be aged 60 or over, and a permanent South Australia resident working not more than 20 hours paid employment per week. For the full directory of participating businesses click here.
Apply for your South Australia Seniors Card here.
Eligibility: You must be a resident of the state, aged 60 or over and not working more than 20 paid hours per week. More than 730 businesses take part in Tassie. For a directory of services, take a look here.
There is no online application process. You can download the application form here.
Then take your completed form to a Government shopfront, along with three original pieces of identification. For the full list of outlets click here.
Eligibility: You must be aged 60 or over, a permanent resident of Australia, residing in Victoria, working less than 35 paid hours per week. Thousands of outlets participate in Victoria. For a full directory click here.
To apply for a Victorian Seniors Card click here.
Western Australia
Age eligibility will change soon. Until 30 June 2015 you have to be:
60 years and a permanent resident of WA, working 25 paid hours or less per week.
Apply before 30 June with application form including statutory declaration to confirm eligibility, signed by an approved witness. From 1 July, the eligible age will increase by a year, every two years to 65 by 2023-24. You'll still need to be permanent resident working 25 paid hours or less. You'll also need to provide 100 points of identification to be approved for a WA Seniors Card.
For the WA directory of discounts click here.
Apply for your WA Seniors Card here.
Did you know the Australian Government have pledged $1.3 million to supply free access to computers and internet training for 97,000 senior Australians? Read all about it here.
Other handy resources
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card is available to self-funded retirees only.
It provides discounts on prescription medicines and Government-funded medical appointments and treatments. You must be at least 65, but not qualify for the Age Pension. For more information, click here.
If you work past retirement age, you may be entitled to a Work Bonus for remaining in the workforce. The payment is calculated automatically by the Government. You do not need to apply. Visit the Department of Human Services to make sure you are receiving all the benefits to which you are entitled.
See also
ASIC's Money Smart - for over 55's.
National Seniors Australia – membership scheme providing an independent voice for over 50s.
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More Than 1,200 Parents in Federal Inquiry Say Schools Fail A.D.D. Pupils
Washington--More than 1,200 parents of children with attention- deficit disorder have complained to the Education Department that the youngsters are not being adequately served in regular classrooms and are being excluded from special-education services.
But most of the administrators, teachers, and education groups re sponding to a department request for written comments on the issue said children with the disorder who need special attention are receiving it.$
In all, the department received 2,068 letters in response to a notice in the Federal Register soliciting comments on how to define the disorder and whether afflicted children are being excluded from services they are entitled to. The Congress mandated the notice when it reauthorized the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act last November.
The department forwarded a summary of the responses to Capitol Hill late last month.3
The size of the response was surprising, according to Robert Silverstein, staff director of the Senate Subcommittee on Disability Policy.
We saw a general consensus that add exists as a physical and men0 tal impairment, and that when it adversely affects educational perform0 ance, a child should receive special education," Mr. Silverstein said.
"The disagreement," he said, "came with [school] people saying that already exists, and parents say0 ing, 'In my school system they're telling me the opposite."'
One administrator, however, in a comment the Education Department summary states was one of many along the same lines, wrote: "In order to get services for a typical [add] child, that child must wait until his/her performance is significantly below his ability. By this time the child's self-esteem and desire to learn is almost irreparably damaged."$6
Last fall, a Congressional propos0 al to explicitly entitle children with the disorder to special-education services was dropped after opposi0 tion arose from a wide array of edu0 cation, mental-health, and civil-Hrights groups. The opponents feared such an expansion of services would flood special-education programs Land dilute their effectiveness.
The civil-rights groups also feared that vague clinical definitions of the disorder, which is characterized by distractibility and impulsiveness, could cause many children to be inap propriately labeled. Many of the com ments sent to the department reiter ated that concern.$
Maria Cuprill, staff director of the House Subcommittee on Select Edu cation, said a Congressional response to the comments would be "very high priority" and could come as an amendment to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or as separate legislation.
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Jewish World Review Nov. 8, 2010 / 1 Kislev, 5771
I'm not drunk, I'm alert: A Boozy Up-and-Down Makes This Loko Loco
By Mitch Albom
And can we agree that young people are attracted to the following:
Large cans.
Sweet flavors like lemonade or fruit punch.
A cheap price.
Staying awake.
Put those all together, and you can understand why Four Loko is one of the fastest-growing alcoholic beverages in the country.
And why so many older people are worried.
Four Loko comes in brightly colored, 23.5-ounce cans. In case you don't remember measurements from high school (which is the age of many kids drinking this stuff), old-fashioned Coke bottles used to be eight ounces. A typical can of beer is 12 ounces.
Four Loko is not only nearly twice that, it is also 12 percent alcohol content (versus 4 percent or 5 percent for a beer). And, oh, yeah, it only costs a couple of bucks -- at a 7-Eleven, gas station or other easily accessible places.
This may be why, the last few months, several dozen students at
If people want to guzzle Four Lokos until they collapse -- in their house, not behind the wheel -- they have that right. May be a waste of life, but they have the right.
I am more worried about kids -- high schoolers, college freshmen -- stuck in that adolescent wrestle of wanting to be cool versus not wanting to damage themselves. A yellow or purple can, with kiwi or grape flavoring, that also promises to -- and this is critical -- keep you awake, is a dangerously tempting product.
Remember, while many of us went through the sneak-a-beer phase, these energy drinks are a whole new game. The only beverage we drank for energy was cola or coffee, and coffee tasted bitter, it was our parents' drink (this was long before
Today, kids guzzle energy drinks as if popping chewing gum.
Staying awake has never been so attractive.
And crashing has never been so dangerous.
The problem with Four Loko is that the caffeine, taurine and guarana -- all stimulants -- can mask the effects of all that alcohol. Initially, you feel the jolt and say, "I'm not drunk, I'm alert."
So you have another.
But when the stimulant wears off, the depressant takes over. And you have kids blacking out, waking up on lawns, or worse, reporting they were sexually abused but barely remember it.
True, stores should never sell this stuff to minors. And parents should teach their kids to be responsible. And we should all love our neighbor, give to charity and maintain the proper body weight.
But since that world is fantasy, this world requires some help. I don't mind the ban on this stuff. The guys who started Four Loko -- college buddies from
Teens can mix rum and Coke. They can make Irish coffee. You can never fully stop underage drinking. But you don't have to dress it in fruity colors and sell it cheap.
There are many words I'd like associated with our kids. "Loko" isn't one of them.
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Call me old, call me behind the times, call me whatever I used to call my mother for not being "with it" but I just don't get Facebook. In particular I don't get relationships on Facebook. As a society we've learnt a lot in the years since I was a teenager. We've learnt to make mobile phones smaller, carry our whole music and film library around in our pockets, straighten curly hair and google our exes but we haven't learnt not to air our dirty washing in public. When I was dating, if things weren't working out you dumped or got dumped with a simple "it's not you it's me" chat. Everyone knew where they stood and more importantly; and this is the big difference; knew before everyone else.
