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5:30 am
Inside Out "Codes of Life" Mark Newman and Gerald Levey are identical twins, separated at birth. They share the same genes, but were raised by different parents in different environments. Studies of separated twins and adopted siblings are providing insight into the relative impact of genetic and environmental influences, and the extent to which variation among individuals can be attributed to their differing genes. D
6:00 am
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly The Syria Conflict - Can diplomacy replace missile strikes in the crisis over chemical weapons in Syria? William Galston, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, talks with host Bob Abernethy and Managing Editor Kim Lawton about the moral choices now as the U.S. decides how to proceed. Birmingham Church Bombing 50th Anniversary - Less than three weeks after the 1963 March on Washington, on Sunday, September 15th, a Ku Klux Klan-planted bomb went off at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham Alabama, just before the 11 am worship service began. D
6:30 am
Start Up "Zombies, Pickles and Cheese Oh My!" Gary and the crew travel to Milwaukee to meet with the "Gouda Girls" to find out how they started an award winning grilled cheese food truck, then they head to Detroit to talk to "McClures Pickles", who started a pickle company who went from the farmers market to a global brand, and last, they stop by Pittsburgh to meet with "House of the Dead", a zombie store that has customers dying to buy some zombie swag. D
7:00 am
Second Opinion "Mystery Diagnosis" A fascinating discussion unfolds as doctors work to solve a mysterious medical case affecting a prominent Boston physician. Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander shares her mother's medical story, which was complicated by her mother's knowledge as a medical professional. Follow along as the life-altering problems are described and the surprising diagnosis is revealed. D
7:30 am
Lidia's Italy In America "Italian Style Breakfast for Dinner" Lidia cooks frittatas today; they are delicious for lunch AND dinner and are also a great way to use leftover vegetables and day old bread. Recipes include Ricotta Frittata, Sausage, Eggs & Pepper Frittata and an Asparagus and Onion frittata. She also visits Brooklyn's famous Faicco with dear friend and restaurateur, Angelo Vivolo, to see their Italian American tradition of making sausage. D
8:00 am
Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking "Seattle, WA: Chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau" Host/chef Pete Evans kicks off the culinary journey in Seattle, where he meets with chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau. The chefs take Pete on his first crabbing trip to catch Dungeness crab in Puget Sound. In this launch episode, the series also visits Seattle's legendary Pike Place Market and culminates with the chefs joining forces to create a delectable meal of Squid on Garlic Toast with Arugula, steaming Dungeness Crab and Pasta Ricotta Salata (Tom's version of Mac & Cheese!), and Sand Dabs with Garlic Flowers and Morels-in a "pop-up" feast for 15 guests at a beach pavilion overlooking the water. D
8:30 am
Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Cooking In Wine Country" Ever dream of owning a winery? Don and Tru Miller made their dreams come true 12 years ago when they built Adobe Guadalupe in the Valle de Guadalupe. Rick's dream of cooking in their stunning kitchen, with its handmade wood-fired oven, comes true this season when he cooks for the Millers and other local winemakers. Along the way, Rick shops for just-picked produce at the idyllic farm stand on the grounds of Mogor Baden Winery, artisanal cheeses at Rancho La Campana (a 100-year-old cheese cave) as well as for breads and olives at the charming Cremeria los Globos. D
9:00 am
The Jazzy Vegetarian "Summer Eco-Picnic" Host Laura Theodore shares tasty recipes and tips for serving earth-friendly outdoor summer meals. Highlights include "Cool Cucumber Soup" served in edible bread bowls and "Sunflower Avocado Rolls," make perfect portable sandwiches. Next up, no picnic would be complete without "Country Style Red Potato Salad. D
9:30 am
Martha Bakes "Yeast Dough" Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll welcome Martha's expert tips and tricks for making a tasty and versatile yeast dough. Martha's recipe incorporates both butter and sour cream; in this episode, she uses it to make a variety of breakfast treats, from pecan sticky buns to pull-apart monkey bread that's as much fun to make as it is to eat. D
10:00 am
Joanne Weir's Cooking Confidence "Eat Your Vegetables" Joanne eases the anxiety that can sometimes set in when a vegetarian is coming to dinner. Working with her fitness specialist student Randy she prepares a satisfying bulgur and feta salad and fried potato and spiced red pepper frittata that would satisfy vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Recipes: Bulgur, Feta and Oven-Dried Tomato Salad and Fried Potato and Spiced Red Pepper Frittata. D
10:30 am
Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Picnic in the Country" Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball the secrets to making perfect Honey Fried Chicken. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top picks for cutting boards. And finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster shares the test kitchen's tips for quick homemade chicken broth and updates an old-fashioned recipe for Amish Potato Salad. D
11:00 am
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "A Taste of Spain" Host Christopher Kimball goes into the kitchen with test cook Bridget Lancaster to learn the secrets to making perfect Catalan-Style Beef Stew with Mushrooms. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of spaghetti. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison shows Chris how to make classic Spanish-Style Toasted Pasta with Shrimp. D
11:30 am
Scrapbook Soup "Digital Scrapbooking" Learn how to use software, online resources, Facebook, Twitter, blogs and more in your scrapbooking. We begin with a digital scrapbook page with Patty Debowski. Then, learn how to maximize your time online with Joe Rotella. D
12:00 pm
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell "Pheasant in the Rough, Part 4" At this point, Jerry shows how to finish up dead trees and add some of the taller weeds. Then begins the process of drifting up the snow against the clumps of grass using the #2 bristle brush. Then adds the glow of light from windows and building and final bright snow on roof. D
12:30 pm
Aviators Aircraft ownership: Kurtis exploring the varied costs and entry points of flying for everyone from the weekend warrior to the rich and famous. Airpark living: When your driveway is a runway, life is good. and as airparks go, this place is Heavenly! Pilot profile - Pete McLeod: Jeff talks to the Red Bull Air Racer about life as a high-adrenalin, competitive flyer. D
1:00 pm
This Old House "Essex 2012/13, from Our House to Daryl's House" Kevin points out the exterior details that bring the outside into the sunroom, like the slate floor tile installer Mark Ferrante is laying. Parged plaster, salvaged hearth tile and carefully stained quarter-sawn oak floors all work to revive the look of the original cottage. Norm visits music icon and old house buff Daryl Hall at his antique home and studio. D
1:30 pm
Ask This Old House "Installing Surge Protection/Hardscaping Projects" Master electrician Scott Caron installs several types of surge protection. Then, general contractor Tom Silva, host Kevin O'Connor, landscape contractor Roger Cook and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey ask, "What is it?" Afterward, Roger demonstrates how to cut and shape rocks for hardscaping projects. D
2:00 pm
American Woodshop "Outdoor Accents" Durable choices for garage doors, decks, and home trim. D
2:30 pm
Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac "Turned Floor Lamp" This time, on Rough Cut, Tommy demonstrates the turning technique by using a lathe and shows how to turn cove and bead shapes into a Tall Floor Lamp. He heads to New London, New Hampshire, on a Rough Cut Road Trip, to visit the studio of artist Peter Bloch, who turns lamp shades out of Aspen logs. Back in the studio, Tommy is joined by his friend and fellow woodworker, Al D'Attanasio. D
3:00 pm
MotorWeek Road Tests: 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, Full Size Sedan Challenge. D
3:30 pm
America's Heartland Haul in a harvest of bright red Washington cherries. Discover how a deadly citrus disease threatens Florida orange juice producers. Examine the research in helping honeybee colonies survive. D
4:00 pm
