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A Charlottesville woman accused of duct taping a muzzle on her dog will spend time in jail. Loretta Watkins was sentenced to 40 days in jail Monday morning on two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty.
The charges stem from an incident on September 17, 2012, when police got a call regarding two dogs inside Watkins' home. The officer who responded said the home was covered in feces and urine and there was no food or water in sight.
The officer said one dog, a larger Shepard, had duct tape wrapped around its muzzle. He said the other dog, a small poodle mix, looked severely malnourished. The dogs were taken to the SPCA.
A veterinarian who evaluated the dogs at the SPCA said in court that the small dog was blind, looked disoriented, was very thin and had "copious amounts of fleas." The veterinarian said the Shepard was of a healthy weight. She also explained how muzzling a dog could prevent it from necessary food or water, cause panic, respiratory issues or prevent a dog from panting if overheated, though this particular dog did not show signs of respiratory issues and was not underweight.
Watkins admitted to duct taping the dog's muzzle while running errands, when she had guests or overnight while she was away from home. She said she did it to prevent the dog from getting into the trash.
"I know I did something wrong. I shouldn't have did it," Watkins told the judge. She explained that she was in the process of being evicted and couldn't find anyone to help care for her dogs while looking for a place for all of them to stay.
The defense argued there was no proof that the duct taped muzzle affected the dog's health or that the other dog's malnourishment or flea problem was a result of the September incident. He argued this was a case of neglect more than cruelty and that Watkins has learned from her mistake and feels remorse.
The judge said he didn't think Watkins' actions came from a place of a depraved heart but rather a misguided sense of trying to care for the animals. He said it would have taken one call to the SPCA to get help.
The judge found Watkins guilty on both charges and sentenced her to 180 days for each offense, suspending 160 days of each sentence.
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Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates and is considered the commercial capital of the UAE and the Middle East. Popularly known as the 'City of Merchants' for its long history of trade, the city continues to be the hub for the transport of commodities in the region. The city is a unique blend of the East and the West - a fascinating potpourri of oriental charm and western modernity.
Day 1: May 1st, 2015
Arrive via international flights to Dubai and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at Raffles Hotel or similar
Meals on own
Check in time is 3:00pm. Although every effort will be made to have the rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.
Day 2: May 2nd, 2015
Following breakfast at the hotel you will drive to the city of Abu Dhabi - the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. The city is situated on a small peninsula surrounded by a cluster of islands and this tour covers a variety of interesting highlights such as The Grand Mosque, The Masdar City (photo stop) and the Corniche Area. The drive takes you past the beautiful corniche and interesting sights around the city of Abu Dhabi. The city is popularly referred to as the "Manhattan of the Gulf" because of the profusion of ultra-modern skyscrapers. A photo stop will be made in the corniche area and also in front of the Emirates Palace Hotel.
You will also have a panoramic tour driving past the new developments of Yas Island such which include Ferrari World and the Yas Marina Circuit.
You will have the opportunity to visit Manarat Saadiyat which is located on Saadiyat Island. This exciting artistic venue showcases all of the new developments of Abu Dhabi. This interactive experience centre will bring alive the historical and cultural vision behind Saadiyat Island as well as its future plans.
Following your return to Dubai you will enjoy dinner at Fire and Ice Restaurant before retiring for the evening at your hotel.
**Note: The Grand Mosque will no longer provide ladies a headscarf or abaya free of charge and there is no shop on sight to buy them. Ladies please come prepared with something to cover you head or entrance will unfortunately be denied. For men and women: no transparent clothing, no shorts or skirts, no sleeveless shirts, no clothing with profanity and no tight clothing (including leggings) or beachwear.
Day 3: May 3rd, 2015
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After checking out of the hotel, you will enjoy a city tour of Dubai - the second largest of the seven Emirates. The tour begins with a drive to the Jumeirah Beach area with photo stops at the Jumeirah Mosque, a magnificent example of modern Islamic architecture, followed by a stop to photograph the landmark of the city, the famous Burj Al Arab Hotel which is built on a manmade island.
From here you drive to the Marina and take a 10-minute break to walk through the Marina overlooking the lagoon. Thereafter, you drive through the Jumeirah Beach Residence area onto the Emirates Hills, The Springs and Meadows, which are today the most sought after residence areas and drive onto the Palm Jumeirah, which is the most talked about project of the new Dubai.
Continue on to the Sheikh Zayed road and arrive at the Dubai Mall which is the largest shopping mall in the world. The Dubai Mall is the region's premier shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination. With more than 1,200 stores and a host of world-class attractions, The Dubai Mall is revolutionizing the modern shopping experience.
Finally walk to Burj Khalifa (tallest building in the world) and enjoy a moment at the viewing gallery at a top floor of the building.
Following your city tour you will be transferred to the ship for embarkation.
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Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The timings indicated are only approximate, and are given here for general reference purposes and are subject to change.
EXTRA NIGHTS: Should you book any extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met per the flight details provided and transferred to the Raffles Hotel. Note that check in time is 3:00pm. Any meals as well as any activities are on your own until Day 2 of the program. Kindly ensure that the cruise line has your most up to date flight details.
Overnight at the Raffles Hotel or similar hotel
Check in time: 3:00pm
Breakfast at hotel
8:30am Transfer to Abu Dhabi
10:00am Begin city tour of Abu Dhabi – see the Grand Mosque, The Masdar City and the Corniche Area
Photo stop in front of the Emirates Palace Hotel and in the Corniche Area.
1:00pm Marina Mall for lunch on own and shopping time
3:00pm Transfer to Yas Island for panoramic tour
4:15pm Head to Saadiyat Island and visit Manarat Saadiyat
5:00pm Return transfer to Dubai
7:00pm Expected arrival at hotel to freshen up before dinner
8:00pm Depart for dinner at Fire and Ice Restaurant (in the Raffles Hotel)
Overnight at the Raffles Hotel or similar
Breakfast at hotel
8:30am Check out and proceed for Modern Dubai City Tour including a stop at the Dubai Mall
1:30pm Visit "At the Top" Burj Khalifa – Observation deck
3:00pm Arrival at Port Rashid and check-in/board the ship
Expected Weather: Warm and Sunny (Average temperature - 26 degrees Celsius /78.8 degrees Fahrenheit)
What to Bring: Summer wear, Comfortable shoes, Sun glasses, hats etc.
