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A week after Florida State asserted itself as the ACC's top dog, we get a bunch of games that won't really help us determine the pecking order beyond the 'Noles. Despite being nearly halfway through conference play, this weekend feels like a bit of a lull — though still, plenty of chances for surprising (but hopefully not to surprising) results. Just like normal, we're running down the list of every ACC (plus Louisville) game and predicting outcomes that will almost undoubtedly be wrong. Have some picks of your own? Predict away in the comments!
Game of the Week
Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4-3) (2-2) at Miami Hurricanes (6-0) (2-0): A matchup with a 23-point spread being the featured game of the week? #goacc… But honestly, that line's a bit overblown and it's not as if the 'Canes have much of a home-field advantage anyway. Miami also struggled to get by a hapless North Carolina team last Thursday, while Wake Forest is suddenly coming on strong offensively, scoring 62 points over the past two weeks (strong for them, obviously). If Tanner Price can move the ball well on the ground, it should help set up the Deacs' passing game for more success, though Miami's offense might be too much for them. Whether it's Duke Johnson or Dallas Crawford carrying the load, expect the Hurricanes to try and test Wake's strong running defense all afternoon. Miami is likely to win this one — just not by as much as Vegas might think. Prediction: Miami 31, Wake 24
The Rest of the Slate (in order of start time):
Louisville Cardinals (6-1) at USF Bulls (2-4): Louisville's coming off a tough loss last Friday that killed off any national title hopes. USF's riding a surprising two-game winning streak and actually holds a share of first in the American Athletic Conference right now. While the Bulls have played better of late, it's unlikely that'll be enough against a team out for a bit of redemption this week. USF is still a struggling offense that only puts up 16 points per game, and to be honest, UConn's the first offense they've really stopped all year. Teddy Bridgewater should make short work of the secondary and get the Cards back on track. Prediction: Louisville 41, USF 13
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (4-3) (2-2) at Virginia Cavaliers (2-5) (0-3): It's unlikely Georgia Tech will be able to replicate last week's 56-point output, though if there was an opponent that could happen against, I guess it would be UVa. The Hoos have been a mess all season, with an offense that can't score (less than 18 points per game vs. FBS competition) and a defense that simply gets abused in second halves. Maybe Mike London coming under fire serves as motivation for Virginia? There's a chance of it, though this really is a lopsided matchup of two teams going in opposite directions. Prediction: Georgia Tech 38, Virginia 20


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Driver rescued from truck dangling from Va. bridge
Driver rescued from truck dangling from Va. bridge
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. —
A driver who was rescued from the mangled cab of her tractor-trailer while it dangled from the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel has been charged in the wreck.
Virginia State Police say 43-year-old Almira Ribic of Newport News was charged with reckless driving Monday after she was plucked from the cab.
The tractor-trailer went out of control on Interstate 664 and struck the bridge just before 9 a.m. The truck caught fire and the cab was hanging over the bridge that connects Suffolk and Newport News. Firefighters rappelled from an elevated platform to rescue Ribic.
State police say Ribic suffered minor injuries.
State police shut down the southbound lanes due to more than 150 gallons of diesel fuel that were spilled during the crash.

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Kabul restaurants struggle weeks after brazen attack
KABUL, Afghanistan — In the weeks since the brazen attack on Taverne du Liban, Atiqullah Aslamy has barely slept and says he is afraid to leave home.
Aslamy was preparing kebabs at the restaurant the night of Jan. 17, when a blast ripped through the restaurant's front door and gunmen killed 21 people, including 13 foreigners.
"(It is) a time that I will never forget in my life," said Aslamy, who escaped unharmed. He and his wife are expecting their first baby and he needs a job to support his family, but he doesn't want to work in another restaurant.
"At the first restaurant, I was saved," he said. "At the second, maybe I won't be saved."
Aslamy isn't the only one worrying his luck may run out. The attack on the Lebanese restaurant, a fixture in the heart of Kabul, is a game-changer for the capital's expatriate community and the wealthier Afghans who frequent such places.
As a result, most international security providers have placed their expatriate staff on lockdown in Kabul. Only "mission critical" trips outside secured guesthouses and compounds are allowed, and the handful of heavily fortified restaurants that cater to expats are off-limits.
For many expatriates, working, eating and sleeping in the same place during this indefinite lockdown conjures the feeling of being a prisoner.
Before the attack, there was some freedom to move around the city to meet friends for dinner and while the list of approved restaurants was small, today that sense of freedom has disappeared.
Some have cited depression from being in one place 24 hours a day, and no one knows how long the lockdown will last. However, most expatriates don't seem to mind the strict security restrictions as uncertainty looms ahead of presidential elections next month and with the potential for complete U.S. troop withdrawal by the end of the year.
Forgoing a restaurant trip is a minor sacrifice, some say, but the attack destroyed one of the last bits of normalcy in Kabul and eroded the fragile hope that existed in the city for a better future.
When Ismael Aarefi opened Everest Pizza in 2001, the Afghan entrepreneur thought, "This was my country, I am here to stay." More than a decade later, he says he doesn't see a future in Afghanistan and is considering leaving the country with his family.
The January attack occurred less than a half a mile from his restaurant, a popular hangout for young Afghans and expats. His monthly intake dropped by $15,000, and the number of customers dwindled. If the situation continues for the next two months, Aarefi said he will consider laying off staff. By that time, he doesn't think he can afford to stay in Kabul.
Many others also worry about the future.
"Business is really down," said Mohammad Azim Popal, the owner of an Afghan restaurant, Sufi, which caters to an expat and wealthy Afghan clientele.
Following the attack, Popal purchased two guns and built a safe room — a bunker where people can hide in the event of an emergency — inside the restaurant. Still, only about 20 mainly Afghan customers dine each day at Sufi, down from an average of 100 and resulting in a loss of roughly $2,800 per day as of last week. Popal had to fire two waiters and two cooks to make ends meet.
Some restaurant owners are trying to stay positive. Yousuf Rafik, the Afghan owner of Boccacio, an Italian restaurant a few blocks from Taverne du Liban, says it is just a matter of time for things to get better.
"I never thought for one second of closing (my restaurant)," he said. Since the attack, he spent $25,000 in security upgrades, including installing gates and reinforcing doors so international organizations could put Boccacio back on their slim list of approved restaurants. More than 15 NGOs, international organizations and companies obliged, placing the restaurant on that list.
While Kabul residents, both expatriate and Afghan, are resilient after years of sporadic violence, Rafik's optimism could be tested. The attack was a chilling reminder to many in Kabul that security is at its worst after more than a decade of international involvement.
Nathan Obin, 24, a student development specialist from New Hampshire, was walking to Taverne du Liban to join his two colleagues the night of Jan. 17. The explosion occurred minutes before Obin would have arrived. His two colleagues, Alexandros Petersen and Alexis Kamerman, were killed.
Obin, who works at the American University of Afghanistan, has worked in Kabul for less than a year and says he isn't likely to stay beyond 2014 if the number of bomb attacks keeps increasing.
"It hit home when our colleagues died," he said. "It could have been anyone of us."


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I have worked in many art techniques over the years. The common thread that runs through my artwork is my love of color and pattern. I have painted for personal growth and fulfillment and also professionally as an Illustrator of books.
