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First off, we've got the bread. Americans don't have one standard, but in general we like it relatively soft and fluffy with a crust. Germans, on the other hand, like bread that is as healthy as humanly possible. I'm talking coarse brown, sour bread with 15 different kinds of seeds and grains so big you can make them out from across the room. Just try to give a slice of Wonderbread to a German, I dare you.
The second thing is, Germans (and Belgians, and Dutch...maybe French too) think its totally normal to eat chocolate for breakfast. As a kid I sometimes indulged in Cookie-crisp cereal or the like as a treat, but in general chocolate is more a dessert thing to me... not so with the dozens of breakfast products here created with chocolate. You've got spreadable chocolate, chocolate flakes to sprinkle on buttered bread, even muesli at health food stores contains chocolate. Dream come true, right?
Anyways, there are many other scandalous food habits of the Germans that I could expose for you today (bread and cheese at every meal! 6 cups of coffee a day! beenkuchen!) but I don't want to ruin the mystery. I, meanwhile, steadfastly maintain my American way of life as best I can. This week, that meant BBQ'd soy curls for lunch (above) and chocolate cupcakes with no proper icing. (Shortening is apparently not a part of the daily diet. Will bring back 6 tubs after Christmas...).
As I always say, Germany isn't better or worse than the US, just different. And they both have something to learn from one another. For instance, let's introduce icing to Germany, and they can teach us about chocolate for breakfast... pretty soon, we've got inter-cultural breakfast cupcakes. Ah, a world without borders. :)


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Police are looking for the driver they say told a 26-year-old woman he was a cabbie before driving her and her three children to a homeless shelter, where he allegedly tried to sexually assault her in front of her children.
The driver picked up the woman and her children on 207th Street in Manhattan early on Sunday, police say. The woman asked the driver to take her and her kids -- ages 1, 3 and 5 -- to the shelter at Queens Boulevard near 51st Avenue, the site of the former Pan Am hotel.
When they got there, police say the man drove around the back of the building and started to assault the woman and her children.
Surveillance footage released by the NYPD (above, warning: some may find the footage disturbing) shows the man pulling the 5-year-old out of the car and putting the child on the sidewalk.
The suspect is then seen trying to grab at the woman, who fights him off. Then, the man is seen grabbing the 3-year-old out of a back seat and tossing the child to the sidewalk.
The man gets in the car, and he and mother tussle briefly before the he puts the car in gear and drives off.
The children were taken to Elmhurst Hospital with minor injuries. It wasn't clear if their mother was hurt.
Aaron Ling, whose family called 911 after hearing screaming, said the mother was panicking.
"She kept screaming, 'Policia! Policia!'" Ling said. "I just ran over here because I thought someone was dying."
Anyone with information on the driver is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

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MOBILE — To a lot of college football seniors, the Senior Bowl is a proving ground, a great opportunity to prove that they are worthy of an opportunity to play in the National Football League. To some of the others, Senior Bowl week gives them a chance to improve their position in the draft, which comes up in April.
MOBILE — To a lot of college football seniors, the Senior Bowl is a proving ground, a great opportunity to prove that they are worthy of an opportunity to play in the National Football League. To some of the others, Senior Bowl week gives them a chance to improve their position in the draft, which comes up in April.
Although every player on the roster for either the North or South squad has drawn enough interest from NFL scouts to have earned an invitation to this, the nation's greatest all-star game, many of them are borderline players.
At least 10 Senior Bowl players have been selected in the first round of the pro draft during the past seven straight years, and a top-10 pick has played in this game during the past 15 years. Still, being invited to Mobile for this game isn't an assurance that it represents a shot for a spot with some team in football's major leagues. It certainly doesn't guarantee they will go in the first round and wind up with million dollar contracts.
However, this game does represent a glimmer of hope. The players give it their all each day in practice, hoping to catch the eye of some coach or scout. It has happened before, and will again. Some players come in that don't fit the criteria of height, weight and quickness, but try to make up for that with effort, desire and performance.
The game itself is big and entertaining and the competitive players all want to win. But that's not the bottom line. By game time, most of the scouts and assistant coaches have come and gone; they have their answers. They have interviewed the players in whom they were interested, they have noted what they did in various drills and practices, and they have moved the players up and down on their lists, according to what they saw and heard.
One of the questions that reporters always ask the players is how they feel about their stock — has it gone up or down?
In the past, the Senior Bowl committee wanted to see a lot of Alabama and Auburn players — and several from other SEC schools — on the roster because it helped ticket sales. In recent years that hasn't played much of a role as the game has been sold out, just as it is this year where there are four Alabama players but only one from Auburn.
There also are one each from UAB, Troy and North Alabama.
Overall, there are 21 players from 10 SEC schools with Alabama and Georgia leading the pack with four each and LSU with three. Ole Miss and Kentucky are the only SEC teams that are not represented.
This year's overall roster (North and South) includes 20 All-America players and countless All-Conference picks. More than 250 members of the media requested credentials to cover the event. Many are columnists and beat writers from media that covers NFL teams across the country. They want to get an inside tract into the players their team may draft. Many are writers for the colleges represented, here to follow up on the careers of the star players they covered last fall.
The Senior Bowl also has a Hall of Fame. Inductee ceremonies were Friday night. Those inducted this year were Donovan McNabb, of Syracuse, who played in the 1999 Senior Bowl; Keith Brooking, of Georgia Tech, who played here in the 1988 game and was a five-time Pro-Bowl pick; and coaching legend Dan Reeves, who has coached in this game three times and been a part of nine NFL championship teams.
Last year the South won, 24-10, giving it a 30-26-3 advantage in the overall series. From last year's game, 12 players were first round picks and 83 players overall were drafted, including four quarterbacks. There were two top 10 picks last year – Von Miller and Jake Locker.
This year? Who knows? But it seems a sure bet that Alabama linebacker Courtney Upshaw will be a first-round pick. He is listed here as a defensive lineman. NFL Network's Charles Davis says that he has been a marvel and that his performance here this week has certainly bolstered his standing.
The toughest offensive linemen is said to have been Gordy Glenn of Georgia, who has been almost impossible for opposing defenders to handle.
The other three Alabama players are defensive back DeQuan Menzie, tight end Brad Smelley and offensive lineman William Vlachos. Long snapper Josh Harris is the only Auburn player here this year.


