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My name is Sarah Tannehill Anderson - I am a classically trained soprano. I used to sing all over God's creation, but I've put down roots and now I stick to Kansas City. There is so much music going on here! It's such an exciting time for our fair city, which is why I created the brand RAISE YOUR VOICE, KC. Kansas City is bursting at the seams with musicians who love performing here. It seems like we all have something to say, and I am all about helping us do just that.
This whole thing started with my amazing, beautiful, talented voice studio. I have been blessed with a group of incredible adult women, who have inspired me, have become my best friends, and who are willing to try anything. They exceed my expectations on a DAILY basis.
I noticed that these women were coming to their lessons with one common goal ~ to release their inhibitions. Learning how to RAISE YOUR VOICE can enhance your confidence, tap into your vulnerability, and take you away from this crazy world. It's a beautiful and powerful thing to add to your life.
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TORONTO (Reuters) - "Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" won the top award at the Toronto International Film Festival Saturday, giving the Oprah Winfrey-produced film some early momentum heading into Oscar awards season.
The film, a gritty tale of the abuse and redemption of a teenage girl in Harlem, captured the festival's People's Choice award, which is voted on by filmgoers. Last year it went to best picture Oscar winner "Slumdog Millionaire."
Critics have roundly praised "Precious" since its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and audiences in Toronto warmly received the film, which is directed by Lee Daniels and will hit theaters in November.
"I made this film for every person out there who ever looked in the mirror and felt unsure about the person looking back," Daniels, who is traveling in Spain, said in a statement read out at an awards reception in Toronto.
In addition to "Slumdog Millionaire," past winners of the award that have gone on to win the best picture Oscar include "American Beauty" and "Chariots of Fire."
The festival, which wraps up later Saturday with a red-carpet screening of "The Young Victoria," a look at the British queen's early years, was notable this year for a lack of distribution deals signed as the independent film industry remains mired in a near two-year funk.
More than one-third of the more than 330 films screened entered the festival without distribution deals, and barely a handful were announced during the event's 10-day run.
Festival co-director Piers Handling said he expects more deals involving Toronto-screened films to soon be announced, but said the days of festival bidding wars were likely over.
"It's a combination of just an increasingly conservative marketplace in North America, the recession, as well as a glut of product," he told Reuters after the awards presentation.
"I think there will be fewer films being made."
Other winners included critics' awards for "The Man Beyond the Bridge," an Indian production featuring the little-used language of Konkani, and "Hadewijch," a French film that looks at the possibilities and consequences of a devoutly religious life.
The audience award for top documentary went to "The Topp Twins," which tells the story of a New Zealand lesbian country and western singing duo.
Reporting by Cameron French; Editing by Xavier Briand
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Club de Golf La Cańada. 18 holes
This is the story of the village that wanted a golf course. Jaime Ortiz Patińo, honorary president of Valderrama, became interested, the municipality gave the land, Robert Trent Jones Sr. did the design and La Cańada was built. Over a decade later, with a lot of financial help from the First Tee programme and Jaime Ortiz Patińo, the second nine holes was opened, this time designed by Dave Thomas. Now that"s some municipal golf course. And now there"s the clubhouse!
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Does your lip curl every time you walk into your kitchen and behold your outdated avocado appliances? Is your tiny cucina perfect for your needs -- except that you can never seem to find a mixing bowl, ladle or measuring cup when you need one? Do you adore your bright, airy kitchen but the little wooden bowl of fruit you placed on the island only makes it seem empty and sad? Or, maybe you've always been happy with the granite counters and stainless range in your apartment, but your girlfriend is jonesing to give the room a homier feel.
It costs around $35,000 on average to fully renovate a mid-sized kitchen, but a simple spruce up can cost as little as $500 [source: Trattner]. With a bit of creativity and a do-it-yourself mentality, you can easily transform your kitchen from outdated or unadorned into contemporary and well-appointed -- even on a budget. Here are five ideas to spruce up your scullery. First, we talk about choosing a theme.


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The site of a tragic and deadly accident at a quarry in central New York has become a popular destination for legend trippers and outdoor enthusiasts.
- The Solvay Process Company built Split Rock Quarry to mine limestone west of Syracuse in the 1880s.
- A massive explosion at the quarry in 1918 killed upwards of 50 workers.
- Since the accident, some visitors have reported strange encounters in the abandoned quarry at night.
On July 2, 1918, a terrible explosion at a munitions factory outside Syracuse, New York claimed the lives of more than 50 workers, injuring dozens more. 15 men were incinerated beyond recognition and over 20 reported missing and presumed dead. Today, Split Rock Quarry is largely abandoned, taken over by hikers, urban explorers, curiosity seekers, and partiers.
Evidence of late night excursions abound, and some of these nocturnal visitors have brought back stories of strange sights and sounds around the old rock crusher. Dark, graffiti covered tunnels excite the imagination. This sinister reputation led the site to be featured on the Travel Channel's Destination Fear in October 2012.
Split Rock Quarry was originally built by the Solvay Process Company, which was founded in 1880 by Belgian chemists Ernest and Alfred Solvay, American engineer William B. Cogswell, and businessman Rowland Hazard II. The Solvay Process Company manufactured soda ash (sodium carbonate) through the Solvay Process, which combines salt brine and limestone. The limestone was quarried at Split Rock near Onondaga, New York and pulverized in a giant rock crusher.
The Solvay Process Company was absorbed by Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation in 1920, but remained a major employer in central New York until it ceased operation in 1985. During World War I, the company was involved in making TNT for munitions for the U.S. government.
At 8:40pm on July 2, 1918, a fire broke out at the munitions factory near Split Rock Quarry. Employees tried to contain the blaze, but at around 9:30pm a massive explosion ripped through the plant, throwing grown men like rag dolls for hundreds of feet in every direction. The blast and fireball could be seen for miles.
The next day, workers pulled charred body parts out of the ruins. Alongside the deaths, the explosion caused approximately $1,000,000 in property damage, but the company vowed to rebuild and carry on producing munitions for the war effort.
The fire is believed to have started in the nitrofier in Plant No. 1, which contained 2,200 pound of toluol. Toluol is a colorless, water-insoluble liquid used as an industrial feedstock and solvent, and a nitrofier treats or combines chemicals with nitrogen or its compounds. The first step in the process of making TNT is to nitrate toluene with a mixture of sulfuric and nitric acid to produce mononitrotoluene (MNT). At some point in the process, the toluol becomes hot enough to explode.
Burton J. Hall, who was working in Plant No. 1 when the fire started, told the local newspaper, "There were but two nitrofiers in this building. I was working 2,200 pounds in my nitrofier. It was in the first stage. There was but one other nitrofier in the plant and the toluol there had not reached the stage where it would explode. At 8:40, while I was at my place taking the temperature somebody shouted: 'Get out [of here].' Black smoke was then coming from the opening from downstairs… We were on the top floor of No. 1 and made a rush out."
Mrs. Nellie Martin was at her kitchen window when the fire started. She believed workers had gotten the fire under control when she headed for bed. She told the newspaper, "I was leaning over the stove. Suddenly there was a great flash of light – for all the world like lightning right in front of me. It seemed just in front of me. That was all I knew, but it was terrible, that awful light. I wasn't burned. The force of the explosion threw me backward."
Since its closure, some visitors have reported strange encounters in the abandoned quarry at night, and it has become a popular destination for paranormal investigation. Eyewitnesses reported strange lights and glowing green and yellow apparitions. In 2009, a group called the Ghost Finders Association of Central New York claimed to obtain photographic evidence of the haunting.
The Syracuse Post-Standard reported, "Corey Vander Sluis of Onondaga, a co-founder of the group, says the photo at the top of this story shows a free-floating white apparition to the left of co-founder Stephan Morasco, whose back is to the camera." Morasco asked his teammate to take the picture after feeling "tingling and numbness." Another photo appeared to show a glowing streak emanating from a team member's wrist just after his wristband "snapped" on its own accord.