For the visit of Grand Mosque -
• Modest, conservative, loose fitting clothing, long sleeves and trousers
• No transparent (see-through) clothing
• No shorts for men
• No shorts or skirts for ladies
• No tight clothing including leggings, no swimwear and no beachwear.
• Shoes will be removed before entering the mosque, so we recommend slip off shoes
• Headscarf for ladies is essential (these are no longer provided at the mosque – please bring your own)
Currency: UAE Dirham (1 U$D = 3.65 AED)
Electricity: 220 volts
Accommodation: 5 Star deluxe hotel – Raffles Dubai or similar
We will only substitute hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are substituted, they will be of equal ratings and standards.
Address: Raffles Dubai Hotel, Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi, Dubai, P.O. Box 121800
Tel: +9714 324 8888
Program Includes for guests:
• 2 Nights' accommodation at the Raffles Dubai Hotel or similar (Raffles Signature Rooms) including breakfast
• All transfers using a luxury air conditioned coach with English speaking tour guide on board
• 1 full day tour of Abu Dhabi and all entrances per the itinerary.
• 1 half day tour of Dubai and all entrances per the itinerary.
• Dinner at Fire & Ice Restaurant on day 2 including soft drinks, mineral water and tea/coffee.
• Entrance fees to the Observation deck of Burj Khalifa
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the most current and updated departure information so your transfer can be arranged. Should you book any additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
• Meals other than specified above
• Any alcoholic beverages at Fire & Ice on Day 2) .
• Any gratuities of personal nature or portage at the airport / hotel
• Any personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar
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Worked from the top down, Belvedere is a richly textured pattern. The twisted stitches add stretch and interest. The instructions for these socks are written for DPN's.
Two sizes are included, S/M (7.5-9.5" circumference at foot and ankle) and M/L (8.5-11.5" circumference at foot and ankle). Kirsten's daughter was the model in the photos and the sock shown is the S/M. Her foot measures 8.5" at the ball of the foot and she wears a US size 9.5-10 shoe. There is a lot of stretch in the pattern due to the twisted stitches, so the S/M even fits Kirsten's wide (9.25" at the ball, US size 8.5) foot.
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Crochet Lace, August 17 + 31 from The Loopy Ewe
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Teacher: Sarah Read
In this two-session class, you'll learn to work negative space into your crochet stitches to create lovely, airy fabrics. We'll crochet a basic lace shawl (pattern provided), learning the principles along the way. We also cover stitch diagrams, charted lace patterns and blocking.
Dates: Saturday, August 17 and 31, 10 am - noon
Supplies needed: 400-800 yards of solid or semi-solid fingering yarn, a 4.5 or 5 mm crochet hook, and split ring stitch markers.
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your registration, you may do so up to one week prior to the class for a full refund. No refunds will be issued for missed classes.
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Morning Benders conflict. Fuck.
12/6: Japandroids/DIIV
1/10: Mister Lies/Matthewdavid
I was not expecting this by any means. Such an odd transition from Skrillex to Odd Future
i thought i was gunna have to go to that stupid dome. this works out so well!
First 15 minutes, then off to Cee-Lo.
awesome surprise
coachella 06 '07' 08' 09' 10' 11' 12' 13' 14'
No..Not really.
You're going to have a lot of chances to see OF.
What's the capacity of the Sahara? Just curious, it'll probably be their biggest crowd to date, depending on how full it gets.
and fuck Skrillex.
The National/Warpaint - 4/21 - Moody Theater
Mogwai - 4/24 - Emo's
Cloud Nothings/The Men - 4/26 - The Mohawk
Austin Psych Fest - 5/2 - 5/4 - Carson Creek Ranch
King Khan & the Shrines - 5/30 - The Mohawk
Cut Copy - 6/21 - Stubbs
Swans - 6/27 - The Mohawk
Boris - 7/29 - The Mohawk
That's my thinking, I'll definitely get a good taste of their show though. They'll be easier to see in the future than Cee-lo, and cheaper.
Sucks that I have to sit through Skrillex to get in the front for wolf gang but it will all be worth it
Don't worry Kanye, I like Fish-sticks too
going. to. own
I guess i'm expecting something legendary, but I can definitely see where you're coming from especially since OF is blowing up.
the beats are going to be a booming on the sahara's system. They can hype up the dome all they want, but it aint the sahara
Dammit dude we have a 40-page thread about them already. COME ON.


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"All the employees are obviously very sad," Carlo Luri, general manager of Bently Biofuels, said Tuesday morning. "He did a lot of things for this Valley. He was a pioneer in our business."
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It's scary how you read my mind. I was looking for a wall hanging organizer exactly like the one pictured!
Brestacles, Testicles, Wallet and Watch
You mean Spectacles, Brestacles, Wallet and Watch (or cell phone? Doesn't have the same 'ring' to it. Hah! Pun!)?
petwood, me too! That might solve my every front-door need!
I'd rather one of the ironing boards that goes on the back of a door over that wall mounted ironing centre. That's pretty freakin expensive.


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Reporting Fraud
Fraud includes concealing or not reporting information in order to receive ineligible public assistance benefits (the Food Stamp Program, Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program, Kinship Care Subsidy Program and Child Care Assistance Program) and Electronic Benefit Transfer benefits.
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If you suspect retailers are accepting food stamp benefits for unauthorized items (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets), contact U.S.D.A. Food and Nutrition Services Compliance Section at (225) 757-7710.Examples of fraud
Following are examples of some of the things that people conceal or do not report in order to receive ineligible public assistance benefits:
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Prohibition of Unauthorized Use or Purchases Made with the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card:
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On March 24, I received a "push-poll" robo-call from Arlington Streetcar Now about the County Board special election.