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When illustrating for books and other print, I paint with gouache on watercolor paper. I could do all of it on the computer but I like the haphazard quality of the colors and transparencies as they are applied to my paper. I line most of my illustrations using a very fine brush. When they are finished they have a handmade quality which probably could be done with a computer but would not be as much fun.
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Even when he is victorious, Rafael Benitez can't win.
The new Chelsea manager secured his first win in four attempts but he was left to reflect on an evening that ultimately ended in eviction from the Champions League.
Benitez's team were relatively impressive in annihilating Group E minnows Nordsjaelland 6-1 but a points haul of 10 was not enough to prevent the European champions becoming the first holders to fail to qualify for the last 16.
With Juventus simultaneously defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0 to join the Ukrainian champions in the knockout stages, Benitez will lead his team into the far less glamorous environs of the Europa League.
That is, if the Spaniard is still screaming out instructions from the home dugout at Stamford Bridge by then.
Nothing can be taken for granted where Roman Abramovich is concerned, even if Benitez might have bought himself a smidgen of room to manoeuvre with this comfortable win, albeit against weak Danish opponents.
The manager could at least take solace in a less poisonous welcome from the home fans and a brace of goals from his underperforming No9 Fernando Torres, which were supplemented by a David Luiz penalty, a Gary Cahill header and Juan Mata and Oscar strikes.
Joshua John scored what turned out to be a consolation for the visitors but there could have been even more goals had Nikolai Stokholm and Eden Hazard not traded penalty misses in a crazy few minutes before Luiz showed them how it was done.
Benitez might not be able to pit his wits against Europe's finest coaching minds in the New Year but he can at least take comfort in a more efficient display from his team.
Unsurprisingly, given the inexperience of the opposition, Chelsea controlled the opening exchanges but their finishing initially lacked punch, as if they were unconvinced whether it would make any difference to the evening's equation.
An uninspiring game became an eventful one around the half-hour mark, with three penalties awarded in a madcap six minutes, each for handballs of varying degrees of culpability.
Petr Cech dived low to his right to save Stokholm's spot-kick after 32 minutes but Jesper Hansen then matched the Chelsea No1 by flinging himself to his left to keep out Hazard's rather feeble penalty.
The third spot-kick was perhaps the most contentious of the lot, awarded when a close-range shot hit defender Patrick Mtiliga's arm that was resting by his side. Luiz paced out a fast bowler's run-up and emphatically rammed the ball home.
Torres doubled Chelsea's advantage on the brink of half-time, in a manner that will provide encouragement to Benitez and his coaching staff.
After out-pacing defender Michael Parkhurst in the quest to latch on to Victor Moses' smart through-ball, the Spaniard's first attempt was beaten away by Hansen but the striker kept his composure to steer the rebound over the goalkeeper and inside the far post.
It prompted a thousand Twitter jokes about Torres ending his drought but it was in fact the Spaniard's eighth Chelsea goal of the season.
Some 19 seconds after the break, Nordsjaelland got a foothold in the match when the brilliantly named Joshua John steered in from a tight angle.
Cahill got on the scoresheet after 51 minutes with his sixth goal of the season and, from then on, it was about how many Chelsea would win by as their part-time opposition tired.
Torres got his ninth of the campaign soon afterwards, while Mata and Oscar also scored late on as the final group game developed into a training match.
Ultimately, it was of little consequence. Long before the end, Chelsea's supporters had accepted their fate.


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Dear Secretary Vilsack,
We demand that the application submitted to the USDA by ArborGen to deregulate their GE cold tolerant eucalyptus trees be rejected. This application, if successful, would allow ArborGen to begin selling millions of genetically engineered (GE) eucalyptus seedlings for large industrial plantations in the southern US.
Eucalyptus are an invasive species proven in many areas to be detrimental to the environment. The sale of ArborGen's GE eucalyptus seedlings would threaten ecosystems spanning from Texas to South Carolina. The planting of these trees in industrial plantations will threaten native forests, displace native wildlife and impact local communities.
We demand that ArborGen's petition be rejected.
Global Justice Ecology Project
This petition closed over 5 years ago
Genetically engineered trees (GE trees) pose an unprecedented threat to US forests. GE tree company ArborGen has a request pending with the USDA to legalize the sale of millions of GE eucalyptus...
Genetically engineered trees (GE trees) pose an unprecedented threat to US forests. GE tree company ArborGen has a request pending with the USDA to legalize the sale of millions of GE eucalyptus trees. These trees would be sold for pulp and biofuel plantations across Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina. Eucalyptus trees have fueled deadly, catastrophic fires in Australia and are an extreme fire risk in California, where they are considered an invasive species.
Ecological Catastrophe
Eucalyptus trees are introduced organisms in the US and are documented as invasive pests in California and Florida. ArborGen's GE eucalyptus are cold-tolerant, making them potentially invasive over a large geographical area, which is sure to expand due to climate change. Experience in California and other parts of the world has demonstrated that once planted, eucalyptus is nearly impossible to eradicate. Additionally, the approval of GE eucalyptus trees could open the door to the commercial release of GE versions of native trees like poplar and pine. The inevitable escape of seeds and pollen from these GE trees could irreversibly contaminate native forests for hundreds of miles.
The U.S. Forest Service has stated that large-scale plantings of eucalyptus lower water tables, and affect groundwater recharge and local stream flows, in some cases eliminating seasonal streams. This is of particular concern in light of recent drought conditions in parts of the South. They state, "[eucalyptus] water use is at least 2-fold greater than most other native forests in the southeastern US."
Human Health at Risk
In dry regions or areas where droughts occur, eucalyptus create an environment that is highly flammable. Wildfires in Oakland, California in 1991 and in Australia in 2009—both fueled by eucalyptus trees—killed scores of people and caused billions of dollars in losses. Creating huge plantations of these flammable trees is potentially catastrophic.
The fatal fungal pathogen, Cryptococcus gattii has been found in the U.S. It can cause fatal fungal meningitis among people and animals that inhale its spores. One of the eucalyptus species used in the GE eucalyptus hybrids (E. grandis) is a known host for Cryptococcus gattii. Creating extensive habitat for this fatal fungal pathogen is dangerous.
The Plan
From May 26-June 1, industry leaders, scientists and policy makers will meet in Asheville, NC for the Tree Biotechnology 2013 Conference. The conference will discuss current and future applications of GE trees, including their deployment in the United States.
With your support, GJEP will bring thousands of signatures to this conference to let the industry know that public opposition is strong, and that the public is willing to take action to stop these dangerous trees from destroying our native forests and wildlife, as well as further fueling climate change.
GJEP has been fighting for over a decade to stop the release of GE trees into the environment. With the support of the public and our partner organizations, we have been successful in preventing their large-scale, commercial release. It is only with your support that we can continue this fight.


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|2006-01-05, 09:40
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♪♫ Maya Iincho ♩♬
Kira_Naruto - me likey. It's good KN, the towels great huh? 7/10
Lina Inverse - the red borders, matches your other red colors. But i think you could've done something else to your picture. 7/10
|2006-01-05, 10:27
|Link #102
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Cardboard Box
Age: 35
Aoie, I like it. One thing that I'd recommend is that your name ont he shoulder where it's lighted, that should part should be lighted as well so it fits into context with the image.
