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We believe that high quality, super fun fitness classes should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer the LOWEST RATES in town with the MOST VARIETY of classes. We offer cycling, yoga, barre, boxing, HIIT, and Pilates for all ages and fitness levels. We are located only a few miles from the city of Pittsburgh at 207 East 8th Avenue in Homestead. Our front entrance is on 8th Avenue with a back entrance on 7th Avenue right by the entrance to the waterfront and Police Station, Our brand new 3700 square foot facility has a heated yoga room, cycling room, changing rooms and bathrooms, and a rad local coffee shop in front for our members to socialize before and after class. There is ample parking on 7th and 8th Avenue as well as in the lot directly next to the side of the building.
Our mission is to make exercise energizing and crazy fun. We want everyone who walks out of our studio to feel empowered and part of an amazing community.
We think our community in Homestead and surrounding areas is pretty rad so we partner with other like minded business owners in Pittsburgh to offer fun and exciting events that will fill your social calendar. Anyone who says exercise isn't fun has never been to Local Motion. Join us because our classes will increase your fitness level and improve your health. Join us because we will make you happy. Join us because you want to be part of something different. Whatever the reason, just join us. You won't regret it.
Cycle | Yoga| Boxing | Pilates | HIIT
cycle party
It's a party on a bike! 45 minutes of the most fun you've ever had working out. Clip in and party with us.
cycle & Arms
We work those legs out hard in cycling. This class will put some time in on the arms too. We use resistance bands to do upper body strengthening exercises while on the bike. You'll still get all the fun of Cycle Party with some added TLC to those arms.
Cycle & Flow
30 minutes of high intensity cycling followed by 30 minutes of yoga flow focusing on the arms, core, and stretching. For those of you who can't choose just one, you're welcome.
cycle & box
SIn this workout you'll get all the fun and challenge of our 45 minute cycling classes all in 20 minutes. Then get ready to beat up those bags! NO BOXING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! You'll become a badass in no time.
box & Weights
This workout is no joke. 7 minute rounds of boxing and weight training with 2 burnout rounds at the end. NO BOXING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Pilates Sculpt
Classic Pilates movements join forces with resistance bands and weights to give you one hell of a workout. Sculpt and strengthen your muscles, improve your posture and flexibility and have fun with our great playlists that will make the time fly.
Barre Strength
We keep it moving with creative barre, band, and body weight sequences to strengthen and tone your muscles. Add some great music and a motivational instructor and you've got a fantastic workout. This class is an excellent compliment to your cardio routine.
bUMPIN' fLOW
Keep your body moving in this faster paced yoga flow class set to good bumpin' music. You'll get your heart rate up, your muscles strong, and your mind cleared.
heated yoga flow
This vinyasa style yoga class will take you through flowing movements that coordinate with inhalation and exhalation. This is an all levels class so everyone can join in on the energy and zen.
new to yoga
This class is designed for beginners; however, people in all levels of their practice will be able to learn from this instruction. An extra focus is placed on how to do the little things properly to get best experience possible.
next level yoga
Are you ready to take another step in your yoga practice by working on some more challenging poses? Open up to the possibility of a challenge. Come on, you're ready.
Tabata Makes You Hotta
Tabata style training gives you one hell of a workout. The focus is on work to rest ratios that vary each class. You will use sandbags, bands, and your own bodyweight in this high intensity class.
Fall Special $55 First Month
Unlimited classes
New to the studio? This is the perfect way to join the wolf pack. Your first month of unlimited classes is just $55! There is NO CONTRACT. After your first month, you roll right into our monthly autopay of $89 per month. If you're not feeling like you want to keep the party going, no problem! Just email us and we will cancel it for you (just make sure to give us 5 days before your billing date to make sure we stop payment in time).
unlimited monthly classes
$89/month - no contract !
This package is good for ALL classes that we offer. If you already exercise regularly or are looking to make some changes in your lifestyle and be more consistent with your practices, this package is for you.
Local Motion will automatically deduct your payment each month from your debit/credit card. You may cancel at anytime; however, you must email us at email@example.com five days before your billing date in order to stop payment for the next month.
Drop-in Class
YOGA $15 (EXPIRES in 30 DAYS) - BUY NOW!
5 Class Pack
10 Class Pack
If you plan on attending classes once or twice per week - on average - class passes will work well for you. All cycling packs allow you to take any classes we offer. Yoga class packs are for yoga classes only. Class passes do expire and cannot be transferred between students. Class passes are non-refundable.
The "just visiting" traveler's unlimited week
1 Week UNLIMITED - ALL CLASSES - FOR $30
You're only a new member once, but if you're making routine treks to Pittsburgh, join us for unlimited classes while you are in town.
Create Your Own Gift Card
Be the best gift giver ever with a Local Motion Gift Card. Gift cards may be purchased online for any amount.
We like classes as much as we love parties. So, we put them together sometimes. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram to see announcements for our next event. We also take requests if you're looking for a place to host your kid's 8th birthday party, your 30th (21st...wink), or you're just tired of the same old weekend routine. Plan your party with us. See what's next and what we have been up to below.
Vinyasa Flow Foundations Workshop
Saturday, January 12th @ 11:30am
This workshop is perfect for yogis looking to strengthen their current practice or take it to the next level.
Students will have the opportunity to explore the different variations of and transitions within the vinyasa flow sequence while learning the proper form, alignment, and necessary engagement for the poses.
This 90 minute experience will offer a warm-up sequence, a deep-dive explanation into Sun Salutations, hands-on assistance by the instructor, and a cool-down sequence with final meditation.
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
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Boxing 101 w/ Steve & Rachel
We started off our boxing series with 101 level instruction. Golden Gloves Chapion, Steve, led our wolf pack through the basics with his assistant in badassness, Rachel.
Couples Yoga and Dinner
We were thrilled to host another group of members and guests looking for a fresh alternative to the usual Valentine's date. Karyna and Kristy set the mood with partner yoga and Chef Steve capped the night with a delicious three-course dinner at Studio A.M. a few doors down. We enjoy being able to offer these unique couple activities that also allow us to couple with other local businesses.
Galentine's Day
Gals untied for cycling and Barre classes. The sweat was followed by re-hydration and a great Studio A.M. brunch. We will surely find another excuse to break out the sangria again soon. These events fill quickly though so don't miss the next one!
Balance Workshop with Julie Straub
Members of all abilities joined Julie for a two-hour session focused on upping their balance games.
Friendsgiving Feast
This was a fun one. Chef Steve knocked another meal out of the park, with sangria and wine...of course. A good time was had by all in attendance and everyone left full. Most brought a fierce appetite following class earlier that day.
Live Acoustic Yoga & Brunch with Karyna Kerin
We liked this event so much that we made acoustic yoga a weekly addition to our regular schedule. Check the class schedule and sign up early for the acoustic offerings. The class fills quickly.
Power & Press HIIT
We held another Power & Press event with Paper, Cotton & Ink but this time we started with a HIIT power workout at the studio before moving down the block to print tees and tanks. The new look gear is on display at Local Motion and can be purchased during class hours at the desk.
DJ Cycle and Beer Tasting
Did you know Erica's husband is a DJ? Well, he is, and he and Erica spent some late nights working on an epic live DJ cycling class for this event. If that wasn't enough, we teamed up with Voodoo Brewery for a beer tasting and light appetizers after the class.
Fearless Balance Workshop
"What if I fall? Oh, but my darling what if you fly?" -Eric Hanson
This 2 part workshop series was designed to take the fear out of yoga balance postures. Do you not try them in class because you think you will fall on your face? Do you think you lack the strength to try a leg or arm balance? Do you just want to learn some bad ass balances and gain confidence that you can actually do them? If you answered yes, to any of these questions, you'll have to catch the next workshop. We want to advance your practice at your pace. We'll continue to offer workshops that will expand and grow your skills.
Friday Night Workout and Dinner
It was a bella serata - or at least that's what Google told us was the Italian translation for a beautiful evening. That's no shock when the recipe was a dash of cycling followed by a healthy serving of Chef Steve's three-course Italian meal at Studio AM...bella serata.