At one of Mini-Me's dance rehearsals recently I started talking to one of the other mothers – an attractive girl in her mid 20's. "My boyfriend and I have been having some problems recently" she confided, "but I think things are back on track because he's updated his Facebook status to in a relationship" What? You need to check Facebook to confirm that you actually still have a boyfriend? Have you thought of just asking him?
I have friends who, still seething from the latest arguments with their other halves, let out vents of fury on their Facebook page. But here's the thing that everyone seems to forget – this page is public. That means that OTHER PEOPLE CAN SEE IT. And while you may have calmed down, forgiven and forgotten, your friends and his may not be so accommodating. Because the drunken ramblings you posted on your Facebook page have been viewed - even if you hurriedly remove them in a fit of remorse the next day. So what started out as an argument between two lovers quickly escalates into an all out war, with friends and relatives all getting in on the act.
So ladies, next time you have a major domestic with the other half, throw plates, scream, cry, slam all the doors but please back away from the keyboard!


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Back in 2001, we got an email from some folks at the BBC, saying they were producing a TV program about global biker culture called Mary Anne's Bikes, and wanted to do a feature on us (another benefit of having a website back when that was still relatively unusual). We got a bunch of our friends together and rode around Tokyo with their film crew, causing major congestion on the Shuto expressway in the process, and got some sweet shots. Since I'm on a Google Video kick right now, I've uploaded the clip.
This is back when I had no hair and my bike still had short forks, Owen was still single, and we were both noticeably younger than we are now. Thanks once again to professional editing and a kickass voiceover by Mary Anne Hobbs, we come off looking a good deal less dorky than we were in real life.
Mary Anne's Bikes was a great show. The episode we were on also featured guys who test sportbikes on the Riviera, a biker from India who lost his leg but kept riding, a muddy no-frills biker rally in Russia, and more. It's a pity it only lasted one season and doesn't appear to be available on DVD, because I think more bikers around the world should see this show.


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HADLEY, MA. — Williams College senior Brenna Martinez (Arvada, Colo) and sophomore Rebecca Duncan (Simi Valley, CA) have been selected as the NESCAC Softball Player of the Week and NESCAC Pitcher of the Week for play ending Sunday, May 6th.
Martinez and Duncan helped Williams to its third consecutive NESCAC Tournament title and an automatic berth into the 2018 NCAA Div. III Tournament. The Ephs will host a regional tournament this weekend, Friday, May 11th through Sunday, May 13th, welcoming Amherst College, Husson University and Western New England University to Cole Field for the double-elimination tourney.
The Ephs defeated Trinity 7-1 in the conference quarterfinals Saturday, and later in the day, eliminated Tufts, 5-1, in the semifinals. Sunday, they rallied to defeat Bowdoin 5-3 in the tournament's championship game. Martinez recorded a hit in every NESCAC Tournament game, batting .444 with a 1.111 slugging percentage, behind two home runs and four RBIs. She also scored three runs. In a 5-1 semifinal win over Tufts, her three-run home run erased a 1-0 deficit. In the championship game, her solo home run in the fifth put the Ephs on the board. In addition, she did not make an error in 14 total chances at second base.
Duncan went 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA as the Ephs claimed the 2018 NESCAC Tournament Championship. She threw a complete-game four-hitter in a 5-1 win over Tufts, allowing three walks and striking out three, then tossed a three-hitter in a 5-3 win over Bowdoin in the championship game, walking two while striking out six to improve to 15-3 on the season.


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text: Miss N Music Rapsody's Wisdom Jan 27, 2018 Miss Ntertainment 0 This evening, the history-making, true-to-her-roots, only-woman-in-an-all-men-best-rap-album-category Rapsody dropped a little more insight into her 7-year "overnight success," the films & actresses who influence her alongside the musicians who do too, and how much she loves body-rolling. 5 days before the Grammys, she says this year feels different from the last time, when she went to support Kendrick after guesting on TPAB. "That was like when you babysit someone else's kid. This one is mine. I carried it for 9 months. I had to push that thing out." Endearing herself to me even more, she told me South Africa, where she created the album Beauty & the Beast, is her favourite place to perform. When I asked when it was that she knew she had power in her words to articulate her thoughts about the world, she says it was in a moment that came while in Soweto. A woman approached her after a performance with a little girl, about 3/4, and this little girl said she wanted to be like Rapsody. "That's when I knew the power of music for me, and how important my voice was. So that was when it changed for me. No lie – Soweto, South Africa." Sending Rapsody — Marlanna Evans — good vibes for the Grammys this weekend! Miss Ntertainment See author's posts


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Back and Gluteal Pain
At the Canadian Muscle and Joint Pain Clinic, we treat many common pain conditions. From upper back pain to sciatica. Our clinic specializes in treating various muscle and joint pain conditions. Below is a list of common conditions seen at our clinic:
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Postural Syndrome
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Lumbar Disc Degenerative Disease
- Lumbar Facet Syndrome
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Tim Brisibe, TEP, is Director, Tax & Estate Planning at Mackenzie Investments.
Tim Brisibe, TEP, is Director, Tax & Estate Planning at Mackenzie Investments.
Help your client avoid these estate planning pitfalls
Knowing the answer will help you and your client prepare for incapacity
Know the tax implications when moving into care
A will kit might be free or inexpensive, but it might not be valid
A look at the pros and cons
An estimated $750 billion will exchange hands in the next decade. Here are some practical tips to help these clients.
Taxpayers subject to the new 33% tax bracket can take advantage of a new 33% non-refundable tax credit for taxation years beginning 2016.
A personal representative (executor in some jurisdictions, estate trustee in Ontario, liquidator in Quebec) must deal with estate debts, potential claims against the estate and taxes when a loved one passes.
Help your client avoid these estate planning pitfalls
Knowing the answer will help you and your client prepare for incapacity
Know the tax implications when moving into care
A will kit might be free or inexpensive, but it might not be valid
Will MMT unlock economic potential or lead to global meltdown?
Will massive government spending and central bank easing lead to inflation, deflation or both?
How Covid-19 may affect loans, earnings and dividends
ETF growth is building proxy power for passive managers
A lack of planning can impede your client's wishes
Use these tips to protect an inheritance
Help your client choose a vacation property with these tips
A court decision in Nova Scotia has implications for estate planning
The additional guidance reduces the risk of purchasing a non-compliant annuity
What clients need to know when commuting a DB pension
Clients must answer this question if they're still working at age 60
Explaining a poorly understood mechanism
Consider these tax-efficient options
Find out what the CRA says about investment income and selling a business
Tips for building emotional intelligence
Find out if your client is still eligible for the PRE
Can your client claim the PRE after moving to assisted living?