NOVA "Ground Zero Supertower" NOVA examines the new skyscraper rising up 104 stories from the site where the Twin Towers once stood. This update of "Engineering Ground Zero," goes inside the construction of the tower's final floors and the installation of its 800-ton spire and beacon. The show also goes underground to inspect the multi-billion dollar transit center with its sweeping design.G
5:00 pm
Moyers & Company "The Collision of Sports and Politics" On occasion, a sports story breaks free from the sports section - as highlighted by this week's Time magazine cover story, "It's Time to Pay College Athletes". These headlines are less about the latest star or the final score and more about culture, politics, and who we hope to be as Americans. Should we build flashy new arenas in bankrupt cities? Do we cheer from the stands or cringe as we watch our children butt heads on the football field, risking a future of potential brain trauma? On this week's Moyers & Company (check local listings), Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation - the magazine's first sports editor in the publication's 148 year history - joins Bill Moyers to talk about the collision of sports and politics. D
6:00 pm
PBS NewsHour Weekend This coming weekend we report from Maine, where an underwater turbine is harnessing the tides to create energy in a brand new way. And we bring you the story of a novel strategy in British Columbia that has reduced alcohol-related driving fatalities by 50 percent. That, and the weekend's news, online and on-air. D
6:30 pm
Rick Steves' Europe "Paris: Regal and Intimate" Rick cruises the Seine River, visits Napoleon's tomb, and takes in the Louvre. He also shops in village-like neighborhoods, attends church in a grand pipe organ loft, and celebrates with a big, patriotic Bastille Day bang.G
7:00 pm
The Lawrence Welk Show "Henry Mancini & Johnny Mercer" Henry Mancini plays "The Days of Wine and Roses" on this very special salute. Jim Roberts sings "Dear Heart." The band plays the haunting "Laura." Tanya and Anacani invite everyone to "Accentuate the Positive."G
8:00 pm
Are You Being Served? "No Sale" Mr. Grace comes up with his least popular idea to date when he announces the latest plan to expand sales.G
8:30 pm
Keeping Up Appearances - The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket "Seaside Fun" Hyacinth is at the seaside for the fair at a pleasure beach. She looks after a travel-weary elderly lady and deals with an amorous Italian pensioner.G
9:00 pm
As Time Goes By Jean and Lionel continue to reminisce about their life together, recalling Jean's discomfort with any young woman who caught Lionel's eye, Judith and Sandy's tumultuous relationships, and Lionel's stubbornness regarding his health.G
9:31 pm
The Cafe "Deal Or No Deal" It is Carol's birthday and she has a very difficult decision to make.G
10:00 pm
The Red Green Show "Medieval Times" Camelot comes to Possum Lake. On Handyman Corner, Red makes a crossbow courier device. Adventures with Bill features fencing.G
10:30 pm
My Family "The Parent Trap" Ben takes delivery of a neighbor's large plasma-screen television and falls in love with it. Meanwhile, Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of a different kind.G
11:00 pm
Doctor Who Series "The Bells of Saint John" The Doctor's search for Clara Oswald brings him to modern-day London, where wi-fi is everywhere and humanity lives in a wi-fi soup. But something dangerous is lurking in the signals, picking off minds and imprisoning them. As Clara becomes the target of this insidious menace, the Doctor races to save her and the world from an ancient enemy.G


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Boston Athletics Association member Richard Laronde called this year�s marathon boring, something he and many participants and spectators rejoiced in.
Along with other Walpole runners, the B.A.A. organizing committee member said nerves on Boylston Street quickly dissipated as marathoners flooded across the finish line in triumph. After witnessing last year�s carnage firsthand, Laronde echoed other Walpole participants� sentiments when he said, "everything went perfectly."
As a record number of runners, about 32,000 strong, flocked from Hopkinton to Boston on Monday, spanning 26.2 miles, Laronde said the crowds reclaimed the race that was marred last year with two bomb blasts near the Boylston Street finish.
This year�s joyous spirit during the Patriot�s Day tradition, Laronde said, got away from the tragedy of last year and established a new norm.
"I think we came and we created the same thing and we did it again as we had for so many years before. We took back the race, took back Boston, took back the finish line," Laronde said.
At first an eerie sight, the familiar finish line served as a reminder of the bombings and the lives and limbs lost last year, Laronde said. However, it quickly transformed to what it has always been: a sign of victory. Walpole runner Joe Mulligan said he felt emotional as he approached the end.
"It really hit me when I came around Hereford onto Boylston. I was going down that straight-away trying to imagine what it must have been like [last year]," Mulligan said, who did not run in 2013 because of an injury. "It was really, I�d say touching, but it was a little scary."
Nearing the end of the race, 21-time marathoner Fiona Murphy said memories of the bombs that went off just 20 minutes after she finished last year�s race held strong, but were overcome by the joys of the iconic Boston event.
"It was nice to have happy thoughts about the day. [The Boston Marathon] has been here for 117 years before bad things happened," Murphy said. "Everyone had that spirit of bringing it back to what it should be, but still with so many thoughts [of last year]."
Sue Ledwith finished her first marathon this year, after being stopped at mile 25.5 last year when the bombs went off. After she passed the area near the Charlesgate Bridge where her race ended last year, Ledwith said she felt relief.
"I listened to music," Ledwith said. "As I was coming up onto Hereford Street [near the finish line] that song "Happy" by Pharell came on. That�s exactly how I felt, happy."
Running his 18th marathon, his sixth in Boston, Mulligan initially broke down the day in terms of his performance, as runners do. What he called a little slower than usual, Mulligan finished in just over four hours. A great experience overall, he said, the race just felt like a race, save for the crowded start and the emotional finish.
"I am sure it will hit me more tomorrow in terms of what it meant," Mulligan said. "When you�re running, you�re kind of more focused on finishing the run."
Murphy, who finished in time to qualify her for next year�s race in just under four hours, said the race felt fairly normal, particularly near the start. Aside from the unexpected 70 degree heat, Murphy said her run felt much like the 20 others she had completed before.
"When the race started it felt like somewhat of a normal day. When you got closer to the city you saw more police and more barricades up," Murphy said. "The crowds were out saying, �nope you�re not scaring us.�"
Like any marathon, Mulligan said he had some favorite parts of the course, and dreaded others. Perhaps unusual, Mulligan named the Newton hills-one aptly named Heartbreak Hill- his favorite part of the course.
Ledwith�s favorite part wasn�t geographical. The crowds cheering her on, Ledwith said, got her to the finish line.
"There were parts that it was just a race, but the crowds were so amazing. I did end up walking, but people were like �come on, Sue, you can do it!� Then as soon as you started running they cheered three times as loud," Ledwith said. "It was a race, but it was like they were running with me."
The enthusiastic crowds helped Murphy along, she said, out in incredible numbers nearing the finish line.
"Thinking of others who had not such great days last year kept me inspired.
As I think we got closer to the city, around the Boston College mark all the way in, it was just packed," Murphy said. "Probably more people than I had ever seen, loud and happy and cheering."
Like Ledwith and Murphy, the crowds cheered on 99 percent of the races� 32,408 runners all the way across the finish line.
Last year, runners stopped before the finish line by the blasts vowed, "the race will go on." This year, on it went. In some ways, the race stayed the same, some runners said, with one foot in front of the other for 26.2 miles. In other ways, they agreed, it is forever changed.
"This is something that will never go completely back to the innocence of before. This is our new reality, our new normal, dealing with it and making sure [a tragedy] doesn�t happen again," Laronde said.
"There were some unusual things. The energy of the crowds and the energy of the runners, that felt normal to me," Murphy said. "As I hit Heartbreak Hill, there was a tent for Krystle Campbell [who died in the attacks]. That gets the lump in your throat, gets you emotional again. As I hit Kenmore Square, I ran by the three army veterans, all amputees who were running together, that was inspirational."