Kids Fitness Workshop
This one was a blast. We filled the yoga room with munchkins for our Fit Kids workshop. While moms and dads were treated to a cycling session with Erica, Steph and Laura ran the little ones through a fun-filled exercise session. Sweaty smiling kids met their parents after class for a healthy snack. We hope everyone had so much fun that they didn't realize they were working out.
Bike and Brunch with Studio A.M.
Bad dancing on a bike? Check! This wild ride started with your favorite wedding songs and then our "reception" at Studio A.M. was complete with a cookie table and sangria.
Beginner Yoga Workshop
We ran through the basics in a semi-private setting over a 90-minute workshop. We taught/reviewed breathing techniques, sun salutations, standing and seated postures that help to increase strength, flexibility, and balance.
Sweetheart Yoga and Dinner
Valentine's date night! Our couples started their evening with a lighthearted partner yoga experience. When class concluded, Chef Steve and Studio A.M. had a delicious dinner waiting in our lobby that had been transformed into Homestead's newest bistro.
Galentines Day: Girl Power Yoga/Cyling and Brunch
Ever combine a power yoga or cycling session with a Studio A.M. three-course brunch that includes juice tastings from Salud Juicery? We did. This one sold out quickly and was a clear hit.
Brunch and Burn with 100.7 Star Pittsburgh
We joined fitness professionals from the area at Sing Sing and Rock Bottom in the Waterfront for delicious food, tasty drinks, and some fitness fun. We provided the yoga classes and for that day a bar was turned into a yoga studio.
Health Coaching Session- Label Reading & Guided Grocery Shopping
Laura and Kristy led a group of members through a label reading class to uncover unhealthy ingredients hiding in in our cupboards. The group took a short walk to Aldi next to shop for nutritious foods to use in a receipe shared during the event.
90'S Aerobics Dance Paaartay
We hosted a packed house in our lobby for 60 minutes of dance aerobics followed by music, snacks and some booze...some Polaroids...and a human pyramid.
Historic Steel Valley Christmas Parade
Have you ever taken a cycling class on a flatbed truck? Our cycling reindeer pulled us to a second place finish in the float competition.
Bend and Press
Before our space was complete we teamed-up with our neighbors, Paper, Cotton & Ink, to host a unique gathering at their shop. We started with yoga, and ended with refreshments and screen printing Local Motion t-shirts.
Bend and Press
Last spring and summer we held yoga happy hour parties all over Pittsburgh while our studio was under construction.
do I need to sign up for classes in advance?
It is highly recommended that you sign up for classes online prior to the scheduled class. This helps in a few ways. First, it reserves your spot so you don't have to worry about the class being full. Second, it saves time because when you arrive at the studio all we need to do is quickly check you into the class and you are ready to go. Third, you can schedule your classes for several weeks in advance to reserve your spot and keep you exercising on a regular basis.
What's the deal with indoor cycling?
Indoor cycling has been around since the 1980s. It has become increasingly popular over the last few years with more independent studios opening. Indoor cycling is a great form of cardiovascular exercise and helps to build strength and endurance in the lower body.
What do I need to wear and bring to a cycling class?
You should wear comfortable exercise clothing and tennis shoes. Clip in bicycle shoes are not necessary, but some people prefer to use them. Bring a water bottle and a small towel. We sell water in the studio and have water fountains for refills.
What if I've never taken a cycling class before?
You should arrive at least 10 minutes early so that the instructor can help you get comfortable on your bike. That's all you need to get started. The rest comes with practice.
What are the benefits of heated yoga and is it for me?
When practicing yoga in a heated room your body is able to get into postures more deeply and safely. You also sweat more than in a non-heated room, so there is an additional benefit of detoxification of the body. Heated yoga can be beneficial for anyone. If you are concerned about practicing yoga in a heated room, please contact us and we can make sure it is right for you.
What should I wear and bring to a yoga class?
You should wear comfortable exercise clothing that is breathable. Yoga practice is best barefoot, but some people prefer to keep their socks on. You should bring a mat, towel, and a water bottle. We have mats if you forget to bring yours at no cost.
What happens if I sign up for a class and can't make it?
You can cancel your class sign-up with no penalty as long as it is at least 4 hours before the class. If you fail to cancel and don't show up or try to cancel outside of the 4 hour time frame, your class fee is forfeited.
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class cancelations
You must cancel within 4 hours of the class for which you are registered.
If you fail to do so, your class pack will be charged for the class or if you have an unlimited package, you will incur a $5 charge.
Class registrations and cancellations should be done ONLINE. Classes are available for pre-registration and cancelation via the website or the MindBody app. We cannot guarantee that we will receive or process your cancelation if you call us or send an email. Thank you for your cooperation in this.
Gift Card Refunds/Class pass expiration
Gift Cards and Gift Certificates are non-refundable and non-returnable.
All class passes have an expiration date and are non-refundable or transferable from one student to another. Class passes cannot be shared.
Class passes can only be used for regular scheduled yoga and cycling classes and exclude special workshops, series, events or teacher training/development programs.
Workshop / Series-Program Cancellations
If you cancel at least 14 days prior to the workshop/series-program start date, you have the option to request a refund or a studio credit; if a refund is requested, the amount paid will be refunded minus a 15% administration fee. If a studio credit is requested, it will be in the full amount and can be used towards any future classes, passes, events, or workshops, but not for merchandise.
If you cancel less than 14 days but more than 2 days prior to the workshop/series-program start date, an account credit will be applied for the full amount paid.
No refunds, transfers or credits can be issued for cancellations within 48 hours (2 days) of workshop start date.
If we announce an event as "SOLD OUT" or "FULL" in the studio or online, no credit will be given after the announcement as you have taken a space that could have been purchased by another student.
Credit will be given if your spot is taken by a paying client.
In addition, absence/no show to a workshop is non-refundable. If you cancel on the day of the workshop or after it has taken place, a refund or credit will not be possible.
In very rare instances, workshops could occasionally be canceled by the studio due to a teacher emergency or other circumstances beyond our control.
If a workshop is canceled, you will be notified by email as soon as possible, and you will receive a full refund or full credit toward your LM Studio account if you choose.
Private Session Cancellations
Private Sessions must be cancelled 24 hours in advance or student will be charged for the full rate of the session.
If you are late for a private class, the class will end at the original time.
If you are more than 15 minutes late for a private class it is at the instructor's discretion whether to hold an abbreviated class or not.
We encourage you to try on the clothes before purchasing.
Products purchased in the store can be exchanged within 7 days when accompanied with a receipt. Credit card refunds will incur a 15% administration fee. You may also choose to receive a full studio credit if you return within 7 days. Products must be unused and in original, undamaged packaging/tags attached. There are no returns or exchanges on opened personal products.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is very important to us. Any personal information you choose to give us will only be used to help us provide you with the highest quality services, products, and support. We will never share your personal information with any other party.


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Hungry Art
16 June & 17 June 2016, 6-8pm
A workshop with Rohit Goel
This workshop interrogates the relation between contemporary art, society, politics, and economics in the global periphery through a close reading and discussion of selections from Franz Kafka's "Before the Law," The Castle, "A Hunger Artist," "Josephine the Singer, or the Mouse Folk," and "Investigations of a Dog." With capital's defeat of Communism in 1989, museums, galleries, and non-profit art platforms and residencies across the world have cultivated and solicited a genre of "Third World" art practices that ostensibly intervene to liberal social, political, and economic ends. Reading Kafka challenges postwar assumptions about what aesthetics ought to be. Should "Third World" art have to cling to bare life, to a humanitarian ethics of not starving, or can we be hungry for an alternative transnational vision and politics?
Participants are expected to read and prepare to discuss Kafka in relation to their own art practices.
Rohit Goel is Academic Director of Jnanapravaha and a PhD Candidate in Political Science and Lecturer at the University of Chicago.