More on pension income splitting for the year of death
Tips for serving clients of all ages
Don't underestimate the behavioural element
Using historical returns to forecast a recovery
A breakdown of who benefits from the federal government's proposed annuity
The famous 4% rule won't work for many clients
Advisor's Edge asked 20 banks, asset managers, insurers and advisory firms how they are addressing anti-Black racism
The regulatory regime has not caught up to investors' needs
As markets wobble, you'll be called upon to offer comfort and perspective — and that's a great thing
Department of Finance expects to gain $350 million by 2024 from proposals
What Seinfeld can teach us about the value of staying the course
The limits of expert systems
Whether accessing funds or inspired to save for the next crisis, here's what clients need to know
Former cabinet minister John Manley lost a case contesting a policy's "triggering event"
Advisors in breach of provincial regulations could face sanctions
If your business-owner client uses these trusts, special planning is required
Watch out for these issues
A recent Tax Court case debunked a common misconception
Rules govern coordination with other benefits, repayment
The Registered Disability Savings Plan requires proper planning
Complex families can have complex needs
Younger clients will enjoy a greater benefit from changes introduced this year
These organizations' structures dictate CRA compliance and pandemic support
Be aware of the rules and considerations for a tax-deferred property transfer
Find out the criteria for determining qualified farm property
Avoid these pitfalls to access the lifetime capital gains exemption
Getting intentional about putting clients first
Industry research can make advisors feel vulnerable. Use that feeling as a call to action.
Be clear about what you stand for, so clients won't fall for what you don't
There's a shadow side to likability
A taxpayer was told he owed $4.1 million in taxes
The lower rate creates opportunities for income splitting
A Tax Court case shows what can happen to unsupported claims
The latest court case highlights the importance of filing on time
If clients need liquidity, there are options
RRIFs, CERB and working from home have tax implications
Breaking down pension adjustments and other challenges
A TOSI case study
These steps can prevent tax surprises
These tax-advantaged savings vehicles can result in a tremendous tax headache
The rules are restrictive and deductions require the employer's support
The process of selling losing investments is fairly straightforward
Find out when your client's investment income could be subject to the tax on split income
Help clients navigate the new rules
Inadequate financial literacy can lead to a lack of financial confidence
Demand is rising for both ESG analysis and smart beta strategies
Insights from advisors and investors on how to best serve your book
There's still room for wins in the dynamic real estate sector, even as interest rates rise
More support is needed to cope with the pandemic
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text: Warner Home Video (WHV) and Comedy Central are set to release three new SOUTH PARK videos and two new DVDs on November 7, 2000. The "Christmas in South Park" video will include the "Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics" and "Merry Christmas Charlie Manson" episodes as well as Part I of the much talked about British documentary GOIN' DOWN TO SOUTH PARK. The "Best of South Park" video will include "Chinpoko Mon" and "Rainforest Schmainforest" and the Part II of the documentary. "The Chef Experience" video will feature: the episode "Chef Aid;" "Chef Aid: Behind the Menu," which features interviews with rock stars Flea, Isaac Hayes, Elton John, Master P, Meat Loaf, Ozzy Osborne and Joe Strummer; and the music video for "Chocolate Salty Balls." "The Chef Experience" DVD will feature the episodes "Chef Aid," "Rainforest Schmainforest" and "Succubus," "Chef Aid: Behind the Menu" and the "Chocolate Salty Balls" music video. The "Christmas in South Park" DVD includes the "Mr. Hankey's Christmas Classics," "Merry Christmas Charlie Manson" and "Chinpoko Mon" episodes as well as the entire documentary GOIN' DOWN TO SOUTH PARK, which features interviews with SOUTH PARK creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes (voice of Chef) and members of the SOUTH PARK staff. The videos will be individually priced at US$14.95 and a three-pack will sell for $39.98. The two DVDs will sell for $19.98 each.


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- Lots in the series, and especially prevalent in the comedy of errors integral to the plots of The Galileo Affair and The Bavarian Crisis. One of the more specific example is Tom Stone who, when tasked with making paper money due to his knowledge in making waterproof dyes, promptly put Johnny Cash on the 20-dollar bill.
- Pictures for one dollar bills include male deer (a buck), fivers have a pair of hands kneading dough, tens have a loaf of bread. Get it?
- The Baltic War has Melissa Mailey freaking out after Harry Lefferts has bombs planted on several famous London landmarks like the London Bridge and the Globe Theatre. She's further enraged when Harry dismisses his bombing of the Globe Theatre with a nonchalant "Jeez, Ms. Mailey, ease up some, willya? It ain't like we're talkin' about Grauman's Chinese theater in Hollywood, y'know."
- All in all they do quite a number on invaluable historical landmarks. In 1632 they drive a small Spanish army into a nearby castle, then napalm it the next day. Passing mention is made that the castle might be important, but the concern is dismissed. That castle? A UNESCO World Heritage Site with "lasting and universal significance". Considering it attained that listing in 1999, it seems probable that its significance was precisely why it got destroyed in a book published in 2000.
- Most of the short story "When the Chips are Down," featuring the four Dungeons and Dragons nerds trying to cook potato chips for the whole town in time for Christmas.
- The entirety of the short story "On the Matter of D'Artagnan", in which Cardinal Richelieu tries to locate and gain the loyalty of the hypothetical historical person Dumas based D'Artagnan on. Complete with Richelieu staring at the pictures on the videocassette boxes of two different movie adaptations of The Three Musketeers, musing on if he likes how Charlton Heston or Tim Curry portrayed him better. (Note that he has to judge those movies by their covers, since he doesn't have the machines to play them.)
- Back again to The Baltic War: "Who ordered this?"
- From The Grantville Gazette, the origin of the Sewing Circle's mutual fund (amusingly, titled "Other People's Money").
- In The Bavarian Crisis, "the prince formerly known as the Cardinal-Infante" has the idea for a bold action that will make great propaganda for his new regime. His advisors are aghast, since it involves him risking his life in one of the still-somewhat-crude airplanes. He points out, "Just think of the songs. The poems. The Harlequin Romances." (They're still aghast.)
- In the first book, the single casualty on the Grantville side to the Croat attack on the town was a woman injured when a black-velvet portrait of Elvis was shot off the wall and fell on her. The Ring of Fire short story "Between the Armies" reveals that a downtimer, Monsignor Giulio Mazarini, was in the room at the time. Not knowing better, he mistook the velvet Elvis painting for a religious icon and asked, "What saint is this?"
- In "Diving Belle" from Ring of Fire II, the story of the church bells of Delsbo.