Despite the changes, the race continued with some degree of normalcy, runners running and spectators cheering, traditions being carried out and bucket lists having one more check.
"[After the race] I came out and got a drink and got a cheeseburger," Ledwith said, something she had been looking forward to. "Then I went home, it was a wonderful day."
As he does every time he runs, Mulligan crossed the finish line on Boylston Street like he was the winner.
"I have a stupid thing I do, I bring my hands down like I�m breaking the tape, even though I�m not," he said, laughing. "I walked right through the medal line, I must have been in the zone."
Strength on display: Walpole marathoners join 32,000 runners and countless viewers in taking back historic race
Boston Athletics Association member Richard Laronde called this year�s marathon boring, something he and many participants and spectators rejoiced in.

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The 19th annual UAB Holiday Toy Drive is underway! From now until December 11th, members of the UAB community are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys suitable for children between the ages of infant and 12 years.
Individuals wishing to donate toys should place them in the designated collection boxes or bring them to the UAB Administration Building lobby by noon on December 11th. Toy collection boxes are located in buildings throughout campus, including the Administration Building, Campbell Hall, CH19, Cudworth Hall, FAB, Kaul Building, Heritage Hall, Hoehn, Lister Hill Library, School of Nursing, Public Health and the UAB Police Department just to name a few. Sterne Library is also participating again this year, and library fines not exceeding $25 will be waived when you bring in the overdue books and a new, unwrapped toy (applied to current overdue books and fines only).
For more information about the 19th annual UAB Holiday Toy Drive, contact Lauren Ritchie at 975-0250 or email@example.com.


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Mark Budworth needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 458 designs submitted by 49 freelance designers.
Softlight Photography
I am an established wedding photographer working middle of the market events. I want to move my business more upscale, so need to define my image with a new logo. My style is of photography is "clean" and fun. I use light really well. I make brides look pretty. I'm fun and a really nice relaxed guy to have around on your wedding day.
My target are women 25-35 years old. Most are college or university educated. They are typically spending about 15,000 - $30,000 on the wedding and a significant amount of the money spent on the wedding they earned themselves( some funds come from family sources).
I do my business 100% in Vancouver BC Canada, its a relaxed,casual city, not as formal as many places. My clients can come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, but Canadian born Caucasians and Asians are my majority of clients.
Please take a minute to review my photography at the links above.
Logo will be used on websites and marketing materials. Please use the company name Softlight Photography in the logo. Make it appeal to 25-35 year old well educated women.
Please use white backgrounds when showing logo
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Sharp® Awards $100,000 of Technology Products to Coleman School District as Part of 100th Anniversary Celebration
Jan 17, 2013, 03:03 ET
MAHWAH, N.J., Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, has announced the company's Centennial School Contest winner. As part of the company's 100 year celebration, Sharp held a contest open to all K-12 accredited schools in the United States. The prize: $100,000 of state of the art Sharp products for the school's classrooms, including interactive displays, copier/printers, professional projectors, calculators, LCD TVs and air purifiers.
Coleman School District of Coleman, WI, was selected from an overwhelming number of outstanding submissions that Sharp received. "After reviewing the district's submission and watching their video, we knew we had found our winner," said Doug Albregts, President of SIICA. "Coleman's response demonstrated the district's need for advanced technology, as well as their understanding of how Sharp's products could enhance the learning experience of their students."
Coincidentally, like Sharp, Coleman also celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2012. "What a great way for all of us to celebrate," said Coleman School District Superintendent, Brian Walters. "We are in desperate need of updated technology in all of our classrooms. Budget cuts have made keeping up with technological advancements a real struggle. This award from Sharp will benefit our students tremendously. At the end of the day, what we do here as educators is all about them. We couldn't be happier or more excited for the future."
This award is a true testament to Sharp's commitment to future generations. David Alai, Corporate Vice President, commented on the announcement, "As we celebrate our achievements over the past century, we are continuing to look ahead for opportunities to make the next one hundred years even better, not only for Sharp but also for the next generation of citizens. At Sharp, we are strong supporters of education and know this worthy cause will contribute greatly to the success of Coleman School District and its students for years to come."
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. sales and marketing subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, Osaka, Japan. For more information about the complete line of Sharp workgroup document systems, contact Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, N.J., 07495-1163. For online product information, visit www.sharpusa.com/documents.
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About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America
Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, markets the advanced, color MX Series multifunction printers (MFP) systems that help companies manage workflow efficiently and increase productivity. Sharp® MFPs feature the Sharp OSA® development platform, which seamlessly integrates network applications to create a personalized MFP that can meet virtually any business need, and Scan2 technology, which scans two-sided documents in a single pass to enhance scanning reliability and preserve document integrity. To keep documents safe from unauthorized users, Sharp is a leader in the MFP industry in security by offering the most secure suite of MFP applications.
About Sharp Electronics Corporation
Sharp Electronics Corporation is the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation. Sharp is a worldwide developer of one-of-a-kind home entertainment products, appliances, networked multifunctional office solutions, solar energy solutions, LED lighting and mobile communication and information tools. Leading brands include AQUOS® Quattron™ LCD televisions, AQUOS BOARD™ interactive display systems, SharpVision® projectors, Insight® Microwave Drawer® ovens, Notevision® multimedia projectors and Plasmacluster® air purifiers.
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The Best Thing You'll See All Day – Twerking Inflatable Tube Man [VIDEO]
We've all seen the Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man in front of businesses, but this may be the funniest (and dirtiest) one yet. Taking a page from the book of Miley Cyrus, it's twerking for traffic.
The description for the video says it all:
The Twerking Inflatable Tube Man is the most important thing that has ever happened on the internet, ever. When inanimate objects start to twerk better than humans, the world MUST pay attention. Hannah Montana, Hannah Montana.
Given some of the twerking I've seen, this tube man is indeed doing a better job than most humans.
Below you can check out the original "commercial" for the Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man as seen on Family Guy!


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Some reviews from our customers
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Thank you so much for the amazing service & advice you all gave us when purchasing the senator IS 400 on Saturday (Envee). Everyone we dealt with was awesome and nothing was too much trouble. We know our purchase wasn't massive in terms of some boats but for us it was a big purchase and the team at Trev Terry Maine treated us like we were spending millions and made everything easy! Everyone was helpful, professional and personable. Thanks so much the team at Trev Terry Marine Taupo, you guys rock!! The boat is amazing and it also catches fish!!!
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I experienced two minor issues during this period and Bryce attended to this efficiently,consequently referring these matters to his team.I consider him a reliable,caring, loyal sales assistant and have no hestitaion in referring Bryce or completing business with him in the future.
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Your team took the time to listen and understand what we were wanting and came up with the right solution.
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Paul and Arlene Goodwin
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Professionalism combined with a friendly, candid approach and willingness to make an effort for the customer.
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Sue Conroy
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Outstanding service from Gordon and the team. They did a great job of selling us our boat and ensuring it would do what we needed it to do. Great after sales service to add some extras and fine tune it.
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Harmony Parent the TRUTH: Gulen's Raindrop Turkish House FREE trips to Turke...: "Texas State principals and educators enjoy FREE trip supplied by Gulen's Raindrop Turkish House Watch Utube video on how Raindrop Turkish..."
This blog is dedicated to the politicians who are the enablers of the Gulen Movement and their "front groups." From Gulen Schools to Gulen's Interfaith Groups, these politicians knowingly or sometimes naively have accepted campaign contributions, honors(snicker, giggles) or the famous FREE trips to Turkey. Thanks to all of you for submitting, lets put the message out to Politicians, if you sell out Americans we will vote you out.