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The Yellow Passionflower (Passiflora lutea, right photo) is found in June-September in mixed woodlands and thickets. The Purple Passionflower (P. incarnate, left photo) is found mostly in fields, roadsides and fencerows in July-August. The purple species is fairly common throughout Pittsylvania County, Virginia; the yellow species is somewhat rare within the county.
It is interesting how the two species, belonging to the same genus, have such conspicuous floral organs.
See also further information about the Purple Passionflower, and this pair of photographs in in larger format.
Copyright © 2007 William T. Hathaway.


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Frequently Asked Questions
The St. Louis Public Schools Student Recruitment and Placement Office is hosting a How To Apply session for parents interested in the St. Louis Magnet and Choice Schools for the 2019-20 school year. This will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the District Central Offices in room 108.
How do I know which magnet school is the best fit for my child?
Only you can decide. Consider your child's interests and abilities, and learn about the school options available to you. Look to contact the schools you are interested in directly for a personal tour and if you wish, contact the school and staff will be happy to answer questions you may have about their specific programs. Also plan to attend one of the events showcasing the SLPS Magnet and Choice Schools. Visit the St. Louis Public Schools District website at www.slps.org for information regarding the schedule of events and see those listed below.
We're also hosting three Student Recruitment/Informational Events.
The first is a High Schools Pep Rally for Students Only at Harris Stowe State University, Friday, September 28, 2018 from 9 am to 2 pm. Transportation for St. Louis Public Schools 7th and 8th Grade Students will be provided from their current school. Come see what each SLPS District High School has to offer. For more information contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
High School Here I Come will be held at the Allied Health Professional Building at St. Louis University, 3437 Caroline Mall, from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Reservations are required and you can submit your RSVP at this link or by visiting www.SLPS.org/HEREICOME .
Next is the Elementary and Middle Magnet Schools Recruitment Fair held at the St. Louis Science Center located at 5050 Oakland Ave. Tuesday, October 9, 2018, from 6 to 8 pm.
I don't see my child's grade or the school desired as an option when submitting an application, what do I do?
If you don't see the school or grade desired when applying for a specific program, this means that there are currently no open seats remaining for this grade level at this school and the waiting list is lengthy. Please consider applying to other schools with openings. After May 23, 2019, we will no longer accept applications submitted online. Only paper applications to schools and grades with open seats will be processed after May 23, 2019. If you have questions please call 314-633-5200.
Must I list more than one school choice on my application?
No. You may list up to two schools (gifted programs allow up to four choices where age/grade appropriate) but you are not required to. If there is only one school that interests you and your child, you may limit your application to that school. Please do not apply for a school you are not willing to send your child to attend. Students accepted into any school choice requested will no longer be considered for placement to the other school requested on the submitted application, even if the school offered is the second (or lower for gifted) choice.
How will I know you received my application?
We will email a receipt verifying that we have received your application. Please review it carefully to ensure all information is correct. If you do not receive a receipt emailed within 7 days of submitting your application, city families should contact the Student Recruitment and Placement office at 314.633.5200. St. Louis County resident families should call the VICC office at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012. After May 23, 2019, we will no longer accept applications submitted online. Only paper applications to schools and grades with open seats will be processed after May 23, 2019.
When is the Magnet School Lottery?
The two Pool lotteries for the 2019-2020 school year will be held by:
Pool A - Friday, November 16, 2018
Pool B - Friday, January 18, 2019
What are my child's chances of being accepted to a magnet school?
Applying within the lottery period deadlines will greatly increase the chances of a child receiving an acceptance offer. Please note, do not apply for a school you are not willing to send your child to attend. Students accepted to any school choice requested will no longer be considered for placement to the other school requested on the submitted application, even if the school offered is the second choice. Acceptance rates vary form year to year depending on the number of seats available for a school/grade level, and the number of applicants.
How will I find out if my child is accepted?
Placement Notifications will be emailed by:
Pool A - Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Pool B - Friday, January 25, 2019
The Application and Placement program and websites used allow parents to access and view their student's application dashboard if they have applied online and set up an account. Families may also learn the results by calling the Student Recruitment Office at 314.633.5200, or by emailing a request to email@example.com. St. Louis County resident families may call the VICC office at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
What do I do after my child is accepted?
If your child is accepted you should claim the seat on your child's dashboard. However, this accepted school assignment will be considered as the default 2019-20 school year assignment for your child unless you decline the seat on your child's dashboard, via email notification to firstname.lastname@example.com, or in writing to the Student Recruitment Office. The school your child is accepted into should contact you in the Spring of 2019 about any events for newly accepted students that will be held prior to the end of the 2018-2019 school year.
What if I change my mind after my child is accepted?
Please decline the seat on your child's dashboard, via email notification to email@example.com, or in writing to the Student Recruitment Office. Include your child's name, date of birth, the school and grade where a seat was offered, and the reason for declining the seat. For currently enrolled St. Louis Public Schools students, if the seat offered is declined the child's school assignment will default to their previously attended St. Louis Public School. St. Louis County resident families should notify the VICC office in writing, or by sending an email to email@example.com.
What if my child is not chosen through the lottery?
If you child was determined Lottery Eligible (age and residency eligible) to attend the school requested but no seats remained to offer acceptance, their name will be placed on a waiting list for that school if the applicant was not accepted into another choice requested. Please do not apply for a school you are not willing to send your child to attend. You are not required to request more than one choice. If additional spaces at the school and grade requested for the school year applied for become available, you will be notified via email. Applications do not carry over from year to year so if your child is not accepted you would need to re-apply for the next school year if desired.
How do I apply to a different school?
If your child has not been accepted to a school requested and you wish to apply for a different school, or you want your child considered for placement to a different school after gaining a seat in a school previously requested, the previous application submitted and wait list/acceptance spot held by that application needs be withdrawn by Student Recruitment and/or Student Placement Office Staff to accommodate the new placement request. This should be done via email to email@example.com. A seat offered via application submitted cannot be held while awaiting consideration for placement into a different school. The previous offered seat/wait list spot must be declined prior to processing any new application submitted.
What if my child is not accepted to his or her first choice?
If you listed more than one choice on your application, and your child is accepted to his or her second choice (or lower for gifted), that school is the school he or she will be eligible to attend for the 2019-2020 school year. His or her name will NOT automatically go on a waiting list for your first (or other for gifted) choice, and the other choice(s) requested will be removed from the school and grade wait list for placement consideration. Please do not apply for a school you are not willing to send your child to attend.
If you are still interested in being considered for your first (or lower for gifted) choice school, you must refuse the seat to the school requested where the seat was offered, then re-submit a new application to go on the desired school's waiting list. The placement on that school's waiting list will be determined by lottery placement if submitted for Pool B consideration, or added first come first served for applications submitted after the Pool B Lottery application deadline.
Once my child is accepted, do I need to reapply each year?
No. Once your child is accepted, enrolled and attending a Magnet/Choice school you do not have to reapply each year, presuming he or she will finish each school year at the same Magnet/Choice school and continues to meet eligibility criteria where applicable.
Specific 2nd to 3rd, and 5th to 6th grade students advancing to the next school level will automatically be assigned to the continuity school for the program they are currently attending. Click this link http://www.slps.org/Page/747 for the Magnet/Choice schools feeder pattern.
IMPORTANT! For all 8th to 9th grade students, an application must be submitted to be considered for placement to a magnet or choice high school. All criteria must be met to be eligible for placement to a Magnet or Choice High School. 8th grade Magnet Middle School graduates are not guaranteed placement into the continuing themed Magnet or Choice High School if the eligibility criteria for that school is not met.
My child attends or was accepted into a magnet school, but I want a transfer to a different magnet school next year. What do I do?
You must submit a new application and be accepted through the lottery, or first come first served process if after the lotteries. Your child will keep a spot in his or her current school attending until (1) he or she is accepted into the new school and (2) you've completed the enrollment paperwork at the new school.
Currently enrolled Magnet and Choice schools students are the last group considered for placement into other Magnet and Choice Schools, including grade 2 and grade 5 students matriculating out of their current Magnet School who are attempting to gain placement for the next school level at a non-continuity feeder pattern site. Students determined eligible for SLPS District Gifted Programs who attend SLPS General Education Magnet Schools or SLPS Neighborhood Schools are not given Continuity Placement Priority into Gifted Program Magnet Schools.