- Eddie Cantrell getting drafted in "In the Navy".
- From 1634: The Baltic War
Jesse: No, I've got plenty of other things to attend to. And participating in another argument over machine guns ranks somewhere below getting a colonoscopy, in my book.
- After learning what a colonoscopy is, Torstensson wonders if he could use it, not against the enemy, but to discipline his own officers. Squeal like a pig!
- In the first novel, the D&D boys gush about Frank Jackson's tactical planning of an imminent battle and name drop The Duke of Wellington, leading to this exchange:
Frank Jackson (gruff tone): So who the hell is Wellington?
- In the first Grantville Gazette, "The Rudolstadt Colloquy", Secretary of State Ed Piazza is attending the colloquy, bored out of his mind and doodling in the margins of his Concordia Triglotta with a pencil when he meets Leopold Cavriani when he sees the latter was bored out of his mind and doodling in the margin in pen.
- In 1632, when some of the mercenaries are put in WANTED-DEAD and advised to leave American territories before July 5, the mercenaries' commander complains about the fact that the "American territories" part is unclear. Mike Stearns just stares at the commander. A few months later, the commander has found a job. In Russia. He figures that it would be far enough.
- In 1636: The Saxon Uprising, as the authority and legitimacy of Axel Oxenstierna is slowly eroded, and he loses the support of the people, we occasionally cut to a group of Pomeranian fishermen commenting on events. In the beginning, they are all in support of Axel. The second time we see them, they say they should have voted for Stearns, not Wettin. The third time, they all claim they actually voted for Stearns, prompting the one skeptic in the room to comment that within a year, it will seem to have been magic how Wettin got elected, 'seeing as how no one seemed to have voted for him'. The final time we meet them, only one person in their village, an old widow, claims to have voted for Wettin - they promptly remark that Stearns shouldn't have given women the vote, and that they almost didn't vote for him because of that.
- "The Ram Rebellion" has Brillo, an unusually intelligent ram with terrible wool who becomes an in-universe Memetic Badass and Memetic Molester through broadsheet stories about his supposed exploits.
- At two different points in 1635: A Parcel of Rogues, relatives of Darryl McCarthy comment that since he's too far away for them to give him advice, they'll just have to hope Darryl knows what he's doing. Both times, another family member responds, "You do realize how crazy that sounds?"
- From "The Red-Headed League" by Virginia DeMarce, when Marc Cavriani and Colonel Raudegen visit London:
"Early March is said not to be the most salubrious season in England," Raudegen remarked mildly.
- Rising politician Constantin Ableidinger has a tendency to interrupt another speaker for clarification without waiting to see if the other would've given more details without being prompted. Eventually, one of his colleagues proposes that the next time he does this, everyone else in the room drown him out with a chant of "CONSTANTIN, BE QUIET! CONSTANTIN, BE QUIET! LET REBECCA FINISH!" Ableidinger has a good sense of humor about this, and even laughs — loudly and with obvious sincerity — the second time he's shouted down.


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Here at St George's we are always keen to ensure the happiness and safety of our children and this includes on the internet. A lot of our pupils today are engaged with technology in a wide variety of ways. As well as using the internet for education, they also play games, socialise and invest a lot of their personality in the social and ever changing place that is the online world.
Your child is likely to use technology in school and at home. In school we endeavour to provide the skills to navigate the online world and safety is a very important part of that. In order to help parents understand ways in which they can provide the same support at home, school are always running sessions and events like Internet Safety Day.
- What are Facebook , Snapchat, Instagram ?
- What about Apps? Do I need to monitor them?
- Is filtering or monitoring what my children does always a good idea?
- At what age do I buy them a mobile phone?
These are amongst some of the questions raised by parents and answered by our experts in the many years the school have carried out sessions and Parents Evenings.
Use the resources to find out why dialogue is such a powerful tool. How filtering may work, how research is showing changes in use and types of use of technology by children.
How to apply Google filters on Google images, filters on YouTube and other practical quick tips. You protect your child in the offline world – now we can help you do the same online!


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Sometimes you don't need striking imagery to make a great music video. You just need David Bowie and the camera of a documentarist like D. A. Pennebaker, who filmed Ziggy Stardust: The Motion Picture. This scene in particular is one of the best medleys in the history of rock 'n' roll.
The only problem when I watch this video is that I always end watching the entire concert again. Gimme your hands!
David Bowie is fucking David Bowie. His latest album is great. If you want to see this legendary concert, the restored version with a new mix by Visconti is here.
This is part of a series in which we are featuring really cool music videoclips. If you are a musician or a director with high quality work, please drop me a line here.


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We are having a GIRL!!
I am so excited Lexi will be able to have a baby sister!
All three of us were thinking it was a boy.. but at my 12 week ultrasound
we were told it was a girl.. even though they say it's not 100%
they also are always pretty accurate because they are looking at the structure
of things (not for body parts) and the place I went to is pretty advanced
Before we went to our 12 weeks ultrasound I felt I was kinda cheating..
who finds out that early? It's crazy!!
Well let's just say we were all a little schocked in the ultrasound room
but I was pleasantly surprised.. this means I will get to stay in my comfort zone
and Lexi will hopefully gain a best friend out of this!!
Our 12 week ultrasound was for the nuchal translucency scan
I also had backed out of the cystic fibrosis testing for that day..
but at last minute decided to just check for it
my sister had tested positive for being a carrier & its a genetic thing
(she only found this out in her 2nd pregnancy in Denver)
her husband was not a carrier -- so they have no risk of their children having it.
so I decided to do the cheek swab test for that
I get a call back a couple of weeks later and found out that I too was a carrier
so, then they check your husband to see if he too is a carrier
Ty made his appointment & I get another call telling me they lost my blood work
somehow for the other down syndrome chromosomal portion I did..
They asked me to just come along with Tyson for his appointment
I was kinda irritated at the whole thing but what can ya do..
I ended up getting two tubes of blood drawn and they told me it was too late
to test for that same test I had done back at 12 weeks so they
were going to test me for the "fancy" test since it was their fault it got lost.
this test would also run my dna in the process and give us a 100% read
on the sex of the baby.. oh and they also wouldn't charge us for it!
not a bad trade.
So at 16+ weeks I get a call with results on the sex of baby,
I got Ty on 3-way with us and they confirmed
we were having a BABY GIRL!
haha I don't think Ty was super thrilled..
he was holding out hope for a baby boy I think
But we were still pretty excited!