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The NYTimes picks up the story about the Fisher-Price Smart Cycle – we posted about the child-size trainer earlier this year. We still like the idea of training next to your child. While they "whack-a-mole," you can do your sweaty spinervals.
Unsure if Fisher-Price has dropped Richard Simmons from their marketing – the bloggers had fun with that odd choice of a spokesperson.


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Update: Loewe has officially denied this report, telling Heise Online that there's "nothing to it." [Heise via TNW]
Apple is rumored to be in talks to acquire high end German HDTV manufacturer Loewe. The news comes from an anonymous source who claims that Apple has offered 87.3 million euros (around $112 million dollars).
A source claims that Loewe "has been advised by its financial advisor to accept the offer and a final decision is scheduled to be announced internally before 18 May 2012."
Loewe was established in 1929 and now employs around 1000 workers across fifty different countries. Its high end minimalistic HDTV sets would certainly blend in with Apple's own product philosophies. This acquisition could well be a great match for Apple's often rumored HDTV set.
As well as HDTV sets, Loewe also manufacturers high end AirSpeakers that work with Apple's AirPlay technology as well as various audio systems with iPod integration. Loewe has also embraced the iPad and has released its own app that makes controlling its Audio/Video products a breeze.
We will keep a close eye on this story and let you know as soon as we hear any more information.
Source: Apple Insider


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Asia & South Pacific
- INTERPOL Bahrain
Member since :
19 September 1972
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior is responsible for law enforcement and public safety throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Crime prevention;
- Maintaining law and order
- Protecting people and property;
- Law enforcement services;
- Crisis management.
Public Security Forces
Law enforcement services in Bahrain are provided by the Public Security Forces (PSF) branch of the Ministry of Interior.
Five regional police departments:
- Manama
- Muharraq
- Shamaliyah
- Janabiyah
- Wusta
- Special Forces Department;
- Special Protections Department;
- Counter Terrorism Centre;
- General Directorate of Guards;
- Traffic Police;
- Operations Department;
- Coast Guard.
INTERPOL Bahrain
The INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) for Bahrain forms the link between Bahrain's Public Security Forces and the INTERPOL law enforcement community. It serves as the exclusive contact point for all international investigations relating to Bahrain, helping countries with overseas investigations and the location and apprehension of fugitives.
Highly trained police officers at the NCB contribute to INTERPOL's criminal databases and cooperate with all INTERPOL member countries on cross-border investigations, operations and arrests.


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Smartphone Controlled Insectoids
Creepy crawly fun
- 8 directional controls for realistic scurrying action
- Works with iOS and Android mobile devices
- Control with the free Insectoid app
There are many R/C devices: helicopters, tiny helicopters, cars, tiny cars, robots, tiny robots... but now you can have your very own overgrown insect! Unlike creatures with wheels or propeller blades, these Insectoids have tiny legs that help them scurry across your desk or floor.
Insectoids are infrared bugs you control with your smartphone. Just plug the infrared transmitter into your headphone jack, launch the Insectoid app, and start playing. Your Insectoid features eight directional controls for realistic scurrying action. Use the on-screen joystick, your phone's accelerometer, or even the power of your voice to move your bug. There are even four frequency bands so you can race multiple Insectoids with your friends.
Product Specifications
- For Ages 8 years and up
- Infrared bugs you control with your smartphone
- Plug in the infrared transmitter to your phone's headphone jack
- 8 directional controls for realistic scurrying action
- Three ways to control:
- On-screen joystick
- Tilt your device
- Voice commands
- Four frequency bands so multiple Insectoids can scurry at once
- Battery: Charges via USB (cable included)
- Compatibility: iOS (3.2 and above) Android (2.1 and above)
- Free app available in the App Store and Android Market / Google Play
- Random color assortment: Please allow our robot warehouse monkeys to choose a color for you.
- Note: Plug in the transmitter before launching the app.


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Review Group Week 181 - MICE TEMPLAR: DESTINY #1
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by Garofani Spruzzo » Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:26 pm
Points to it probably really being a calculating error, I hope. Although I don't have a store there right now.
by guitarsmashley » Mon Aug 03, 2009 8:04 pmI'm going to have pass on this week as I just can't get myself to the comic store and buy something I already dropped after getting 4 issues of.
by SuperginraiX » Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:40 amUgh. I've heard so much good things about these mouse knight type of comics but this thing was thoroughly disappointing.
FAR too much random story elements thrown in. I swear at one time there was a back story within a backstory. As it stands, there's too much back story and no enough actual forward momentum. The main two characters are interesting but it seems like I've caught this story too late. The story is bogged down in details and it's hard to follow.
Not helping is the art. It's beautiful in parts but doesn't flow well. The panel work is kind of poorly done. The two main characters are only differentiated by the older one having a scar (as far as I can tell). It would have been better if they had at least been different colors or something. In certain parts, I actually forgot which mouse I was following. The story also seems to be chaotically narrated. There's a good tale underneath all the dreck but there's so much exposition that even Gandalf would shy away.
This comic was just not that good.
Mice Templar, you get a 4. Blech.
by ****** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:30 am
Doom Patrol #1
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Written by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis
Art by Matthew Clark and Kevin Maguire
Come one, come all! The world's strangest Super Heroes are back, and they brought those robot guys along with 'em! Thrill to the strange adventures of the Doom Patrol, with script by Keith Giffen and art by Matthew Clark! Whether you think you know 'em or you wouldn't know 'em if they bit you on the behind, this Doom Patrol's for you! But that's not all! Read all the way to the back cover for the all-new adventures of those elemental everymen, the Metal Men, featuring the triumphant return of the creative team that brought you JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL! That's 40 full pages of comic-bookery for just under four American dollars. So why not try some Doom Patrol with a side order of Metal Men today?
DC Universe | 40pg | Color | $3.99 US
by Starlord » Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:57 amOh Crap! Next week is Punchy's turn!
Hold on to your Bendis loving hats, kids!
by thefourthman » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:08 amis it too late to change my pick?
I should have picked Incarnate #1
by Punchy » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:10 am
The relaunch of Ultimate Spider-Man is a definite possibility.
by Starlord » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:14 am
since I'd be picking that up anyway, I say it sounds great!
by Punchy » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:16 am
It's actually a really good week for new books, there's Spider-Man, Millar's new Ultimate Avengers and also Adventure Comics #1.
by Starlord » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:20 amIn all seriousness, whatever you choose, I shall read. That's what it's all about.
by Mr_Batman » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:28 am
All three sound really cool, and I'm getting all three, it doesn't really matter.
by ****** » Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:35 am
Marvels Project is supposed to ship that week as well.
by MrBlack » Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:37 am
Any of those would be a good choice. I am personally picking up only the latter two, but I certainly wouldn't mind checking out the relaunched Ultimate Spidey.
by Punchy » Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:39 amThe Mice Templar Volume II: Destiny #1 - Untitled - Glass, Oeming, Santos and Gandini
Story - OK, this definitely will be a short one, because I really don't have much to say. This was a fine comic, solidy plotted, and there's a lot of attention payed to a what seems like a fascinating back-story and world that Glass and Oeming have created but... since I have not read the first mini-series I was pretty much totally lost. This is like jumping into the Two Towers without reading the Fellowship of the Ring, like the Empire Strikes Back without Star Wars, I'm not getting the full story and as such my appreciation of this book is a lot smaller than it probably should be. If I was a better comics fan, nay, a better person, I would have read the first series, and like this a lot more, but alas... It's only OK. Perhaps I should blame the book for not having enough exposition for a new reader, but really, there was plenty, we learn about Karic's family, his fake mentor Pilot, and his new one, and the overall plot of the puppet Mouse King. I just didn't feel like it affected me, it just seemed like standard hero's quest stuff, shades of Star Wars really. It's my own fault, not Glass'
The idea of Mice and other forest creatures in a Fantasy/Medieval setting is nothing new, there's some of it in Narnia, I used to love the Redwall novels of Brian Jacques when I was a kid, and in a bit of a Bug's Life/Antz situation, David Peterson's Mouse Guard has recently enjoyed a lot of success, but I think Mice Templar is different from these, because of the violence, this isn't cutesy animals having fun adventures, this is brutal Conan-esque stuff, but just with Mice. It was refreshing to see, and very unexpected, the opening flashback fightscene and the Owl splashpage were particularly hardcore.