Even without these tales, Split Rock Quarry is a very interesting place to visit. With its peaceful setting, it is easy to forget the tragedy that occurred there nearly a century ago. Though many have left garbage and graffiti at the site, we encourage our readers to be respectful when visiting. This was, after all, the final resting place over over 50 men. Though they were not killed in battle, their service to this country and to the war effort was just as important as the soldiers fighting at the front lines. Explore the site if you dare, but take only pictures and leave only footprints.


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Surud Mountains Parallel to Gulf of Aden Coast, Somalia11.0N 47.9E
The dark line along the northern coast of Somalia, parallel to the Gulf of Aden, marks the crests of the Surud Mountain Range in the country's Maakhir region. The highest peak in Somalia, Mount Shimbiris, at 2450 meters above sea level, is found in this range.
Somalia has the longest coastline on the African continent. Its terrain consists mainly of plateaus, plains, and highlands. Major climatic factors are a year-round hot climate, seasonal monsoon winds, and irregular rainfall. Mean daily maximum temperatures range from 30 °C (86 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F), except at higher elevations and along the east coast. Mean daily minimums usually vary from about 15 °C (59 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F).


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This year, the Rock the Bells festival is giving fans exactly what they want and heading out on the road a bit. The festival will start off in San Bernardino, CA in August, make another California stop in Mountain View, and then make its way to the East Coast in September to play New York and Boston. No love for the Midwest, huh? Yeah, I see how it is. It's cool, we're not interested in the following star-studded lineup anyway:
Ms. Lauryn Hill (performing The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill), Nas (performing Illmatic), Cypress Hill (performing Black Sunday), Erykah Badu, Mos Def & Talib Kweli (performing Are Black Star), Raekwon & Ghostface (performing Only Built 4 Cuban Linx), Mobb Deep (performing The Infamous), the GZA (performing Liquid Swords), Immortal Technique, Slaughterhouse, Mac Miller, Curren$y, Souls of Mischief (performing 93 'til Infinity), Black Moon, Childish Gambino, Blu & Exile, Fashawn, Random Axe, Masta Killah (performing No Said Date), Evidence, Macklemore, Freddie Gibbs, Roc Marciano.
The festival will be hosted by the RZA, Murs, and Supernatural. It will also feature three main stages, including the 36 Chambers Stage, which will feature members of the Wu-Tang Clan and other artists they've personally selected. The Grindtime Now, a fourth side stage, will feature battle-style performances. Tickets go on sale June 4 and are available through the festival's website.
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08.20.11 - San Bernardino, CA - San Manuel Amphitheater
08.27.11 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
09.03.11 - New York, NY - Governor's Island
09.10.11 - Boston, MA - Comcast Center
• Rock The Bells: http://www.rockthebells.net
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John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Commentary
by O. Wesley Allen Jr.
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by Mark S. Gignilliat
The Passover narrative in Exodus is intriguing and frightening.
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by Jerome Creach
Psalm 116 is a prayer of thanksgiving.
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Watch Your Words Diligently
A few years ago my wife introduced me to Sarah Young's writing. In 2004 Thomas Nelson published Jesus Calling.
Jesus Calling is a book of daily inspiration written from the perspective of Jesus Christ speaking to the reader. My wife likes it so much she has given away several copies.
Eventually her enthusiasm led me to download a copy.
I'm not a daily Jesus Calling reader, but I'm almost never disappointed when I take the time to read Sarah's writing. Today in particular her words challenged me and my sense of humor.
Watch Your Words Diligently
Human Trafficking and The Prayer by Josh Groban
The other night my wife, my daughter and I watched the movie "The Help." As the movie ended the tears continued. My heart was breaking for men, women and children entrenched in overt and covert human trafficking.
I remembered why I pray: Because I am desperate for a power greater than my own to do that which I cannot.
Josh Groban's song The Prayer is one such prayer. He begins: 1
I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Praying for MN
"Grace is God walking into your world with a sparkle in his eye and an offer that's hard to resist. 'Sit still for a bit. I can do wonders with this mess of yours.' " 1
Life and the challenges we face can leave us perplexed. This "mess" can bring distress. Rather than rush into action, or sit in sullen solitude God calls us to pray.
"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." 2
Years ago some friends and I rented snowshoes and drove into A-Basin (Arapahoe Basin) in Colorado. When we arrived we strapped on our snowshoes.
Though we were all about the same size with the same size snowshoe, no one seemed to have any trouble, except me. For some reason I kept dropping through the snow-pack. I kept getting stuck.
The worst was when I had one leg plunged deep into the snow all the way to my groin and the other flat on the surface. While trying to extricate my left leg my right leg plunged through the snow nearly reaching the depth of the other. I howled something impolite as I realized that I was now going to dig myself out of the snow while wearing my snowshoes.
Living Simply Through The Day
Yesterday my friend and pastor Steve Wiens recommended three prayers for Holy Week this year:
1. God, reveal where I'm enslaved and set me free.
2. God, reveal where I'm wandering, and help me remember my covenant.
3. God, reveal where I'm hidden and help me to see.
While thinking about the value of praying these prayers these quotes from Tilden H. Edwards came to mind:
Some of us are more naturally night people or morning people. Our situations further influence what time is best to set aside.
I Buy Coffee
Back to the door
Laptop on the table
Earphones in my ears
Music playing
If I sit in this coffee shop for more than an hour I'll watch people come and go.
– Maybe I'll smile at them
– Maybe I'll nod a hello
Usually we're silent strangers.
A couple of minutes ago two guys sat at the table behind me.
I knew that they were there three feet away.
I barely even looked their way.
It's an interesting bubble of space: being close to strangers.
My music stopped
I heard my neighbors talking
They're planning the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Secrets & "As If"
We're examining the power of secrets this week. If you missed the first few, here they are: Hidden Away, Our Hiding and Secrets & Hiding.
Let's admit two things:
1. I hide my secrets
2. You hide your secrets
While we might protect our secrets for good reasons, sometimes we don't. Not only that, but sometimes our secrets are the very thing that holds us back from making hope-filled, positive decisions in life.
We stay "stuck." Stuck in place. Stuck and not making positive changes in our lives.
Feel Like A Wreck?!?
I had some shame stirring as I woke up: rude to my wife, messy with my stuff, snoring, gingivitis, etc. God knows I can digress if I sit in my junk for long.
When I do, I felt like a wreck. I know some of you have felt the same way:
I'm not even strong enough for myself
I'm falling to pieces
Honestly don't care about anything anymore
Can't go on living like this
I need someone to listen. No one can help me.
Fortunately, God is listening.
On the way to work in the back of my mind was playing:
We Are Not Alone – Spoken Word
I wrote my first Spoken Word poem today.
Some would say, "I wish he would crush me.
I wish he would reach out his hand and kill me…
But in my distress I cried out to the Lord;
yes, I prayed to my God for help.
He heard me…my cry to him reached his ears…
He reached down from heaven and rescued me;
he drew me out of deep waters.
For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock…
My Prayer This Weekend
You are our lamp,
you turn our darkness into light.
You are our light and our salvation
When we believe that,
do we need to fear anyone?
DO we need to be afraid of anyone?
LORD, help us to trust you as the stronghold of our lives, because when Jesus spoke to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
That's what we need:
your leadership and clarity.
Please Lord help us to show your love and light to everyone we meet.


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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People without heart disease should think twice before taking cholesterol-lowering statins, British researchers warn in a report out Wednesday.
While the popular drugs require a prescription in the US, they are sold over the counter in England, and one in three Brits over 40 are currently using them, according to researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
In a review of the medical literature, they found the drugs did appear to slash deaths ever so slightly in patients at low risk of heart disease. But many of the reports they looked at -- all but one funded by drugmakers -- were flawed.