It was nice to know for sure and not have to wait
3 more weeks until our 20 week ultrasound!
a week later we got a call back with some bad news,
Ty ended up testing positive for being a cystic fibrosis carrier as well
this means each of our babies will have a 25% chance of having cystic fibrosis
// Lexi does not have it but she has a 50% chance of being a carrier like us
I could have testing done to check this baby
but me & ty have differences of opinions on testing
apart of me just wants to be mentally prepared on what to expect
and tyson thinks we are having her either way so just wait..
so for now we aren't going to do the Amniocentesis test
we will just check our baby girl after she is born.
I am praying our baby girl will be able to lead a healthy long life
(just warning -- please don't leave comments freaking me out, I am already a worrier)
On a much lighter note.. I feel NORMAL again!!
Seriously so happy about it and it's so nice to feel human again!
It started to get better after week 16 I think,
with a few random days of ickiness but I'll take it
over what the first four months were like!
I have been in complete nesting mode which is crazy early I feel
once I knew it was a girl my head got all excited
My sister / @ellebowtique literally made me 17 of the sweetest headbands
while I was in Denver & all custom picked.. SO lucky to have her!!
I'll be sharing some of my goods soon!
We are only renting the house we are in until February
so baby girl will only be 3 months old by the time we move
so my original plans was to skip a nursery.. just put her in a cradle in our room
now I all of a sudden have plans for a nursery and want to go buy a crib
(i sold Lexi's long ago b/c I didn't want black)
so we will see what I end up doing.. I know three months of decorations is kinda crazy
but I think I need it for my sanity and for nesting purposes ;)
My Dress // TJ Maxx
Lexi's Dress // Old Navy


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Me time for mums: Simple ways to luxuriously pamper yourself
You don't have to break the bank to wind down and pamper yourself. Find out what mums over on ParentTown consider their favorite "me time" activities
Mums need all the rest they can get.
And each mum prefers to spend their alone time in different ways. Over on theAsianparent Community mums shared what their favourite me time activities are.
A majority of over 100 respondents favour uninterrupted sleep and long baths as their best way to enjoy time for themselves.
"I would say going online in social media and browsing through support groups," wrote stay-at-home mum Mikaela S. "Connecting with my friends has been my stress reliever from the tiring mummy duties and it's the only way I can take a peek through the outside world."
Camwy S. shared she no longer has time for 'me time'. "The only time I'm free is when I'm breastfeeding my baby and she falls to sleep already, I can then start browsing the internet using my phone," she writes. "Other than that, I'm pre-occupied with my mum duties or my online business for the whole week until the weekend."
Mum of two Michelle C. loves "getting loads of undisturbed sleep and shopping!"
"Trip to the salon! Just whole day. I feel like a new human being again," jokes Jo-An L.
Alyssa F. I love getting my nails done! And maybe splurging with flavoured fries and large Coke on my own. Like Share Reply
Christine R. loves gardening and do some simple crafts. "These are my breather when I am already exhausted with household chores and taking care of my two kids," she writes. Similarly, mum-of-two Aashi M. likes to indulge her artistic side by sewing or painting.
Single mum Mary Y. who has one son shares, "The best 'me time' for me is when I have somebody to take care of my son and I have a longer time in the shower and do all the rituals like body scrubbing etc."
A leisurely bath with no interruptions is a total luxury for Lisville B.: "This is hard to achieve since I have 2 boys (aged 2 and 5)."
For mum Felisida V., me time doesn't necessarily mean alone time. "I usually have my 'me time' early in the morning and when my girls are sleeping so I can't really go out of the house to pamper myself at the spa. I'd personally rather spend on my children than myself."
"I'd personally rather spend on my children than myself."
Mum Queenie L. loves spending alone time watching her favourite drama shows uninterrupted. She also loves window shopping and going to the supermarket.
For mum Rosvinder K., going for a kickass workout or run is just the ticket.
Shannon Y. believes the best way to spend much needed me time is by getting a massage, facial, good night's sleep or a long. relaxing shower.
Simply reading her favourite magazine while enjoying a cup of hot tea is the epitome of me time for Angela E.
"Relax and watching T.V. while drinking some hot drink with some snacks," says Rui Y.
Sharing good conversation over tea with a fellow stay-at-home mum is mum of two Priscilla T.'s idea of alone time.
For Uma J., bonding activities with her hubby, like going for a jog or playing badminton, is her idea of downtime.
Mum of two Chloe L. simply listens to soft, soothing music.


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Head injuries, or more specifically, how the NHL plans to drastically reduce the number of them, remains the hot topic at the NHL GM Meetings in Florida this week.
And why wouldn't it be THE hot topic? Aside from the fact that the face of the game, Sidney Crosby, has been sidelined since January 5th with a concussion, a recent report in the Concussion Blog (a website dedicated to gathering information and statistics of head injuries, as well as which kinds of accidents can cause concussions in which most common positions in the sport) revealed that a staggering 79 NHL players (and counting) have actually suffered some form of concussion this season. To put that into perspective, that's more than 10 percent of the players in the entire league. Those numbers alone will make your head spin.
For you fantasy owners out there, those numbers mean you've probably been impacted at least once with a player being listed as "DTD" or even placed on "IR" during the 2010-11 campaign. And unlike a broken bone or a torn ligament, the biggest concern surrounding concussions is there's no real timetable for a player's return to health, or even that the injured player will ever return to form. Scary stuff. Not only for the athletes themselves, but for Fantasy GM's of keeper pools too.
Let's take a closer look at the production and ultimately the fantasy value of some notable concussion victims from this season (2010-11 statistics in parenthesis – thru Monday March 14).
Johan Franzen, RW, Detroit Red Wings
(67 GP, 27 G, 23 A, 50 PTS, 10 PPG, 5 GWG, 220 Shots)
After being limited to only 28 games last season due to reconstructive knee surgery, many experts – myself included – were skeptical about how the sniper would respond this year. Well, after suffering a concussion, thanks to an elbow by Stars' D Mark Fistric – in only the 4th game of the regular season, it appeared Franzen's season could potentially be lost.
Thankfully, for Franzen owners, he missed only one game and is currently on pace to match his previous career highs in Powerplay Goals (11), Points (59) and Shots (246).
Andy McDonald, C/LW, St. Louis Blues
McDonald has defied all logic, scientific and otherwise, since returning February 4th after missing two months from his 4th career concussion. Since coming back, McDonald has been absolutely on fire, to the tune of 22 points (9 G, 13 A) in 20 games while holding down the left wing on the Blues' top line.
Patrice Bergeron, C, Boston Bruins
Granted, Patrice Bergeron was not concussed this season. Or even last. But Bergeron deserves mention here for showing a remarkable ability to re-emerge as a consistent, productive NHL Center after enduring a serious concussion at the hands of the Flyers' Randy Jones back in 2007-08.
While his Powerplay numbers aren't what they once were, Bergeron eclipsed the 20-goal plateau this year for the first time since prior to his injury and has proven himself as an excellent two-way player, as evidenced by his career-high plus-18 rating.