Editor: The Arlington County government and Arlington Public Schools are committed to providing safe, enjoyable experiences for our athletic field users. We understand the concerns outlined in David Facinoli's Teeing Off column ["The Quincy Diamond No Longer a Field of Dreams," April 10] and are doing our best to accommodate all of the county's and schools' athletic needs.
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In admiring the pictures in the home profile "Stylish Home Offers Glorious Views of Its Verdant Surroundings" in a recent Sun Gazette, one caught my eye.
Now that the special Arlington County Board election has come and gone, it's time to get back to governing and adopt the fiscal 2015 budget.
Editor: County Board members Jay Fisette, Mary Hynes and Walter Tejada are right that we should be respectful of the process over the last several years that has led to the streetcar initiative. But Libby Garvey and John Vihstadt are also right that it is human nature to pay close attention to an idea when it is really time to pay for it – and at about $60 million to $80 million per mile, the streetcar is not cheap.
Editor: You recently reported on the Arlington County Democratic Committee's move to an office on Jefferson Davis Highway, and that party chairman Kip Malinosky said he was unhappy that the new space is on a roadway named for the president of the Confederacy and "a man who doesn't at all represent our values."
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Editor: Throwing stones at streetcars is dangerous. But the critics missed in their criticisms of the return-on-investment study recently received by the county.
Editor: I read with interest Paul Donaldson's reflections, as published in the Sun Gazette's April 3 Letters section, on Los Angeles' former streetcar system and how it was dismantled by the producers of automobiles, gasoline and automobile tires.
Editor: The county government recently invested $32,000 in a "bikeometer," a device to tabulate and display – in real time – bicycle use near Key Bridge. Thirty other bikeometers, although they lack the real-time feature, also provide valuable information to county planners.
Editor: I am glad the Sun Gazette endorsed John Vihstadt, but it left me, and many I have talked to, totally perplexed.
Editor: Mopeds apparently are a target of Republicans in the General Assembly.
No matter how the April 8 County Board special election turns out, one thing is certain: Democrat Alan Howze is going to win the seat in November.
Young professionals make up over a third of Arlingtonians, and the voices and votes of our young people are central to the future of our community.
Editor: I am concerned about changes to the county's noise ordinance. I live off Columbia Pike and am of the mind that I deserve the same rights to peace and quiet as my friends in single-family homes.
Editor: I am a member of the Altavista/Berkeley Ad Hoc Committee of Concerned Homeowners. I spoke at the March 12 County Board meeting in support of protection for residents of mixed-use districts from unreasonable human noise, along with committee members Rosemary Ciotti, quoted in your 27 March article, and Theodore Gebhard.
Editor: Arlington must build the Columbia Pike streetcar line. Once the line is completed, I predict that it will be so successful that the county leaders will quickly consider expanding the system to other locations, such as Glebe Road and Lee Highway.
Editor: In your article "Many Factors Resulting in Fewer Parking Tickets Issued," the Arlington County government offers no data on revenue from the meters themselves.
Editor: When the Arlington County Board passes the fiscal 2015 budget, it should change the policy regarding the "field fund fee," the $8 assessment to play field sports.
Editor: Over the past 20 years, dramatic improvements have taken place in the way children with special needs are educated.
Editor: State Sens. Chap Peterson and Mark Sickles and retired state Sen. Patsy Ticer are totally right in supporting Adam Ebbin, my VA state senator, for the 8th District congressional seat.
Editor: Letter writer Marcy Gessel ["Students Benefit When They Are Provided with Individual Options," March 27] spoke very eloquently of the positive impact of the small-school education on those lucky students whose number comes up in the annual H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program lottery. Allow me to speak on behalf of the many, many students who are turned away from H-B and end up in one of the large middle schools feeding into Arlington's three admirable, but giant, high schools.
Editor: Who is the real John Vihstadt?
Editor: Arlington's schools are great, and it is important that our next County Board member keep them that way. That's why I'm voting for Democrat Alan Howze.
Editor: Recently, the county government sent a crew into our neighborhood to flush the fire hydrants, which is normally a good thing and nothing to object to.
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Editor: Thank you for your important coverage of the Arlington County Board's vote on Ashlawn Elementary School's amended use permit. Your article, however, neglected to mention the County Board spent a considerable amount of time discussing the construction of a new stair and sidewalk that would connect North Montague Street to the school.
Editor: This letter is in response to your article posted after the recent candidate forum for the position on the County Board held at Virginia Hospital Center. What I saw at that public presentation does not back up your statement that the event was a "draw" between Alan Howze and John Vihstadt.
Editor: I don't know if you remember your elementary school librarian. Mine was Mrs. Ohanian. She read "Charlotte's Web" to our class in third grade, and taught me how to find good books. She told me to tell my parents I was old enough to get my own public library card.
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Editor: I would like to second the sentiment of letter-writer Carol Tedder ["Proposed Elimination of Library Aides an Outrage," March 13] that giving iPads and Chromebooks to students in Arlington schools is not the best use of funding.
Editor: In recent weeks, you've published several letters which expressed doubts that Arlington could vote a Republican onto the County Board. Then on Feb. 27, you published a letter by Ed Fendley, which made an attempt to identify Republican national stances which go against those of Arlington voters, and said those were reasons to vote Democratic in the upcoming election.
Editor: It's not enough to seek what Arlington Public Schools calls More Seats for More Students. Rather than build education warehouses stuffing 2,000 and more students into buildings, the school system's leadership should be looking for ways to create a good learning environment for our youth.
Editor: Eliminate H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program? Are you insane? ["H-B Woodlawn Is Worth Retaining," Letters March 13.] H-B is a shining beacon in a very dark sea, an example of what every school should be.
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I'm wondering about the etiquette around a certain naming issue that I'm having.
I am a teacher and one of my students (a girl) goes by an "old man" type of nickname. It's kind of like she goes by "Elliot" -- a name that is identifiably masculine, but that doesn't sound ridiculous on a girl. Unlike "Elliot," however, this name is not popular for boys or girls -- in fact, it's never been very popular. The most popular that it was was #273 and that was back in the 1800s. It hasn't even been in the top 1000 since 1968. The long-form of the name (as opposed to the nickname) was given out more often, but even it barely ever broke into the top 100 (and this girl is definitely not going by the long-form of the name). This student has a common and feminine name, but she's gone by this unusual male nickname for as long as I have known her and everyone (students, teachers, even her mom) calls her by it.