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- Yield:serves 3 to 4
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- Total time:30 minutes
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 pounds penne
- 2 handfuls arugula, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces Sun Gold tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
- Parmesan cheese
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Use a wooden spoon and move the zucchini to the side of the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir well, and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add tomatoes, and stir in zucchini slices. Cook until tomatoes are soft, but haven't collapsed, about a minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta and arugula to the skillet, along with the pasta water. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid has reduced, and the pasta is coated in sauce.
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for Persons Using
the OKDHS/DDSD Voucher
for Payment of Guardianship
Related Legal Expenses
Where to Look for an Attorney
Recommendations from friends, family, co-workers and others may be helpful in your
search for an attorney. In addition, attorneys whom you know, or have utilized in the past,
may be able to refer you to another attorney with experience in handling guardianship
Many state and local bar associations operate lawyer referral and information services as
a public service. These services may be provided for a small fee or free of charge. They are
designed to help you find the appropriate lawyer to help you solve your legal problem.
Keep in mind, however, that these services do not offer legal advice or free legal services.
Legal directories, which may be found at your local library, provide a listing of attorneys
practicing in your area. Advertisements in telephone directories and other publications
also provide a pool of potential attorneys.
You may want to find out if the Legal Aid, Legal Services or law school legal clinics in your
community will take your particular case. Many of these offices limit the types of cases
they accept and have strict income guidelines. In addition, federally funded legal aid of-fices
may not be able to accept payment for services through the voucher.
Finally, the Developmental Disabilities Services Division has compiled a list of attorneys
throughout the state who have indicated an interest in accepting the voucher. DDSD
does not endorse any of these attorneys, nor does DDSD warrant their services. The list is
simply provided as a service to individuals served by DDSD. You may obtain this list from
your DDSD case manager or guardianship coordinator.
Reality Check
No one you listen to and nothing you read will tell you which
particular lawyer will be the best for you; you must judge that
for yourself.
Questions to Ask Before
Hiring a Lawyer
The initial interview is your opportunity to get to know the attorney, state your
expectations and find out any expectations the attorney has of you. When deciding
which of the following questions to ask during the interview, ask yourself which of
these issues is important to you.
• How many guardianship cases have you handled in the past?
• Willyou or some other person do each stage of the work?
• How much will this cost?
Keep in mind that the Guardianship Voucher you have been issued will pay only up to
$700 in legal fees and related costs. Any fees the attorney charges above that limit will
be your responsibility. If you are unable or unwilling to pay fees above that amount,
you must make it clear to the attorney. Youshould also make sure that the upper
limit is stated in writing in the fee agreement. (There will be further discussion of fee
agreements later in this guide.)
• What are the possible outcomes of this case?
• How long will it take to complete this matter?
• What is the process for completing this matter?
• Willyou keep me updated?
• How do I contact you in an emergency?
• If you are not available when I call, who can I speak to about my case?
• What is your policy about returning phone calls?
• Within how much time should I expect a return call?
• Which bar associations and professional associations do you belong to and in
which ones are you active?
Fees and Fee Agreements
There are various types of arrangements lawyers use to bill and collect their legal fees.
These include hourly rates, flat fees and contingent fees. The type of fee arrangement
will vary with the type of work the lawyer is performing.
In guardianship proceedings, lawyers will typically charge an hourly rate or a flat fee.
Either of these fee arrangements is acceptable when using the voucher, as long as the
attorney and client are in agreement about what happens if the fee rises above the
$700 voucher limit.
Hourly charges are based on the amount of time spent handling a matter. The
attorney's hourly rate will depend on his/her experience and the demand for his/her
Flat fees are common for routine services such as wills, guardianships and some
criminal matters. This fee will remain the same regardless of the amount of time the
attorney spends on your case.
In addition to the legal fees for providing services, many attorneys charge the client
the fees and costs associated with the guardianship. These fees and costs can include
filing fees, court costs, copying charges, mileage, lodging, etc. A client who does
not wish to pay fees and costs above the voucher limit must make that clear to the
attorney. It is suggested that this understanding be reflected in the fee agreement.
Court costs may be waived per Section 192 of Title 56 of the Oklahoma Statutes. If the
potential ward is a recipient of Social Security benefits (or has applied for benefits and
has not yet had a response), this law waives court costs associated with a guardianship
proceeding. Not all attorneys are aware of this law, so you should make your attorney
aware of it. A statement regarding this law is also included on the Guardianship
After the fee has been negotiated, it is important to have a written contract called a fee
agreement. It is strongly recommended that you and your lawyer sign a fee agreement.
A fee agreement ensures that the attorney and client are clear about what services the
attorney will provide and what those services will cost the client. Like any contract,
the fee agreement should be carefully read and understood before being signed.
Afee agreement should include the following information:
• Attorney's name
• Client's name
• The legal matter that the attorney will complete
• Minimum and maximum fees
• Payment arrangements for other fees and costs associated with the guardianship.
If applicable, include a statement that Section 192 of Title 56 will be invoked.
What a Client Can Expect
from an Attorney
Every attorney should provide a quality work product and represent the client
effectively and professionally.
An attorney should always discuss possible actions to be taken in a case with the
client and then follow the client's decisions.
Attorneys must act carefully and quickly in handling a legal problem.
Attorneys must communicate with their clients and inform them of any changes in
the case. Explanations about the case should be given to the client within a reasonable
time of being asked of the attorney.
Legal fees must be 'reasonable' and the fee should be discussed and agreed upon
before or shortly after the attorney is hired.
An attorney must keep information about his or her client and the case confidential.
He or she may not tell anyone else what the client reveals about the case. The client
should be able to discuss all details of the case openly and honestly with the attorney,
without fear that the information will be passed on to others.
An attorney must be loyal to a client. He or she cannot represent another client who
is on the opposite side of the same or related case, unless the conflict is revealed to
both clients and both clients agree to the representation. An attorney cannot accept a
case from a client whose interests conflict with the attorney's interests.
What the Attorney Expects
from the Client
A client must be honest with his or her attorney by disclosing all the facts of the case.
A client should promptly notify his or her attorney about any changes in the case or of
new information the client has learned about the case.
Whenever a client has a question or is confused about something in the case, the client
should ask for an explanation.
A client should be realistic about what an attorney can do for him. Attorneys can only
handle legal matters. An attorney should not be expected to solve other problems that
are better handled by an accountant, banker, case manager or psychologist.
Oklahoma Bar Association, Lawyers & Legal Fees brochure (2008).
Oklahoma Bar Association
1901 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
(405) 416-7000
(800) 522-8065
American Bar Association
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654-7598
(800) 285-2221
The above noted publication served as a reference for the development of this Attorney
Selection Guide.
OKDHS Pub. No. 98-35 Revised 5/11
This publication is authorized by the Oklahoma Commission for Human Services in accordance with state
and federal regulations and printed by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at a cost of $500.00 for
1,250 copies. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department
of Libraries. OKDHS offices may request copies on ADM-9 (23AM009E) electronic supply orders. Members
of the public may obtain copies by contacting OKDHS Design Services at 1-877-283-4113 (toll free), by faxing
an order to (405) 962-1740, or by downloading a copy at www.okdhs.org/library/pubs.
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Well I'm happy it's Friday which means I get to share with you my blog post picks of the week. No you won't find US Election or Fiscal Cliff political chit-chat going on in here but it's over and the newly re-elected Obama will lead the way yet again for the USA. I would like to say despite this weeks presidential battle there were some great blog post coming in from all different directions. Lately, I've aimed to reach out to new Bloggers each week as it's always nice to build your circle of friends.
This weeks post will be short and likely come to you later in the evening as I've been on vacation for a couple of days now so I'm trying to get a million things done at once. Gosh that almost sounded as if I was saying I was multi-tasking, not! So as I endure the pain of the upcoming week, next Friday to be exact Nov 16 sitting in a movie theatre watching Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 please think of me. I can promise you I'll be mind-blogging the entire movie.
Let's take a moment to remember those brave soldiers that fought for us this weekend on Remembrance Day, Sunday November 11,2012.
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- 6 Easy Money Saving Tips– Monster Piggy Bank
- What Is The Fiscal Cliff and Why Should Canada Care?- Thirtysixmonths
- Norbert Gambit- Questrade-Vix Money
- Are Canadian Homeowners Over Confident?– Finance Fox
- Tips For Cutting Back On Personal Spending– My Canuck Buck
- Beauty Discrimination– Liquid Independence/ Freedom 35 Blog
- Debt Aversion Does Not Equate Gold Digging- Money After Graduation
- Rental Property Series: Let's Have a Drink to Having Tenants -Eyes on the Dollar
- The Joneses Strike Again– Afford Anything
- What do your spending choices says about our Values-Mo Money Mo Houses
- The Tax Trap– Garth Turner
- I Paid $126 To Ride The TTC for 5 Days– Blonde On A Budget
- Do Banks Give Good Financial Advice?– Retire Happy
- October Income– Tight Fisted Miser
- Laying Your Foundation For Buying The Right House Correctly-The Family Finances
- 7 Home Upgrades I Want Some Day– Young Adult Money
- Is Your Significant Other A Spender or A Saver? – Broke Ass Mommy
- 7 Reasons Canadians Fail To Plan Ahead– Fiancial Highway
- Would The Envelope Method Of Budgeting Work for You? – My Personal Financial Journey
- Our Journey Out of Debt – October 2012 -Work Save Live
- Saving Money By Making Homemade -Modest Money
- Craigslist: Great Way to Sell Your Crap or Total Pain in the Ass? -Club Thrifty
- How Do You Protect Your Assets?– The Savvy Scot
- What To Expect In A Financial Advisor- IHeartBudgets
- 10 ways to boost your productivity -Tackling Our Debt
- What happens to debt when you die -Modest Money
- Reader Question: How to deal with your partner's family's financial situation -Prairie Eco Thrifter
- How Low Mortgage Rates Will Help Prevent Another Housing Crash- Money Beagle
- Your Time Is Not Worth More Money-Financial Uproar
- 3700 in extra income and my goals -Making Sense of Cents
- How Much Did This Election Really Matter? -Average Joe Money
- How To Make Financial Decisions After Graduating Without A Job– One Cent At A Time
- Book Review- Cash Cows, Pigs and Jackpots- My Own Advisor
- October Spending – When Life Gives You Lemons-Add Vodka
- Saving For Retirement When You Live Paycheck to Paycheck -One Smart Dollar
- Caring For Your Eyes on Holiday: 5 Tips From a Pro -Reach Financial Independence
- What Your Loyalty Means in Light of the Fiscal Cliff -Pelican on Money
- The Right Way to Handle Tenants Who Are Moving Out -Fix Em Up Rent Em Out
- How Do You Get Out Of Debt- The 3-6 month Emergency Fund-Celebrating Financial Freedom
- Your Small Business Needs an Emergency Fund Too -The Frugal Path
- Pinching Pennies – Fearless Men
- How To Recover From A Bad Budget Month- Planting Our Pennies
- My Minimalist Christmas – My Alternate Life
- Your Small Business Needs an Emergency Fund Too -The Frugal Path
- Response to "Should women work in male dominated professions?" -Vanessa's Money
- Broken Heart, Broken Wallet – L Bee and the Money Tree
- No Mortgage Payments For A Year– Master The Art Of Saving
- Security For The Best Things In Life- See Debt Run
- November Budget– Cents Of A Country Girl
- Do You Think About Home Security– Frugal Portland
- The Number One Way To Save Money– This Is Common Cents
- My Credit Cards Are Plotting Against Me- So Over This
- Net worth Update: October– Edward Antrobus
- Hindsight is 20/20 But Old Habits Die Young– Budget and the Beach
- How I Taught My Daughter About Credit Cards– Square Pennies
Top Recipes From Blogs I Follow – If you have a recipe you want me to check out follow me or let me know!
- Fresh Tomato Salsa (Pico De Gallo) The Outlier Model
- Apple Sauce Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting– Aunt B on A Budget
- The Big Cook – Money Master Mom
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MBA Commencement Speaker to Address Building In, Not Adding On, Sustainability Solutions
As co-author of Embedded Sustainability: The Next Big Competitive Advantage, Dr. Chris Laszlo sees the importance of building aspects of sustainability into the business model, not merely attaching sustainability solutions to an existing way of doing business.
He'll share his thoughts with the 25 graduates of Duquesne University's MBA Sustainability program at their commencement ceremony on Friday, July 29, at 2 p.m. in the Power Center Ballroom on campus. The year-long, accelerated class, which this year includes students from India, China and France, encompasses studies abroad while grounding students in ethics and environmental, social and financial sustainability.
"Just as in Laszlo's book, visionary business leaders are examining issues of sustainability over the life cycle of a service or product," said Dr. Alan R. Miciak, dean of Duquesne's Palumbo-Donahue School of Business. "Our students are eager to bring their knowledge in this area into cutting-edge companies to help transform the way business is conducted in Pittsburgh and beyond."
Laszlo, who also authored Sustainable Value: How the World's Leading Companies Are Doing Well by Doing Good and The Sustainable Company, is an associate professor at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. The co-founder and managing partner of Sustainable Value Partners, LLC, an advisory services firm specializing in sustainability for business advantage, he has trained thousands of Fortune 500 executives in "sustainability for business advantage." Educated at Swarthmore College, Columbia University, and the University of Paris, Laszlo holds a Ph.D. in economics and management science and served in executive positions for nearly 10 years at Lafarge S.A., a leader in materials.
Duquesne's MBA Sustainability is a unique, top-ranked, internationally accredited program infusing financial, social and environmental responsibility into the hard-skills classes of more typical MBA degrees. For more information on the program, which is ranked 18th in the world by the Aspen Institute, visit http://mba.sustainability.duq.edu.
Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. Duquesne, a campus of nearly 9,500 graduate and undergraduate students, has been nationally recognized for its academic programs, community service and commitment to sustainability. Follow Duquesne University on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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Afghanistan: UN role for democratic Afghan government urged
Women activists from Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, European Union and Revolutionary Afghan Women Association (RAWA) demand that the UN should play a pivotal role in the formation of post-Taliban government in Afghanistan through elections.
Speaking at a news conference here, HRCP national council member Asma Jehangir, European Parliament member Luisa Morgantini and Sahar Saba of Rawa called for the elimination of all fundamentalist groups without any exception or conditions, paving the way for free elections.
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Editor's Note: Second life. It can represent a chance to do over. To reset and refocus your life. To shake off the past and give yourself an opportunity to change and grow. In our series, Second Life, we took a look at how those in the small business world, out of necessity or desire, reach beyond their comfort zones to re-create themselves and their world. These stories celebrate those who saw potential in being something else or creating something that wasn't and were brave enough to take the plunge into the deep, dark waters of entrepreneurship.
NEW GLASGOW - Abby MacKenzie could have found a part-time job as a cashier or serving coffee.
It is a common trend among high school students looking to put a little cash in their pocket while continuing to focus on school.
But MacKenzie decided to become her own boss instead.
The high school student opened Trap Door Escape in downtown New Glasgow after visiting a similar business in Halifax and thinking such an idea would make good business sense..
"I really loved it and from there I was thinking what it would be like if I were to make one," she said. "Eventually, my mom said I should open one and I decided to bring one to Pictou County."
MacKenzie applied for a government grants that supports student entrepreneurs and opened her doors in August 2016. She currently operates her business Thursday and Friday evenings as well as all day Saturdays.
She admits that getting the business open was a lot more work than she thought it would be in regards to the paperwork and licenses that needed to be done as well as renovating the business space and designing her website.
Her focus in the beginning was spreading word about her business by marketing it through social media sites.
"We had a few bookings the first few weeks and than it started to pick up," she said.
After being open for about year, MacKenzie is focusing on opening a second room with a new theme and puzzles this fall. She is always replacing puzzles and making changes in the business' original theme room as well.
Being a young business owner can be daunting, she admits.
"I think a lot of young people don't believe they can do it. I think when you start researching and planning it, you will see that it is great to actually be able to turn ideas into a reality."