Parents wishing for their child to attend one of the Gifted Education Program Magnet Schools must apply and be considered in the lottery with the priority assigned as a student currently enrolled in a magnet or choice school.
ALL 8th to 9th grade students must apply to be considered for a Magnet or Choice High School. SLPS Magnet and Choice Schools enrollment does not allow for open transfer from one Magnet or Choice School to another. Parents must apply for a child to be considered for placement through the application and placement processes and priorities in place, if desiring placement into another Magnet or Choice school.
All requests for transfer to any SLPS Magnet or Choice School are subject to the application and placement procedures and deadlines as for any applicant requesting placement into an SLPS Magnet or Choice School.
2019-20 school year high school transfer requests desired after April 15, 2019 and before June 28, 2019 must be submitted with a written release from the 2019-20 School Year projected SLPS high school principal. Transfer requests for students projected to attend one SLPS Magnet, Choice or Neighborhood/Comprehensive High School to another SLPS Magnet, Choice or Neighborhood/ Comprehensive High School will not be granted after June 28, 2019 for the 2019-20 School Year.
Have a question you need answered?
City families can email mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com?subject=Magnet%20FAQ
Recruitment and Counseling Center at 314.633.5200
County families can email mailto:email@example.com?subject=Magnet%20FAQ
Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corp. (VICC) at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012.
For school related questions, please call the magnet school directly.


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NewLifeBotanicals Garcinia Cambogia Chosen #1 by the Diet Management Association of America (DMAA.org). It contains 90% HCA (hydroxycitric acid)
The NewLifeBotanicals Garcinia Cambogia is the highest quality available and provides the Highest dosage per dollar of any Major Brand.
Contains no fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, corn, salt, sugar, or preservatives
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule two times per day with 8 oz water 30 minutes before meals.
This formulation contains 500 mg of Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract, along with 40 mg of calcium and 60 mg of potassium to aid absorption of the garcinia. This raw material requires more care and expertise to produce because of the time intensive extraction process (from the rind of the Garcinia Cambogia fruit) that insures maximum potency.
Check these reviews of different brands to learn what to look for
Beware the OZ Effect !
When a product is featured on Dr Oz show, it can be both good and bad.
The GOOD
- A product shows promise as a weight loss aid
- Some nutritionalists brings the product to Dr Oz attention
- Dr Oz features the product on his TV show
- Stores selling the product get deluged with orders from people that believe in Dr Oz
The BAD
Here's what happens if Dr Oz is TOO enthusiastic about a product:
- Scammers create new websites to take advantage gullible buyers, pushing made up brands and crappy products
- The scammers make a lot of money – they advertise heavily – more people end up buying the crappy products than a those from a good supplier that doesn't advertise
- The victims of scammers don't realize how weak and ineffective the brand they bought is, and just assume the product itself doesn't work for them, or maybe even assume it doesn't work for anybody
- Through word of mouth, the product gets a bad reputation and Dr Oz credibility takes an undeserved hit
Scam artists can ruin the reputation of a good product
It's really ironic that Dr Oz endorsement is sometimes a BAD thing for a product if it creates a frenzy that allows the scammers jump in and make ridiculous, exagerrated claims, while pushing a crappy product (usually with "free trials"). And a lot of buyers of these crappy products report bad results, harming the reputation of Dr Oz, and the product.
So just be aware that while Garcinia Cambogia DOES work, it also suffers from the Oz effect and you have to be careful
Check these reviews of different brands to learn what to look for
There CAN be Side Effects
When taken in very large quantities, garcinia may have mild side effects such as nausea, headaches, and some laxative effects.However, these instances are very rare, and occurr only when the amount taken is way above the recommended dose.There have been several studies to test Pure Garcinia and there were never any side effects reported during testing with controlled quantities and quality products
It DOES help with weight loss
This is the hottest weight loss supplement on the market right now.
Dr. Oz says Cambogia is:
- The newest, fastest, fat buster
- Blocks fat and hunger
If you're familiar with Dr Oz, you might know he also likes Green Coffee Bean Extract for their fat burning capabilities. So, if he recommends all these products, many people wonder,
What is so special about Garcinia Cambogia?
There are many benefits with Garcinia Cambogia, but we don't believe it is a stronger fat burner than Green Coffee, or, is more effective at blocking hunger than 5htp. But what really draws so much interest and got Dr Oz so excited about it? It is the only one that:
Blocks Fat AND Stops Hunger
Many weight loss product help with one or the other, but the HCA in "Gambooge" is effective at both. That is why it is such a powerful weight loss aid.
Used in advanced weight loss formulas for many years
Garcinia Cambogia is a safe and healthy weight loss aid all by itself. But where it really excels is in combination with other products. Because it is more mild than some other diet aids with no caffeine or other stimulant properties, it has been used for many years to enhance the effectiveness of other products without making users nauseous, nervous, or edgy.
It isn't really "new" to the weight loss industry, but is just recently made popular by Dr Oz.
Fat blocking different than fat burning
The "fat blocking" properties are different than fat burning like Green Coffee, so it is complementary to those products. They work better together.
Hunger suppressants not all the same
Even the hunger suppressant is a bit different. It raises serotonin levels in the brain, whereas 5HTP makes the serotonin more readily accessible. So both have similar effects, but may work differently for different people. And they also can work better together.
SuperFruit Diet Formulas
NewLifeBotanicals includes Cambogia in 3 of their popular Superfruit Diet Formulas. Our customers have been reporting more positive results with these products than any other we offer – in particular the SDF-1 and SDF-2.
What IS Garcinia Extract?
It's a truly natural product that is made from the rind of the tamarind fruit, which resembles tiny pumpkin. This fruit is full of tons of anti-oxidants, and ingredients that help in combating fat and also reduce the effects of aging.
Anti-oxidants are very important and they attack free radicals in the body that cause disease and build fat cells that are otherwise so hard to get rid of.
What are the benefits of Cambogia supplements?
* Fat burner
* Appetite suppressant
* Energy booster
Studies show the HCA helps weight loss by suppressing appetite AND increased fat burning. You can take just one capsule an hour before you eat your food with a glass of water. Most people experience a significant reduction in your intensity of hunger, with no side effects
Warnings About Garcinia Extract
It IS safe for most people. But there are a few cases where you wouldn't want to take it:
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- Alzheimers or dementia
You should not use this supplement if you suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other similar cases of dementia, as it can increase the negative effects of that disease.
Lastly, if you take cholesterol-lowering drugs like a statin then you should avoid using Garcinia. The likelihood of muscle degeneration and rhabdomyolysis are just a few of the dangers you could face if you do – so definitely steer clear.
Beware the Scams
With any popular diet product, there are lots of scams that sell crappy product at ridiculous prices, and some that dissappear with your money. It is becoming more common now with Garcinia, so beware, and read some of our reviews of brands like Miracle, Whole Body, Natural, and Pure Garcinia Cambogia.
Garcinia Cambogia Does Help Weight Loss
Garcinia Cambogia extract may very well be the most exciting breakthrough in natural weight loss that we've discovered. Scientists, doctors and researchers are all talking about it and they all agree: This is in fact a revolutionary fat buster. If you've been struggling to lose weight then look no further. With this weight loss supplement, you can:
- Stop your body from creating more fat-making
- Actually shrink the fat cells you have, making you leaner
- Decrease your appetite
- Increase serotonin levels, to decrease "emotional eating"
- Get better sleep
- Decrease bad cholesterol
Different from Other Natural Weight Loss Extracts!
Whenever you eat sugar and carbs, your liver will automatically do its job. It will decide what to do with it, and that usually means sugar and carbs are funneled into fat cells – making them larger and making you fatter. But here's what happens when you take Pure Garcinia Cambogia…
Reprogramming Your Liver to Lose Weight
Your liver reverses the pathway to your fat cells, essentially pulling fat out instead of pouring it in. Then it takes all this fat and converts it into energy. So you're getting a leaner look while you're also getting an increase in energy.