In addition to this girl being a student of mine, her mom is also a teacher at the school -- so her mom is a colleague of mine. And our staff is small and all the babies that have been born to staff members are welcomed with a big announcement to the whole school community.
So here's my problem. I LOVE this girl's nickname and would love to use it as a middle name for a future daughter. But I don't know whether it would be TOTALLY awkward. It would be obvious to everyone involved that I'd never thought of the name (or even heard of it, really) before meeting this student. Would that be embarrassing? Like I'm naming my kid after a student? Would the colleague/mom of the girl feel weird about it? She's not my best friend at work and she can be kind of critical, so I don't know how she'd react.
And I would feel weird for the student as well. The student is well-known and popular, but also pretty shy. I'm pretty sure I'm not her favorite teacher, so it's not like she'd feel super-honored or anything. It's already pretty awkward for her to be the kid of a teacher and have friends in her mom's classes. I'd hate for her to feel even more awkward when a teacher names her kid after her!
Just as a reminder, I'm only thinking of using this name as a middle name -- not as a first. But it would be impossible to hide the middle name from the staff and students at the school -- and awkward to try! What would be the best way to go about this? Should I just give up on the name? Talk to the mom in advance? Talk to the girl in advance? What would make the most sense?
I have two different answers. One is for if you're right now pregnant with a baby girl, and the other is for if you're not.
If you're not, I think what makes the most sense is waiting to see if it will be an issue at all. Maybe by the time you're naming a baby girl, neither the student nor her mother will be at your school, or maybe you'll be at a different school where no one has ever heard of the student. Or maybe by then you won't still want to use the name, or maybe the other parent won't want to, or maybe you'll have changed surnames and there will be a clash, or maybe your favorite first name will sound bad with it. Or maybe you'll only have sons. Or maybe by then the student's mother will have said wistfully in the staff room, "I just wish there were OTHER girls with that name! She loves her nickname but hates being the only one!" Or maybe you'll have a boy first, and this student will end up babysitting for him and become so special to your family that it will make perfect sense to give your next baby her name as a middle name.
If on the other hand you're currently pregnant with a baby girl (or you're pregnant and not finding out the sex until the birth), and if the other parent also wants to use the name and it's great with the first name and last name, then let's see if we can figure out a way for you to do it.
I agree it seems like the awkwardness/weirdness of it is not avoidable. Our goal, I think, is to see if we can reduce it to usable levels. I'd start by scouring your family tree and the other parent's family tree. I mean, SCOUR it. Go back as far as you've got, and search every twig. Let's say this student's name were Clementine, and she were going by Clem. Search to see if you have ANYTHING like that in your tree, either first names or surnames. Clement? Clemence? Clemmie? Clemens? Clemmons? VanderClem? ANYTHING. If you find anything, you can now say breezily "It's a family name." And as everyone looks at you a little incredulously, you can add casually, as if suddenly realizing there could be offense taken if it sounds like you're NOT naming after your colleague's daughter: "And of course, Clem Johnson is such a nice girl, it definitely helped the name catch my eye!"
If there's nothing in the family tree, I think I would take an intermission and consider again whether the awkwardness/weirdness is worth it. We all have these names, I think, where we really really want to use them, but there's some reason we just CAN'T: name of husband's ex-wife, name of our daughter's half-sister or step-sister at her father's house, name of a celebrity, name the other parent hates, name that is hilarious/embarrassing with the surname, etc. I mean, it's not that we literally CAN'T use the name, but at some point the issues overwhelm it and we reluctantly cross it off. These names become excellent conversation material later, especially with other name enthusiasts: "I wanted to name a son after my dad James SO BADLY! So of course I end up marrying someone with the last name Bond." or "I'm STILL mad at Alan for hating the name ____! That's been my favorite name since I was a CHILD!" And it can be fascinating to the child to hear what other names were considered.
Are there any names very similar to the nickname, that you might like just as much? This is where my stand-in name isn't going to help with making a list---but I'd look for names that rhyme with the nickname, or have similar sounds, or are from that same style category. I might browse the 1800s name lists for similar guy nicknames, or see if there were any similar guy nicknames in the family tree.
If you come through this intermission strengthened in your resolve to use the name, I think my own strategy would be to start talking about baby names with colleagues (you don't have to give away the first name you're actually going to use, if you want to keep it a secret---just mention other names you've considered), and start mentioning that you're "thinking of using" the middle name Clem. This would give everyone a heads-up, which I think would go a long way to reduce the anticipated awkwardness after the birth. (I wouldn't ask the mother or the student if it were okay to use the name, unless you're prepared/willing to abandon the name if they say no.) I'd come up with some responses ahead of time to things I thought others might say. Them: "You mean...after Clem Johnson?" You: "Oh, not really---but of course that's where I first heard the name, and she's a great girl so it certainly didn't HURT the name. I just found it really grew on me." Or "I'd liked the name already for a boy, but having Clem Johnson in my class is how it occurred to me I could use it even if I had a girl."
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*Personal bike must be a 24-26.5"wheel, minimum of front suspension, a Downhill specific frame is preferred, and a functional brake on each wheel required (disc preferred).
There's more to the mountain than the Steamboat Bike Park trails so if you're looking for an experience that takes you beyond all the berms, jumps, and drops, consider a tour of the upper mountain that might require a bit of work but plenty of reward!
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*Dual or triple chain ring bike recommended. 10am & 1pm Start Times Sat.-Wed., 10am, 1pm, & 4pm Start Times Thur.-Fri. (please show up 30 minutes prior to start times)
Want the ultimate learning experience totally tailored to your needs? Our Bike Park Pros are prepared to provide personal one on one attention, allowing you to focus on specific skills you want to work on. Not to mention having your own personal mountain guide is a pretty sweet thing too! (Includes pass for the clinic duration, equipment available at additional cost)
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Men Only 2 hour session in the Bike Park. Our experienced instructors have proven progressions and techniques for getting riders to reach new levels. Free apres bike drink. Meet Friday's at 5pm July 19th - August 30th.