So in the end, I don't know if I can feel comfortable giving this a score, I am reviewing pretty much blind. I will say that it did make me interested in checking out the first series in trade, but if you aren't familiar with the world of Mice Templar, best to start at the beginning.
Art - I'm a big fan of Mike Oeming, his Powers work is exceptional, and his opening 8 pages here are pretty great too. He's a bit of a chameleon, and here he eschews his Bruce Timm/Alex Toth style and gives us angular mice hacking the shit out eachother, it's impressive. Victor Santos does the rest of the art, and to be honest, I didn't really notice much of a transition, he does a capable job of emulating the tone Oeming sets.
Best Line - When the Owls come swooping down '... To send us your aid as you promised!'
I score this a 6/10 but if I get round to the first mini, that will probably go up, the low score doesn't reflect the book, but me.
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Dealing with loss can be difficult. The following resources are available to help you deal with the loss of a servicemember or veteran.
Grief Support
Here is a brief listing of grief support resources:
- The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
- AARP Grief and Loss Programs
- Aircraft Casualty Emotional Support Services (ACCESS)
- Bereaved Parents of the USA
- Center for Loss & Life Transition
- Compassionate Friends
- Parents of Murdered Children, Inc.
- Sons and Daughters in Touch
- The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
- The Centering Corporation
- Widow Net
Basic Allowance for Housing
The spouse and children (including children from a previous marriage) of a deceased service member living in government quarters are entitled to either remain in government housing for up to one year, or to relocate to private quarters and receive up to a year of Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) or Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) as appropriate. To receive this allowance for private quarters, the service member must have been eligible to receive those allowances for his or her dependents at the time of death. Note that the entitlement is 180 days, which may be any combination of use of government quarters and or allowances for private quarters. Housing benefits will generally be finalized within 7-14 days of the notification of next of kin.
Educational Benefits and Assistance
Spouse and Dependents Education Assistance Program The Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program provides education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of certain veterans. The program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. These benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeship, and on-the-job training. If you are a spouse, you may take a correspondence course. Remedial, deficiency, and refresher courses may be approved under certain circumstances. Click here to learn more about the Dependents Education Assistance Program.
Marine GySgt John D. Fry Scholarship The Fry Scholarship is an amendment to the Post-9/11 GI Bill that makes education benefits available to the surviving spouses and children of service members who die in the line of duty after Sept. 10, 2001. Click here to learn more about the Fry Scholarship Program.
Scholarship assistance for dependent survivors of deceased members is provided by many schools, colleges, special scholarship funds, and by state laws. While such assistance is usually provided only for persons needing financial assistance, some aid may be furnished regardless of need. This is particularly true of state benefits. Additional information on this subject may be obtained from VA or your local state college board.
Federal Employment
Surviving spouses who have not remarried, and certain mothers of deceased members, who served during a war period, are entitled to an additional ten points to their earned rating on the civil service examination. Other benefits with respect to appointment and retention are also available. Information concerning preference eligibility may be obtained from the Office of Personnel Management, State Employment Office, or the local post office.
Social Security Benefits
Any benefits you may receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA) are administered by that agency independent of any benefits you receive through the military. You should contact the SSA as soon as possible after the service member's death so that your long term benefits can start as soon as possible. Within 30-90 days, SSA will pay to a surviving spouse or children a $255 lump sum death payment and will provide other monthly benefits to surviving family member. The amount of those benefits depends on how long the service member worked and contributed through Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) payroll deductions.
Your CACO will provide you with the claim application form and will help you arrange for an appointment. The CACO will also accompany you to that meeting if you wish. You may also contact the SSA for more information about this benefit at 1-800-772-1213. SSA claims are usually settled within 60-90 days from the date the SSA receives the claim.
State Benefits
Many states provide benefits for survivors of veterans such as educational assistance, land settlement preference, civil service preference, tax and license fee exemptions, loans, relief and rehabilitation, employment assistance and bonuses. State Veterans Commissions usually supervise these programs and may be contacted for additional information.
Unpaid Compensation
The designated beneficiary will receive any unpaid compensation due the service member on date of death. If no beneficiary was designated, then the recipient will be the surviving spouse. If there is no spouse, then any surviving children on their descendants will receive the funds in equal shares. If there are no children, then the parents of the service member will receive the funds. If there are no parents, then the funds will be distributed either to the person appointed to represent the member's estate or, if no representative was appointed then according to the state probate laws governing the service member's estate.
The CACO will assist you in the completion of the Claim for Unpaid Compensation of Deceased Members of the Uniformed Services (Standard Form 1174), which is an application to receive the remaining money in the service member's account. The CACO will send the paperwork to DFAS and the branch Personnel Office. These claims are usually settled within 60-90 days of the service member's death, and may include pay and allowances accumulated up to the date of death (less any indebtedness to the Government), as well as any unused leave due on the date of death.
Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card (DD Form 1173)
The Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card identifies the holder as an authorized patron for privileges indicated on the card. Member's dependents over the age of 10 must have a card to gain access to facilities such as the commissary and exchange, or to obtain medical care at a government facility or through a civilian care facility, base theater privileges and so forth. As the surviving dependent of a deceased member your present card expires of the date of the member's death. You must renew this card within 30 days of the member's death in order to continue to have access to the aforementioned privileges.
Your CACO will make arrangements for you to receive a new card and will accompany you to the nearest Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) site or other military installation authorized to issue ID cards. You should take the old ID card along with a copy of the DD Form 1300 to the issuing office. You may use your old card for identification until a card is obtained.
Victim Assistance Program
As a result of the Victim's Rights and Restitution Act of 1990, survivors of persons who die as a result of criminal activity may receive state-sponsored benefits in the form of financial assistance, such as a death gratuity or a loan program, counseling services and other forms of assistance. The act also provides that the survivors may receive information regarding any criminal investigation, prosecution, incarceration, clemency actions and parole of the person(s) responsible for the death. This includes providing input to the criminal justice system regarding the impact of the crime.
Pursuant to this legislation, the Department of Defense has established Victim and Witness Assistance Procedures which are primarily intended to assist victims or their survivors in availing themselves of victims rights within the military justice system. These procedures also provide a means for survivors to apply for and take advantage of those benefits, which are offered, in every state, in cases which are handled, in civilian jurisdictions. Your CACO will be able to get answers to any questions you may have regarding this program.


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College of Engineering Technology
Responsive, innovative, and responsible. These 21st century qualities help our students achieve rewarding careers based on the technological and service management offerings of the College of Engineering Technology (CET).
Whether it's used in efficient production in manufacturing, protection of the environment, or the enhancement of customer service at a world-class resort, technology has a tremendous impact on the world today. That's why RIT's College of Engineering Technology offers a range of majors focused on the technological applications that improve product quality, streamline processes, and, in general, best serve consumers and suppliers alike.
Engineering technology
RIT's College of Engineering Technology offers one of the largest varieties of engineering technology majors in the nation. Engineering technology professionals work in the engineering environment with designers and systems analysts in problem-solving teams. Our programs teach you to apply existing technology to manufacturing, communications, construction, environmental, packaging, and other engineering problems.