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Three Hope College students received awards for poster presentations they made during the annual meeting of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), held in Washington, D.C., on Saturday-Wednesday, April 28-May 2.
All three were recognized with "Honorable Mention" in the 11th annual ASBMB Undergraduate Research Achievement Award Poster Competition for presentations concerning original research conducted in conjunction with members of the Hope faculty. The students who were honored were: Alyssa Johnson, who is a 2007 graduate from Muskegon; Caitlin Rice, a junior from Spring Lake; and Charles Sierzant, a 2007 graduate from Grand Rapids.
Johnson has been conducting research in molecular biology with Dr. Maria Burnatowska-Hledin, professor of biology and chemistry at Hope, and is continuing this summer before going on to graduate school. Rice has been working in biology with Dr. Virginia McDonough, who is an associate professor of biology at Hope. Sierzant, who graduated in May, conducted research in neuroscience with Dr. Leah Chase-Wallar, who is an assistant professor of biology and chemistry and a Towsley Research Scholar at the college.
Rice had also previously been honored by being one of only four undergraduate students nationwide invited in advance to give an oral presentation during the meeting.
In addition, Johnson, Rice and Sierzant all received ASBMB travel awards to attend the event, as did senior Abby Goltz of Midland and 2007 graduate Cheryl Jacobs of Holland.
Four other Hope students also attended the ASBMB meeting, including: Matthew Cooke, a senior from Berrien Springs; Brietney Lewis, a 2007 graduate from West Chicago, Ill.; Elisabeth Oosterhouse, a 2007 graduate from Byron Center; and Peter Vollbrecht, a 2007 graduate from Dexter.
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization that seeks to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology through publication of scientific and educational journals, organization of scientific meetings, advocacy for funding of basic research and education, support of scientific education at all levels, and promoting the diversity of individuals entering the scientific work force. Most of the society's more than 11,900 members teach and conduct research at colleges and universities, while others conduct research in various government laboratories, nonprofit research institutions and industry. Founded in 1906, the society is based in Bethesda, Md., on the campus of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.