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Women Only special 2 hour clinic in the Bike Park. Ride with fellow female riders and a skilled instructor to develop the skills necessary to be a confident mountain biker. Meet Twilight Thursdays at 5pm, July 18th-August 29th. Free apres bike beverage.
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Coca Cola enjoys being the soft drink partner to Steamboat and is honored to have the opportunity. Coca-Cola offers the complete beverage experience while you are hard at work out on the slopes.
Anheuser-Busch is proud to support Steamboat Ski Resort by providing adult consumers with a diverse portfolio of beer brands that reflect the company's commitment to quality, heritage and innovation.
Korbel is Steamboat Ski Resort's Official Champagne Powder® partner and is proud to support Steamboat as the presenting sponsor of the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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Vasque is proud to be outfitting Steamboat Ski & Resort with technical, outdoor performance footwear. Vasque is built for all day comfort on the trail, whether it is covered with snow, rock or dirt. Visit the Vasque website (vasque.com).
IT DOES SO MUCH MORE THAN BUY THINGS - The American Express® Card rewards. It protects. It offers one-of-a-kind-experiences. And your Card is a powerful financial tool.
Red Bull is a proud energy drink sponsor of Steamboat Ski Resort. Thanks to a unique combination of high quality ingredients, Red Bull Energy Drink vitalizes body and mind.
Created to celebrate the diversity of California's wine growing regions; Robert Mondavi Private Selection wines are sourced from vineyards ideally suited for each variety, resulting in quality wines that go elegantly and easily to the table for every occasion.
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Santa Barbara County Coastal Cleanup Day
Coastal Cleanup Day is an annual volunteering event to clean up Santa Barbara County's beaches, creeks, and lakes.
It takes place on the third Saturday in September each year. Mark your calendar for this year's event on Saturday, September 21, 2013!
2013 Cleanup Sites
Below is the list of participating sites for this year's event. As we get closer to this year's event, we'll be updating the list, so please check back frequently! Here is a map of the current cleanup locations: Google Site Map
(To locate your beach, click on "View larger map" link at the bottom of the map.)
(Click a region below to find nearby beaches and then click the beach name for more information about that particular site.)
Carpinteria/Summerland Areas (6)
Santa Barbara Area (8)
Goleta/Isla Vista Area (4)
Gaviota Coast (5)
Lompoc (1)
Santa Maria and Guadalupe Area (1)


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Melbourne University Soccer Club is one of Melbourne's largest senior soccer clubs. We have both men's and women's teams open to the public and catering for all standards.
The 2014 seasons start for the men's teams on Saturday 6 April for the Seniors and Reserves and Sunday 14 April for the Metropolitan teams.The 2014 season starts for all the women's teams on Sunday 27 April, and runs until mid-September.
New men's players
**Updated 12 March 2014**
Any players who would like to join a men's team this season are encouraged to contact the club at firstname.lastname@example.com.
At this stage of pre-season all new players should head to a Metro training session.
Players that have played club football club should head to training with Metro squads13; if you have not played club football before or only at school level please head along to training with Metro squads 46.
See here for more information on teams and training details for the State teams.
Metro squads 1-3(coaches: Rossy, Carl and Lach, and Chili) Wednesdays, JJ Holland Park, 20:00-21:45 Sundays, Melbourne Uni hockey pitch 11:00-12:30 (no boots!) Metro squads 4-6(coaches: Drew, Sach and Chewie, and Tas and Ouli) Thursdays, JJ Holland Park, 19:00-20:45 Sundays, Melbourne Uni hockey pitch 12:30-14:00 (no boots!)
Pre-seasonPre-season training for all teams began on Friday 17 January. Training locations and times for March 2014 are as follows:
Where: Clifton Park, Brunswick (synthetic and grass pitch - teams will be split across both fields)When: 18:30-20:30What to bring: runners/futsal shoes and boots, shin pads, drink bottle and any other training gear you need.
Where: Clifton Park, Brunswick (grass pitch)When: 18:30-20:00What to bring: runners/futsal shoes (no boots!), shin pads, drink bottle and any other training gear you need.New players are welcome to come along to any pre-season training session.
The home ground of MUSC is at Princes Park, Parkville (north of Crawford Oval):View Crawford Oval, Princes Park in a larger map


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BWW EXCLUSIVE: Colorado Theatre Guild's 2012 HENRY AWARD WINNERS!
The Colorado Theatre Guild's 7th Annual Henry Awards took place on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the L2 Arts & CultureCenter in Denver, Colorado. Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees on an amazing theater season. For more information of theater in Colorado and this amazing company, check them out online at www.coloradotheatreguild.org.
Established in 2006, the Henry Awards honor outstanding achievements during the past season and serves as the Colorado Theatre Guild's annual fundraising event. The awards are named for longtime local theatre producer Henry Lowenstein. Nominations are determined through a judging process conducted by more than 30 local theatre reporters, reviewers and assigned judges.