Nice, easy and effective.
|2006-01-05, 20:17
|Link #104
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Cardboard Box
Age: 35
Tried making a new sig, don't know which one is better.
I like my previous one but it's getting old.
How do you guys like this one?
Sasurai - I love your sigs, as always. Nice background, your character blends perfectly and the colour's just right.
Excellent work. 9.3/10
|2006-01-05, 23:32
|Link #105
Kira_Naruto, the ecchi
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: http://www.exciting-tits.com/
@ ForeverGoNe .. A bit striking in color .. but match the girl well .. one thing tho.. the Go seems a bit away from your overall name .. dunno how to explained it but I think you can understand what I'm trying to say .. I think and the horizontal text fails since I cant read it... sig wise a bit better then your current .. it just the text that failing it ... 78%
|2006-01-06, 00:59
|Link #106
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Canada!
Age: 33
the text could less pixelated annd maybe but the bg isnt working for me. i'd go with the oh so controverial pink.
take a look at this one, this is my favourtie sig i've done up to date!
i think its quite excellent
|2006-01-06, 08:02
|Link #108
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Aoie_Emesai I like the crop but not the way you put your nick on it... try to blend it a bit more... 6/10
SasuraiHell Really nice... nice. Perhaps I'd lowed the opacity of the tex a little bit. Not to much. 9/10
JOJOS'STAR Nice girls... hehe For me the text is kinda big.... but nice sig 8/10. (I love your avatar).
|2006-01-06, 09:27
|Link #109
Join Date: Feb 2004
*Speechless* This thread only 6 page long . . . .
Tiamat *cover eyes* 10/10 >_<
Vulkanito Nice! It's been a long time since I watched ALF and I love that idea. 9/10. I think it looks better as avatar... maybe. ^-^
Itachikun Simplicity make this sig realy stand out. 10/10
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|2006-01-07, 00:16
|Link #112
Disheartened and Retired
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: 加拿大
Age: 32
ForeverGone - 80% - This sig's got a lot of style, and fancy BG effects to go with it.
Kira_Naruto - 77% - While the girl is hot and the BG is interesting, I'm not sure they go well together.
XxNarutoFanxX - 74% - I take it you are a fan of that female in your sig.
Nirvaphreak - 79% - Very cute image and concept. Only complaint is the lack of a border. Wanted to translate that Chinese into English, but then I thought, you must've purposely wrote that in Chinese for a reason, and I'll respect it.
XxChris43xX - 78% - I love the subtle hue gradient across all the captains. But it seems like the individual captain portraits are linearly resized, or resized without anti-aliasing, resulting in noticeble "jaggies" (of their hair, glasses).
Xellos-_^ - 75% - Asa is a great girl (judging from what very little I have watched of Shuffle). Sig itself is fine, with no complaints.
Catgirls - 78% - Avatars as signature? Well, I praise you for your effort and impeccable taste in capturing the faces of anime.
Lina Inverse - 74% - Cute and a bit ecchi image source. The red candy hearts around the corners just doesn't work for me.
SirHellsing420 - 69% - A bit small by our forum standards. The dark red font is a bit hard to read.
1.0.7. - 74% - I understand this sig relies on the mood and aura that captain Byakuya exudes as a character. Just needs a black border.
Vulkanito - 70% - The joke is lost on me. Oh well.
Drake - 82% - CCC. Cute, clean, and crisp, on top of a nice idea. *Thumbs up*
Cyz - 81% - This is a well done sig. Balanced, fitting BG, and the text keeps the signature busy enough as a whole.
Aoie_Emesai - 76% - A sleeping beauty. Nice source, but the image seems a bit too dim.
SasuraiHell - 79% - I like the blue hues, and how it compliments the BG effects. Fitting font choice as well.
JOJOS'STAR - 77% - The right girl is hot, but I see jelly rolls on the left .
Secca - 79% - Simple, but interesting crop and image.
i0td - 78% - Good crop on a good, albeit "standard", source image. Misuzu for the gao!
My signature is a simple crop (as my signatures has been for quite a while), of a not quite black and white, but grey and white image. I chose this signature because I love the source fanart, as the image captures that softer, more innocent side of Shinku, in addition to being endearingly cute. Everytime I look at the source picture I can't help but reveal a wistful grin on my face; furthur strengthening my appreciation for Shinku as a character. Just a warning, my signature is divided into three essentally equal parts to accomodate three different links. Occasionally not all three parts are loaded at once. If so, reload the page. If that doesn't work, clear your internet cache and reload. It happens sometimes.
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|2006-01-07, 01:37
|Link #114
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Cardboard Box
Age: 35
Gonna try with that render too, Sasurai.
Currently am fond of magna carta so .
I'll post in a jiffy.. sort of same style. Testing out some fonts.
Cyz - Look's simple but effective. 9/10
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|2006-01-07, 18:12
|Link #115
Join Date: Nov 2003
ForeverGoNe - 8/10
Cyz - 7.5/10 needs higher resolution
Muir Woods - 8.5/10 maybe a bit longer?
i0td - 7.5/10 shrink the sig a bit to increase the resolution (TV screenshot doesn't make good raw)
Drake - 8/10
Secca - 8.5/10
Here is a signature that I just made within the last 5 minutes. I will not use it, however, for obvious reason
Last edited by Thelastguardian; 2006-01-07 at 18:42.
|2006-01-08, 03:02
|Link #116
Junior Member
Aoie Emesai:
Nice siggy,but like ForeverGoNe has said,the signature would look better with you name not placed on the arm,maybe towards the bottom right-hand corner would make the signature look better?Simple but nice borders.
An 8/10
I like the nice blend of blue,light blue and black colour.I feel that it sorta fits the mood that the guy in your sig's eyes are trying to say.
Your newest signature again has a really sweet blend of colours,its very visually pleasing.Again,it supports the picture in the signature perfectly.
Very erhm,nice sex appeal.Tithering on the edge of whats allowed and whats not Words are a bit distracting though
Not much to comment here except that like what Secca said,it would look better as an avatar.
Tama-nee from TH2?Nice background and colours.Bathtowels are always good
I LOVE the kitty in the sig.Nice bright colours,goes well to support the smile of the kitty.
Chibi-ish Kill Bill coupled with nice bright colours for the win
Really really love your sig.Is it hand-drawn?It's a really sweet sketch/drawing.
Nice AIR sig.To me it represents freedom
A Shuffle sig,but at least its not those KKK,RRR,AAA or <insert popular character>.As usual,I love the blend of orange and yellow.
'DISCLAIMER'.It certainly draws attention subtley.