Designed with the aid of experts in the field, each of these majors meets the highest professional standards, and it shows. A national survey of industry experts has ranked RIT's manufacturing engineering technology major among the top five in the nation, and our civil engineering technology students have excelled in design competitions with other universities.
Our programs combine academic experience with cooperative education, which allows you to gain up to 14 months of paid, professional experience in industry. The high job placement record for our graduates proves the value of this combination of school and employment. They find employment in such fields as manufacturing engineering, environmental engineering, telecommunications, and product engineering.
Environmental sustainability, health and safety
RIT's bachelor of science degree program in environmental sustainability, health and safety will prepare you to help organizations move toward sustainability by assessing the impact of their activities, developing and implementing policies and practices, and complying with environmental laws and regulations. You will acquire an optimum mix of science, technology, and management skills that readies you for employment in a new and booming field. Graduates have an impressive record of success finding interesting jobs with competitive salaries.
This major features cooperative education experience, and co-op students, already qualified to take on responsibilities that may yet be unfulfilled in many organizations, have been welcomed by government agencies, nonprofits, and a variety of businesses.
International hospitality and service management
The majors and concentrations available in RIT's School of International Hospitality and Service Innovation can prepare you for virtually any career in the hospitality industry, from travel consultant to food marketing representative to resort manager. All students complete 9 months of cooperative education in management-level training positions at such locations as Disney World, the Trump Taj Mahal, or The Breakers in Palm Beach.
The RIT Inn & Conference Center provides special living and learning opportunities for our hospitality students. The inn has more than 100 guest and meeting rooms that are open to the public and employs a number of RIT students in co-op positions. A portion of the inn also is used for student housing, offering a unique opportunity for hospitality students to reside in an actual hotel environment.
Packaging science
Every time you unwrap a new computer game, twist open a lipstick tube, or pop open a can of soda, you are dealing with packaging. Finding the best way to keep that lipstick case from cracking, make that game package inexpensively, and ensure that the soda can is recyclable is the job of packaging scientists.
Your education will combine classroom and lab preparation with co-op experience. Packaging science today presents extraordinary career opportunities for our graduates. As a packaging scientist with a bachelor's degree from RIT, you'll be a leader in a growing field that blends science, engineering, management, and sustainability.
Real experience, real value
In our top-of-the-line facilities, you'll find telecommunications and embedded systems design labs, CAD/CAM systems, packaging and environmental testing equipment, an American Airlines SABRE reservation system, a student-operated restaurant, a hotel and conference center, and much more. Using the same equipment and operating in the same environments as professionals in these fields puts you ahead of the pack in the job hunt.
Cooperative education is either required or optional in all degree programs in CET, giving you the added advantage of valuable real- world experience. You'll be an attractive catch for employers and demonstrate your value as soon as you start working. Digital, IBM, DuPont, GTE, Xerox, Motorola, AT&T, Hewlett-Packard, and the Environmental Protection Agency are just some of the prestigious employers that hire our students for co-op and permanent employment year after year.
The Engineering Technology Viewbook provides an overview of engineering technology related programs at RIT.
View the Engineering Technology Viewbook (PDF)
The Computing and Information Sciences Viewbook provides an overview of computing and information sciences related programs at RIT.


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March 7, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) announced its National Academic Award winners this week with MIT earning eight individual plaudits. The Engineers also qualified for the team award as it surpassed the GPA minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Individually, Hee Jay Kang collected her third honor as Alexa Herman represented Tech as the only other repeat selection. Anna Ayuso, Alona Birjiniuk, Katie Boothe, Amanda Hunter, Cathy Mancuso, and Ashley Thomas were named to the National Academic Squad for the first time in their careers.


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About a month ago I became a leaf spotter for the Fall Foliage Network. ( I have to be honest and tell you that it was because they would list the Carolina Bed & Breakfast on their site for free in return for our submitting twice weekly reports on the leaf color in our area.) It's actually turned out to be kind of interesting. I find myself paying much more attention to the trees and the leaves than normally and I have noticed things I never really did before. (For example, Dogwoods seem to be among the first trees to change color. At least they are this year!) On the spotter's report they ask for information about trees in your neighborhood and then, if you can see other areas, to include any mountains or valleys near you. Usually we can see the mountains from our bedroom window except for right now when the trees are full! So James and I took advantage of one last window of time before we are full for the rest of the month, to head out to the Blue Ridge parkway and Mt. Mitchell. And yes, you are right, we climbed to the summit instead of driving up there! I promise this is the last blog about hiking (for a while anyway) but it was just the best day!
Mt. Mitchell State Park is about 30 miles from Asheville. It's a beautiful drive north on the parkway with many spectacular views. Mt. Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi (which at 6687 ft isn't really saying a lot for those of you out west). Needless to say, James and I did not have the time available to climb from the base so we picked up the Old Mitchell Trail at the Park Office. This trail ascends the final 1000 feet over about two miles and as it is part of Mt. Mitchell State Park it is extremely well marked and maintained. This does not mean it is an easy hike however!
. Much of the trail climbs through old pine forests and is cluttered with rocks and tangled roots. The beginning of the hike takes you through an eerie landscape of dead Frasier Firs killed by the Balsam Woolly Adelgid. This is an aphid which was introduced to the United States sometime in the early 1900's. It reached the mountains of North Carolina in the 1980's and has caused widespread devastation of the Frasier and Balsam Firs. The stumps and fallen branches litter the sides of the trail although there are many saplings coming up around them. In areas the forest has recovered and the smell of pine surrounds you as you hike.
One of the prettiest sights were the abundant red berries on the Mountain Ash Trees. Legend has it that the Native American God Manitou fills the trees with berries in advance of the winter and the more berries on the Mountain Ash, the more severe the winter will be. I have no idea where this year's crop lies on the usual scale but there did seem to be a lot of them.
By now we were getting near the summit and could look back to where we had been The buildings on the far left in this picture are the Park Office and the closer buildings on the right are a small restaurant where you can stop and get something to drink or eat. We actually had stopped at this restaurant on our first visit to Asheville about eight years ago. At that time we didn't go any higher as the mountain was shrouded in clouds and the cold wind made getting out of the car in our summer shorts and tee shirts less than fun.
The Old Mitchell Trail joins the walk from the parking area a short way from the summit. I admit James and I felt a teeny bit smug as we entered the flow of tourists who had driven to the top (smug and considerably more tired). Many people stopped at this sign to have their picture taken but few went just a short walk beyond it to read the plaque embedded in a large rock. We went out of curiosity, expecting that it would be an original version of wooden sign but instead we were surprised to find that it is the gravestone of Elisha Mitchell. Mitchell was a professor at the University of North Carolina who was the among the first to explore and measure these mountains. It was his assertion that Mt Mitchell was the tallest mountain in the chain that ultimately led to his death. When he was 62, one of his students claimed to have found a mountain higher than Mt. Mitchell while also stating that Mitchell had incorrectly measured the mountain. Although he was quite frail, Mitchell returned to the mountain and must have lost his way. His body was found at the base of a 20 foot waterfall (Mitchell Falls) where it appeared he had slipped and, having been knocked unconscious, subsequently drowned.
Just below the parking lot are a number of secluded picnic tables where James and I set out our obscenely expensive but very elegant lunch: fresh bread, local cheeses, and amazing French sausage among other delicious items.
Now that we were refreshed and rested from the hike up, we decided to take an offshoot of the trail to Alice Camp. The camp was originally a logging camp and the terminus for the railway used to get lumber down the mountain. The State Park was established in 1915 in response to concerns that excessive logging was destroying the natural beauty of the area. The railroad was converted to a toll road and tourists of the 1920-30's could drive up and spend the night.