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CHEWGARS! A Dog Might Think He's Humphrey Bogart
If you love old movies, then you know what Humphrey Bogart did for the cigar. He made it into fashion for the tough guys, the fast talkers, the don't-mess-with-me's of the 1940's and early 50's. So too, this English bull dog named Sam could be the fashion setter for the tough barkin' dog. "Hey babe, lets go to the burbs t'night and chase some cats up some telephone poles."
Sam is not actually the mascot for Chewgars; the mascot is a handsome hunk himself, a Samoyed. But face it, whoever hangs one of these Chewgars from his canines is gonna' look cool.
Chewgars are the creations of Flora & Hurd Inc., who also make Voodoo Chews® and Ugly Bones™. The company exports the 100 percent American beef-hide -- pesticide and preservative free -- to Mexico to be hand-rolled, and then has them sent back to Greensboro, North Carolina to be packaged. That wooden box? It's authentic too, straight from the Dominican Republic. Do you think I'm pulling your leg?
Flora & Hurd has a sense of humor, as you may have guessed. Here is the "black box" warning for the Chewgars box: "Supervised use recommended. This product contains no tobacco, causes no bark defects and may contribute to excessive tail wagging."
Also, a great couple of advertising posters:
Six rawhide Chewgars in three flavors (chicken, liver, and beef) are packed up in a ceegar box. Buy a box; you never know when you're going to have to charm some tough guy off your lady dog.
Chewgars can be found at pet boutique and gift shops, but I found mine at a cigar store. Honest.
That's the buzz for today!
by Anonymous
Edward G. Robinson, not Humphrey Bogart, used the cigar as an acting prop. So, no cigar for you, Lady Bee.


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Ask Olivia – How to Be Romantic! Doing, Saying Things to Show That You Love Someone.
The definition of romance, as defined by Webster's Dictionary, is making someone think of love; thinking about love and doing and saying things to show that you love someone.
There's an understanding that the longer you're in a relationship with someone, it's easy to forget about romance or think that the romance is dead in your relationship. That's all the more reason to keep up with it.
Whether you've just begun a relationship or you've been together with someone for decades, there are plenty of reasons and ways to be romantic.
Anyone and everyone can benefit from a little romantic gesture. In the beginning of a relationship, almost everyone has those little rose-tinted glasses on. What we call love at the start of a relationship is an insane chemical reaction, bonding us to that person.
As the relationship continues, we get used to each other and stop feeling and acting the way we did in the beginning. Saying, "I love you" can begin to sound monotonous or tedious.
You know what they say: actions speak louder than words. Romantic gestures large or small let them know you care; it increases trust, initiates reciprocation, and shows selflessness.
Touching your partner can be a wonderful way to show your love. There are studies that have shown that physical contact can decrease stress and can also decrease high blood pressure and cortisol, which increases your immune system. That also helps prevent heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Any physical contact can help release a bonding hormone called oxytocin. This pushes us to build trust and intimacy with your partner. So try it out! Hold their hand, touch their thigh, or hug them for a moment or two longer than usual. Both of you will appreciate it.
Research has shown that in order to keep the feeling of falling in love all over again, you have to both participate in something novel and challenging.
There are plenty of ways to show you love someone. From cuddling and hand-holding, to love letters, gifts, surprise bubble baths, to adrenaline inducing activities like organizing a plane ride and riding a rollercoaster together.
Always keep in mind who your partner is so you don't end up doing something she hates, which can make it seem like you don't care. Surprise her when she wouldn't expect it or when she's having a bad day.
Always try to remember your anniversary or her birthday. She knows that some people have a difficult time remembering these kinds of things, so if you remember it will make her feel important and appreciated.
Try to not think of being romantic as a chore or another job to do, but rather an investment in your relationship. To show her you love her, and to show her you appreciate her. To show her that you are in this forever. That's an awfully long time to be just ok with one another.