Now that you're keeping this extract in your system, your liver will close the doors to your fat cells – meaning the sugar and carbs you eat will now be converted into energy instead of plumping up your fat cells.
This is an amazing discovery, folks. Julie Chen, an integrative medicine specialists, says that this extract has been shown to double or triple the amount of weight loss you'd normally see with diet and exercise alone.
But get this, even if you don't diet or exercise, you still lose weight – usually about four pounds per month. Of course, you'll lose substantially more with a little diet and exercise.
Other Health Benefits of Garcinia Cambogia
One of the reasons Julie Chen and many other weight loss experts are raving about this extract is the fact that weight loss isn't the only benefit. Sure, you want to lose weight. But your overall goal should be getting leaner and healthier. Not just taking the numbers down on the scale.
All Natural and Safe
Of course, we'd never recommend something that hasn't been proven safe. This extract comes from the rind of the pumpkin-shaped tamarind fruit that's native to Southeast Asia. And it's been used for centuries in other parts of the world. The people of Asia have used this extract for hundred's of years as an appetite suppressant for weight loss.
People Who Should Not Use It
As usual, the western world is just late to the game. It's completely natural with very minimal side effects. There's only one group of people that we definitely don't recommend it for: women who are pregnant or nursing. Or I guess I should say two groups: women who are pregnant and nursing and children. We just don't have a lot of scientific data on how it affects babies and young people and it's better to be safe than sorry.
There are also three groups of people who we recommend talk to their doctor before taking it:
Diabetics – If you have diabetes, you need to know that this extract will decrease your blood sugar levels. In some cases, this could be bad news. So talk to your doctor if you're diabetic and want to take Garcina Cambogia.
Those taking other medicine – If you're taking other medicine, especially prescription medicine, talk to your doctor. The extract could potentially interact with other medicine.
High dose seekers – While this isn't really a group, it's important to mention. Most of the studies done used 500mg to 3000mg dosages. Some of them used upwards of 5000mg. Garcina Cambogia has been shown to be directly associated with the dosage taken. That means there will likely be people who want to take as high of a dose as possible. If you're going to take dosages higher than 3000mg, it's recommended to talk to your doctor first. About 500mg is the recommended amount.
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El evento se celebró en Odense, Dinamarca a partir del 14 de mayo.
La estudiante representante por México es:
Plaza Palacios Katia Aldhara - de la Escuela Preparatoria Regional de Jocotepec
Results IPO (Olimpiada internacional de Filosofía) celebrada en Odense, Dinamarca en mayo de 2013
Gold medals:
Róbert Palasik HUNGARY
Silver medals:
Theo Anders AUSTRIA
Abhinav Menon INDIA
Hye Jin Lee Republic of KOREA
Bronze medals:
Petra Požgaj CROATIA
Honorable Mention:
Juan Nigri ARGENTINA
Martin Kamenov Iliev BULGARIA
Anton Thorell Steinø DENMARK
David Therkildsen DENMARK
Ida Mosegaard DENMARK
Magnus Baunsgaard Kristensen DENMARK
Märt Belkin ESTONIA
Jonathan Krude GERMANY
Neal Graham GERMANY
Maria Oikonomoy-Makrygianni GREECE
Lauris Zvirbulis LATVIA
Misa Skalskis LITHUANIA
José Forte PORTUGAL
Vraciu Cosmin Petru ROMANIA
Léonore Stangherlin SWITZERLAND
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"In the principle that subjectivity, inwardness, is the truth, there is comprehended the Socratic wisdom, whose everlasting merit it was to have become aware of the essential significance of existence, of the fact that the knower is an existing individual. For this reason Socrates was in the truth by virtue of his ignorance in the highest sense in which this was possible within paganism."
Søren Kierkegaard, Concluding Unscientific Postscript to the Philosophical Fragments (1846).
"A tragedy, then, is the imitation of a noble and complete action, having a certain magnitude, made in a language spiced up by diverse kinds of embellishment brought in separately in the parts of the work. This imitation is achieved through characters, not through narration; and, through pity and fears, it accomplishes the catharsis of such emotions. By 'language spiced up' I mean a language with rhythm, harmony and song; by 'kinds of embellishments brought in separately in the parts of the work' I mean that some parts are worked out in verse only and others with song."
Aristotle, Poetics, 6, 1449 b 24-28.
"A legally unrestricted majority rule, that is, a democracy without a constitution, can be very formidable in the suppression of the rights of minorities and very effective in the suffocation of dissent without any use of violence."
Hannah Arendt, On Violence (1970).
Zigong asked: "Is there one word that can serve as a principle of conduct for life?" Confucius replied, "It is the word shu, or reciprocity: Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you."
To what extent may this formulation of the Golden Rule, which can also be found in other cultures throughout history, be considered as a universal moral principle?
Confucius (vi-v century bc), Analects 15.23.


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and you might be mad that it is about winter when we are all longing for spring.
but i have flower pictures that i can put on next.
will that make it okay?)
(oh and i'm backtracking here... this happened in february.)
we took a trip to the snow.
one of the great things about living in Portland is the access we have to the great outdoors. we can drive one hour and go play in snow. we can drive one hour fifteen minutes and go play at the beach. or we can walk down the street and go play at the park. or we can just stay home and feel frustrated about how messy our house is...
i just said that in case your house is messy. ours? it's never messy.
that's why we have time to go play in the snow.
back to OREGON's bounty...
my mom visited us in february... and she wanted to play in the snow.
[we have NOT driven to play in the snow YET because it always seems so complicated...
six pairs of gloves, six pairs of snow boots, six pairs of snow pants, etc.]
but we decided to do it.
some of us were dressed appropriately. (sorta)
some of us looked like eskimo wannabe's in rainboots.
some of us didn't even have boots on at all.
some of us were grumpy about needing to dress warmly in the first place.
this one swears he never gets cold.
he claims that being from california did it to him.
and then he traces his routes back to florida, alabama...
in his mind, that makes it perfectly logical that he wouldn't wear a jacket to school~ or to play in the snow either. (he didn't win that argument.)
some of us were just there to chase and eat the snow.
and dressed in snow boots... so she never complained about the cold.
instead, he found this snort.
you've read the book, right?
the little bird hatches right after his mom flew off to find him food, and he begins to search for his mother and asks everyone and everything, "are you my mother?"
when he runs into the big thing like the one above, he decides it was just a snort.
buy this book right now if you have no idea what i'm talking about.
here is all you need to get it:
okay. back to the snow.
and mothers.
i said this snow trip was for my mother.
she loves snow.
she grew up in ohio and feels rather fond of the fluffy cold stuff.
and she was happy there to see it.
except she wasn't dressed appropriately either.
and i think she was a little frightened by my furry fuzzy hood.
but she hugged me anyway.
and these two boys hugged me reluctantly too.
and my forced sympathy and over the top FUN! didn't seem to help.
oh well.
i did have my really warm, furry hooded coat to comfort me.
and those stupid rain boots.
that made my feet freeze.
i think the whole day might have confused stella.
she ran off to see if that other snort was her mother.
or maybe she was just hoping they'd take her away from these people who obviously
don't know how to dress for the snow.
but at least my mother was happy.


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Lindie Clark talks about what the new Learning and Teaching Strategic Framework might mean for the PACE program at Macquarie, and how we know that experiential learning really works.
What are your thoughts on the proposal for paid internships for all undergraduate students at Macquarie?
What the Green Paper talks about is creating a paid internship opportunity in all undergraduate programs. This is not saying that every student will get an internship, although I know many people will have misread it that way. We just want as many opportunities as possible for students to engage in this way. Students would have to meet prerequisites, and not all would want to participate anyway. Internships are one mode of engagement that currently happens through PACE in disciplines like Law, Business and Economics and Engineering. I'm really keen on expanding this mode to other disciplines because I know about the additional impacts it can have on enhancing student employability, but it's only one of a variety of different ways of engaging through PACE.