David Booth, LW, Florida Panthers
(69 GP, 21 G, 16 A, 37 PTS, -19, 6 PPG, 246 Shots)
To his credit, the 26-year old Booth has managed to successfully return to the Panthers as an everyday player in 2010-11, following two bad concussions last season. But the reality for fantasy owners this year is the 26-year old Booth hasn't been close to being the same impact player that racked up 31 Goals and 60 Points back in 2008-09. While his SOG may be up, his Powerplay numbers and Plus-Minus have also taken a major hit skating on a bad Florida squad this year.
Jason Pominville, RW, Buffalo Sabres
(60 GP, 17 G, 23 A, 40 PTS, -2, 5 PPG, 179 Shots)
Much like Booth, Pominville has seen his statistics reduced by almost a third this season after an early season concussion in October forced him out of 9 games. The usually dependable Pominville, normally a lock to rack up 60+ points a season, has never really shaken off his slow start to the 2010-11 season, resulting in a noticeable drop off in career averages in Goals, Assists, Plus/Minus and Powerplay Points.
Drew Doughty, D, Los Angeles Kings
What a difference a year makes. Big things were expected from the 2009-10 Norris Trophy Finalist heading into 2010-11. But a concussion suffered on October 20th in a game vs. Carolina changed all that. Doughty would miss only 6 games, but it took much, much longer for him to get his groove back. He managed a paltry 2 Goals over his first 37 games and has seen his Powerplay stats reduced to rubble over last season.
The good news is it appears as if Doughty is finally turning the corner, which couldn't come soon enough for Fantasy Owners hoping to make a deep run in the playoffs. After his PP goal Monday night, Doughty now has 7 Goals in his past 26 games.
Marc Savard, C, Boston Bruins
The sad news surrounding Savard is the inevitable conclusion that the 33-year old Center will never regain the form that made him an elite scorer in the NHL from 2005 to 2009.
You could argue the Bruins made a terrible mistake rushing Savard back last postseason after his horrific concussion suffered at the hands of Pittsburgh's Matt Cooke in March 2010. It was a bad enough omen for fantasy owners when Savard wasn't ready to answer the bell at the start of this season due to lingering symptoms from post-concussion syndrome. His return in December proved unspectacular, producing a meagre two goals for the former All-Star. Unfortunately, a routine hit by the Isles' Matt Hunwick resulted in another concussion, and the end to a disappointing season – and possibly his career.
Peter Mueller, C, Colorado Avalanche
Mueller appeared ready to break out as a star with the Avalanche, tallying 20 points in only 15 games after being acquired in a trade from Phoenix late last season. That was until an unfortunate run-in with Sharks' D Rob Blake along the boards in Colorado's first round playoff matchup vs. San Jose left the 22-year old with a serious concussion. He hasn't played since.
Mueller was all set to resume his career in 2010-11, only to suffer a major setback when he suffered a second major head injury in the preseason. For starters, the former 2008 First-Rounder has been completely shut down for the rest of this season, and there's really no assurances at this point he'll ever materialize into the type of top point producer he looked destined to be.
Max Pacioretty, LW, Montreal Canadiens
(37 GP, 14 G, 10 A, 24 PTS, 7 PPG, 112 Shots)
You can't have an "Ugly" list without including Pacioretty. The Habs leading scorer since the All-Star Break was finally maturing into a consistent and reliable option for Fantasy owners in deeper leagues. That was, until Zdeno Chara got a hold of him and knocked him senseless. Now, there are serious doubts if he'll ever play again in the NHL. Even if he does, it's hard to imagine he'll ever be the same player again.
Sidney Crosby, C, Pittsburgh Penguins
His return to the ice this week has fantasy owners praying that Crosby might be able to suit up again this regular season. But chances are, with the significant hurdles still left for Crosby to climb, you'll have to wait 'til next year to start cashing in again. Fingers crossed he's the same dynamic player he's always been when he finally does return. But there's no guarantee.
Brad Richards, C, Dallas Stars
After missing 10 Games due to a recent concussion, Richards has recorded 2 points in his 3 games since returning. If Dallas is going to have any chance of making the postseason, they'll need Richards to return to his previous form. Considering it's a contract year for the veteran Center, you can bet there's nothing he'd like more than for that to happen.
Marian Gaborik, RW, NY Rangers
Mr. good-year, bad-year is up to his old tricks again. The latest setback for the Rangers' RW injury-riddled campaign coming via a concussion that recently forced him to sit for 6 games.
Like Richards, he's also just returned to the Rangers lineup in hopes of bolstering their playoff hopes. With his track record in odd numbered years, I wouldn't count on it.
Mike Green, D, Washington Capitals
Talk about adding injury to insult. Green, who's struggled through an injury-plagued season to the tune of a mere 24 points (down from 76 a year ago), has played in only one game since suffering a head injury on February 12th. While the Caps are anticipating his return in time for the NHL playoffs, unfortunately Fantasy Owners shouldn't count on this elite point producer to make an impact in their pools come season's end.
Jonas Hiller, G, Anaheim Ducks
Call it vertigo. Call it fatigue. Call it dizziness. Call it whatever you want. But one thing's for sure – Hiller hasn't been the same since taking two pucks to the head during this season's NHL All-Star Festivities.
Hiller's loss was huge for fantasy owners, as the Swiss-born netminder was amongst the league leaders in Wins, Saves and Shutouts at the time of his injury. It appears as if he's starting to round into shape (he's back on the ice working out) but there's no timetable as of yet for his return. And the mystifying nature of his symptoms may make you wonder if he'll ever be the same goalie again.
Here's hoping.


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Overwatering or Underwatering Ficus Alii
The evergreen "Alii" ficus (Ficus maclellandii "Alii") makes a good houseplant -- its roots grow slowly, minimizing the need to re-pot the plant. It can also grow outdoors year-round in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, where it can eventually reach a height of 10 feet. This plant only needs basic care to thrive, but it's important to recognize the signs of underwatering or overwatering to keep the plant healthy.
Warning Signs
To decide whether an "Alii" ficus has been underwatered or overwatered, look carefully at the plant. If it hasn't been getting enough moisture, its roots might be damaged, preventing water from getting into the plant. This could slow growth, cause edges of leaves to turn brown and might lead to wilting or dropping of leaves and young shoots. If the "Alii" ficus is a houseplant, you might also see dry soil pull away from the sides of the pot. Overwatering can also cause leaves to drop, but they usually turn yellow first or you might see soft, brown leaf spots that indicate rotting. You could also see moldy spots on the leaves and the soil might smell musty.