In particular, while all the studies focused on benefits, only half provided information on the side effects of the drugs, said Dr. Shah Ebrahim, whose group's findings are published by the Cochrane Collaboration, an international organization that evaluates medical research.
"There is evidence that the reports cherry-picked the best outcomes for presentation," he added, "which will tend to inflate apparent benefits of treatment."
Ebrahim and colleagues found 14 trials that tested statins in more than 34,000 patients, most of whom were considered at low risk of heart attack and strokes -- the world's top killers.
Pooling the results, they estimated that treating 1,000 people with statins for one year would lower the number of deaths from nine to eight.
Statins -- including Pfizer's Lipitor and AstraZeneca's Crestor -- help prevent new heart attacks in people who've already had one, but the effects are less certain in individuals at lower risk.
The drugs also appeared to reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes -- fatal and not -- and the need for surgery.
While there appeared to be no difference in side effects between trials participants taking dummy pills and statins, the researchers say those results aren't credible.
"Any appraisal we can make of adverse events is biased by failure to report these events," Ebrahim said in an e-mail to Reuters Health.
"We believe that trial funders, investigators and journal editors have failed to provide adequate information to doctors and their patients to assess the benefits and harms of statins in primary prevention."
One statin, a generic drug called simvastatin, is already available in low doses over the counter at pharmacies in Britain without a prescription, at a cost of only a few pence per pill.
But Ebrahim advised people to think twice before buying the drug, even if they have raised cholesterol levels.
"If you have self-prescribed a statin, buy it "over the counter" in a pharmacy, or do not know your level of risk and are taking a statin, get a check of your level of cardiovascular risk and discuss your decision with your family doctor," he urged.
Pfizer said it was still reviewing the new report, but noted that the safety and efficacy of Lipitor has been studied in more than 80,000 patients.
"Managing cardiovascular disease risk factors is complicated, and prescribing decisions should be based on a physician's full assessment of each patient's individual risk factors and needs," said spokesman MacKay Jimeson.
Dr. Franz Messerli, who heads the hypertension program at two New York hospitals, St. Luke's and Roosevelt, echoed the cautious message from the British researchers.
While statins are pretty safe drugs, Messerli said, they may cause muscle and joint pain in some patients. And their long-term effect on muscle tissue is unknown.
"If you have a very small benefit, you better make sure that the downside is minimal," he told Reuters Health.
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Sonic / Mega Man: Worlds Collide Vol. 2
The year's most talked-about comic crossover is here, continued in graphic novel form! Dr. Eggman and Dr. Wily have crafted a twisted pocket dimension - the Skull Egg Zone! Sonic, Mega Man,Tails, Proto Man, and Rush have found their way into the zone, but how will they find the Doctors in this nightmare world? To make matters worse, Sonic's friends have been turned into the eight menacing Roboticized Masters! Can Sonic's friends be saved? And what new weapons can Mega Man gain from this fusion of Eggman and Wily technology? Featuring chapters 5-8 of the 12-part miniseries, plus exclusive bonus features you can only see in this graphic novel collection!
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Strategic Petroleum Reserve:
Improving the Cost-Effectiveness of Filling the Reserve
GAO-08-726T: Published: Apr 24, 2008. Publicly Released: Apr 24, 2008.
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The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was created in 1975 to help protect the U.S. economy from oil supply disruptions and currently holds about 700 million barrels of crude oil. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase the SPR storage capacity from 727 million barrels to 1 billion barrels, which it plans to accomplish by 2018. Since 1999, oil for the SPR has generally been obtained through the royalty-in-kind program, whereby the government receives oil instead of cash for payment of royalties on leases of federal property. The Department of Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) collects the royalty oil and transfers it to DOE, which then trades it for oil suitable for the SPR. As DOE begins to expand the SPR, past experiences can help inform future efforts to fill the reserve in the most cost-effective manner. In that context, GAO's testimony today will focus on: (1) factors GAO recommends DOE consider when filling the SPR, and (2) the cost-effectiveness of using oil received through the royalty-in-kind program to fill the SPR. To address these issues, GAO relied on its 2006 report on the SPR, as well as its ongoing review of the royalty-in-kind program, where GAO interviewed officials at both DOE and MMS, and reviewed DOE's SPR policies and procedures. DOE provided comments on a draft of this testimony, which we incorporated where appropriate.
To decrease the cost of filling the reserve and improve its efficiency, GAO recommended in previous work that DOE should include at least 10 percent heavy crude oils in the SPR. If DOE bought 100 million barrels of heavy crude oil during its expansion of the SPR it could save over $1 billion in nominal terms, assuming a price differential of $12 between the price of light crude oil and the lower price of heavy crude oil, the average differential over the last five years. Having heavy crude oil in the SPR would also make the SPR more compatible with many U.S. refineries, helping these refineries run more efficiently in the event that a supply disruption triggers use of the SPR. DOE indicated that, due to the planned SPR expansion, determinations of the amount of heavy oil to include in the SPR should wait until it prepares a new study of U.S. Gulf Coast refining requirements. In addition, we recommended that DOE consider acquiring a steady dollar value--rather than a steady volume--of oil over time when filling the SPR. This "dollar-cost-averaging" approach would allow DOE to acquire more oil when prices are low and less when prices are high. GAO found that if DOE had used this purchasing approach between October 2001 through August 2005, it could have saved approximately $590 million, or over 10 percent, in fill costs. GAO's simulations indicate that DOE could save money using this approach for future SPR fills, regardless of whether oil prices are trending up or down as long as there is price volatility. GAO also recommends that DOE consider giving companies participating in the royalty-in-kind program additional flexibility to defer oil deliveries in exchange for providing additional barrels of oil. DOE has granted limited deferrals in the past, and expanding their use could further decrease SPR fill costs. While DOE indicated that its November 2006 rule on SPR acquisition procedures addressed our recommendations, this rule does not specifically address how to implement a dollar-cost-averaging strategy. Purchasing oil to fill the SPR--as DOE did until 1994--is likely to be more cost-effective than exchanging oil from the royalty-in-kind program for other oil to fill the SPR. The latter method adds administrative complexity to the task of filling the SPR, increasing the potential for waste and inefficiency. A January 2008 DOE Inspector General report found that DOE is unable to ensure that it receives all of the royalty oil that MMS provides. In addition, we found that DOE's method for evaluating bids has been more robust for cash purchases than royalty-in-kind exchanges, increasing the likelihood that cash purchases are more cost-effective. For example, in April 2007, DOE solicited two different types of bids--one to purchase oil for the SPR in cash and one to exchange royalty oil for other oil to fill the SPR. DOE rejected offers to purchase oil when the spot price was about $69 per barrel, yet in the same month, DOE exchanged royalty-in-kind oil for other oil to put in the SPR at about the same price. Because the government would have otherwise sold this royalty-in-kind oil, DOE committed the government to pay, through foregone revenues to the U.S. Treasury, roughly the same price per barrel that DOE concluded was too high to purchase directly.
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Oct 15, 2020
Nuclear Weapons:NNSA Plans to Modernize Critical Depleted Uranium Capabilities and Improve Program ManagementGAO-21-16: Published: Oct 15, 2020. Publicly Released: Oct 15, 2020.
Jul 24, 2020
Nuclear Weapons:Action Needed to Address the W80-4 Warhead Program's Schedule ConstraintsGAO-20-409: Published: Jul 24, 2020. Publicly Released: Jul 24, 2020.
Jun 24, 2020
National Nuclear Security Administration:Analyzing Cost Savings Program Could Result in Wider Use and Additional Contractor EfficienciesGAO-20-451: Published: Jun 24, 2020. Publicly Released: Jun 24, 2020.
Jun 9, 2020
Nuclear Weapons:NNSA Needs to Incorporate Additional Management Controls Over Its Microelectronics ActivitiesGAO-20-357: Published: Jun 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Jun 9, 2020.