What are some of those different ways of engaging?
All PACE activities need to meet a number of learning and teaching criteria and they must always serve a partner need. But that doesn't mean that they are all an individual internship. It could be a field trip with a partnership component, it could be industry or community partners coming onto campus and engaging with groups of students, setting real world problems that they compete in groups to solve. We've got such a diversity of modes of engagement. You can really do a lot through embracing a broad church of possibilities, as long as you're meeting those quality standards.
One of the things we hear about the expansion of PACE proposed by Green Paper is 'how are we going to find all these partners?'
We've been able to build up to 1300 PACE partners, and it's growing daily. We've got a number of partners who keep on coming back because in general our students are well-prepared and capable beyond their expectations. And we find that we can leverage and expand those relationships into other areas. For instance a placement might lead to a collaborative research project, which again might need research assistants and students might become involved with that. We've got quite a lot of examples of that happening.
We often see word of mouth referrals from other partners, which is terrific. We still have to do our share of cold calling, but often our students are such great ambassadors, and the partners enjoy the experience and recommend it to others. I remember going out for the first time to a couple of partners in the early days and hearing, 'Undergraduate students? Give us Postgrads, but Undergraduates?' I never hear that any more. It is really quite amazing what students are capable of, it even amazes students themselves.
Do you see any other challenges in the expansion of PACE in the future?
We always want to ensure we are delivering a quality learning experience. Work-integrated learning is about learning through work as much as it is about learning to work, if I can put it that way. So we've got to be careful with scale and expansion to make sure all our experiences continue to do that. The whole program is really built on developing long-term relationships with organisations that we know can provide students with really good, supportive learning environments. PACE is fundamentally about reciprocity, and if you really invest in relationships and make sure that all parties are getting what they need from it, I honestly don't believe expansion is going to be a problem.
The whole message that Macquarie wants to be a more connected university is in our favour too. We've got a research strategy that is emphasizing collaborative research, we've got a Learning and Teaching Framework talking about connected learning communities, we've got a corporate engagement strategy building great relationships. We've got great partnerships especially with organisations in the Macquarie Park area. And we've got a Vice-Chancellor who wants us branded as a university as service and engagement. We've got such a powerful, compelling, collective message of 'we want to be out there'. I'm really excited about where Macquarie is at.
What evidence do we have so far of the impact that PACE is already having?
The evidence from student, partner and employer testimonials is pretty persuasive. Through PACE, students are testing their knowledge and their skills in authentic workplace settings, and with that there are big impacts on employability. Quite regularly a placement can lead to an actual job, if not with that particular organisation, then with another – as employers hold practical, work-based experience in high regard. Sometimes a placement leads to a volunteering opportunity, sometimes it can turn into a research project. We've had PACE students working right here in the Hearing Hub with the National Acoustics Laboratories, and that led to an MRes project for one student, and he's now doing a PhD.
PACE can be a really transformational learning experience because it involves students in connective, purposeful learning in authentic settings. Those settings are almost always more ambiguous and complex than how the textbook might make it sound, so we find the students become much more deeply engaged with their learning as a result.
I also hear of students for whom PACE has absolutely confirmed what they thought they wanted to do in terms of their careers, and sometimes completely the opposite. Both are incredibly valuable experiences. We've had law students set on the corporate law track who know that firms are looking for well-rounded people. So they do some community-based engagement through PACE for that reason, and it completely changes their mind about what sort of work they want to do.
Apart from the anecdotal evidence?
Impacts can be quite difficult to measure, as they can be quite diverse, and longitudinal too. We are planning to build a Theory of Change around PACE: thinking about what are we as a university trying to do with PACE, but also what do partners see as success in PACE, what do students see as success in PACE? We want to incorporate stakeholder views to build a much more inclusive vision of what we're trying to achieve. A theory of change will in turn provide us with a good theoretical framework for evaluation of the impact of PACE.
Lindie Clark is Academic and Program Director of Macquarie's PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) program.


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Can digitizing voter registration get more people signed up to vote before Election Day? A pair of New York lawmakers think so, and they introduced a plan on Friday to do just that.
The Voter Empowerment Act of New York would digitize the entire registration process in an effort to reduce errors caused by handwriting and typographical blunders that can leave otherwise eligible citizens off the voter rolls.
"As election season approaches, government bureaucracy continues to impede too many people from voting," said New York State Senator Michael Gianaris in a statement. "Our proposal would remove these obstacles and maximize voter turnout while saving the state and its counties hundreds of thousands of dollars per election, thus preventing disenfranchisement and enabling better record keeping."
The bill would also enable 16- and 17year-olds to pre-register to vote and allow government agencies to ask New Yorkers to update their voter registration each time they have an interaction with such an office.
Currently, voters in New York have to register on paper forms which are prone to several problems: People can fill the forms out incorrectly without knowing there's a problem, they can mail them to the wrong address, the forms can be damaged and made illegible in the mail, and so on. Moving to digital ballots could help to address those issues.
Online voter registration could also have other benefits, too. Citizens could register to vote or change their address much closer to Election Day than is possible with paper registration forms, according to the lawmaker's release.
The proposed law is modeled on the Voter Empowerment Act introduces in the U.S. House of Representatives, and similar efforts have been carried out in several other states, including Arizona, Delaware and Georgia. However, as the press release notes, the New York plan "would be the most comprehensive state plan implemented to modernize the voter registration system."
The bill would only allow New Yorkers to register to vote online, it won't let them actually cast a ballot on the Internet.
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I started reading a book about the two top scoring aces of WWII. Dick Bong and Tommy McGuire. It's really good, even though I'm only a hundred pages into it. I have a feeling though, no matter what I read about, no matter what these two men did, nothing will impress me more than the fact Dick Bong ate a 9 month old fruitcake.
Just let that sink in for a while.
Today's Music Monday is a bit random. I don't know if it particularly fits any of my books...but we were listening to it today and it kind of got stuck in my head. I'm sure it fits one of my books though, at one point or another. Right now I can't think of which or when but mostly because I'm working on a plot which is finally coming together.
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During the holidays, all I've done is run a mile a day, shop for Christmas presents, work, eat, sleep and blog. I can't wait until Christmas though! All the family, gifts and food yum! Anyway, here's my Christmas list....yes it's a bit extensive :). Everything is from Forever 21 besides the DSLR Camera 14x camera. Happy Holidays!


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Dorothy Scannell was born in the East End of London in 1911, one of ten children. At the age of 63, when she was already a grandmother, she wrote her first book Mother Knew Best, an evocative and entertaining memoir of her working-class childhood in east London between World Wars One and Two. The book's success prompted two further memoirs, Dolly's War and Dolly's Mixture, as well as a series of novels.
After marrying Chas, Dorothy had two children and two grand-children. She died, aged 96, in 2008.
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One thing's for sure: You'll never discover truly great investments unless you actively look for them. Let's discuss the ideal qualities of a perfect stock, then decide if Travelzoo
The quest for perfection
Stocks that look great based on one factor may prove horrible elsewhere, making due diligence a crucial part of your investing research. The best stocks excel in many different areas, including these important factors:
- Growth. Expanding businesses show healthy revenue growth. While past growth is no guarantee that revenue will keep rising, it's certainly a better sign than a stagnant top line.
- Margins. Higher sales mean nothing if a company can't produce profits from them. Strong margins ensure that company can turn revenue into profit.
- Balance sheet. At debt-laden companies, banks and bondholders compete with shareholders for management's attention. Companies with strong balance sheets don't have to worry about the distraction of debt.
- Money-making opportunities. Return on equity helps measure how well a company is finding opportunities to turn its resources into profitable business endeavors.
- Valuation. You can't afford to pay too much for even the best companies. By using normalized figures, you can see how a stock's simple earnings multiple fits into a longer-term context.
- Dividends. For tangible proof of profits, a check to shareholders every three months can't be beat. Companies with solid dividends and strong commitments to increasing payouts treat shareholders well.