Watering Correctly
An "Alii" ficus generally needs an average amount of water, but this can also depend to some degree on its growing conditions. If it's grown in a warm, dry or brightly lit spot, it likely needs more water, while growing it in low light or shade reduces the plant's need for water. It's best to check the plant's soil regularly, to determine exactly when it needs water. Test the soil with your fingertip and water only when the top 1/2 inch feels dry to the touch. When watering, do so thoroughly, until water drains from the pot. Always allow the excess water to drain and never leave a potted plant standing in a water-filled saucer. For an outdoor-grown plant, check the soil often for dryness and aim for about 1 inch of water weekly, including from rainfall.
Other Care
The "Alii" ficus is native to the warm climates of India, Southeast Asia and China. Because of this, it can be sensitive to cold water, which can eventually cause loss of leaves, so use tepid water for a plant grown indoors. If your plant is in the garden, don't water it directly from the hose -- instead, use a water-filled bucket or watering can that's been allowed to sit at ambient temperature for a few hours. If your "Alii" ficus is potted and seems to dry out every few days, this could indicate the roots have outgrown the container, so move it into a new, larger pot, and always choose a pot with a drainage hole. For an outdoor plant that dries out quickly, add 2 or 3 inches of mulch, such as straw or shredded bark -- place it on the ground under the plant's canopy to help conserve soil moisture.
If you've overwatered or underwatered an "Alii" ficus and most or all of its leaves have dropped and stems appear dry, it's probably too late to save the plant. But if you've caught the problem early, when damage is just beginning to appear, the plant is likely to recover fully. If it's a houseplant, keep it in a well-ventilated room that's between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, in a spot that gets bright indirect light -- too much sun through a hot window can cause scorching of tender new growth. Cut back any branches that don't show new leaves after a few weeks, wiping your blades with a cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol between cuts to avoid spreading plant disease.
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GMTD= Grand Master Trick Dog – single dog
The fifth level to be achieved from the single dog category – you must have gained UD, TDN, TDG & UTD first.
To achieve the GMTD title you must choreograph and perform your very own display! It can be filmed in the grandest theatre or in the privacy of your own home but what we are looking for is imagination.
We need to see at least 10 tricks from the other criteria and an extra 5 NOT from the criteria of the other levels.
There are 2 levels of pass…If you can gain an EPIC PASS then you have been recognised for extra creativity and difficulty in your new tricks!
Maybe try putting your routine to music or acting out a few scenes from your favourite movie? Costumes on humans are great but if you want to dress your dog up make sure they are a willing participant, it may work against you if your dog looks stressed.
It is your responsibility to make sure that the behaviours and tricks you are teaching are fun for you AND the dog!
We will be looking at the difficulty of your tricks however please bear in mind that not all tricks are suitable for all dogs!
- Each behaviour must be demonstrated three times.
- The behaviour should be on cue – not lured. Your cue may be visual (hand signal or object) or verbal.
- A video demonstrating the final behaviour, on cue, must be uploaded to YouTube for assessment (ensure the trick titles are inserted).
- All behaviours for assessment should be edited into one video. The behaviours do not have to be performed on the same day.
- Behaviours must be consistent in quality.
- Behaviours may be re-cued if necessary, but errors must be dealt with to support your learner's needs.
- Any behaviour that is not adequately demonstrated may need to be repeated. This is at the discretion of the assessor.
- All behaviours must be trained force-free.
- €25 per submission
- Send submissions & Paypal payment to firstname.lastname@example.com or get in touch for alternatives (please include handler & dogs name, as well as address)


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The Colonial Theater opened in September of 1903, and for 40 years, offered the residents of Pittsfield, the opportunity to see some of the finest stage actresses, actors, and entertainers of the day. Although the general mores of American society looked down upon "acting" until well into the 20th century, stage careers offered many women opportunities equal to, and sometimes superior to, their male counterparts. As "popular" culture began to emerge in the 20th century, more and more actors and actresses began to acquire national name recognition and celebrity. After a successful run in America's larger East Coast cities, many plays, musicals, and entertainment revues took their shows on the road, performing in small towns during the week, and arriving in big cities for weekend shows. Pittsfield, located on the western edge of Massachusetts, was a prime location for travelling entertainers. Located about halfway between the large markets of Boston and New York City, Pittsfield's Colonial Theater was a regular stop for some of America's most famous early 20th-century entertainers. A remarkable array of big-name women entertainers have graced the Colonial Theater's stage. Ethel Barrymore appeared here, as did Constance Cowl, Maxine Elliot, Anna Held, Lillian Russel, May Irwin, and even Edith Luckett, First Lady Nancy Reagan's mother. In 1926, Florence Mills and the cast of Eubie Blake's award winning black musical Shuffle Along performed here, as did world famous ballet dancer Anna Pavlova . In 1928, the 100 member cast of the Ziegfeld Follies played to a packed Pittsfield audience. The Colonial Theater, like so many other playhouses across the United States, was converted into a movie theater in 1937. Recognized as one of the finer small theaters on the East Coast, a full restoration was completed in 2006 after years of fundraising and publicity.
The Colonial Theater is located at 111 South Street in Pittsfield, MA. The Colonial Theater is operated by the Berkshire Theatre Group and is open for scheduled tours; go here for more information on tours, and here for further details and photographs of the Theater's history and renovation.
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Nissan 370Z Price, Review, Specs, what car reviews, Carrying on a legacy of affordable fun that stretches all the way back to the 240Z of the early 1970s, the 2012 Nissan 370Z is proof that you don't have to be rich to drive a cool sports car.
With its gutsy engine, athletic handling, sexy styling and driver-oriented two-seat cockpit, the rear-wheel-drive 370Z has all the sports car bases covered. The fact that you can pick one up for about the price of a top-line family sedan makes owning one just that much easier to rationalize.
If the standard 370Z coupe isn't quite your style, you'll find the 370Z Roadster delivers the same entertaining driving dynamics with the added bonus of a power-folding soft top that makes it possible to enjoy al fresco motoring in about 20 seconds. If it's more muscle you want, the high-performance 370Z Nismo model features a more powerful engine, 19-inch alloy wheels and a sport-tuned suspension.
While the 370Z has a lot of strong points, it has a few notable shortcomings. For one thing, the 3.7-liter V6 sounds coarse and almost trucklike when pushed hard and lacks the pleasing exhaust note you'd expect from a car like this. The coupe's interior is also downright loud, especially with the optional Sport package's 19-inch wheels and tires, a condition that becomes tedious on longer drives.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2012 Nissan 370Z is offered in two-seat coupe and soft-top convertible body styles. The coupe is available in base, Touring and Nismo trim levels, while the convertible (a.k.a. Roadster) comes in base and Touring only.