May 13, 2020
Environmental Liabilities:DOE Needs to Better Plan for Post-Cleanup Challenges Facing SitesGAO-20-373: Published: May 13, 2020. Publicly Released: May 13, 2020.
May 12, 2020
Hanford Waste Treatment Plant:DOE Is Pursuing Pretreatment Alternatives, but Its Strategy Is Unclear While Costs Continue to RiseGAO-20-363: Published: May 12, 2020. Publicly Released: May 12, 2020.
Apr 29, 2020
Priority Open Recommendations:Department of EnergyGAO-20-285PR: Published: Apr 22, 2020. Publicly Released: Apr 29, 2020.
Apr 17, 2020
Priority Open Recommendations:Nuclear Regulatory CommissionGAO-20-286PR: Published: Apr 10, 2020. Publicly Released: Apr 17, 2020.
Mar 11, 2020
Modernizing the Nuclear Security Enterprise:Uranium Processing Facility Is on Schedule and Budget, and NNSA Identified Additional Uranium Program CostsGAO-20-293: Published: Mar 11, 2020. Publicly Released: Mar 11, 2020.
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Yesterday despite the rain, Thai by Thai had a successful opening of its fourth location adjacent to the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro Station. The community came out to support husband and wife Chef Eed and Co-owner Matt Landon, who founded their first Thai by Thai restaurant in Sterling in 2007 and to also contribute to Inova Life with Cancer, a charity that focuses on enhancing the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support. Fifty percent of their grand opening proceeds were being donated to the organization. Eed and Landon said that they see their new location as another opportunity to share their authentic Thai cuisine with locals of the Tysons Corner area. The other three Thai by Thai restaurants are all located in Northern VA: Sterling, Fairfax City and Annandale.
Thai by Thai serves authentic Thai food in a casual affordable way, at four locations in Northern Virginia seven days a week. Eed Banchanurat Landon, the Chief Chef at Thai by Thai, has been cooking traditional Thai dishes since she was a young girl growing up in the center of Bangkok. She absorbed the lessons of great stir-fry from her Chinese-born father, how to make spicy Northeast Thai and Lao dishes from her nanny, and the importance of healthy, fresh ingredients from her eldest sister. She remembers as a little girl squeezing coconut milk from the flesh of fresh coconuts to make curries.
They offer a single menu with made-to-order dishes in a quick service style. Fresh ingredients are the focal point of a menu that includes classic traditional items, along with street food and unique dishes native to Thailand. There is also a "secret menu" which includes two dishes, Kao Tod Nam Sod Kao Kai Jeaw, that were so often requested to Chef Eed, that they are now permanently on their menu. The new restaurant will soon be providing a breakfast service!
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With 75-seats, Thai by Thai provides a comfortable and family-friendly environment where diners can enjoy authentic—and affordable—Thai dishes. Eed and Landon designed their restaurants around the types of places they love to frequent themselves—quick service, casual atmosphere, and kid-friendly. They know all about the challenge of eating out with kids, and so they insist that kid's meals come out first. With Melamine dinnerware, sturdy, practically unbreakable, it's ideal for kids.
Their new location will be their first to serve soft drinks made from cane sugar, a move that will be followed by the other three restaurants in the near future. Eed and Landon plan to grow their own organic herbs exclusively for the restaurants, and they will soon be adding more superfood items to the menu. The new location will also feature the same loyalty program provided at the other Thai by Thai locations. As little as 40 points earns a free fountain drink, with greater rewards as points increase.
Serving the communities of Sterling, Fairfax, Annandale and Dunn Loring. Hours of operation, directions and menus can be found online at www.thaibythai.com


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Left again. Four words
on the wall in red.
My name said through
the speaker. Heard once,
written there for all to see.
Kept the white candle
burning for me. Kept
hope through thin dust
sprinkled in envelopes.
Knew it would come back.
Tomorrow one hundred
away. Tonight the light
from the barbed wire
fence—don't wake
me—blinds. Here
is the last note written
for you. Penciled blue,
dear reader, under
the rusted cot springs. Echo.
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Mavronicolas, Marios ;
Panagopoulou, Panagiota ;
Spirakis, Paul G.
A Cost Mechanism for Fair Pricing of Resource Usage
05361.SpirakisPavlos.Paper.564.pdf (0.3 MB)
We propose a simple and intuitive cost mechanism which assigns costs for the competitive usage of $m$ resources by $n$ selfish agents. Each agent has an individual demand; demands are drawn according to some probability distribution. The cost paid by an agent for a resource she chooses is the total demand put on the resource divided by the number of agents who chose that same resource. So, resources charge costs in an equitable, fair way, while each resource makes no profit out of the agents.
We call our model the Fair Pricing model. Its fair cost mechanism induces a non-cooperative game among the agents. To evaluate the Nash equilibria of this game, we introduce the Diffuse Price of Anarchy, as an extension of the Price of Anarchy that takes into account the probability distribution on the demands. We prove:
(1) Pure Nash equilibria may not exist, unless all chosen demands are identical; in contrast, a fully mixed Nash equilibrium exists for all possible choices of the demands. Further on, the fully mixed Nash equilibrium is the unique Nash equilibrium in case there are only two agents.
(2) In the worst-case choice of demands, the Price of Anarchy is $Theta (n)$;
for the special case of two agents, the Price of Anarchy is less than $2 - frac{1}{m}$.
(3) Assume now that demands are drawn from a bounded, independent probability distribution, where all demands are identically distributed and each is at most a (universal for the class) constant times its expectation. Then, the Diffuse Price of Anarchy is at most that same constant, which is just $2$ when each demand is distributed symmetrically around its expectation.
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author = {Marios Mavronicolas and Panagiota Panagopoulou and Paul G. Spirakis},
title = {A Cost Mechanism for Fair Pricing of Resource Usage},
booktitle = {Algorithmic Aspects of Large and Complex Networks},
year = {2006},
editor = {Stefano Leonardi and Friedhelm Meyer auf der Heide and Dorothea Wagner},
number = {05361},
series = {Dagstuhl Seminar Proceedings},
publisher = {Internationales Begegnungs- und Forschungszentrum f{\"u}r Informatik (IBFI), Schloss Dagstuhl, Germany},
address = {Dagstuhl, Germany},
URL = {http://drops.dagstuhl.de/opus/volltexte/2006/564},
annote = {Keywords: Cost Sharing, Diffuse Price of Anarchy, Fair Pricing, Resources}
Cost Sharing, Diffuse Price of Anarchy, Fair Pricing, Resources
05361 - Algorithmic Aspects of Large and Complex Networks
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Christ Our Propitiation
The following was an illustration that I was going to use in my sermon. I thought it might be a little too gruesome for the pulpit, so I nixed it. I thought I would share it here instead as it still is quite appropriate. It regards the idea of propitiation, that Christ's sacrifice fully satisfies God's wrath on our behalf:
Imagine being on a camping trip. You and a friend have taken some time to "get back to nature." You head out into the wilderness and find just the perfect place to set up. Once you have pitched your tents and put everything in its place you start a fire and sit down to relax. Just then, a hungry wolf creeps up upon you. There you are, staring right into a ferocious wolf, who is ready to devour you.
But just as the wolf is ready to pounce, your friend steps in front of you. He tells you to run. Just then, the wolf leaps upon him and starts to maul him with his razor sharp teeth. You try to hide, but the only thing you can do is stand paralyzed behind your tent.
When the wolf has finished he begins to step away from the bloodied body of your friend. As he does so, he spots you. However, the rage is no longer in his eyes. His appetite for blood has been satiated and he no longer has the urge to kill. He simply walks away.
This is essentially what happened when Christ became our propitiation. He stood in front of us and took God's wrath upon himself, fully satisfying every urge of God to kill and destroy the first object of his anger.