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|5-Year Annual Revenue Growth > 15%
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|Current Yield > 2%
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A mesh netting "hammock" with a built-in removable water or food bowl that attaches to the upper corner of your terrarium. Utilizes wasted sides of terrarium by adding more climbing space. Helps prevent drowning of live food items. Use Zoo Meds Lizard Ladder, Grapevine, or Habba Trees so your animals can get up to the lagoon!
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Its five production plants are located in Raubling (Germany), Gropello Cairoli (Italy), Liestal (Switzerland) and in the industrial centers of Chennai und Vizag (India). Currently a total of more than 800 employees work for the PharmaZell group. All plants are in compliance with current Good Manufactoring Practice, cGMP. The combination of European and Indian sites generates flexibility and attractive cost structure.
In total the PharmaZell group operates almost 730 m³ reactor volume with a wide temperature and pressure range. Besides standard technologies covering a broad spectrum of organic reactions the Company is also experienced in some special technologies like electrochemistry, cryogenic reactions and handling of controlled substances.


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I am happy to tell you that i can smell spring to come. It is wet but much way better than those freezy days i had. It is holiday now, second week of the school holiday and i have been busy. I start changing the clothes in my cabinet, wash and put away the "heavy" sweater and jacket, and take out my spring summer dress. Some of them need to be fixed, and some of them, i found boring, so i decided to change the buttons of some clothes, even add some, just to put colour on my white lace top.
The idea came when Gilang started to school, and i have to sew his name tag in each of his jacket and pants. Then i opened the sewing kits, that i have received from my husband's late grandmother. I received many beautiful old (vintage) things from her, and i found this sewing kit is completely precious.
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I have special interests in obstetrics, adolescent gynecology, and colposcopy, but also enjoy the wide variety of general obstetrics and gynecology. Obstetrics is a favorite aspect of my career and I consider it a privilege to be present and to assist patients with their pregnancy and delivery.
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Test Drive - 2015 Subaru Impreza STi
The Subaru Impreza STi has a reputation for being one of the world's fastest road and competition cars. This reputation has been built since the Impreza's birth in 1992 with already established credentials from the successful Legacy RS. The forth generation of Impreza STi has been exciting Subaru Docklands' customer's since April this year. The STi Melbourne facility offers expert advice on current and past models. "This new model has created a lot of interest", says New Car Sales Manager Dale Baxter. "Its an exciting design and the price point is even more exciting". With so much good press, especially on its radical styling, I certainly looked forward to the opportunity to drive and photograph this new STi.
The aggressive front styling and sloping a-pillar gives the car a very athletic appearance. The pumped wheel arches similar to the current generation of Liberty/Legacy give the impression the wheels are small-ish. But they are more than adequate for performance and this is just a visual impression. I will leave further thoughts and comments on styling to you. I want to tell you about the actual driving experience.
Keyless Start Entry is one of the first functions I'm delighted to use and I haven't even sat inside yet. With the key fob still in my pocket I grip the handle and the doors unlock. I enter and take seat. I don't waste time in pressing the start button. The engine starts and rumbles, idling in its characteristic boxer engine note, though it's fairly conservative and not loud.
I notice how comfortable the seats are. They're less aggressively 'competition' styled as in previous models and more forgiving for the wider back side. Not that it's an issue for me as I'm fairly narrow. The seats are also softer than the previous model's and feel they'd be comfy over a long period of driving, even just for a daily commute. As I roll through the car park before getting to Lorimer Street I am reminded of the stiff STi suspension. The shock absorbers, springs and rear cross members are stiffer than previous models.
First impressions of engine response are above expectations. This thing is quick. Regrettably I cant take it anywhere near its limit of performance on the public roadway, but at least its fun to give it squirts for a few seconds at a time. Zipping off from the traffic lights, the tacho needle hits redline in a second and I'm already at the speed limit in 1st gear. Even though I've instinctively thrown it into 2nd, its time to slot into fourth and roll along. Torque is on tap like a high pressure hose, making it a pleasure to drive in traffic not having to change gears often.
Soon after stomping on the accelerator pedal each time a beeping sound comes from in front of me. Every time I press the fun pedal this beep arrives so soon. I know that it's the shift indicator audio, which is kind of handy, but it sounds so often because the engine is so responsive. Even from fourth gear at 60kph, pressing the fun pedal carries the car quickly ahead.
The brakes feel solid with little pedal travel, telling me these pads can squeeze the discs all day at a race track. I wish for a closed windy road ahead. On the twisty's the STi's hydraulic quick rack (13.0:1) is direct and precise. This is one of the many performance differences compared to the WRX.
Three differentials transfer the power to the road precisely, with a helical in the rear and TORSEN in the front fed by the electro-mechanical centre. And YES! Of course this new model retains the centre diff adjustment in the centre console. For the first day of my test drive I leave the selection in Auto as I allow myself some familiarity but after I was comfortable with the way the car behaved, and in a safe place to do so, I tried a number of standing starts with the centre diff biased from front through to the rear. Its a novelty to play with. Then it soon hit me just how this technology in competition context can change a timed run or lap time as effectively as a tyre change could.
This car is overall very comfortable for daily commuting and can easily be your weekend track warrior. High levels of performance: engine, gearbox, brakes, steering, all-wheel-drive with a centre diff control for front-rear bias. Fine level of comfort: Keyless Start Entry, softer and less aggressive seats and the ultimate 5 star ANCAP safety rating. With current pricing its no wonder why this car is causing such excitement at Subaru dealers across Australia. To experience this machine for yourself contact Dale at Subaru Docklands.
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About Live Cell Microscopy
Live Cell Microscopy (LCM) provides an extremely close look at your blood. Unlike tradition blood tests, an LCM test gives you a more accurate picture of your overall health and well being. Traditional blood tests that doctors employ are essentially an 'autopsy' of our blood whereas with a LCM test, the blood is still living. With living blood, we can see more than what a traditional blood test will reveal. What's more, the results are immediate so you do not have to wait a week or two to get your results.
How is the test performed
A drop of blood is painlessly extracted from your fingertip and then it is placed on a slide so that it can be viewed under a specialized microscope. At this stage, since the blood is freshly extracted, it is still very much alive. The microscope is attached to a screen so you will be able to see your live blood while it is being assessed. I will walk you through all the particulars and point out any areas of concern.
What will be revealed A LCM blood test can reveal if you have:
· Mineral deficiencies (such as low levels of iron or other vitamins, like B12)
· Liver and/or kidney stress
· Hormonal issues (such as menopause or thyroid deficiencies
· Parasites in your body
· Any issues with the structure and function of your blood cells
At the end of your test, I will provide you with a report that contains recommendations to follow in order to improve your health (for instance, nutritional changes or suggested treatment modalities and/or supplements).
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Live blood tests are offered as a series so that we are able to use them to measure your progress during treatment program. Your first test will provide all the necessary baseline measures needed at the start of a treatment program. Thereafter, each subsequent test is used to measure your progress, these tests are powerful motivators. Most of my clients continue making positive changes in their lifestyle because they are able to see instant results that are real and meaningful.
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* Forecasts second-quarter profit below Wall Street view
* Cuts fiscal 2013 profit forecast
* Shares drop nearly 11 percent
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By Lisa Baertlein
Dec 4 (Reuters) - Darden Restaurants Inc reported a
steep fall-off in business at its Olive Garden, Red Lobster and
LongHorn Steakhouse chains on Tuesday and lowered financial
expectations for the year, sending shares down 10 percent.
The company said it would revamp promotions in a bid to
attract more customers, but Chief Executive Officer Clarence
Otis said he remained cautious about forecasts given recent
results and planned changes.
The warning from Darden, which until recently had been one
of the restaurant industry's top performers, comes as industry
leader McDonald's Corp also has seen its U.S. results
falter amid a resurgence of formerly weak competitors.
Darden's second-quarter miss and tempered full-year
forecasts reflect both a challenging demand environment and
continued - and likely worsening - share losses, Bernstein
Research analyst Sara Senatore said.