Standard features for the entry-level 370Z coupe include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic bi-xenon headlights, heated outside mirrors, keyless ignition/entry, cruise control, automatic climate control, an eight-way manual driver seat, a tilt-adjustable leather-wrapped steering wheel, cloth upholstery and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.
Moving up to the Touring coupe gets you leather and faux suede upholstery, heated four-way power seats (includes four-way driver lumbar adjustment), an auto-dimming rearview mirror, cargo area cover, Bluetooth phone connectivity and an eight-speaker Bose sound system with an in-dash six-CD changer and satellite radio. The Nismo coupe adds 19-inch forged aluminum wheels and high-performance tires, stiffer suspension tuning, upgraded brakes, a limited-slip rear differential and a more powerful V6, plus unique front and rear fascias, a larger rear wing and special Nismo interior trim details.
The 370Z Roadster comes standard with a power-operated soft top, but is otherwise equipped similarly to the coupe. Likewise for the Roadster Touring model with the addition of heated and ventilated power seats.
Powertrains and Performance
In base and Touring trims, the rear-wheel-drive 2012 Nissan 370Z and 370Z Roadster are powered by a 3.7-liter V6 that puts 332 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque to the pavement through a standard six-speed manual transmission. When equipped with the Sport package, the manual transmission comes with the SynchroRev Match feature, which automatically matches engine rpm to wheel speed during downshifts to make clutch re-engagements super-smooth. A seven-speed automatic transmission with steering-column-mounted shift paddles and rev-matched downshifts is available as an option.
Standard safety equipment for the 2012 Nissan 370Z includes antilock brakes, traction and stability control, side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags (roof-mounted in the coupe and door-mounted in the Roadster) and active head restraints.
Interior Design and Special Features
The Nissan 370Z's interior features an attractive design and quality materials, especially in the upscale Touring models with their leather and faux suede upholstery. Seats are comfortable and supportive, and despite the lack of a telescoping adjustment for the steering wheel, the driving position is near ideal. One downside to the car's styling is that its thick roof pillars make for limited visibility out the back.
Those who opt for the Roadster won't have long to wait when they want to catch some rays, as the fully lined soft top folds itself neatly under a color-matched hard tonneau cover in roughly 20 seconds. As in most sports cars, luggage space is scarce, with just 6.9 cubic feet of storage under the coupe's hatchback and a slightly smaller than average 4.2 cubic feet in the convertible's trunk.
Driving Impressions
Behind the wheel, the 2012 Nissan 370Z delivers all the thrills you'd expect from a true sports car. The standard sport-tuned suspension delivers excellent handling and a surprisingly smooth ride. As you'd expect, the Nismo model's firmer suspension, larger wheels and performance tires means you'll be trading away a good bit of ride comfort in everyday driving for outstanding cornering ability that's well-suited to weekend track days. Pervasive road noise is also an issue for the 370Z coupe.
The 3.7-liter V6 manages to deliver grin-inducing acceleration while still remaining tame enough for tooling around town. Both transmissions are equally likable, and the SynchroRev Match's blip of the throttle on downshifts is bound to make you feel like a driving champion. One downside to this powertrain is that it just doesn't sound very good, with a notably coarse nature at high rpm.
Nissan 370Z Price :
MSRP from $31,450
Nissan 370Z Specs :
Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) : 3245
City (MPG) : 18
Hwy (MPG) : 26
Horsepower : 332@7000
Torque (lb-ft) : 270@5200
Wheelbase : 100.4
Length (in.) : 167.2
Width (in.) : 72.6
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Paul McCallum eager to make an impression
Paul McCallum says he is determined to repay the faith shown in him by AFC Wimbledon after the Dons extended his loan deal.
After being sent-off on his Dons debut at Morecambe, the Streatham-raised West Ham striker admits he has filled in some of his spare time during his suspension by helping AFC Wimbledon to victories on Championship Manager.
However, the 19-year-old has kept himself ticking over by training hard and he scored in a behind closed doors match against Shanghai Shenhua for West Ham Under-21s recently.
And McCallum admits he is excited about making his home debut for real against Northampton on Boxing Day, rather than playing at being the Dons on the computer.
"It has been frustrating for me as I thought I was unfortunate to get sent off," he said. "But now I have my first home match for Wimbledon, I am buzzing about it and I cannot wait to get out there and play. The manager has shown faith in me. When I was offered an extension here I jumped at the chance because Wimbledon is a local club for me and I want to show what I can do at first-team level."
McCallum, who started his career at Dulwich Hamlet, has been in prolific form for West Ham Under-21s this season, and it is now a crucial time for him in his career after he put a serious injury behind him.
man and if they give us that bit extra, then hopefully we can get a win and I can snatch a goal."th"West Ham are keeping an eye on me and deciding on my future," he added. "They have given me an extra month here to prove I am good enough. I have been a professional for two-and-a-half years now. This is the first season that I have been injury-free and playing every week. I have carried on scoring goals, but I have to keep plugging away and working as hard as I can. With the position Wimbledon are in now, we have to start pushing up the table. The fans can be our 12
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North Sea Field Shutdowns Climb Amid Brexit Gloom
EghtesadOnline: The pace of North Sea oilfield shutdowns is picking up as the impact of the market slump is compounded by the uncertain investment environment created by Brexit.
Projected spending on decommissioning in the British sector in the decade to 2024 has risen to £16.9 billion ($22.4 billion), according to Oil & Gas UK, an industry group. That is 16% higher than a 10-year forecast in 2014 as more sites are targeted for closing, it said, Bloomberg reported.
The rout in crude to less than $50 a barrel has left about 30% of fields in the UK North Sea, one of the world's highest-cost regions, operating at a loss, according to consulting firm Wood Mackenzie Ltd.
The collapse was pushing more producers to hasten plugging wells on the sea floor even before the UK decision to leave the European Union, reports Financial Tribune.
"This has increased the number of fields we expect to cease in the near term, which has increased decommissioning costs," said Fiona Legate, an analyst with Wood Mackenzie in Edinburgh. "There is a lot of political uncertainty in the UK following Brexit and this adds another complexity in investment decisions."
About a third of operating platforms in the UK are more than 30 years old, which is beyond their original design life, Legate said. While $100 oil justified technological upgrades to keep them running, that is changing.
Oil production in the region averaged 965,000 barrels a day last year, down from a peak of 2.9 million in 1999, according to BP Plc data.
Wood Mackenzie expects spending on decommissioning, including removing steel structures offshore, to top £23 billion in the decade to 2025. The estimate is so much higher than that of Oil & Gas UK because the costs are uncertain at this point, given how little decommissioning has taken place, the firm said.
Royal Dutch Shell Plc, one of the biggest North Sea operators, is shutting down the Brent field, which since the 1970s has produced crude that helps set the global benchmark. Decommissioning has been going on for a decade and is likely to continue for another 10 years.