The only difference is that God does not walk way from us. In Christ, he becomes our friend, whereby he lavishes upon us all the benefits that are due the sons of God.
I've been pounced upon because I expressed that public education is killing the church. The public school advocates say that God doesn't belong to this sphere and that teachers work is purely secular. However, my daughter's lesson yesterday proves how religious views can and must be integrated into a child's education if you are going to raise a child in the fear of the Lord.
My wife and daughter were studying the sufferage movement and the rise of feminism for history. The book was obviously coming at it from a distinctly unChristian perspective. They compared the previous ways of women to that of slavery because women were expected to obey their husbands, were not allowed to vote and did not seek life in the corporate world. They were oppressed by men because they were viewed as having a distinct role within the home and with children.
My wife had a great opportunity to do some rather heavy discipleship. They talked about the textbook's rather weighted opinions and then went to the Bible to read passages about real womanhood, like Genesis 2, Titus 2:3-5, 1 Peter 3:1-6, and Ephesians 5:22-24.
I'm pretty sure that you would never hear that in a public school. I don't think any public education teacher would dare say that a woman's God given role is to be in the home with her children while lovingly submitting to her husband.
They also talked about Margret Sanger (the founder of Planned Parenthood), and my wife said, "I'll tell you, this woman is evil." Imagine hearing that in a government run school. You wouldn't since the government not only supports the education, but also the mass extermination of children that Sanger sought.
So don't tell me that education is to be off limits for Biblical truth. You are either for Him or against Him. There can be no middle ground. God is either pushed out of education so that you can be discipled in the ways of Satan or you can allow Him to enter the sphere of intellectual development so that He can be All in all.
The mountain tops of Good Friday and Easter typically cause us to overlook the significance of the Saturday between them. It usually passes without a lot of thought. Yet it deserves just as much attention as it is a vital part of Christ's mediation.
We confess in our Creed that Christ "descended into Hell." These words may be taken in the metaphorical sense, referring to the excruciating pain Christ suffered in body and soul on the cross. However, the phrase is more appropriately applied to Christ's time in the tomb. After all, this does fit the logical progression of the Creed:
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended into hell.
The third day he rose again, etc.
The Creed points us to how necessary it was for Christ, at least for a limited time, to remain under the power of death. The wages of sin is death. Therefore, Christ not only had to go through the act of dying to redeem his people, he needed to be dead. Were he not, we would have an incomplete salvation. Our souls would live, but our bodies would be left to the ashes.
Christ came to save us though, in both body and soul. He redeems all of that which he created.
We may also note that in laying in the tomb he continued to fulfill all righteousness. That Saturday was the last of the Old Testament Sabbaths. Jesus rested from his work, and he did so in the fullest way possible.
The fourth commandment requires two things: that we rest our bodies from our labors and that we refresh our souls in the worship of the Lord. This is what it means to "keep the Sabbath day holy," and this is exactly what Jesus did. His body rested from its labors while it lay in the tomb. At the same time the soul of Christ was lifted into heaven where it was refreshed by the adulation of the great throng of saints and angels.
We remember that Christ, as to his human nature, was a complete human. When he came to earth he took to himself both a human body and a reasonable soul in order to save us in body and soul. And on that Saturday his soul did not sleep or simply remain comatose. Neither did it descend into the literal place of hell or limbo to set free the former saints awaiting him. His soul, along with the soul of the repentant thief who was hung next to him, ascended into glory immediately upon taking his last breath.
In keeping perfectly this last OT Sabbath, he redeems us from all our NT Sabbath breaking (yes, there is a NT Sabbath to be had. See the last point here.).
What's more is that this gives us assurance that our souls shall be with Christ in heaven upon death. We may know that heaven will be instantly ours upon death. When we last close our eyes in this world, we will open them again to see our Savior's face and the arrayed beauty of Paradise.
Though many will pass this day with few thoughts of its significance, you can see why it is important to pause to meditate upon it. Though there may have seemed to be little activity on Christ's part, the day was filled with redemptive power.
blood stained cross is about.
Yesterday's event though, made me boil, bringing me to the point of wondering if I should interrupt the service to correct the idolatrous notions that were being propagated.
Welcomed to the pulpit by all the ministers in the Ashland County Ministerial Association was the Catholic Church's priest. He, speaking on the third word of Christ spoken from the cross, touted the praises of Mary and her ability to bring you nearer to Jesus.
I had left the sanctuary prior to his taking the pulpit as a small testimony to how scandalous this was. I chose to listen from the back. Yet as he openly propagated his abhorrent Mariology, I felt the agitation expressed in the video. I paced back and forth considering whether or not I should stand up and speak out.
I didn't. I simply left the service altogether, thinking that silence was the better part of discretion this time.
I know that there were certainly some others in the audience who had discernment enough to be grieved by what was said. Others, I'm sure, were happy to hear the twisting of the Scriptures because it sounded so nice that Mary could help us come to Jesus.
[As a side note, if I had stood up and addressed the audience, I would have said among other things: "If you seek Mary's aid, the only thing that she will do to help you is push you through the door that leads straight to hell."]
The sound of it is what got to me. It sounded so much like what you would get from any of your average churches in the Ashland area: "Jesus is your friend. Mary is your friend. Mary can help you be better friends with Jesus."
I know the objection. The Ministerial Society will say, "Well, this is a community event and we are a group that promotes all ministry in Ashland." The church that allows any old person to enter the pulpit will say, we don't really have any control over it because it was organized by others.
But that is that kind of mamby pamby Christianity that is killing the church in this town.
These objections also come from the same people that always says they want to help promote the welfare of Ashland. They don't see that they are only throwing fuel upon the fire that is ravaging the land.
O that we had men who would truly take a stand for Christ. Men who will slay the wolves who attack the fold of God and guard their pulpits with holy jealously.
The latest additions may be of particular interest: Samuel Miller's sermon entitled The Danger of a Life of Pleasure is quite a sobering message, especially for our care free, hedonistic age.
I'm really fond of the most recent production too: R.L. Dabney's famous sermon, The World Ripe to Harvest, Reap or It Perishes. This one is sure to get your evangelistic juices flowing. He urges fervency in missions by reminding you that there is only one means of salvation and vast portions of the world shall perish if these souls are not reaped by the ministry of the gospel.
There's some good stuff on the way too! For instance, I'm currently working on Jonathan Edward's famous message, Heaven is a World of Love. To contemplate the excellencies of heaven is exceedingly hard. Yet, at the same time, it is exceedingly wonderful. When this sermon is released, it is sure to be some of the finest spiritual food.
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Lemon-Rosemary Vinaigrette
For a fresh taste of Tuscany, drizzle this dressing over a watercress-and–white bean salad. Because its leaves are tougher than other aromatic herbs, fresh rosemary needs to be finely chopped to release its flavor (and to avoid getting the leaves stuck between your teeth).
- 2Servings
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 Tbs. chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 cup olive oil
Whisk together 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 Tbs. lemon zest, shallots, garlic, and rosemary in bowl. Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 62
- Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
- Fat Content: 7 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Sodium Content: 37 mg


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Tobacco Barn Scent Candle evokes the memory of driving down the secondary roads ofKentucky, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee passing the tobacco barns filled with recently harvested plants and smelling the amazingly sweet aroma of the tobacco plantsdrying. It's a little difficult to put into words the smell of this blend. It is lightly sweet, clean fragrance, yet not overwhelming. A great year round blend.
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Baghdad -- A Web site posted a statement Monday attributed to Osama bin Laden associate Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, claiming responsibility for deadly weekend suicide attacks on two oil terminals in southern Iraq. The website also has connections to some of the hottest lesbo-action sites on the internet for only $19.95 per month and excepts most major credit cards.
Three boats in the ancient harbor city of Basra exploded the other night. No lesbians were involved.