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It's been a busy week around the Jets and we'll be talking about them on Thursday's edition of PFT Live.
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News will be on hand to talk to Mike Florio about all the machinations of this week and all the machinations yet to come regarding the team's quarterbacks. We'll certainly hear about Mark Sanchez, Greg McElroy, Tim Tebow and Michael Vick and, given the way things are going for the team right now, we might also find our way to Vince Ferragamo, Spergon Wynn and Paul Crewe from The Longest Yard.
Shaun King from NBC Sports Network will also join Florio to talk about things involving the other 31 teams in the NFL as we prepare for a busy weekend of football action that kicks off Saturday night with the Lions and Falcons.
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RESULTS OF THE FEBRUARY 2013 WINTHROP POLL ARE IN PRES. OBAMA'S APPROVAL RATINGS BY S.C. RESIDENTS HOLDS STEADY AT 48%, ABOUT FOUR PERCENTAGE POINTS LOWER THAN HIS NATIONAL APPROVAL RATING, WHILE 46.5% GIVE HIM A THUMBS DOWN RESPONDENTS GIVE GOV. HALEY HIGHER MARKS ON JOB PERFORMANCE SINCE DECEMBER WINTHROP POLL ONLY ¼ OF S.C. RESPONDENTS APPROVE OF THE TEA PARTY MOVEMENT 47.3% APPROVE OF SEN LINDSEY GRAHAM'S HANDLING OF JOB MORE THAN HALF THINK THAT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN SC ARE GETTING BETTER AND ALMOST HALF THINK CONDITIONS GETTING BETTER ACROSS THE COUNTRY ROCK HILL, S.C. - The results of the latest Winthrop Poll, of 1,038 respondents living in South Carolina are in. The survey was in the field from Feb. 9-17. After weights (for sex, age, and race) have been applied, results which use all respondents have a margin of error of approximately +/- 3.1% at the 95% confidence level. Results that use less than the full sample (e.g. just registered voters) will naturally have a higher margin of error, according to Scott Huffmon, director of the Winthrop PollFor additional information on methodology, click here.Among the Winthrop Poll findings: • More than three months after Barack Obama won a second term as president, 47.6% of all South Carolinians polled approve of the job he is doing. • Three-in-four of all respondents and more than 80% of registered S.C. voters disapproved of the way Congress is doing its job. Regarding the S.C. General Assembly, 40% of S.C. residents approved and 35.1% disapproved. • S.C. Governor Nikki Haley garnered higher approval ratings in this poll compared to the December Winthrop Poll. Ratings have climbed to 43.7% for registered voters, compared to disapproval of 39.1%. In December, those numbers were nearly even. • Governor Haley garners a much higher approval rating—66.8% vs. 16.2% who disapprove of her job performance—among those who are registered to vote and say they are either Republicans or Independents who lean Republican. • U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who is up for re-election in 2014, received a 48.4% approval rating among S.C. registered voters -- 12 points higher than his disapproval rating-- but his approval rating climbs to 71.6% among Republicans and those independents who lean toward the GOP. • Tea Party membership continues to remain much lower than 2010 highs. In numbers similar to the December Winthrop Poll, only about 1 in 10 Republicans and GOP leaning independents who are registered approve of the Tea Party consider themselves a member of the movement. Overall, only about 6% of all registered voters consider themselves members of the Tea Party movement. While membership in the Tea Party remains steady from December 2012, approval of the movement continues to drop across the board. • Concerning lifestyle questions, only 41.7% respondents said they were close to their ideal weight, 23.2% reported experiencing significant physical pain recently, 1 in 10 reported depression, more than a third were stressed a lot, over a quarter were worried and only 22.1% engaged in vigorous exercise for at least 30 minutes daily or almost every day during the week with nearly 3 in 10 reporting NO physical exercise. Only 56% of respondents reported having eaten healthy the previous day. Nearly 43% of those with Internet in their homes frequently visit social networking sites. • Fewer respondents think country is on the right track (36.3%) compared with those who say it is headed in the wrong direction (55%). Yet 48.3% said the economic conditions for the country as a whole are getting better, while 52.1% said conditions for S.C. are getting better. • The most important problems facing the U.S. respondents said are, in order: the economy, the budget deficit or debt, jobs or employment, and politicians/government.
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Get rid of those 'midlife crisis' feelings and grasp life by the horns again
Where's my life going? There's still so much I haven't done! Life is passing me by! I'm not as young as I used to be. I'm not going to be around forever. What's the point?
Does any of that sound familiar?
These sentiments often plague us as we enter middle age. They are so common they've been given their own name: Midlife Crisis.
During a midlife crisis, people often yearn to feel young again instead of 'middle aged', 'stuck' or 'in a rut'. We live in age-obsessed times and 'the cult of youth' has never been so strong. People often feel that they haven't lived up to their own expectations. Or they may be conscious of social pressure which tells them that 'by now I should be married… be rich… have a house… have travelled the world…' and so on.
Overcome Midlife Crisis addresses the anxiety or feelings of rising panic associated with these sort of thoughts.
A midlife crisis is really a signal that something needs changing in your life or your perspective. Dissatisfaction can be the first step to positive change and life enhancement. Boredom, disillusionment and an awareness that we all have limited time available are powerful motivators to seize the moment and begin living life more productively and satisfyingly.
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Tech Student Soars into Research Program, May 3, 2001
SOCORRO, N.M., May 3, 2001 -- Michael Ray Johnson, a senior majoring in computer science at New Mexico Tech, recently was named one of about 40 students nationwide who have been accepted as participants, or "protégés," in the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research's (UCAR) Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Science and Research (SOARS) Program.
Established in 1996, SOARS is an intensive mentoring and research internship program which is designed to increase the number of African American, American Indian, and Hispanic students enrolled in master's and doctoral degree programs in atmospheric sciences and related fields.
Johnson, a native of Paguate, N. M., and a member of the Laguna Tribe, is the son of Audrey M. Johnson and the late Bernard W. Johnson.
As a SOARS protégé, Johnson will spend the first summer of the four-year program on a paid internship at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) or UCAR facilities in Boulder, Colo., and will spend subsequent summers actively participating in ongoing research projects at NCAR, UCAR, or one of several DOE, NASA, or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) national laboratories.
Johnson, a graduate of both West Mesa High School and Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in Albuquerque, worked for a year at Intel Corporation in Rio Rancho before he began pursuing his bachelor of science degree at New Mexico Tech.
He currently attends the state-supported research university on a New Mexico Tech Transfer Excel Scholarship and an Alliance for Minority Participation Scholarship.
While at SIPI, Johnson was a member of the American Indian Society of Engineers and Scientists (AISES) and Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society of two-year colleges.
Recently, he served as a judge for a science competition held in conjunction with the annual New Mexico Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) Jamboree.
"New Mexico Tech is a very challenging school," Johnson says, "but I'm glad to be enrolled at one of the best engineering schools in the nation."