To get there, you descend down below the Park office and then walk along an old logging road for about a mile and a half. The walk is easy and the views of the mountains just spectacular. Nothing actually remains of the camp itself although clearly hikers still use the area for camping. We did find the remains of an old apple orchard and there were even a few apples left on the trees. After exploring the area, we returned to the cut-off from the Mt. Mitchell Trail and walked about a mile up a relatively gentle sloping gravel road to our car at the Park Office.
James and I were glad to have made the extra effort to hike to Camp Alice as it did give us some of the best views of the surrounding countryside and the trees which were just beginning to change color. And, while the hike up to Mt. Mitchell is pretty strenuous, it is possible to drive up and see the summit then return to the Park Office and make the hike to Camp Alice–a walk which can be as long or as short as you want to make it and easy enough for almost anyone to enjoy.


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Dr. Dan DeLozier Honored with Excellence in Teaching Award
The director of Columbia International University's Communication program is one of 20 professors from South Carolina's private colleges to be honored with an Excellence in Teaching Award.
Dr. Dan DeLozier was recognized for his dedication to teaching and learning at the 6th Annual Excellence in Teaching Awards Dinner sponsored by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU). The ceremony was part of S.C. Independent College and University Week observed April 4-8.
"This year's award recipients demonstrated a remarkable blend of scholarship, passion, commitment, and the ability to motivate students to new heights, said Sara Fisher, chair of the SCICU Board of Trustees.
CIU President Dr. Bill Jones says DeLozier's approach to his profession, made him an ideal candidate for the honor.
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Eileen KINNICK
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Week 5 - Feb 1-7, 1937
My mother, Eileen KINNICK (maiden name), kept a diary from 1932 until her death in 1999. In Feb 2005, I created a website of her 1936 diary, the year she graduated from high school. During the latter half of 2011, commented weekly on these entries.
For 1937, I am transcribing the daily entries, currently, at The KINNICK Project surname blog.
In this weekly blog post, I will make summary comments and observations, and perhaps add a photo, from time to time.
Setting: The family lived in a farmhouse a couple of miles out of town (Coon Rapids, Iowa). Older brother, Leo, lived at home; his girl friend, later wife, Ida, visited regularly. Younger brother, Buzzy (she often wrote Bussy) was 9 years old. Pete Smith is her 'boy friend' - fourth month starting Jan 1 (they do marry, in Mar 1938).
Week 5 (Feb 1-7):
One of the highlights this week, for me, was the Feb 3 entry (Wed) where "Pete & Charley fixing Chrystal's wringer" in the short version and "Pete came & he & Charlie finally got the staft out" in the longer version. I hope you enjoyed the image of the 1936 Maytag Wringer Washing Machine, as well.
From last week, the Jan 29 diary entry (Fri) [as well as my Jan 25 Wordless (nearly) Wednesday post] I want to provide an update - I came across the photo of Eileen's first cousin, Ila Jean Kinnick, that I was thinking of. I believe it is a high school graduation photo. I feel much better having come across it - and recognizing it - and being able to share it here!
And, finally, I have to call attention to Sunday night (posted today): "Pete didn't come over. 1st Sun. nite in 4 mos. I haven't been with Pete. Really lonesome." What do you suppose will happen next?
Comments welcomed!
Families are Forever! ;-)


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We just wrapped up our first Small-Cap Energy Summit. The five-day cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles was one of the most rewarding times I can remember in my life.
Our workshop sessions presented the opportunity for informal and personal conversations on a range of investment subjects. I got to spend significant time with a great group of Oil & Energy Investor subscribers. And your very thoughtful questions and comments (and some lively exchanges) only made the experience better.
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Although robots are essential components of today's automated manufacturing systems, future robots will find wider applications outside of a factory in banks, restaurants, homes and hazardous working environments such as nuclear stations. A robot must not only execute tasks programmed by the user but must also be able to interact with its environment through its sensors and actuators, sense and avoid unforeseen obstacles and perform its duties much the same way as humans. In order to make robots more valuable, engineers must be able to understand the design, dynamics and control of robots.
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LONG BEACH, Calif. (August 13, 2013) – ETSU senior men's soccer player David Geno has been selected by TopDrawerSoccer.com as one of the nation's Top 100 upperclassmen.
Geno, the reigning Atlantic Sun Player of the Year, set a program single-season record last year by scoring 30 points. His marks of eight assists, 11 goals, and 40 shots on goal were also single-season records.
The Kingsport, Tenn., native is one of two players from the Atlantic Sun Conference included in the list, along with Florida Gulf Coast's Felipe DeSousa.
Geno is one of seven starters returning for the Buccaneers. ETSU is looking to build further upon last campaign, its third consecutive season with 10 or more wins.
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Junior Flores, our No. 1 ranked player in the 2014 class, has signed with German club Borussia Dortmund as reported by Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Flores is a product of McLean Youth Soccer in Virginia and is in full-time residency with the U.S. Soccer U17 program. He is currently in Allicante, Spain with the 20-player team named for the 2012 AGS Cup.
A gifted attacker who has burst onto the international scene over the last year, Flores will not join the club until he turns 18 in 2014 when his four-year deal is said to go into effect. The Post has also reported that Flores has signed a two-year deal with Nike.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – A 28-6 run during the final 12 minutes of the second half helped propel visiting Mount Holyoke College to a 44-39 victory over MIT in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) game on Saturday afternoon. Angelica Pascual led all scorers with 17 points as Mount Holyoke improved to 7-15 on the year and 5-11 in conference play. Tamara Pena paced the Engineers (8-14, 4-12 NEWMAC) with 15 points to go along with five rebounds and four steals.
MIT opened the contest with six straight points, which was matched by Mount Holyoke. After trading baskets, a layup by Pascual put the Lyons in front, 10-8, at the 9:11 mark. The Engineers countered with a 12-2 spurt during the next five minutes to regain the lead. A basket by Pascual with 1:17 left in the half trimmed the hosts' advantage to 20-14, which would hold through the intermission.
The Cardinal and Gray kicked off the second stanza with a 13-2 run, resulting in its largest margin of the day (33-16) with 13:01 left to play. Exactly a minute and a half later, Christine Chancy's three-pointer sparked Mount Holyoke's comeback as back-to-back treys from Pascual put the Lyons ahead, 40-39, with two minutes remaining.
The Engineers had several chances to even the score or go ahead down the stretch, but their attempts were just off the mark. Mount Holyoke sealed the win on Emile Methot's four free throws during the last nine seconds of play.
Rachel Hunt racked up eight points, eight rebounds, and six blocks for MIT as Stephanie Cooke totaled six boards and three assists. Anna Merrifield grabbed seven caroms while Lauren Sascha Burton chipped in five.
Chancy tallied a game-high nine rebounds, eight points, and two steals as Methot finished with six points, four assists, and two steals. Jennine Vizcaino and Pascual both hauled in seven rebounds as Vizcaino snagged four steals.
Both squads continue conference play at home on Wednesday, Feb. 16. MIT will host WPI while Mount Holyoke will take on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.


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Voices of Youth Inspire! "Being the only deaf person that doesn't use voice as a tool to communicate, that scared me to no end."
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Name: Christine Sun Kim
Age: 32
Where are you originally from and where do you currently live?
Orange Country, California. I currently live and work in New York City.
According to your business card – what's your job title?
Artist and Museum Educator.
And how does that compare with what you wanted to do when you were 10 years old?
I've always wanted to be a painter (and an actress) since I was little. In fact, I am now a painter, but in a completely abstract sense.
Give us 10 words that describe your typical work day?
Write emails, draft proposals for grants, and read comments on social news websites (that's probably the closest way for me to eavesdrop).