The statement compared the attacks to the 2000 bombing of the American destroyer USS Cole in Yemen. The statement also contained several references to Yolanda, the hottest babe featured on www.hotlesboterrorists.com. Yolanda likes it when her girlfriend Stacy does "that thing" to her, sources said. Neither lesbian was involved on the attack on the USS Cole.
The Web site posting about al-Zarqawi also said Saturday's attack off Basra was meant "to hit the economies of the nations of atheism, which came to raise the crusaders' flag in the Muslim land." There were also several updated photos from Dominique's latest S&M Webcam Party, where she teaches a badly-needed lesson in obedience to her naughty subbie, Laura.
The statement threatens more attacks by land, sea and air "until victory or defeat, or until you sign up today for the hottest lesbian action on the Web!"
There was no way to independently verify the statement's authenticity.
Al-Zarqawi has claimed credit for a score of attacks on coalition forces, including the August 19 bombing of U.N. headquarters in Baghdad that killed 23 civilians, one of whom was the U.N.'s chief envoy to Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello. Al-Zarqawi also has this buddy with a website where you can see pictures of this chick taking a . . .
. . . sorry. *ahem*
Targets al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility for attacking include "the coalition forces in Karbala, the Italians in Nasiriya, the American forces in the Al-Khaldiya Bridge, the American intelligence in the Al-Shahine Hotel, the CPA in Baghdad, the CIA in the Al-Rashid Hotel, and the Polish military in Al-Hilla." Al-Zarqawi has also claimed responsibility for the hot content over at www.slapmesilly.com, where you can watch hot young college chicks getting the discipline they so badly need.
Earlier this month, an audio tape claiming to be of al-Zarqawi was published on a Web site. The tape claimed responsibility for the attacks and Middle Eastern intelligence sources familiar with al-Zarqawi said that the tape was "100 percent genuine, and even the part with the donkey."
Al-Zarqawi, an associate of Osama bin Laden, had been named by the Bush administration as an al Qaeda member who fled to Iraq from Afghanistan in May 2002 for medical treatment and then stayed to organize terror plots. He came to Iraq with about two dozen al Qaeda terrorists, according to the administration. Washington sources described Al-Zarqawi's website as "Freakin' hot, man! You should see the hooters on this one chick!"
Before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, President Bush, Secretary of State Colin Powell and other administration officials had reviewed the website. President Bush is said to have achieved an instant woody.


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Not only will I readily admit to you my fetish for vintage aviation attire, but I can also confirm that the party theme has long been firmly stowed away in my overhead locker, should the occasion ever (ever?) present itself. Overnight my friend Ali in San Francisco sent photographs from the new Fashion In Flight exhibition at San Francisco International Airport.
There are a few reasons why news of the exhibition excites us. Someone has made this style legacy easily accessible to everyone, in a usually tiresome place (any airport is simply the inconvenience before the holiday with its long queues, bad wine and oft disappointing duty free). If you are a true citizen of the world, you will pay this exhibition a visit (a low cost holiday in itself, really). If this was on at Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne, people may just be tempted to visit without a flight booking. Are you paying attention?
Fashion In Flight shows the past 85 years of domestic and international female flight attendant attire. It's a celebration of designers who created collections for the airlines and the impact their contributions made on fashion history, beyond aviation.
On display is the work of over 30 designers including Cardin, Cassini, Balenciaga, Pucci, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivian Westwood.
All images by Alison Kilmer @winecountryvegan. Click gallery to take a closer look.
The Fashion In Flight exhibition is on at San Francisco International Airport in the International Terminal and The Aviation Museum.
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I've been piercing since I was 16 years old and tattooing since age 18.
Over the years many things have changed; In 2012, I became a Dad! Born on July 3, my son Caleb has blessed my life with innumerable positive experiences. Caleb has been a daily part of life at Dragon Moon, he learned to scoot in his "super coupe" zooming into the doorways of each artist's room with a ready smile and a cheerful countenance and as he got older, took his first footsteps at the studio. He's brought joy to all of our Dragon Moon family.
Now in kindergarten, he visits on Wednesdays and Fridays and always has a ready "hello!" to all the people that come through our doors. Caleb loves wearing temporary tattoos and always has a few on hand for children who come with their parents.
My son, my new wife, Ashley, tattooing and piercing make up my life, there is nothing else I'd rather be doing. Stop in anytime for your new tattoo or piercing or to say hi to Caleb–he can be found in the art room, drawing! He has also learned how to answer the phones and does a great job! Ashley drops in on occasion as she is a registered pediatric nurse and works full time, but she handles our social media for us and is a lovely and welcomed member of the Dragon Moon Family 🙂
March 16, 2018 Ashley and I were married in a beautiful ceremony so Caleb now has a Bonus Mom who will love and care for him as though he were her own!
My work schedule has changed a bit to accommodate Caleb's school schedule:
Tuesday 11–7pm
Wednesday 11-5pm
Thursday 11-7pm
Friday 11- 5pm
Every other Saturday 11-7pm
Sunday 12-6pm
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I usually love Mondays. When you work from home and unschool your kiddos, there's nothing to dread about the start of a new week. Peaceful, quiet mornings after loud, boisterous weekends. Sigh.
This particular Monday morning has me kind of down in the dumps though. Want a laundry list?
I have a cluster of three spider bites on my left thigh. Hot, swollen, itchy and a good three inches in diameter.
We're low on food and low on money. And some of our produce rotted in the fridge. I hate that.
Ava's worried that one of her front teeth looks discolored. Please, God, no.
Gabe and I both spent the morning helping people. Boo for missed opportunities to earn income.
Our baby neighbor Judah starts round 6 (of 7) of chemo today. I hate chemo.
Girls' slumber party at a friend's ended in a disaster this a.m.
My sciatic nerve is pinched. Ouch.
We never have time to work out anymore. We only have time to eat food that isn't on our diet.
We owe our girls $80. And our Cambodia Fund a couple hundred.
The girls made $6 at their lemonade stand this weekend before they ran out of lemons. The lemons cost $7.
I have cramps.
I feel like we're never, ever going to earn enough money for plane tickets to Cambodia.
But there's a fork in this Whiny Road. I can choose to keep track of every little thing that doesn't go my way OR I can take a sharp right and head down the Path of Counting Blessings and Silver Linings.
A simple concoction of lotion and baking soda has relieved the infernal itching of my spider bites.
I scrounged up enough food for lunch, and I have a plan for dinner. And Wednesday we get our first of 21 FREE boxes of local-grown produce thanks to an amazingly generous friend.
I'm praying against nerve damage to Ava's tooth. And God will provide if she needs a root canal.
What a blessing to be able to help people. Sure does make life more meaningful.
Josh and Laura and Judah have been such sweet inspiration to us during this hard time in their lives. Our God can heal that little doll baby.
The girls have a hundred built-in friendships in this fun little community of ours.
I have a magic exercise that alleviates my sciatic nerve pain a majority of the time these days.
Tomorrow is a new day in our campaign to get in shape and eat healthy.
We only owe our girls $80. At one point last year, it was $700.
We made $505 at our Cambodia Yard Sale. And every single thing was a donation from someone awesome.
The worst day of my period is already behind me. I've got this.
God is so faithful. We'll keep trucking along, saving for Cambodia, and he's going to do something amazing. A lot of somethings.
And while I'm at it:
My husband is on the road to wellness and wholeness. He goes to meetings and works on websites and laughs and helps people and takes boys to the zoo.
We love our apartment community. Never a dull moment.
It is sooooooo freeing that everything we own (except for Gabe's bike) fits happily in 797 sq. ft. of living space. Minimalism rocks my world.
I love my computer.
I love my family. And I'm so proud of all four of them.
I love my extended family too. I don't see them much, but I pray for them often. And we have a reunion scheduled for next month!
I love unschooling.
I have some things to sell on Facebook later today. More $ for Cambodia!
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I'm sure the holes in the ground weren't there went I went to work.
Got new stuff to explore at work. It's all good.