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Push by Floridians to Raise Federal Minimum Wage
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MIAMI, FL - Hundreds of people will converge Tuesday on Miami's Bayfront Park to voice their support for a new push in Congress to raise the federal minimum wage.
The current rate is $7.67 an hour in Florida - but if
it had kept pace with inflation, the minimum wage would
have topped $10 an hour. Eric Brakken, Florida director
of the labor union 32-BJ SEIU, says it's time for
America's politicians to pay attention, particularly in
an election year.
"You come and ask for our vote in this hard economic time, you've got to be bringing solutions to rebuild the middle class. Core to that is raising the minimum wage. "
Brakken says raising the minimum wage to $10 would put on average of $100 more in the pockets of hourly-wage workers every week. The minimum wage has been raised three times in the past 30 years, while executive pay by large firms increased by 23 percent last year, according to Equilar, a company that compiles executive-compensation data.
Brakken points out that money earned by America's blue-collar workers is almost immediately reinvested in the economy.
"When a low-wage worker gets a raise, they don't put their money into offshore bank accounts. They go out and pay rent. They go out and buy food. They go out and take their kids to the doctor. "
Tuesday's rally will take place in the heart of Miami's financial district, and is one of dozens scheduled around the nation.
The most recent bill to raise the minimum wage, HR 5901, was introduced last month. Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., is a co-sponsor.


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For the past few months we have been hearing a lot regarding Jurassic Park 4, but sadly a lot of the talk has led us nowhere and we are still in the dark as to what is going on. While we don't have any plot details for you today or even a director, we do know when the fourth film will hit theatres.
According to Variety, Jurassic Park 4 will arrive in theatres on June 13, 2014.
As of right now Steven Spielberg is only on as a producer with Frank Marshall and plot details are being kept under wraps as Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver pen the script.
So, mark that date down in your calenders folks, this one is now officially on!


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This past year I found some really cute everyday Christmas Dishes at (of course) my Goodwill. There were 8 dinner plates and 8 salads, all for $1 each, so into my cart they hopped. I totally forgot about them until I was getting things out for my Christmas tablescape. Aren't they fun with their cute Christmas trees.
Their casual style makes them work perfectly with the placemats, napkins and centerpiece that I already had on the breakfast table.
Both the dinner plate and salad plate have the cute little trees on them.
See how well they go with my centerpiece. Fun dishes that I can use everyday during the season.
Don't you just love forgotten treasures!!!!!
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Kim @ Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
Ivy @ Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Kristen @ We Are That Family for Works For Me Wednesday
Judy @ DIY by Design for Fall Into Fall
Yvonne @ Stonegable for Tutorials - Tips and Tidbits Thursday
Gina @ The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
Lindsay @ Southern Lovely for Show and Share Thursday
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here for Open House Party on Thursdays
Katherine @ Katherines Corner for Favorite Things Thursday Hop
Niki @ The Vintage Farmhouse for Creative Things Thursday
Kathy @ A Delightsome Life for Home and Garden Thursday
Richella @ Imparting Grace for Grace at Home
Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Anyone lose a giant head made of Styrofoam and fiberglass?
That's what officials at an upstate New York college are asking after the men's crew team found the unusual object floating in the Hudson River.
Officials at Marist College in Poughkeepsie say the team was practicing earlier this week when the coach spotted a large object floating near the river's west bank. He hooked a rope to it and towed it to the team's dock on the east bank.
The object turned out to be a 7-foot-tall replica of a man's head made with Styrofoam and fiberglass. The head has the appearance of a Greek or Roman-style statue.
College officials believe it's a theater prop, but so far no one has come forward to claim the giant head.


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Mold can have harmful effects on human health. We can be exposed to mold either by touching it or by breathing air that contains mold spores. This exposure may cause allergic symptoms and health problems.
Mold is a form of fungi and a part of nature. Just as other plants produce seeds to reproduce themselves, mold produces tiny spores to reproduce itself. These spores are floating through outdoor and indoor air and water most of the time. Mold spores need three things in order to grow: moisture, nutrients and warm temperatures. Warm and humid weather provides excellent conditions for mold to grow. This is why we have mold problems in Eastern North Carolina at various times of the year.
Mold can have harmful effects on human health. We can be exposed to mold either by touching it or by breathing air that contains mold spores. This exposure may cause allergic symptoms and health problems. Reactions differ from person to person, but can include sneezing, coughing, runny nose, sinus problems, nosebleeds, asthma, skin and/or eye irritation, headaches, difficulty concentrating, and even memory loss. Mold is also destructive to buildings and property. When mold spores grow, they decompose and digest the surface that they are growing on. This results in damage to buildings and discoloration and deterioration of furniture, books, and other items.
Moisture control is the key to mold control. Mold spores cannot grow without water. Moisture in our houses comes from many sources. Outdoor moisture can come into our houses either as damp air or as water. It enters through doors, windows, and other openings, such as cracks. We also make moisture inside our house by breathing, cooking, dishwashing, showering, and doing laundry.
To prevent mold, dry out any excess moisture and try to prevent moisture from entering the home. Keep your house clean to eliminate nutrients. Many materials in homes provide a ready source of nutrients for mold. Mold can feed on the natural fibers of clothing and furnishings, paper products, glues, and materials in some grout.
Some materials, such as ceramic tile, glossy paint, and glass, do not support mold growth when they are clean. However, the slightest amount of soil on their surfaces will supply the necessary nutrients for mold growth. Soap scum left on shower stalls and shower curtains can provide the required nutrients for mold growth. Smoke and cooking oils also can settle on walls and furnishings and provide a soil on which mold will grow. Walls, closets, basements, clothing, and other textiles where mold is likely to grow should be kept clean in order to discourage mold.
Mold thrives at temperatures between 77 and 86 degrees F. Hot summer weather encourages mold growth. Air conditioning will reduce the interior temperature of homes, but if the air is humid, the temperature may not be uniformly low enough to stop mold growth. Pay special attention to the areas inside cabinets and closets and behind draperies and furniture. These places are often warmer than the rest of the house. Humidity will be trapped in these areas unless there is a way for air to circulate in and out.
Trudy W. Pickett is extension family and consumer agent at the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension Center, 1791 N.C. 11/55. Reach her at 252-527-2191 or email@example.com.