Our nominees and winners for the 2011- 2012 7th Annual Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Awards are:
Outstanding Season for a Theatre Company
Arvada Center
Buntport Theater Company
Curious Theatre Company
Denver Center Theatre Company
Town Hall Arts Center
Outstanding Production of a Play
"9 Circles," Curious Theatre Company, Christy Montour-Larson, Director
"American Night," Denver Center Theater Company, Sam Woodhouse, Director
"Clybourne Park," Curious Theatre Company, Chip Walton, Director
"Red," Curious Theatre Company, Christy Montour-Larson, Director
"Tommy Lee Jones Goes to the Opera Alone," Buntport Theater Company, Direction by ensemble
Outstanding Production of a Musical
"Avenue Q," Vintage Theatre, Bernie Cardell, Director; Marsha Whitaker, Musical
"The Drowsy Chaperone," Boulder's Dinner Theatre, Michael Duran, Director; Neal Dunfee, Musical
"The Producers," Town Hall Arts Center, Robert Wells, Director; Donna K. Debreceni, Musical
"Ragtime," Arvada Center, Rod Lansberry, Director; David Nehls, Musical
"The Who's Tommy," Town Hall Arts Center, Nick Sugar, Director; Donna K. Debreceni, Musical
Outstanding Direction of a Play
Buntport Theater ensemble, "Tommy Lee Jones Goes to the Opera Alone"
Jamie Horton, Creede Repertory Theatre, "Unnecessary Farce"
Christy Montour-Larson, Curious Theatre Company, "9 Circles"
Christy Montour-Larson, Curious Theatre Company, "Red"
Sam Woodhouse, Director Denver Center Theater Company, "American Night"
Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Bernie Cardell, Vintage Theatre Productions, "Avenue Q"
Michael Duran, Boulder's Dinner Theatre, "The Drowsy Chaperone"
Rod Lansberry, Arvada Center, "Ragtime"
Nick Sugar, Town Hall Arts Center, "The Who's Tommy"
Robert Wells, Town Hall Arts Center, "The Producers"
Outstanding Musical Direction
Donna K. Debreceni, Town Hall Arts Center, "The Who's Tommy"
Neal Dunfee, Boulder's Dinner Theatre, "The Drowsy Chaperone"
David Nehls, Arvada Center, "The 1940's Radio Hour"
David Nehls, Arvada Center, "Hairspray"
David Nehls, Arvada Center, "Ragtime"


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As is my habit before going to bed each night, I walk through the house making sure everything is secure and lights are off. By this time, the girls have been in bed a couple of hours, and my wife has retired to our bedroom to read or have a go at another Sudoku puzzle. As I go through my routine, the house gets darker and darker until I can barely see my way down the hall to our daughters' bedroom. I flip on the hall light, open their door, and make sure they are OK. They are always OK. Sometimes covers have fallen off and need to be replaced, or one of them has moved precariously close to the edge of the bed and needs to be moved, but for the most part, they are perfectly sound asleep without fear or care.
In the quiet moment just before I turn around and head to my room, I thank God for them.
It is a silent prayer of thanks that God would give me such beautiful wonderful little girls, and an acknowledgement that these gifts from God also come with a responsibility. When our daughters were born, my wife and I made a decision to "give them back to God" so to speak. It was our way of deciding to dedicate our lives to doing our best to teach them, discipline them, and raise them to honor God with their lives. Understanding we are not perfect, we pray for God's intervention where we would fail, and we try to remember that taking the time to train them to do what is right is worth any price, because they belong to God.
My wife and I were talking recently about one of them and a particularly bad habit that seems to be developing. Without going into details, we agreed that the next time this particular behavior showed itself, we would deal with it immediately and together to make sure the message "This is not OK" would be perfectly understood. We talked about different ways it might show up, and it was mentioned that it may even present itself in the store when I'm not around. I told my wife, "If it happens in the store, or even when you are walking toward the checkout line in the store, stop and come right back home. If you have to leave a basket full of groceries in the aisle, or give up the perfect parking space, bring her home right then and we will deal with it." We agreed that it would certainly make an impression, but also we agreed that our child is worth it.
"She is worth an hour of time and $10 in gas," I said as my wife and I wrapped up the conversation. Problem is, I can only hope other parents feel the same way as my daughters are going to one day marry, and I hope they find mates that had parents willing to take the time for them. My children belong to God. One of them has already accepted Christ as her Savior, the other has yet to make that choice, but she is still very young yet. As we continue to teach her, we also pray that she will one day make the choice to accept Christ as well. However, once they have made that choice, our job as parents is far from over. If we are to raise them in the way God would want us to, we have to be willing to make sacrifices and make the time for them, even when it is most inconvenient.
Years from now, if I choose not to take the time and my children do not turn out right, my thoughts will come back to moments like these. Moments where I chose not to take the time or waste the gas to correct them, times where I was too busy to do something else, and I will have to live with the knowledge that I could have done more. I'd rather not. So instead, I will choose to put the world on hold, to take the time to correct them, and to let them know the whole reason I do so is because I truly care for them and love them, and that they are worth much more to me than an hour and $10 in gas.
What makes you angry? Lots of things in life can irritate all of us, and maybe we get a little annoyed at others. Then there are things that get under our skin and frustrate us, but if you are like most normal people, there are not a lot of things in life that make you truly angry. I don't know if you are like me on this, but the one thing that can really make me angry is injustice.
There is something in me that wells up rather quickly when I see it happening to someone else, and when it happens to me I can feel my blood begin to boil within moments. Things like bullying fall into this category, where one person uses their advantage in size, strength, or position to do to someone else what they would never want done to them. Injustice takes what I perceive as a balanced world, turns it askew, and makes me feel like I'm somehow walking and looking at everything at a 45 degree angle, and I'm going to just have to live with it this way from now on. I find it extremely difficult to bear this perception, and everything within me screams out to set things back into balance again.
When I witness injustice, I overwhelmingly feel an obligation to do something about it. I also know now that when it happens to me, my mind will never let it go until "justice is served" somehow. If I could, whenever I experience injustice personally, I would reverse the events themselves, or do whatever it took to erase any and all evidence of the existence of the injustice. In spending time thinking about these things, it gave me a new possible perspective on the motivations of God and salvation.
Typically, when I think about sin and salvation and the redemption Christ offered through the cross, I have always felt I could not comprehend the motivation for the sacrifice made. Salvation for me has always represented an injustice itself. The One who was perfectly innocent dying for the perfectly guilty? How could a just God of perfect judgement ever come to a point where that made any sense at all? This perspective, however, assumes that sin came first, but that is not the case.
In the beginning, God had a perfect friendship with mankind. There was no sin on earth. Everything was as it should be, but then it all changed. Sin came and ended that close friendship with His creation. With sin entering the picture, a perfect holy God was forced to separate Himself from a personal relationship with mankind, and God was robbed - an injustice had occurred, if you will, and a just God could not tolerate the injustice.