In a nutshell, how did you get to where you are right now? Name some of the most important milestones.
A string of rejections and/or failures. They feed off my motivation to continue doing what intrigues me and I try to make art with integrity because that is often tricky. Also, I have learnt that facing my fears brings me much bigger results; for example, I was never big on writing but in the past several years, the more I write, the clearer my voice is.
What was the biggest obstacle you had to overcome to get to your current position and how did it help you to grow as a person?
When I was a MFA candidate in Music/Sound at Bard College's Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts, I was required to do three summer sessions in upstate New York. Being the only deaf person that doesn't use voice as a tool to communicate, that scared me to no end. However, during the first summer, I managed to get past the breaking point and finally felt comfortable being among people who do not know sign language for an extended period of time. It was refreshing because I never had a chance to face that, as I always had deaf friends close by to go to. I also owe this experience to iPhone and iPad, they both are lifesavers. I used both handwriting and big text apps to converse with others with so little difficulty. Now that I'm done with graduate school, I still carry them both with me everywhere.
How important was your choice of degree/field of study at university for what you're doing now?
It sure made a world of difference. I saw how necessary it was for me to be a better communicator, so that I could build relationships with non-signers. In order to do that, I stepped up my writing skills, enough to convey my visions and opinions as accurate as possible, through emails and writing/typing on iPad. The degree helped me become familiar with music history, contemporary sound art, and all those politics. Just enough for me to recognize the need to get out of that paradigm and create my own definition of sound, all on my terms.
What are the top three things someone needs to excel in your field?
1. Stay curious
2. Face your fears
3. Embrace failures
What do you think is the MOST important thing governments and/or companies can do to help young people with disabilities get started in their careers?
Come up with more solutions on universal design. Be our allies. Also, I truly believe that if everyone had an opportunity to learn a spatial language like American Sign Language, we'd come up with plenty of new communication tools and better visual systems. Trust me on that.
On a lighter note, tell us about the strangest day you've ever had at work or the strangest thing you had to do?
With a collaborator's help, I made my very first vinyl record last year and I titled it "Panning Fanning." It is actually a double vinyl 7" record, one for your left ear range, and other one for your right ear range. I also handwrote the list of instructions on how to listen in my way. I think that's probably one of the strangest things I've ever done, and I'm extremely happy with the result. It felt like a successful attempt to convert my actual voice into a form of currency, as verbal languages have so much social currency.
Some words to youth out there: What advice can you give them when chasing their dream position?
Be smart with your decisions (big and small). Be a tough negotiator while charming their pants off. Be yourself.
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January 23, 2007
The dietary supplement selenium can reduce HIV viral loads and increase CD4+ T cell counts in HIV-positive people, according to a study published in the Jan. 22 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, the Los Angeles Times reports (Chong, Los Angeles Times, 1/23). Selenium is a mineral found in many foods and sold as a supplement for less than $10 per one-month supply. It helps regulate the thyroid and the immune system and creates antioxidants that protect the body from molecules that can damage cells, the Miami Herald reports. Previous studies have found that HIV-positive people with low selenium levels are at an increased risk of a wide range of health conditions (Goldstein, Miami Herald, 1/23). For the study, Barry Hurwitz, a professor of psychology and medicine at the University of Miami, and colleagues randomly assigned 262 HIV-positive adults with normal selenium levels to take either a placebo pill or a 200 microgram capsule of high-selenium yeast for nine months, Reuters Health reports (Gale, Reuters Health, 1/22). Only 174 of the participants completed the nine-month follow-up period (Hurwitz et al., Archives of Internal Medicine, 1/22). According to the Times, about two-thirds of the participants were taking antiretroviral drugs and about one-third of the participants were not. The study, which was funded by NIH, found that for the 50 participants who regularly took the selenium pills, HIV viral loads decreased an average of 10,000 viral particles per milliliter of blood, or by 12%, after nine months. The researchers also found an average CD4 increase of 30 cells per microliter of blood among the participants who regularly took selenium. According to Hurwitz, selenium had a positive effect among participants on antiretrovirals regardless of which drugs the participants were taking. Among the 83 participants in the placebo group, viral loads increased by 10,000 to 20,000 viral particles per milliliter of blood and CD4 cells decreased by about 30 cells per microliter in the same time period, the study found. Forty-one participants were classified as "nonresponders" because they did not adhere to their selenium schedule or because of gastrointestinal problems that prevented them from absorbing the mineral, the Times reports. This group had the same results as the placebo group, the study found.
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LONDON, February 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Whether you enjoyed some fantastic fresh feta cheese on holiday in Greece or tried authentic tagines in Morocco; food is often one of the most memorable experiences of a trip overseas.
Food lovers wanting an unforgettable holiday should always try out national dishes - and the best place to try this is often the local markets. But it's not just tasty treats and tempting foods that get appetites whet when on holiday, the thought of stunning beaches and exotic locations to consume the cuisine in is also a winning bonus.
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Goa is not only a fantastic destination for lounging on the beach, soaking up the sun and diving into the cool Indian Ocean, it is also enjoys a fabulous fusion of Indian cooking with Portuguese influences. The Portuguese colonists introduced foods like tomatoes and potatoes along with, surprisingly, the countries favourite ingredient, chilli, to the area.
Serving up the best of North and South Indian food, with a maritime mix, Marmagao, the main port of Goa, has some of the best seafood in the world, all to be enjoyed while you take in the glorious sunsets overlooking the ocean.
In addition to this on a holiday to Goa, you can sample the strong local spirit Feni, which is made from coconut or cashew apples and specific to the Goa region.
Street food in Turkey, particularly borek (filled fried filo pastry) and simit (a sesame bread ring) are very popular snacks and can be bought at a bargain from the array of market vendors; along with roasted chestnuts, stuffed mussels and corn on the cob. The Iskender kebab is one of the most famous meat foods of northwestern Turkey and prepared from thinly cut grilled lamb, basted with hot tomato sauce over pieces of pita bread and generously slathered with butter and yoghurt. You must also try a meze on your Turkey holidays; which is a selection of small cold and hot dishes made for sharing.
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Where did the month of May go? It seems like a wink of eye my tulips, rhododendron and lilacs are gone. Every year, May is such a busy month. It moves along without giving me a chance to enjoy the springtime as I really would like. I have found out seasons come and go without waiting for me. I guess what I'm trying to say, the seasons won't wait for me and I find myself falling behind. However, this year I have an excuse. For 6 months I have been limping around with a walker because of the accident I had in the fall. Now they tell me my hip and leg aren't healing and be patient, continue with my treatment, take my medicine and have another x-ray in a couple of weeks.
Sometimes I wish time would stand still, but right now I wish I could jump a few months ahead. However, I have found out I'm going to have to slow down, which in the long run will be good for me. It seems too many of us are always rushing around and some of us are worse than others. Too many of us finish a schedule only to make a newer and busier one. There's nothing wrong with thinking about yourself. To find time for yourself does not mean pick and choose and learn to say "NO!"
I know very few people who go outdoors to quietly sit for a few minutes. This is something I try to do everyday, that is if it's not raining. Because I have put quite a burden on my husband, doing most of the cooking and cleaning; I have talked him into sitting outside and not doing a thing. I have found that is the best way to really relax. He doesn't sit for too long, but even 5 minutes is a good thing.
This is the time of the year to cook and eat outside. This is a good outside dish.
1 1/2 lbs.. ground beef
1 (3 oz.) can of
mushrooms, drained
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. minced onion
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1/4 cup milk
6 slices bacon
Mix beef, mushrooms, seasonings and milk. Shape into 6 portions.
Wrap edge of each portion with a slice of bacon. Grill 6-8 minutes preside over medium flame.
"Don't forget to smell the flowers."