(No rating because you aren't using it)
Yup,mine's pretty crappy in comparison to all the others .I took a photo of my Freedom and Providence HG 1/144 dancing a waltz,SnagIt'ed it and added the 'aishiteru' and my name.Pretty basic for a Photoshop noob like me There are probably 100 areas I could improve like adding a border and not using JPEG(the picture quality oh why oh why ;_; )but stiil,its pretty much an accomplishment for my first sig(baby steps )
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|2006-01-08, 03:33
|Link #117
Kira_Naruto, the ecchi
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: http://www.exciting-tits.com/
@ Thelastguardian ... I actually waited to see what image you have in store ... damn you for making me wait .As for your current one.. there are not much to complain. limited by filesize limit it quite good albeit threading the water by an extra bytes =x . 87% extra points for being animated
@ Pinklynx .. For a start, its quite OK .. your name needs to be more pronounces. And the overall Bg is kinda tame .. 65% You'll get better as you play more ^-^
@ KiNa .. No more Tamaki T-T but Soi Fong is a "delicious" babe as well so meh .. cant find towels for her tho =3. I have a hidden name there as well .. see if you can spot it ~_^v
|2006-01-08, 09:25
|Link #119
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Cardboard Box
Age: 35
Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it in no time.
Nice starter sig, 8/10 cuz the colours of the background are well suited with your character.
I was wondering if this ones anygood:
This one didn't take as much time though. I was testing around with different smudges.
|2006-01-08, 17:13
|Link #120
"Show it to me"
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In solitude, where we are least alone
pinklynx: im not a big fan of gundam and the pic seems to be just cut out from something (sorry!) 6/10
kira naruto: ah! soifong. nice image and the color...well, it's okay. 8/10
d3athscythe: the blending of colors is cool. i only wish i could see the image a bit better instead of just the face. 9/10
forevergone: a magna carta sig. nice bg and colors. the pic is cool too. 9/10
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Posted on June 25, 2012 at 1:13pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
My summer reading began with yard sale book by Matt Ridley called, "Genome"...and it was excellent! That lead me to do some intenet searching and I found him talking on several sites about Rational Optimism. He is well worth looking into and fun to listen to...Life is not as bad as Fox makes it sound!
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I finally got the Netflix movie, "Atlas Shrugged: Part 1" and watched it this weekend. Both hubby and I got tears in our eyes from the subject matter and the ideas of Ayn Rand's Objectivism. It stayed very close to the book, but it will come out in 3 parts with the next one due out in October. A pain full wait is ahead of us and anyone else who loves this story. Well worth seeing for all ages and mind sets. We loved it!…
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I do not usually share dumb Facebook stuff, but this just killed me...Some of the worst music album covers that you will ever see and most of them are religious in nature. Try to brace yourself first...these are bad!Continue
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Greetings, I just finished reading, "God, No! Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales." It was a well written and rollicking ride by famous magician, Penn Jillette.
Penn takes you through his life stories and the 10 commandments of his life. It made me jealous that I was not a fly on the wall for most of it...but he does a great job of making you believe that you could have been there. He has made sure that Christmas and flying in an airplane will never be the same…Continue
Hi Suzi, I immediately recognised your piece "The Jester". I live in Australia but was travelling through Minnesota a few years ago and was impressed at the way the City of Bemidji had activated the city centre using public art and streetscaping. I use a photo of "The Jester" in presentations I give here in Australia on the value of public art in placemaking for towns and cities.
Welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing well today...
Thanks for the link. It was all interesting. You've just shared a lot about yourself. If the constellation of traits matches your self-perception, I don't see that Meyers Briggs being out of favor makes any difference.
Welcome, Suzi! Glad you could join us. :D
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CHL Playoffs Game Night: 4-19-10
Barrie Colts 3 @ Mississauga St. Michael's Majors 1
Conference Finals, Game 4. Barrie leads Best of 7 Series 3-1
LW/C Alex Hutchings, BAR: 0-0-0, E, 0 PIM
Playoff Totals: 8 GP, 1-7-8, +7, 8 PIM
Season Totals: 68 GP, 47-34-81, +44, 58 PIM
Barrie avenged a road loss to the Majors earlier in the series by beating them 3-1 in Game 4 in Mississauga. Barrie can advance to the OHL Finals on Wednesday when Game 5 is played in Barrie where the Colts are 6-0 in the playoffs. Hutchings was scoreless for the second straight game and "fell†to a point-per-game average in the playoffs. He has two assists in the four games this series. The last time Hutchings went two consecutive games without a point was Barrie's first two games in February. He then went on a 12-game point streak. He has gone seven games without a goal, his longest streak of the season by three games.
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Old buildings in uptown Lexington can receive a new life thanks to the Uptown Lexington Endangered Properties Program and Facade Incentive Grant Program.
Old buildings in uptown Lexington can receive a new life thanks to the Uptown Lexington Endangered Properties Program and Facade Incentive Grant Program.
A simple drive down Main Street verifies the success of these programs by the number of old and abandoned storefronts that have been transformed into new and thriving businesses over the past years.
"Anyone who has lived here for a while can see the improvements," said Melinda Smith, chairwoman of the Uptown Lexington Design Committee. "These improvement programs as well as all the events centered around the uptown area has brought Main Street back to life."
The Uptown Lexington Endangered Properties Program was created in 2000 with the mission to provide property owners in the uptown area the chance to save endangered historic properties that will create economic development and demonstrate the benefits of historic preservation. All properties must be historically significant and be individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places or be located within The Uptown Lexington Historic District.
The Vestal Building on South Main Street, otherwise known at the old Belk building, was the first property to be accepted as a donation to the program. Built in 1930, Belk was the main occupant of the Vestal building for several years. The business moved out in 1991, and the building remained vacant from 1996-2004. It suffered considerable disrepair due to years of water damage cause by a leaky roof. In 1999, Uptown Lexington began working with property owners to remove its metal false facade and begin the process to renovate the building.
In 2002, the property was accepted as a donation to the Uptown Lexington Endangered Properties Program. Two years later, Uptown Lexington entered a partnership with Barry Owen, a local private developer, to renovate the historic building. Within one year, the building was transformed from an eyesore to an asset of the district. The building now houses the Lexington Home Brands Factory Outlet; an antique shop; a piece-goods and home furnishing business; and a home-furnishing licensing company on the second floor.
The program is basically used on an "as needed basis" and has not started any new projects in several years because attention to revitalization in other areas has prevented any historical buildings from need of rescuing. Through other programs, such at the Facade Incentive Grant Program, property owners have found funds to improve their storefronts.
"I guess is a good thing that we haven't needed to rescue any properties," Smith said. "We are thrilled at the success of all our programs and wish more people would take advantage of them."
The Facade Incentive Grant Program, funded by the City of Lexington and administered by Uptown Lexington, assists property and business owners to make exterior improvements that will enhance the architectural character and support Lexington's street appearance, as well as improve their business.
These programs and other events are a result of Uptown Lexington's membership in the North Carolina Main Street program, where it has won many statewide awards. In fact, a picture of Uptown Lexington is featured on the N.C. Department of Community Development website as an example of the Main Street program.
The N.C. Main Street program assists selected communities across the state to restore economic vitality to their historic downtowns, or in this case uptown. Using a revitalization process developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Main Street program encourages economic development within the context of historic preservation.
The Main Street program emphasizes four main elements to create a well-balanced area. These are building partnerships to create a consistent revitalization program and develop leadership, diverse groups working together toward improvement, reestablishing the area as a compelling place for shoppers, investors and visitors through street festivals and other events, and enhancing visual quality.
Sharon Myers can be reached at 249-3981, ext, 228 or at email@example.com.