The perfection of His creation had been purposely broken, stained, bullied, and abused and a just God demanded justice to restore what was lost back to Himself. However, the justice required in this situation would ultimately destroy what He wanted in the first place. God wanted justice, and He wanted the relationship restored with mankind, not permanently destroyed. The only way this could be accomplished was through a Redeemer - One who would accomplish both the payment for sin while simultaneously standing in place of the guilty. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the ultimate justice would be served to overturn the first injustice done against God and still accomplish the desired outcome - the restoration of a connection between the Creator and His creation.
Having experienced the inner turmoil of injustice recently, I can begin to understand the strong desire for the fractured imbalance that had to be set right again. With this perspective I understand that God's sacrifice for mankind was not motivated by a desire to pay for sins penalty, but God's motivation was the preexisting eternal love for His creation, for me, and for you.
If you are the parent of a younger aged child, then you are probably familiar with Perler Beads. These are little round plastic beads with holes in their centers that are arranged on a peg board, and then pressed using a special piece of paper and a hot iron to melt together to form whatever was made on the peg board.
The other day, my oldest daughter was working away on one of these. It was a large heart, and in a move that is very untypical for her, she had chosen to use what I could tell was every color in the Perler Bead world to make the heart shape. Because it was so large, it had been very time consuming, but this was taking a little longer than even I thought since the pattern was using so many colors and appeared to be so random. It was nearing dinner, and my wife encouraged her to hurry it up so we could clear the table.
After she had finished filling all the little pegs with beads, she very carefully moved the arrangement to the ironing board where my wife would tend to it later. That night, in her room at bedtime, I noticed the heart shape and all the colors, but something about the colors caught my eye. I picked it up, and looked over what appeared at first to be the randomness of it all. Yes, it had a heart shape, but that was the outline of the board she was using. There was something about the colors themselves.
When I first started seeing it, I had to make sure I was right before calling my wife over. She didn't see it at first, but once I pointed it out to her, it was immediately apparent. The heart shape was quite large and would have taken a long time if someone just wanted to fill all the pegs, but my daughter had painstakingly found two of every single type of peg, and arranged them as mirror images of each other. She did not do this with blocks of colors, but rather picked out random colors, and then mirrored them exactly on either side. The effect was brilliant once you got it.
It would not take a brain surgeon to understand the hand of someone was at work here, and that there was no way this could ever happen all by itself. She had made the design according to her own imagination, and it was obvious that a creator had made the object we now held in our hands.
This is the strongest point I have often made with anyone who refuses to believe in a Creator God, and even the Bible itself makes this point not as something to be argued, but as something so self-evident, it needs no argument. Romans 1:20 tells us that creation is the one point that leaves all "without excuse". You can make whatever statistical argument you want about probabilities, but in the case of the beginning of all things, the probability factor is pushed to the farthest extremes to make its point, when the easiest explanation is right there in front of you. Every time you look in the mirror, you have evidence of something made in His image.
I've never seen anyone yet walk up to a chair and ask where it evolved from. Despite my own personal inclinations to do so, I've never been to an art gallery and asked myself whether some of the paintings were really the work of an artist or not. When we see symmetry, we see design, and design demands a designer. In the case of creation, we can refuse to believe in God as the foolish atheists. We can choose to close our minds to what is already so clearly evident it needs no argument. However, if we simply accept the choice, that either someone or no one made what we can clearly see was made, then the only question is who made it, and that Someone is God. Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning, God created . . . "
I bought a small chemistry set for my daughter. What I expected was a batch of small amounts of chemicals that would require strict adult supervision – meaning my wife would probably have to make sure I didn't blow something up. As I opened the contents and took inventory, I discovered an important looking vial of white powder with a lid that would close very tightly as if something very volatile and dangerous was inside. I could not have been more disappointed. It was about the only thing worth anything, and it turned out to be baking soda.
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We decided to proceed with the experiment itself which was actually fascinating for my daughter who, knowing her father quite well, stood looking on curiously from a safe distance some 10 feet away. With some added vinegar, the baking soda fizzed a bit in the test tube, but that was it. However, I knew where I could get more baking soda, a lot more in fact, and figured it was time to ramp things up a bit. I filled a large balloon with baking soda, and then filled a 2 liter bottle about 1/4 of the way full with vinegar. I fitted the open end of the balloon over the bottle, upended the balloon to spill all of the baking soda into the vinegar, and then ran. My daughter was already 10 feet away with her hands covering her ears. The dogs had huddled together in the farthest corner of the yard long ago.
As the balloon grew larger, filled with the gas created from the chemical reaction, there was greater and greater anticipation of some imminent event, which translated into more steps backward for myself and my daughter. However, there was no big bang of the balloon. There was now just a hugely overinflated balloon on top of this fizzing bottle of liquid neither of us wanted to go anywhere near. So, we waited some more and finally just let it be. "What should we do now, Papa?" My daughter was still gripping my hand and standing half-behind me watching the balloon. "It'll deflate on it's own," I assured my daughter, as I turned slowly to walk away, looking over my shoulder as I ushered her into the house.
The thing that is so great about true experimentation is that while you have some vague idea of what is supposed to happen, you never really know what is going to happen until you just go out and try. In a lot of ways, that is what living the Christian life can be like at times for some people.
The Bible has all sorts of great advice for marriage, raising children, and living life in a way that pleases God and gives Him honor and glory. In fact, many Christians know what the Bible says to do, they also have a vague head knowledge type of an idea that God is going to take care of them and everything is going to be all right in the end, yet, they have no idea what is really going to happen . . . until they try.
Do you really believe what the Bible says? Do you really have faith about the passages that teach about family, witnessing to the lost, and living a life for the Lord? Do you believe Romans 8:28 that says "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."?
Truth be told, none of us really know exactly what will happen. When life hurts, we can know everything is going to be OK in vague terms because the Bible tells us that everything is going to work out all right, but how that is going to be accomplished specifically is not a done deal in our minds, and so where comfort and security in God should be, anxiety and frustration usually rule the day. The challenge is to remember God and His promises, and then cast all your care on Him (I Peter 5:7) knowing that while others act selfishly to hurt you, He still cares for you. You will never really know and understand the power of God working in your life, until you try.