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Nixon named USATF Athlete of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS - Gunnar Nixon has been named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after winning gold in the decathlon and achieving a new American Junior record of 8,018 points at the recent World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain.
Nixon's gold medal was the first ever American World Junior victory in the event. His score of 8,018 points beat the previous American Junior record set by current Arkansas teammate Kevin Lazas at the 2011 USA Junior Championships by a mere two points.
"I can't explain this feeling – words can't even describe," Nixon said following competition. "I feel so lucky. I feel blessed – just to be here and be able to compete. I'm just so happy. The best part of the whole competition was the last 100 meters (of the 1500) because I knew I had the space I needed ahead of (Stein). I almost came into the tears the last 20 meters because I knew I had won it. No lows, no bad events in this meet – I'm so happy."
Nixon, a freshman at the University of Arkansas, entered the final event of the decathlon trailing Australia's Jake Stein by 86 points. Nixon needed to finish 14 seconds ahead of Stein in the 1,500-meters to win the gold. He responded with a fast final lap and ran an eventual personal best time of 4:22.36.
Starting the day with a time of 14.54 in the 110m hurdles and a mark of 42.23m/138-6 in the discus, Nixon put himself in second position behind Tim Dekker of the Netherlands. After getting a mark of 4.50m/14-9 in the pole vault, Nixon claimed the top spot. Stein then jumped in front of Nixon with a country best mark in the decathlon javelin of 69.61m/228-4 but Nixon's throw of 56.25m/184-6 kept him in the the hunt for the overall win.
Nixon's American junior record comes on the heels of Ashton Eaton's world record of 9,039 set in June at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.
Now in its 11th year, USATF's Athlete of the Week program is designed to recognize outstanding performers at all levels of the sport. USATF names a new honoree each week and features the athlete on www.usatf.org. Selections are based on top performances and results from the previous week.
2012 Winners: January 5, Landon Peacock; January 11, Kirubel Erassa; January 18, Shalane Flanagan; January 26, John Nunn; February 1, Gunnar Nixon; February 8, Jenn Suhr; February 14, Jillian-Camarena Williams; February 22, Brycen Spratling; February 28, Chaunte Lowe; March 7, Eric Broadbent; March 14, Ashton Eaton; March 21, Jeanne Daprano; March 27, Wallace Spearmon; April 3, Trevor Barron; April 9, Kevin Castille; April 18, Brittney Reese; April 25, Amy Sproston; May 2, Leo Manzano; May 9, Stephanie Brown-Trafton; May 16, Allyson Felix; May 23, Nick Hartle; May 30, Kimberlyn Duncan; June 6, Jessica Cosby and Meghan Vogel; June 13, Jesse Williams; June 20, Shelby Ashe; June 27, Ashton Eaton; July 4, Allyson Felix; July 12, Christian Cantwell; July 18, Gunnar Nixon


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Albina Shagimuratova was born 17 October 1979 in Tashkent in a family of
lawyers. Her parents encouraged her interest in music, and at age five she began
performing in front of the audience to the accompaniment of her father playing
the accordion. Later, when the family moved to Kazan, Albina became a student of
the Kazan Music College on the specialty ōchoral conductingö and then in Kazan
state Conservatoire named after N. Zhiganov.
Being a 3rd year student Albina leaved to Moscow State Conservatory named
after P. Tchaikovsky in the class of Professor G. Pisarenko. In 2004, graduated
with honors from the Moscow Conservatory, she enrolled in graduate school, which
also graduated with honors.Even in the years of study in Moscow Albina
Shagimuratova became a soloist of the Moscow academic music theatre named after
K. Stanislavsky and V. Nemirovich-Danchenko, where she performed the roles of
Princess Swan from ōThe tale of Tsar Saltanö and the Queen of Shemakha from ½The
Golden Cockerel╗ by Rimsky-Korsakov. In the same period, she was the soloist in
MozartÆs Requiem at the premiere concert of the famous ōDecember evenings of
Sviatoslav Richterö in Moscow. Besides, her performances of parties ¢
BeethovenÆs Ninth Symphony and MahlerÆs Eighth Symphony in a Symphony orchestra
named after P. Tchaikovsky under control of Vladimir Fedoseyev.
Albina Shagimuratova is an honorary graduate of the Youth Opera program at
the theater of the Houston Grand Opera (USA) where she studied with 2006 till
2008. At various times, Albina took master classes with Dmitry Vdovin in Moscow
and Renata Scotto in New York.
Her enchanting coloratura soprano first found international acclaim in 2007
when she won the gold medal and prize of the International competition named
after P. Tchaikovsky. Soon after, she made her European Opera debut as the Queen
of the night at the famous Salzburg festival accompanied by the Vienna
Philharmonic orchestra under Maestro Riccardo Muti. Established one of the
worldÆs leading interpreters of legendary complex the part, she sang the Queen
of the Night on such stages as the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala (released on
DVD), Vienna State Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, San Francisco Opera, Bavarian
State Opera, Bolshoi theatre, Los Angeles Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Hamburg
State Opera, the Lucerne festival and other venues. This part was the debut at
the Royal Opera House (directed by Scottish Director David McVicar).The Guardian
notice her performance as ōexceptionally accurate, with a powerful dramatic
Albina Shagimuratova has added to her repertoire last seasons of the partyÆs
most famous operatic heroines of the nineteenth century ¢ each of them had a
great success. She sang the role of Violetta (La Traviata) at the Bolshoi
theatre after reconstruction and in the Houston Grand Opera. Gilda (ōRigolettoö)
in her performance was a triumph at San Francisco Opera (conducted by Nicola
Luisotti). This part in the same season was her debut at the Lyric Opera of
Chicago (USA). In a new production by English Director John Doyle at the Houston
Grand Opera Albina first debuted in the title role in the opera ōLucia di
Lammermoorö, and then reprised her triumph at the theatres like La Scala, the
Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Deutsch Oper Berlin and the Mariinsky
theatre under Valery Gergiev. Opera Newsmagazine enthusiastically praised it as
ōthe phenomenon which you must hear to believe in himö, and in the New York
Times, as Lucia was called ōsensational and stunningö. In addition, Albina had
the honour to open the historical stage of the Bolshoi theatre after
reconstruction in a new production of the opera ōRuslan and Lyudmilaö directed
by Dmitry Chernyakov, accompanied by the orchestra under Vladimir Jurowski. Her
debut as Donna Anna in MozartÆs ōDon Giovanniö took place on stage at the
Glyndebourne festival in England in 2011. The London Times called her Donna Anna
ōleadingö. This same role Albina sang on the stage of the theatre Royal Opera
House and together with the orchestra under the baton of Maestro Antonio Pappano
and the theatre company in September 2015, made in a tour through the largest
cities of Japan.
On 6 July 2013, Albina had the honour of performing at the opening of the
XXVII World Summer Universiade which held in Kazan (Russian Federation).
Albina Shagimuratova performed works from her extensive repertoire in the
worldÆs greatest orchestras. In debut with the Boston Symphony orchestra
conducted by Rafael de Burgos she sang ōStabat Materö by Rossini and the party
of Flaminia from the concert overture ōA midsummer nightÆs dreamö by
Mendelssohn, and with the Houston Symphony orchestra under Hans Graf¢ performed
concert arias and MozartÆs Mass ōGloriaö by Poulenc. Within the debut at the
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Albina Shagimuratova sang the soprano role in
MozartÆs Requiem under the baton of Zubin Mehta, and in the 2012-2013 season ¢
in BeethovenÆs Ninth Symphony with the National Symphony orchestra of Denmark
under the baton of of Fubeca de Burgos. Subsequently, the disc was released. In
the same season she added to her repertoire of ōWar Requiemö by Britten, played
at the festival in Edinburgh. In August 2014 during the festival, the BBC Proms
on the stage of the Albert Hall. It was debut for Albina in the soprano parts in
ōBellsö by S. Rachmaninof with the London Symphony orchestra under the baton of
Edward Gardner.She was a guest of the festivals of Valery Gergiev, such
as the Moscow Easter festival, ōStars of the white nightsö in St. Petersburg, as
well as a guest of the festival ōVladimir Spivakov invitesģö in Moscow. Albina
also supports creative relationships with such conductors as James Conlon,
Patrick Summers, Peter Schneider, Robin Ticciati, Andrew Davies, Adam Fischer,
Alain Altinoglu, Laurent Campellone, Maurizio Benini, Giorgio Morandi, Asher
Fish, etc.
A landmark event in the musical life of Moscow became a recital of Albina
Shagimuratova at the historic stage of the Bolshoi theatre. Together with V.
Spivakov she has performed the madness scenes from the Italian Opera repertoire,
such as ōI Puritaniö, ōLa Sonnambulaö and ōLucia di Lammermoorö.Among her
numerous future engagements should note the return to the stage at the
Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, Chicago Lyric Opera, Houston Grand Opera,
Royal Albert Hall, Bavarian State Opera, debut at Paris Opera Bastille.
AWARDS & PRIZESPeopleÆs artist of the Republic
of Tatarstan (2009).Laureate of the State prize of the Republic of
Tatarstan named after Gabdulla Tukai (2011).Winner of the Russian
national theatre award ōGolden maskö in the nomination ōFemale role in Operaö
for performing the part of Lucia di Lammermoor in a performance of Tatar State
academic theatre of Opera and ballet named after M. Jalil.Laureate of
the prize of the musical critics of the ōCasta Divaö for her performance as
Lyudmila at the Bolshoi state academic theatre of Russia ōRuslan and Lyudmilaö
and Lucia in performance ōLucia di Lammermoorö of Tatar State academic theatre
of Opera and ballet named after M. Jalil.First prize winner and golden
medal of the International competition named after P. Tchaikovsky
(2007).First prize winner of the International competition of young
Opera singers named after M. Glinka (Chelyabinsk, 2005).Winner of the
International contest of vocalists named after Francisco Viñas (Barcelona,