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Looks like Hulu Plus will be coming to Apple TV competitor Roku. There's already a Hulu Plus app for Apple's iPad, and while my deepest, darkest wish is that it will support AirPlay to beam content straight to Apple TV, past history (and its use of non-standard video controls) make me think it won't. And hey, even if by some miracle it does, just like Apple TV has built-in Netflix support, built-in support for Hulu Plus would be huge (no need to waste iPad resources and Wi-Fi bandwidth).
It would also nicely round out the ABC and FOX rentals with NBC shows, and add to the back catalog available on Netflix.
Powers that be, make it so. (And make it so outside the US as well while you're at it, okay?)
Update: TiVO is getting Hulu Plus as well [@


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Scarpetta's Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Basil
From 'Chef's Table'
This is a straightforward, traditional, fresh tomato sauce in which ripe tomatoes -- and little else -- get cooked quickly to retain their vibrant flavor. Why then is it such a hit?
The key is in the finish. Here's how I put the dish together at the restaurant: I take a single portion of pasta cooked just shy of al dente and add it to a saute pan that holds a single portion of hot, bubbling tomato sauce.
To toss the pasta and sauce together I use that pan-jerking method we chefs are so fond of. I do this to look cool. Just kidding. The real reason is that this technique not only coats the pasta evenly with the sauce, but it also introduces a little air into the process making the dish feel lighter and brighter.
To accomplish this aeration with larger portions and without fancy wrist work, cook the sauce in a pan with a lot of surface area. When you add the pasta to the sauce, gently toss the pasta with a couple of wooden spoons -- tongs can bruise and break the strands -- lifting the pasta high above the bottom of the pot. Finish the dish with some butter, some cheese and some basil.
Cooking Directions
To peel the tomatoes: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Have a large bowl of ice water nearby. Cut a small X on the bottom of each tomato. Ease about five tomatoes in the pot and cook, let boil for about 15 seconds, and then promptly move them to the waiting ice water. (Do this with the remaining tomatoes.) Pull off the skin with the tip of a paring knife. If the skin sticks, try a vegetable peeler using a gentle sawing motion. Cut the tomatoes in half and use your finger to flick out the seeds.
To cook the tomatoes: In a wide pan, heat the 1/3 cup of olive oil over medium-high heat until quite hot. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and season lightly with the salt and pepper. (I always start with a light hand with the salt and pepper because as the tomatoes reduce, the salt will become concentrated.) Let the tomatoes cook for a few minutes to soften. Then, using a potato masher, chop the tomatoes finely. Cook the tomatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened. (You can make the sauce, which yields about 3 cups, ahead of time. Refrigerate it for up to 2 days or freeze it for longer storage.)
To serve: Bring a large pot of amply salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just shy of al dente. Reserve a little of the pasta cooking water. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat, gently tossing the pasta and the sauce together with a couple of wooden spoons and a lot of exaggerated movement (you can even shake the pan) until the pasta is just tender and the sauce, if any oil had separated from it, now looks cohesive. (If the sauce seems too thick, add a little pasta cooking liquid to adjust it.) Take the pan off of the heat and toss the butter, basil, and cheese with the pasta in the same manner (the pasta should take on an orange hue) and serve immediately.
Recipe Summary
Main Ingredients: parmigiano-reggiano, plum tomatoes, basil leaves, spaghetti
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta, Starch


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In revising its land use development code, the Durango City Council, Planning Commission and Planning and Development Department have before them a task essential for providing clarity of vision for how the city will grow as the demands of its residents evolve. As it tackles the project, the city will best serve its constituents by keeping its focus relatively broad and avoiding unnecessarily distracting issues. In so doing, the city can provide clear guidelines for development in the coming years.
The effort, as is too often the case, is long overdue. Delayed by recession-related staffing cutbacks and other distractions, the land use development code has become outdated, but the languishing revision process is stymieing those who are seeking approval for new projects. That uncertainty does not help reinvigorate the development that has faltered during the recession, and it is critical that the city redouble its efforts to update the code by the April timeline it has set.
At the same time, the city would be wise to avoid considering every possible potential land use that could come before planners for approval. Spending time trying to wrap every flavor-of-the-month development scheme into the land-use code is neither productive nor a good use of staff, Planning Commission or City Councils time. It amounts to so much make-work. Instead, those involved with the revision should focus on long-term planning goals and how the code can be crafted to meet them.
Doing so requires discipline and discretion on the part of staff and appointed or elected officials. It requires that they not be taken with pet projects or respond to rumors of proposals in the pipeline. They must seek and incorporate residents input into the final code that must also consider how the community has changed since the last revision occurred.
Even more difficult, planners and the City Council must attempt to anticipate what is likely to take place here in the years to come. That, more than all the other tenets of the planning process, will be done best with a wide lens that does not attempt to bring into sharp focus any and all potential development scenarios.
Considering water use, landscaping requirements, design specifications and location of various development types is critical. So, too, is providing certainty for businesses looking to relocate, open or expand in Durango. These can be handled with relatively concrete provisions that result from resident and lawmaker input and that of professional planners.
The City Council has committed to completing the land use development code revision by April, and it should hold itself to that commitment, regardless of the challenges that arise. Reaching that goal will be made easier by keeping the focus of the exercise sharp, while not getting mired in hypothetical or politically correct details. This will require leadership and, perhaps, difficult decisions. There is much to gain from making them.


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Plymouth plankton video goes to schools
A Plymouth university scientist's film about plankton has been distributed to all secondary schools in England.
Dr Richard Kirby, 47, hopes the 15-minute video, which took five years to make, will educate children about the beauty and importance of the creatures which are invisible to the naked eye.
Ocean Drifters, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, tells how plankton made oil and gas and produce oxygen.
His film was created in his Plymouth lab using a microscope.
Raw material was gathered with a fine mesh net from the sea off Plymouth.
Just a drop of seawater can contain 3,000 plankton, but filming them was a long process.
'So captivating'
He said: "Like flowers they only appear at certain times, so there may be just one month to capture them.
"If it's windy and you can't get the boat out to sea you have missed them."
He admits filming the plankton took dedication.
"Most people said I was nuts trying to make the film, but that spurs you on to prove them wrong.
"The animals are tiny, they are moving around and magnification is up to 100 times.
"Lots of film is on the cutting room floor because they kept disappearing stage left."
Sir David gave his services free and the film, which cost a total of £100,000 to make and distribute, was funded by the Natural Environment Research Council, Carl Zeiss microscopes and the Fishmongers Company.
Dr Kirby hopes the result will inspire a new breed of plankton scientists.
He said: "You look down the microscope and it's teeming with creatures of shapes and designs you'd never imagine.
"It's like looking at the stars with a telescope, seeing supernova and gas clouds.
"You suddenly see it's a very different place to what you thought it was.
"And you are never bored because it is so captivating and beautiful.
"There's beauty in the world everywhere around us, but scientists can see the beauty in how nature is connected and that understanding enhances your life."
Ocean Drifters will be shown in an open air cinema at the Royal William Yard in Plymouth on 15 September at 20:00 BST.


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Sept. 30, 2005
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The Tufts University women's tennis team defeated MIT, 7-2, on Thursday. Yi Wang and Jill Konowich posted the Engineers' (3-2) only victories while Lisa Shank collected a pair of exhibition wins.