Went down to settle the apartment paperwork. The relocation agent came to make sure everything is in order.
Gonna try to see if I can settle Internet fast, else I'd be be offline over the weekend. =/


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Archeological Survey of the Proposed G.S. #1 Well Pad Location and Access Routes, Burleson County
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Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has rolled out the new Mahindra Xylo. India's one of the best selling multi purpose vehicle, Mahindra Xylo in India at Mahindra's Kandivali plant Mumbai. After the launching facelift version of Xylo, the company may hope to get more response from the Indian auto market. The all new Mahindra Xylo Facelift is fitted with advanced features that makes it more style and sporty. The new Mahindra Xylo Price is tagged in range of Rs7.37 Lakh to Rs10.24 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
The new Mahindra Xylo Pictures looks a lot more mature and pleasing to the eye than the outgoing model. The new Xylo headlamps have been redesigned placed with different turn indicators as well as taillamps. The major change may well be under the hood. As per some media reports, the new Xylo facelift will be replaced with new 2.5-litre mHawak engine which is quite different than the existing 2.2-litre mEagle CRDe. The new engine will be producing maximum output of 120 PS of power while generating 280 Nm torque.
The auto giant is already established with their strong position in the sports utility vehicle market. The new changes will help to increase the position of Mahindra in the SUV auto market. The new Xylo comes with advanced technology and comfort features Voice command technology, blue drive system and cruise control. The high end cars is also furnished with safety features like Airbags, ABS with EBD, Intellipark Reverse Assist. The new Xylo might get tough competition with their close competitor's such as Toyota Innova, Chevrolet Tavera, Tata Aria, etc. 2012 Mahindra Xylo will hope to come with some eye-catching colors combinations that can helps to get more customers who wants to buy this kind of cars.


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text: Resources › For Students and Parents Cultivate Thinking Skills for Student Success Share Flipboard Email Print For Students and Parents Test Prep Study Skills Test Prep Strategies Test Registration SAT Test Prep ACT Test Prep GRE Test Prep LSAT Test Prep Certifications Homework Help Private School College Admissions College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Jamie Littlefield Education Expert M.A., Education, Claremont Graduate University B.A., English, Brigham Young University Jamie Littlefield is a writer, instructional designer, and teacher of high school and college distance education courses. Her work has appeared in Huffington Post, Psychology Today, and more. our editorial process Jamie Littlefield Updated January 05, 2018 01 of 07 Thinking is a Skill "I concern myself…with the kinds of minds that people will need if they – if we – are to thrive in the world in eras to come…To meet this new world in its own terms, we should begin to cultivate these capacities now." – Howard Garner, Five Minds for the Future Cultivating your mind is more important than anything else you can do to prepare for personal and professional success. Why? Because the modern world is unpredictable. The whirlwind of technology changes our lives so quickly that there's no way to anticipate how the future will look. Your industry, your job, and even your day-to-day life may be very different 10, 20, or 30 years from now. The only way to get ready for what comes next is to create the mental infrastructure to thrive in any environment. The best online colleges today are helping students develop the independent thinking and learning skills they need to not only carry them through their formal education but to help them navigate throughout their life. In past times, people could "finish" their education and move on to professional life. Today, learning is an essential part of just about any job. Imagine if a computer repairman, doctor, teacher, or librarian decided he was done learning just a decade ago. The results would be disastrous. Developmental psychologist Howard Gardner's book Five Minds for the Future focuses on the most important ways to cultivate your mind for future success. Learn about each of his five "minds" as well as how you can adopt them as an online student. 02 of 07 Mind #1: The Disciplined Mind Matthias Tunger / Photodisc / Getty Images "The disciplined mind has mastered at least one way of thinking – a distinctive mode of cognition that characterizes a specific scholarly discipline, craft or profession." People need to know how to do at least one thing really well. The ability to focus and develop a deep knowledge will help anyone stand out from the generalists. Whether you're an athlete, a professor, or a musician, learning how to embrace your subject on an expert level is the only way to excel. Online student suggestion: Research shows that becoming an expert takes around ten years or 10,000 hours of focused work. If you know what you want excel at, set aside daily time to develop your abilities. If not, take a few moments to contemplate your passions. Formal college work counts, of course. However, you may want to allocate additional hours to independent learning or extracurricular options (such as internships, research projects, or work-study programs) that are provided through your online college. 03 of 07 Mind #2: The Synthesizing Mind Justin Lewis / Stone / Getty Images "The synthesizing mind takes information from disparate sources, understands and evaluates that information objectively, and puts it together in ways that make sense to the synthesizer and also to other persons." They call this the information age for a reason. With internet access and a library card, a person can look up just about anything. The problem is that many people don't know how to process the massive amount of information they encounter. Learning how to synthesize this knowledge (i.e. combine it in a way that makes sense) can help you find meaning and see the big picture in your profession and life in general. Online student suggestion: Take note of new-to-you ideas, theories, and events whenever you're reading or having a class discussion. Then, watch to see where you hear about them a second time. You may find yourself surprised when you read about something for the first time and then see references to related topics three or four times during the following week. Combining this additional information can help you have a deeper understanding of the whole. 04 of 07 Mind #3: The Creating Mind Aliyev Alexei Sergeevich / Blend Images / Getty Images "The creating mind breaks new ground. It puts forth new ideas, poses unfamiliar questions, conjures up fresh ways of thinking, arrives at unexpected answers." Unfortunately, schools often have the effect of squelching creativity in favor of route learning and conformity. But, the creative mind is an extremely valuable asset both in one's professional and personal life. If you have a creative mind, you can think of ways to change your own circumstance for the better and contribute cures, ideas, and products to global society. People who can create have the ability to change the world. Online student suggestion: Watch just about any young child playing and you'll see that creativity comes naturally. If you haven't developed this trait as an adult, the best way to get started is by experimenting. Try new things, play around. Take risks with your assignments. Don't be afraid to look silly or fail. 05 of 07 Mind #4: The Respectful Mind Ariel Skelley / Blend Images / Getty Images "The respectful mind notes and welcomes differences between human individuals and between human groups, tries to understand these 'others,' and seeks to work effectively with them." Now that technology has made worldwide travel and communication possible, the ability to understand and respect other people is essential. Online student suggestion: The more people you know, the easier it becomes for you to value and respect ideas that are different from yours. Although it can be a challenge, try to develop ongoing friendships with your peers. Visiting other countries and communities and meeting new faces can also help you become more welcoming of differences. 06 of 07 Mind #5: The Ethical Mind Dimitri Otis / Stone Images / Getty Images "The ethical mind ponders the nature of one's work and the needs and desires of the society in which he lives. This mind conceptualizes how workers can serve purposes beyond self-interest and how citizens can work unselfishly to improve the lot of all." Thinking ethically is the unselfish trait. You benefit from living in a world where people do right by each other. Online student suggestion: Even if it's not included in your general education requirements, consider taking an ethics course from your online college. 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The speculation about how many servings of fruit we should have a day are many. Some argue that 5 portions of fruit & vegetables are ideal, while others mention that more is better, and of course the idea that the servings of fruits may vary according to one's age and gender.
The bottom line is at least they all agree that there is a minimum amount of fruit we should eat a day. Here you can calculate the intake that is best for you according to your physical activity, age, and gender.
Fruits come in all shapes and sizes, and one serving of apples looks so different from a serving of grapes.
Fruits also have different sugar contents, so once you know how many servings you should have, you should also know what a serving looks like, and that is what this infographic will do for you.
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Locals like to say that while other Hawaiian islands are slow-paced, quaint and laid-back Lanai is "no-paced." But that doesn't mean that the island lacks things to do. The ideal day exploring the island together involves plenty of relaxation and romance, but with a dose of adventure, culture and culinary exploration. For the most romantic, only-on-Lanai day, consider this itinerary.