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Make sure the object store is connected to the Administration Console (see Connecting to an Object Store).
Click on the Connection Factories item under the object store's name in the Administration Console window's navigation pane and choose Add Connection Factory Object from the Actions menu.
Alternatively, you can right-click on Connection Factories and choose Add Connection Factory Object from the pop-up context menu. In either case, the Add Connection Factory Object dialog box ( Figure 2–13) will appear.
Enter a name for the connection factory in the Lookup Name field.
This is the name that client applications will use when looking up the connection factory with JNDI.
For this exercise, type in the name MyQueueConnectionFactory .
Choose the type of connection factory you wish to create from the Factory Type pull-down menu.
For this exercise, choose QueueConnectionFactory.
Click the Connection Handling tab.
The Connection Handling panel will appear, as shown in Figure 2–13.
Fill in the Message Server Address List field with the address(es) of the broker(s) to which this connection factory will create connections.
The address list may consist of a single broker or (in the case of a broker cluster) multiple brokers. For each broker, it specifies information such as the broker's connection service, host name, and port number. The exact nature and syntax of the information to be specified varies, depending on the connection service to be used; see Connection Handling for specifics.
For this exercise, there is no need to type anything into the Message Server Address List field, since the sample application HelloWorldMessageJNDI expects the connection factory to use the standard address list attributes to which it is automatically configured by default (connection service jms , host name localhost, and port number 7676 ).
Configure any other attributes of the connection factory as needed.
The Add Connection Factory Object dialog box contains a number of other panels besides Connection Handling, which can be used to configure various attributes for a connection factory.
For this exercise, do not change any of the other attribute settings. You may find it instructive, however, to click through the other tabs to get an idea of the kinds of configuration information that can be specified. Use the Help button to learn more about the contents of these other configuration panels.
If appropriate, click the Read-Only checkbox.
This locks the connection factory object's configuration attributes to the values they were given at creation time. A read-only administered object's attributes cannot be overridden, whether programmatically from client code or administratively from the command line.
For this exercise, do not check Read-Only.
Click OK to create the connection factory, add it to the object store, and dismiss the dialog box.
The new connection factory will appear in the result pane.


text: Hello. I'm hoping someone can help me as I'm struggling. I have BIND9 running on two machines that can talk to each other. One is the master the other, the slave. They're working perfect. However, every 5 minutes in my logs named is started. I have narrowed it down to the Monitor script which is executing PHP: $fp = fsockopen('udp://localhost',53, $errno, $errstr, 2); So I made this script, ran it and I get... PHP: <?php $fp = fsockopen('udp://localhost',53, $errno, $errstr, 2); echo $errno; echo '---#' . $errstr; echo '--#' . $fp; ?> Code: 0---#--#Resource id #4 Monitor script cannot connect to localhost port 53 however, I can Telnet to it correctly. I assume it's something to do with PHP but I have no idea what! All new named services are by the user 'nobody'. As you can imagine running multiple named processes means the DNS hangs on both services which makes redundancy a major issue. Help!


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May 9, 2013
Spring 2013 ROAR is now available
The Spring 2013 ROAR is now available. The ROAR is a newsletter put together by the Classified Senate to help keep Classified Employees informed. The latest ROAR can be viewed here.
Highlights include:
- Classified Senate president's notes
- University Support Staff update
- A thank you to past senators and a welcome to new senators
- 2013 K-State Classified Employee Recognition Ceremony
- HealthQuest Rewards Program


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Science Scoops: Pluto: A Planet or Not?
by Amy Tao, art by Amy Loeffler
Poor Pluto. It's such a little pipsqueak of a planet, with a diameter of only about 1400 miles. (Compare that to Earth's 8000 miles!) It's even smaller than seven of the moons in the solar system, including Earth's. Pluto doesn't behave much like the other planets either. The path it travels around the Sun has a funny tilt and an unusual oval shape. And Pluto is made mostly of ice and rock—more like a comet than a planet. No wonder many scientists think it doesn't deserve to be called a planet.
To make matters worse, in October 2002, astronomers announced the discovery of Quaoar, a planet-shaped body with a diameter of about 800 miles. Quaoar is the biggest thing anyone's found in our solar system since, well, Pluto. But no one's calling Quaoar a planet. It's a KBO (short for Kuiper Belt object).
KBOs are small bodies that orbit the Sun in a region beyond Neptune called the Kuiper Belt. More than 600 KBOs have been identified since 1992, and scientists think there could be billions more. Some of them even have moons. Until now, the only real difference between KBOs and Pluto, which lies within the Kuiper Belt, has been size. Many of the visible KBOs are less than 100 miles in diameter.
This shows how big Pluto is compared to the U.S. Can a planet be smaller than a country?
But Pluto is not that much bigger than Quaoar. And scientists predict that more large KBOs will be found, perhaps some even larger than Pluto. Many astronomers argue, however, that even if we do find a Pluto-sized KBO, we should still consider Pluto a planet. What do you think?
- Is Pluto an inner planet or an outer planet?
[anno: Pluto is an outer planet.]
- Is Pluto closer to the Sun or farther away from the Sun than the Kuiper Belt?
[anno: Pluto is farther away from the Sun than the Kuiper Belt.]
- The article asks if Pluto should be considered a planet. What do you think? What guidelines should an object meet in order to be considered a planet? Should the size of an object matter? Should its orbit matter? Write a few sentences explaining whether or not you think Pluto should be considered a planet and why.
[anno: Answers will vary.]


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