Mariah Hoover and Serena Lin lost, 8-2, in their No. 1 doubles match to Becky Bram and Lisa Miller. Joanna MacKay, Elaine Ni, Jusleen Karve, and Konowich lost their matches by margins of 8-4.
After falling, 6-0, in the first set of her No. 1 singles match, Lin came back with a 6-3 win. It was not enough as Bram pulled out a 6-1 victory in the decisive set. Ni dropped a 6-2, 6-1 decision to Miller while Hoover lost to Jessica Knez, 6-3, 6-4. Wang gave MIT its first win of the day when she defeated Megan Gentzler, 6-3, 6-2, in the No. 4 spot. Konowich followed suit with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Andrea Cenko. MacKay battled Silvia Schmid to a tough 6-3, 7-5 loss in the No. 6 position.
Shank earned her first exhibition victory when she teamed up with Wang for a 9-7 victory over Elyse Parker and Lani Ackerman. She then posted an 8-6 win against Ackerman in singles play. Karve fell to Piker, 8-6, while Mari Homma defeated Karina Pikhart, 8-1.
Tufts University vs. MIT
Final Team Score: Tufts 7, MIT 2
1. Becky Bram/Lisa Miller (T) def. Mariah Hoover/Serena Lin (M), 8-2
2. Jessica Katz/Mari Homma (T) def. Joanna MacKay/Elaine Ni (M), 8-4
3. Megan Gentzler/Andrea Cenko (T) def. Jusleen Karve/Jill Konowich (M), 8-4
4. Lisa Shank/Yi Wang (M) def. Elyse Piker/Lani Ackerman (T), 9-7
1. Becky Bram (T) def. Serena Lin (M), 6-0, 3-6, 6-1
2. Lisa Miller (T) def. Elaine Ni (M), 6-2, 6-1
3. Jessica Knez (T) def. Mariah Hoover (M), 6-3, 6-4
4. Yi Wang (M) def. Megan Gentzler (T), 6-3, 6-2
5. Jill Konowich (M) def. Andrea Cenko (T), 6-3, 6-4
6. Silvia Schmid (T) def. Joanna MacKay (M), 6-3, 7-5
7. Elyse Piker (T) def. Jusleen Karve (M), 8-6
8. Lisa Shank (M) def. Lani Ackerman (T), 8-6
9. Mari Homma (T) def. Karina Pikhart (M), 8-1


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Is it normal to fantasize about dancing a tango with your dentist? During a root canal? Lying in the fully reclined dentist's chair, the combination of Novocaine and
Argentine summer heat lulled me into that mysterious half-awake state (you know the place), and I found myself dreaming about recent visits to the tango salon while looking at the tip of la dentista's nose.
"Wait," you're asking, "why were you at the dentist in Argentina . . . doesn't that ruin a vacation?"
Hardly. With the money I saved by getting dental work done in Buenos Aires, I could pay for an off-season plane ticket to the South American capital and probably still afford some fine beef (see sidebar). Plus I have an Argentine souvenir that should last a long time: a beautiful new tooth.
Depending on what your mouth (or other parts) needs, you could do the same. In fact, I met four other travellers who were getting various levels of dentistry done during their Argentine vacations.
If you're like thousands of Calgarians, your dental plan sometimes may not cover everything your mouth needs done. Pardon the pun, but it caps out. As a self-employed guy, I choose to "self-insure" for dental; I pay the whole bill. As a result, I need quality dental care within my budget!
So, in Buenos Aires, I find myself humming a Piazzolla tango tune as the dentist drills deep into the root of my left maxillary second premolar. I close my eyes, and a few minutes later open them to discover she has become he. Not only am I getting my dental work done at bargain prices, I've found one of the world's most interesting dental practices: the brother-sister team of Drs. Gustavo and Marisol Telo. They often assist each other, trading off seamlessly to maximize on each's best talents, although Marisol assures me they're both perfectly comfortable with all dental procedures. Marisol drills, Gustavo is focused on getting my crown colour exactly right.
The Telos are young, attractive, and intensely smart. Both in their late 20s and with a strong command of English, they're capitalizing on the weakness of the Argentine peso. Gustavo tells me they smartly decided to market their services to tourists "because (travellers) are on holidays and their energy is better -- they're happy!" Currently, their practice is about 50 per cent tourists.
It seems mucho loco that anyone, foreigner or not, is happy about going to the dentist. But I find I am happy. The dollars I'm saving -- about 1,000 bucks by my estimate -- are effectively paying for a substantial part of my vacation. (All prices in approximate dollars.) I decide to put some of those savings toward whitening my smile and replacing 30-year-old cosmetic fillings.
Gustavo tells me they do a lot of crowns and tooth replacements. Given a bit of warning, they can do most work in roughly a couple of weeks' time, including crowning your entire smile. They also do replacement implants -- a procedure that generally requires two trips to Argentina to allow for bone healing between processes. They're also happy to do basic fillings and pure cosmetics.
I found my dentist(s) through the Buenos Aires edition of travel magazine Time Out where I also found information about cosmetic surgery in Argentina. For Canadians, I realize, root canals and Botox are the sorts of treatments that make sense during a vacation.
Across town in Palermo, I chat with a plastic surgeon, Dr. Carlos Juri, who is said to be among Latin America's finest, and who sees a lot of foreign patients. Juri explains that cosmetic surgery is about the patient's relationship with the doctor -- not just the price. He explains that while Argentina is usually cheaper, when it comes to reshaping your face or body, bargain-basement prices may not be the right choice.
Another Argentine plastic surgery centre advertises cheap-sounding prices, ironically, in the custom map provided to guests of the decidedly un-cheap Faena Hotel+Universe. Botox from $150. Lips & folds from $200. Liposuction or breast augmentation from $1,800. A bigger breast can be had for about the same price as four nights at the Faena.
How do you choose a foreign healthcare provider you can trust?
Reputation is important. But ultimately, it will probably come to an in-person visit with the provider. "We are a health-care provider," Gustavo explains, "and it's all about trust."
I trusted my root canal and other procedures to the Telos because of the confidence I felt after I met them. If I hadn't felt comfortable with them, I would have consulted with other English-speaking dentists. If I still didn't feel good about it, I would have come home and paid Canadian prices. But it certainly didn't hurt that my complete exam, including two X-rays, was only $14.
To complete all my work required several visits to their office in downtown B.A. I constantly found myself relaxed -- even looking forward to seeing them. After all, how often does your dentist greet you with a friendly hug and kiss on the cheek?! (That's the common greeting in Argentina, men and women.)
When I look in the mirror at my brighter teeth and perfect crown, I realize that I my smile is a souvenir that will last for years. And the memory of a fantasy tango with my dentist isn't bad, either.
Final price tag: $1,064 Cdn
Here's what I had done, and the cost.
- Complete exam, incl. two X-rays: $14;
- Cleaning & scaling: $50;
- Root canal: $200;
- Porcelain/metal crown, incl. post and all lab work: $500;
- Replacement of two old cosmetic fillings (front teeth): $100;
- In-office tooth whitening: $200.
Smiling around the neighbourhood
Repeat visits to the dentist allowed me to get acquainted with MicroCentro, a neighbourhood overlooked by many tourists.