Morning, 8:00 am
Make coffee in your room, and then take it with you as you wander together through the Resort's winding outdoor paths. Bright, native Hawaiian plants surround the slate walkways as well as peaceful koi ponds and waterfalls. Make the short walk to Hulopoe Bay, and watch for pods of spinner dolphins and colourful reef fish, or even humpback whales in the winter months.
Late morning, 10:30 am
Rent a Jeep and head out for a scenic drive together. Catch views of the turquoise ocean, the red desert rocks of Keahiakawelo (or Garden of the Gods), and the rows of Cook pine trees. Then park and walk around the quaint town of Lanai City, home to most of the island's 3,100 residents and dotted with colourful cottages built in the 1920s and '30s. As a souvenir, pick up a piece of art from the Lanai Art Center or the Mike Carroll Gallery; each offers local works inspired by the island and greater Hawaii.
Afternoon, 12:30 pm
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Break for lunch at Richard's Market, where you can indulge together in local specialties including poke – raw tuna that's cubed and marinated. Take your lunch to Dole Park, the heart of Lanai City's town square.
Late afternoon, 2:00 pm
Take a dip in one of the Resort's pools, designed with complete relaxation in mind. A free-form, lagoon-style pool with a cascading waterfall is the centrepiece, but for a kid-free escape, head to the adults-only pool, The Retreat.
Evening, 5:00 pm
Charter a private sailboat for an exclusive sunset sail with Champagne and gorgeous views. While taking in the multicoloured sunset sky, keep an eye out for wildlife, such as spinner dolphins playing in the surf. Kiss your sweetheart as you cruise in front of Puupehe, or Sweetheart Rock.
If you're travelling to Lanai in the winter months, you can opt for a boat tour that lets you experience the majestic North Pacific humpback whales, who are visiting Hawaii's waters. You can even hear them sing through a hydrophone.
Late evening, 9:00 pm
Feel the cool evening breeze as you and your partner enjoy a nightcap at NOBU, the Resort's innovative Japanese fusion restaurant that infuses local Hawaiian ingredients. Visit the sushi bar and sip cocktails before retreating to your guest room or suite.


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Israel Patent 169498 to Vacu Vin Innovations titled "pourer" is another case where the patent lapsed due to fee not having been paid. Here the patentee claims to have paid the publication fee in a timely manner and claims that proof of payment was submitted to the Israel Patent Office. However, patentee and agent couldn't prove that the proof of payment was submitted to the patent office.
The renewal should have been paid in December 010, and the patent lapsed six months later, and the fact that it had lapsed was published in the July 2013 journal. Close to paying the third renewal, the patentee learned that the patent had lapsed.
Deputy Commisioner Ms Jacqueline Bracha allowed the patent to be published for reinstatement.
This decision is similar to another we reported recently. There the renewal was paid on line but papers weren't sent to the patent office. Here patentee claims that he did send proof, but neither patent office nor patentee have record of this. In the other case, the patentee requested correction of the register. The patent was published for reinstatement. Here there was no attempt to have the register corrected. Reinstatement was requested and allowed.
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In the fourth quarter of their 114-108 loss to the Nuggets, Rockets wing Trevor Ariza lost his shoe. So Nuggets guard Will Barton did the only logical thing: he threw it away from Ariza.
It didn't really work out for Barton, however, as he was hit with a technical for delay of game.
Incredibly, this isn't the first time that Ariza's lost his shoe and had it thrown away by an opponent. The then-Ron Artest did the same thing to him six years ago:
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As a Universal Sound Platform, KORE operates both as a stand-alone instrument host and as a plug-in in every major sequencer. By integrating all VST- and AudioUnits-based software instruments and effects into a single, unified interface, it provides greatly increased control, overview and ease of use in all creative situations. Both Native Instruments' own range of instruments and effects as well as third-party products are supported. The seamless integration with KORE's advanced hardware controller gives hands-on control with unprecedented analog feel, finally turning today's software synthesizers and samplers from applications into true instruments.
Addressing the issue of ever-growing sound libraries in today's software synthesizers and samplers, KORE enables musicians to finally access the right sound quickly in every situation. An integrated database holds the sounds of all software instruments on a computer, and allows for searching for them according to musical categories like genre, articulation or texture. KORE also marks a new step in hardware controller design and integration. With its high-resolution, touch-sensitive knobs and 'Organic LED' (OLED) display technology, the KORE controller turns a computer-based set-up into a powerful tactile instrument. Bi-directional communication between controller and software gives quick context-specific overview even in critical live situations, with the integrated USB 2.0 audio interface making KORE a complete solution for all musical applications.
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Didn't we just have an election? Wasn't "fix the economy" the message to candidates? Yes, and yes. America is itching to start its comeback, but Congress just refuses to get out of the way. Why are Republicans in D.C. against common-sense compromises to give us the jump-start we need?
THEORY ONE The GOP is still blinded by Obama hatred. If the president says the sky is blue, they release the Kraken (FOX News) and flood the Sunday talk shows with surrogates saying it's green. News flash: The election is over. You're stuck with Obama for another four years. Deal with it.
THEORY TWO We are witnessing the death spiral of a political party. There is precedent for this in American history (remember the Whigs?), and it can happen fast. The GOP's own leaders have no control (John Boehner), and those who could actually help (Chris Christie) are pushed out as too liberal. The scary part is that the ship of state is getting caught in the whirlpool.
THEORY THREE Doing nothing works for them. The approval rating for Congress is set to be the worst in history this year (it's at 15 percent now), yet 90 percent of House members were returned to office in 2012. There is no penalty, so they do nothing and call it being conservative.
Our own Cathy McMorris Rodgers is a perfect example. Thanks to the "R" after her name, she has no trouble getting re-elected. And there she is on TV defending her party's plan to drive America over the sequester cliff. She plays the defender of Fairchild Air Force Base, but Gen. Mark Welsh, the Air Force's chief of staff, has this to say about the looming sequester and the lack of a budget from Congress: "[They] combine to render us unable to continue our current and expected level of operations."
So how exactly is she helping Fairchild on this?
The sequester could kill 750,000 jobs in 2013 — bye, bye recovery. (Of course, members of Congress made sure to protect their pay if the sequester hits.) But we asked for this — McMorris Rodgers has never been unclear about her position on bargaining. We voted for the knee-jerk "No" approach, as did Americans in many districts across the nation. We enabled a situation where, by Congress's own design, we play chicken with our economy every couple months.
All this swerving away from the cliff at the last minute is a threat to our national security. If we keep playing with fire, we run the real risk of watching as the world abandons the dollar as the planet's gold standard. And if that happens, God help us.


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NxStage Announces Third Quarter 2011 Investor Conference Schedule
LAWRENCE, Mass., Aug 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ —
NxStage Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM), a leading manufacturer of innovative dialysis products, today announced that Jeffrey H. Burbank, Chief Executive Officer and Robert Brown, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the following schedule of investor conferences. A webcast of the event will be made available at http://www.nxstage.com/ir.cfm at the time of each conference.
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Lazard Capital Markets 2nd Annual Medical Technology Corporate Access Day
Peninsula Hotel, Chicago, IL
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011
2011 Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011
Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference
The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, NY
September 11-13, 2011
Jefferies 2011 Global Healthcare Conference
The Waldorf Hilton, London, UK
September 27-28, 2011
About NxStage Medical
NxStage Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTM) is a medical device company, headquartered in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, that develops, manufactures and markets innovative products for the treatment of end-stage renal disease, or ESRD, and acute kidney failure. For more information on NxStage and its products, please visit the company's website at http://www.nxstage.com.
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This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this release that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words anticipate, believe, expect, estimate, plan, and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of these forward-looking statements include statements as to Messrs. Burbank and Brown's plans to present at these conferences. NxStage specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing NxStage's expectations or beliefs as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
Kristen K. Sheppard, Esq.
Investor Relations
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