I honestly wasn't going to write about my new glasses, but WOW what a difference!! As soon as I put the new glasses on, everything snapped into crystal clear focus, everything had a fine edge, and that cloud in the room completely disappeared. It was as if someone had changed my world into HD! I could see details on things, and I didn't have to search through the fog of scratches on my glasses to find a clear spot to see things up close. Plus, my new glasses were so much lighter than my old ones.
While those are all the good things that happened, some other immediate effects were a slight dizziness, and then a slight headache. My eyes kept wanting to wander to the place where I had a clear spot on my other glasses, and in short, though everything was now ten times better than before, the new glasses were uncomfortable. Things had changed, and I just wasn't used to it.
When it comes to change, when it is unfamiliar and a little uncomfortable, or even painful, people resist it. Even when the change is a very good thing, people want to go back. Like my eyes still going to a spot on my glasses after so many years of habit, people will tend to want to go back into old routines even when life is better.
Whether it is you or someone else who needs to make a change, you are better served understanding that you are in an uphill battle. The change can be a good thing, the change can be a helpful thing, the person can even want the change, but there will always be some level of resistance, and it is best you prepared for it ahead of time. I am very aware of my own weaknesses, and have struggled my whole life overcoming them one at a time. In every case, even when things were changing for the better, I found a resistance of habit to overcome, or a desire to go back to the way things were for any number of reasons.
I see people around me who also need to change, but knowing how hard I struggle, it is difficult for me to have any expectation that things will get better just because I want them to. Now matter how clearly I see things, no matter how much better I just know life would be if other people would just change, the truth is, they just don't want to. They want things to be better, of course, but not if it means change for them. Guess what . . . if you search inside yourself, you feel the exact same way.
We all know we need to make some "minor changes" but the real problem is "everyone else!" RIGHT?! Well, not so fast.
A very interesting conversation took place this week that makes me believe otherwise. A husband and wife are having some serious problems at home. She wishes he would change. She loves her husband, but prays God will do a work in his life to make him see his need to do better. Guess what he's doing? He's wishing his wife would change, and he is also praying like crazy that God would do a work in the life of his wife to make her see the need to do better.
I discovered that praying for other people to change so my life can be better is, let me just say it, stupid. I cannot control them, and even if they see and know they need to change there is going to be resistance. God is working on them (and all of us) already, so constantly praying for God to make them change is tantamount to asking God to work harder or faster just so we can have a better life according to our will. Hmmmmmm. Somehow I just get a sense that praying like that isn't going to move things along.
What can I do about it? Well, I can change me. It is counter-intuitive, I know, but it is the only thing I have ever seen make a difference. The only thing that stands in your way is pride. Once you begin to think in terms of "How can I change to make this situation better?" then you gain some measure of influence on the situation. If we all took responsibility for our own actions, and tried to change our perspective from "if he/she would just" to one of "I really need to" then I think real change is not only possible in your life, but your change just may inspire others to make a change in theirs.


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(UPDATE) Suspect identified in attempted abduction of 9-year-old girl
A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted abduction after allegedly attempting to kidnap a 9-year-old girl.
(Updated) Ernesto Gonzalez: Charges dismissed against Lynn dad accused of taking son
Ernesto Gonzalez was accused by authorities of parental kidnapping and misleading authorities, but those charges were dismissed for mental health reasons.
Attempted child abduction in Plymouth has residents on high alert
Parents and police are on high alert in Plymouth after a report of an attempted child abduction, in which […]
U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah awards Philly children who fought off abductor
Congressman Chaka Fattah presented the Courage Award to two siblings who fought off an attempted kidnapper in South Philadelphia last summer.
Grand jury indicts Christina Regusters for alleged child kidnapping
Christina Regusters is accused of raping and kidnapping a 5-year-old girl, but attorneys for both sides believe there were others involved in the crime.
Grand jury findings expected today in Bryant Elementary kidnapping
Christina Regusters is charged with kidnapping and raping a Bryant Elementary student, but grand jury findings expected today may lead to more arrests.
More arrests expected in West Philly child abduction case
A 19-year-old after school worker was taken into custody on Thursday for allegedly playing a role in the kidnapping of […]


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What's New...
With the rise in the cost of reagents and supplies, we are increasing the cost of our PCR assays to $70 after five years of consistent pricing ($60).
Our approach to FIP diagnosis has been featured in Veterinary Medicine. Please see the FIP assay for details.
Create your own CUSTOM PANEL at a discount - we now offer $10 multiple PCR discounts for every PCR after the first one submitted. The canine blood parasite panel for detection of Hepatozoon spp., Babesia spp., Anaplasma spp., Ehrlichia spp., and Borrelia spp. is the most popular combination requested by our clients. Please see our updated MD Submission Form.
Our assays have already created NEW SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION that will help to improve understanding and treatment of infectious diseases. Recent manuscripts from our laboratory were published in highly respected journals. These MANUSCRIPTS describe a new understanding of Hepatozoon spp. infection (Li et al., 2008; Allen et al., 2008) and Babesia spp. infection in dogs (Wang et al., 2010a). The assay for feline immunodeficiency virus allows descrimination of vaccinated from infected cats, and identifies the subtype of the detected FIV strain (Wang et al., 2010b).


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Resorts World Bimini already has a cruise ferry shuttling potential guests from Miami. Now the Genting-managed property is pitching seaplane service.
A package announced last week and good through the end of the year includes roundtrip seaplane fare for visitors who book at least two nights in a studio villa at the resort in the Bahamas. Prices start at $389 per person.
Flights, operated by Tropic Ocean Airways, will leave Miami's Watson Island daily and arrive about 25 minutes later by the resort in Bimini. Passengers need a passport to travel.
Information about the "Fly Free Island Package" is available at 1-888-930-8688.
Genting announced last year it would turn Bimini Bay Resort into Resorts World Bimini, a hotel and casino complex. The Malaysian company bought the Miami Herald headquarters downtown in 2011 with plans to build a major casino and resort, but lawmakers have not approved the necessary legislation.
In mid-July, Genting started sailing the 1,500-passenger Bimini SuperFast, a gambling boat that travels between Miami and Bimini.