I discovered the magnificent Palacio Barolo, a downtown office building built to house the exiled remains of Dante if Italy got into a post-First World War conflict. It is designed entirely around themes from his Divine Comedy. It can and should be toured.
I also discovered the theatre district along Ave. Corrientes, and enjoyed an evening watching a Broadway-calibre production of Cabaret.
The oldest subway line in South America was also nearby, and it was amazing to experience the circa-1913 trolley-style trains still in service, complete with wooden interiors and manual doors.
The neighbourhood has many magnificent examples of early 1900s European-influenced architecture, including the crumbling ornate facade of an Italian opera house.
If You Go
- Argentina's international dialing code is 54, Buenos Aires area code is 11, not required for local calls.
- Note: the author accepts no liability should you choose to utilize the services of the medical providers listed.
- Getting there: Calgary to Buenos Aires (EZE) fares for April start from about $1,200, using multiple airlines. Travel is quickest via Continental; travel time about 16 hours via Houston.
- Dentist: Dental-Argentina, Drs. Gustavo and Marisol Telo, Uruguay 292, Suite 9B, phone 4828-0821, toll-free from Canada 1-800-481-5427, www.dental-argentina.com.
- Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Carlos Juri, Soler 3870, phone 4824-0234,
- Cosmetic Surgery (low-price ad):
Ultrasthetics Argentina, phone 4780-4206, www.ultrasthetics.com.ar.
- Tour: Palacio Barolo, 4381-2425, www.pbarolo.com.ar.
- Additional B.A. info: www.bue.gov.ar.


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Lauren Alaina: 'I Don't Want to Be Skinny'
Last week, Lauren Alaina made headlines with her amazing physical transformation since dropping 25 pounds in only five months. Taste of Country caught up with the southern belle in Nashville over the weekend during the annual Family Day benefit, where we asked Alaina if she truly planned on losing another 10 pounds to reach her goal, as reported.
"I don't want to lose any more weight," Alaina said, referencing the Us Weekly story that ran on the internet last week. The interview with the publication actually happened a couple weeks back. "I've lost a little bit more [since then], but I don't want to be skinny. I like having curves. Curves are in!"
Alaina credits healthier food choices for the change to her petite figure — which means no more fast food stops for meals, as well as daily workouts of crunches, push-ups and squats.
"I'm just really healthy now because I have to work all the time," said the 16-year-old singer. "I grew up eating fried food. I thought that macaroni and cheese was a vegetable. When I started working all the time, I started eating the right food that will help me have my energy up and stay healthy. I won't be sweating as bad onstage now [laughs]!"
Alaina's life since 'American Idol' has kept her on a fast-paced track to stardom. Just a couple weeks ago, her debut album, 'Wildflower,' hit the stores and debuted at No. 1 on iTunes and No. 5 on Billboard's Top 200 chart. The latest single from 'Wildflower' is 'Georgia Peaches.'


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Below is a directory about Nurseries Kingston-Upon-Thames. Please view the following companies to find a suitable Nurseries company in Kingston-Upon-Thames region.
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Leapfrog Day Nurseries
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We offer your child fun-filled days of activities to help them learn and make lots of little friends. Choosing a nursery is an emotive decision. At Leapfrog, we understand what is important to both parents and children, and our aim is to provide the perfect solution to any parent looking for childcare for their little one. So whether you are looking to return to work, moving area or whether you just want your child to have the best opportunities in their life, then come to Leapfrog and see how we can help!
Contact:0870 380 6614
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Asquith Day Nurseries
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Asquith Day Nurseries is the UK's leading provider of premium childcare and education for the under 5s. At each of our nurseries, your child will receive a rich, stimulating nursery experience which will be a positive influence on their learning and development. Each nursery is part of the Asquith family - a group of more than 80 day nurseries and crèches throughout the country.
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Tops Day Nurseries
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Tops Day Nurseries operate eleven children's nurseries situated throughout Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. The first Tops Day Nursery opened in 1990 in Parkstone, Poole; and we now have settings in Bournemouth (2), Parkstone, Wareham, Wimborne, Taunton (2), Portsmouth, Poole, Winchester and the Isle of Wight. At Tops Day Nurseries we provide nursery care for babies from 3 months to children aged 5 years. We also provide care for older children aged 5 - 11 in our play clubs and out of school clubs.
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries
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At the Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries we pride ourselves in the knowledge that we offer our children a secure caring environment that is second to none. This is constantly reinforced by the feed back we receive from our parents.
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At Springles our primary aim is to ensure the happiness, well-being and development of the children in our care. We have created an environment where each child's individual physical, emotional and mental needs are recognised and respected and where he or she can feel safe, loved and encouraged to develop to their full potential.
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Christopher Robin Day Nurseries
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Nursery open days are the ideal opportunity for you to look around one of our nurseries and to see the wonderful facilities on offer. Our staff members will be present during the day and will be willing to answer any questions you may have. During the day there will be free activities for children such as face painting, crafts and cake making or decorating. If you would like further information please call the manager for the relevant nursery.
Contact:(01483) 757507
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Millstone Day Nursery
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Our family run concern offers two of Leicester's best day nurseries both of which exemplify everything required by working parents. We have created, along with our dedicated staff, a happy, cheerful, safe atmosphere with an excellent range of amenities, providing the highest standards of care and supervision for children in attractive and welcoming surroundings. With a mixture of qualified nursery nurses assistants, we ensure that your child's needs, their age, are put first, offering them the best care possible and offering you peace of mind.
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Kiddi Caru
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Kiddi Caru day nurseries are part of The Childcare Corporation, a company founded upon wholly ethical principles to promote quality nursery provision. The pursuit of our principles is to be found in every aspect of the childcare we provide. This encompasses the environmentally friendly nurseries we design, the staff we employ, the food we serve and the policies and procedures to which we adhere. Importantly, it also covers our policy of communicating openly with all those who entrust their children into our care – this is our promise to you.
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Jancett Group of Day Nurseries
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The Jancett Group of Day Nurseries commenced in 1968 at the home of Chris and John Pritchard. The need for quality day care was very quickly established and Gaytime Day Nursery in Wallington was opened in 1969. The nurseries grew in popularity as Pollyanna Day Nursery in Carshalton opened followed by Jancett Day Nursery, each filling a need required by the local community. Jancett Baby Unit heralded the next era, the popularity of which surpassed expectations. Startel Day Nursery became the fourth day nursery in the happy busy group. Pollyanna then opened a small baby unit to assist with the demand at Jancett's Baby Unit and Startel followed suit in April 1996 when they opened their own Baby Unit.
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The Day Nursery is the only nursery in the centre of Peterborough. We cater for 3 month old babies right up to 5 year old pre-school children.
|The Day Nursery offers the high standards parents have come to expect from a modern nursery along with the stimulation and education that children require in order to develop and flourish. With a deep understanding of how important it is to place your child in the correct nursery, owner Lynne Draper has incorporated some unique special features into The Day Nursery which come as standard with places.
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ETSU, now 4-3 overall, 1-0 in A-Sun play, got a game-high 25 points and 13 rebounds from Hubbard, while Smith pitched in 14 points and fellow junior guard Micah Williams (Manchester) added 12. The Buccaneers dominated in most every statistical category, out-rebounding the Ospreys 38-28, forcing UNF into 25 turnovers and finishing with a 26-point cushion.
"Coming off the win at Arkansas, this was an easy game for us to have a letdown," said ETSU head coach Murry Bartow, whose team dropped the Southeastern Conference's Razorbacks 94-85 on Friday night. "But we got up double digits in the first half and just built on that after halftime. Tommy was just Tommy as usual, and I'm losing words to describe how well he's playing right now. For him to have nine of our 20 offensive rebounds tonight is just unbelievable. Obviously, it was good to get Mike back and for him to play 21 minutes, and Micah did some good things for us again.
"We just played really well at Arkansas and I think that carried over today."
The Bucs blitzed out to a 9-2 lead early in the game, but UNF responded with its own 8-0 run to take its only lead of the contest at 10-9. However, that edge did not last long, as ETSU put together a 10-2 run to go up 19-12 and never looked back.
Smith's return was highlighted by his first field goal of the season, which came after he stole a UNF inbounds pass and raced to the other end of the floor for a slam dunk. Smith's score was only part of a strong first half by the Bucs, which ultimately resulted in a 44-31 lead at the break.
In the second half, things only got worse for the Ospreys, as the ETSU fullcourt pressure kept resulting in turnovers and scores for the Bucs. The Ospreys did manage to get to within seven at 50-43 on a 3-pointer by Jerron Granberry, but ETSU responded by outscoring UNF 11-2 over the next three minutes to build their lead to 61-45. A 3-pointer by sophomore Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) and another by Williams then powered another 10-3 run to make it 71-48 and UNF would not recover.
ETSU ultimately ended the game with a 34-11 edge in points off turnovers and a 20-6 advantage in second chance points.
UNF got a team high 14 points from Andy Diaz and Granberry netted 10 in the losing effort.
The Bucs will return to action on Wednesday night in a much-anticipated matchup with in-state rival Tennessee. Tipoff against the No. 9-ranked Volunteers is set for 7 p.m. and the game will be aired on Fox SportsSouth.
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Team Sky's Juan Antonio Flecha will tackle the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix on a brand-new Pinarello called the KOBH 60.1.
Unlike many Paris-Roubaix race bikes of the past few years, the KOBH already incorporates many of the modifications teams have been making to their standard road bikes to better withstand the harsh conditions.
The so-called 'CenturyRide' geometry features slacker angles and a longer wheelbase for increased stability, slender arcing seat stays that provide a softer ride on rough ground, and a slightly longer head tube that affords a more upright position without overly compromising the traditional racing position. Flecha stands 1.81m (5'11") tall yet the head tube is still a very reasonable 165mm long.
Clearance at both ends is increased as well over standard Pinarello road bikes and even has enough room – albeit barely up front – for Flecha's giant 27mm-wide FMB Paris-Roubaix Pro tubulars.
Naturally, Pinarello says the inclusion of 60HM1K carbon fibre – the same as used on the top-end Dogma 60.1 – and the frame's asymmetric shaping also maintains a high level of pedaling and handling stiffness for proper competition-level efficiency.
Consumers will be able to purchase the new KOBH 60.1 come this July but Flecha will already throttle his in competition on Sunday.
Flecha has mounted Shimano's new Di2 remote shifter to his bars for easier shifting while bouncing around on the pavé
Flecha's frame features internal routing for his complete Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic group, whose weather-ambivalent design may prove advantageous in the unlikely event of inclement weather. Shimano's recently released remote shifter will also allow Flecha to shift rear gears from the bar tops, which will be useful on the cobbles.
Team Sky will use FMB's giant 27mm-wide Paris-Roubaix Pro tubulars
Like most riders at Paris-Roubaix, the Spaniard will swap his usual carbon-rimmed aero wheels for more durable traditional hand-built ones. As has become virtually standard, box-section 32-hole Ambrosio Nemesis alloy rims are laced in a three-cross pattern with 14/15g double-butted spokes and brass nipples, all rotating around Dura-Ace hubs. Though very durable and offering a smoother ride than deep-section rims, the Nemesis rims are also quite light at around 430g apiece.
Gearing is also specific to Paris-Roubaix's mostly flat parcours with 53/44T chainrings bolted to the Dura-Ace crankarms and a tight 11-23T cassette mounted out back.
Flecha's cockpit - Shimano Di2, Prologo padded bartape and aluminium bars and stem
Other gear is similarly conservative and not expressly aimed towards aerodynamics or light weight as is usually the case for road racing. The cockpit is an all-aluminium affair that comprises a Zero100 Servizio Corsa stem and Newton Shallow traditional-bend bar, both from Deda Elementi, and Elite's stout Ciussi Gel bottle cages should keep bottles in place even as Flecha is being relentlessly bounced around.
In addition, two layers of Prologo's gel-backed DoubleTouch tape are used for additional padding, and mounted to the front derailleur tab is an AceCo K-Edge chain watcher with team-only anodising and etching. Interestingly, the seatpost is still the stock carbon fibre bit, though.
Total weight for the package as pictured here is a somewhat unimpressive 8.22kg (18.12lb). But then again, even a substantially lighter bike would feel heavy if the rider has to carry it to the finish line. For Paris-Roubaix, it's all about survival.
Complete bike specifications
- Frame: Pinarello KOBH 60.1
- Fork: Pinarello Onda KOBH
- Headset: Pinarello integrated
- Stem: Deda Elementi Zero100 Servizio Corsa, 13cm x -8°
- Handlebars: Deda Elementi Newton Shallow, 42cm (c-c)
- Tape/grips: Prologo DoubleTouch, double-wrapped
- Front brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7900
- Rear brake: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7900
- Brake levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-7970
- Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-7970-F
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-7970
- Shift levers: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-7970
- Cassette: Shimano Dura-Ace CS-7900, 11-23T
- Chain: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-7900
- Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace FC-7900, 172.5mm, 53/44T
- Bottom bracket: Shimano Dura-Ace FC-SM7800
- Pedals: Shimano Dura-Ace PD-7810
- Rims: Ambrosio Nemesis tubular, 32h
- Front hub: Shimano Dura-Ace HB-7800, 32h
- Rear hub: Shimano Dura-Ace FH-7950
- Spokes: Sapim 14/15g double butted, three-cross, with brass nipples
- Front tyre: FMB Paris-Roubaix Pro tubular, 27mm
- Rear tyre: FMB Paris-Roubaix Pro tubular, 27mm
- Saddle: fi'zi:k Aliante Gamma Twin Flex
- Seat post: Pinarello
- Bottle cages: Elite Ciussi Gel (2)
- Computer: SRM PowerControl 7
- Other accessories: AceCo K-Edge chain watcher, custom Sky graphics
Critical measurements
- Rider's height: 1.81m (5' 11")
- Rider's weight: 72kg (159lb)
- Saddle height, from BB (c-t): 785mm
- Saddle setback: 85mm
- Seat tube length, c-t: 567mm
- Seat tube length, c-c: 515mm
- Tip of saddle nose to C of bars (next to stem): 610mm
- Saddle-to-bar drop (vertical): 115mm
- Head tube length: 165mm
- Top tube length: 570mm
- Total bicycle weight: 8.22kg (18.12lb)