"It looks like Darden is even weaker than the industry," she
said, noting that demand for meals at full-service restaurants
such as those Darden operates has deteriorated.
Darden's promotions did not "resonate with financially
stretched consumers as well as newer promotions from
competitors", Otis said in a statement.
"Our disappointing results for the quarter point to the need
for bolder changes in the promotional approach at our three
large brands," he said, adding the company would be "retooling"
such offers for the balance of the year.
Darden has struggled to find the right recipe for its Olive
Garden chain, which generates almost half of overall revenue.
The company was slow to adopt the promotions and other deals
that rivals such as DineEquity Inc's Applebee's and
Brinker International Inc's Chili's Grill & Bar
Other rivals include the Cheesecake Factory Inc and
Bloomin' Brands Inc, whose chains include Outback
Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and
Fleming's steakhouse.
Darden shares fell $5.66, or 10.7 percent, to $46.76 on the
New York Stock Exchange.
Shares in the company's rivals fell as well. Stock in
Cheesecake Factory was down 5 percent, Bloomin' Brands lost 4
percent, Brinker slipped 3 percent and DineEquity was off a bit
more than 1 percent.
Darden now expects net earnings from continuing operations
of 25 cents to 26 cents per share for the second quarter ended
Nov. 25. That includes a reduction of 5 cents per share related
to its purchase of Yard House USA Inc and a hit of 1 cent per
share from Hurricane Sandy.
Some analysts said that was significantly below Wall
Street's average estimate of 46 cents per share. A spokesman for
Darden said analysts were expecting a net profit of 42 cents per
share for the quarter.
Darden expects same-restaurant sales to be down 3.2 percent
at Olive Garden, off 2.7 percent at Red Lobster and down 0.8
percent at LongHorn Steakhouse for the quarter. It anticipates
that combined sales at those chains will fall about 2.7 percent,
versus the nearly 1 percent increase some analysts expected.
Based on the recent results and planned changes to Darden's
promotions, "we are being cautious about our sales and earnings
forecast for the full year", CEO Otis said.
The company lowered its full-year target for combined
same-store sales at Olive Garden, Red Lobster and LongHorn
Steakhouse. It now expects those combined sales to be flat to
down 1 percent, compared with its prior call for a rise of 1 to
2 percent.
Darden set its forecast for fiscal 2013 net earnings per
share from continuing operations at $3.29 to $3.49. That
includes 8 cents to 10 cents in charges related to the Yard
House purchase.
The company said its full-year targets also reflected the
potential impact of recent negative media coverage about its
moving some workers to part-time from full-time schedules in an
effort to hold down the cost of federal healthcare reforms.
In September, Darden said it expected fiscal 2013 net
earnings per share growth from continuing operations of 5
percent to 9 percent, including acquisition-related costs and
purchase accounting adjustments of about 7 to 10 cents per
share. That growth would have been off its fiscal 2012 earnings
of $3.58 per share.
Darden is scheduled to release final second-quarter results
on Dec. 20.
(Reporting by Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles; Editing by Dale
Hudson and Leslie Gevirtz)


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But before I start talking about the new release, I'd like to look back at ReSharper history.
2004, July: ReSharper 1.0
First release of JetBrains ReSharper, productivity add-in for Visual Studio 2003 and C# 1.1. Code analysis, quick fixes and context actions, refactorings and templates, all in JetBrains' intelligent style.
System.Console.Out.WriteLine("Hello .NET world");
2005, March: ReSharper 1.5
Added 8 new refactorings. Performance was significantly improved.
2006, May: ReSharper 2.0
With this new release, ReSharper makes a step up from a simple add-in to a real development environment. Support for Visual Studio 2005 and C# 2.0, more refactorings, ASP.NET support, Unit Testing, build script support, additional navigation commands and more.
2006, December: ReSharper 2.5
Focus on the performance improvements and usability to improve developers' experience. Of course we couldn't resist a few new features as well: null-reference analysis, Navigate from Here and Go to File Member.
2007, June: ReSharper 3.0
Major feature-loaded release, bringing many productivity enhancements to the table. Many of them are now perceived as if they've been there forever. Go to Symbol, find referenced and dependent code, automatic member reordering, rearranging statements and members, to-do browser. Code analysis got suggestions, VB got many of the features previously available only for C#, and XAML made it to the list of supported technologies.
2008, June: ReSharper 4.0
This release introduced support for Visual Studio 2008 and C# 3.0 with vars, extension methods, lambdas, LINQ, object & collection initializers, anonymous types, and partial methods. This alone would be sufficient for a new major release. However, we did more: Solution-Wide Analysis, Code Cleanup, Complete Statement, more refactorings, improved IntelliSense, recent edits and other tools to simplify everyday development tasks.
That is how ReSharper have been evolving in the past. What's next?
2009, March-April: ReSharper 4.5
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JEFFERSON CITY � The Missouri Senate yesterday gave first-round approval to legislation that would tinker with the way many state judges are chosen but keep the basic system currently in place.
While Gov. Matt Blunt was in office, Republican criticism aimed at the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan decried a lack of openness in the nomination and selection process for judges in appeals courts and metropolitan circuit courts. Efforts to scuttle the system to mirror federal selection methods or to elect appellate judges directly were pushed but failed to find enough support to reach the ballot.
The measure approved yesterday needs one more vote in the Senate and then House approval to go before voters. It would amend the Missouri Constitution to diminish the role of attorneys and give governors more power through the resident members appointed to the judicial nominating commission.
Sen. Jim Lembke, R-St. Louis, sponsored the measure and said by enhancing the governor's role, voters will know who to blame or thank when a major case is decided.
"The people of Missouri have to be able to point to someone and say, 'You are responsible,' " Lembke said. "That is the problem with the current form. There is no one who is responsible or who could be held responsible."
Missouri selects appellate court judges via a plan introduced in the 1940s. Three attorneys chosen by their fellow attorneys from each of the state's appellate districts, three lay members chosen by the governor and a Missouri Supreme Court judge nominate three candidates for each appellate court opening. The governor fills the vacancy from the list of three names.
Because of the staggered terms for lay members, a governor must serve two consecutive terms to have an opportunity to name all three.
Lembke's measure would add a lay member and allow each governor to name all four members during a single four-year term. His proposal also would replace the sitting judge with a retired judge and take away the voting power of the judicial member.
Changing to direct election of appellate judges would inject far too much politics into the system, said Senate President Rob Mayer, R-Dexter. Although judges would say their decisions are not influenced by campaign contributions, he said, the public would be skeptical. "Just the appearance of impropriety looks bad," he said.
In response to past criticisms, the judicial nominating commissions have opened their process and now release the names of judicial candidates and other material that was previously kept secret. That openness, along with the removal of a sitting judge from the panel and increasing gubernatorial power, went far enough, said Sen. Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City. She tried to keep the lay membership at three instead of four.
"I think this is a compromise folks can live with," she said of her proposal.
The groups arrayed on both sides of the debate responded quickly to the Senate action. The Missouri Bar said in a news release that the proposal gives governors too much power.
In a prepared statement, Missouri Bar President Lynn Whaley Vogel said the proposal would "politicize the judicial selection panel by granting future governors full control over the commission that selects the candidates for appellate judge submitted to the governor. This would effectively eliminate Missouri's merit-based judicial selection process."
Better Courts for Missouri, which has at times pushed sweeping changes in judicial selection, praised the action. The proposal is a "modest, common sense reform measure" spokesman Rich Chrismer said in a news release. "If this bill passes both houses of the Missouri General Assembly, the people of Missouri will be able to vote on changes that will allow the average Missourian to exercise more accountability over the judicial selection process."


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......... don't you just love sunny weekends :)
Yesterday I resumed my outdoor cycling training and i had some company for a wee lil change. No.2 son has expressed an interest in cycling so we went and got him a decent road bike, you can't really do many miles on a BMX!! So fully equipped we headed out and on his first road trip managed 11 miles which is fantastic! We averaged about 10mhp so for a 12 yr old and an almost 41 yr old that wasn't too bad. A little bit of work required before we can enter the Tour de France :O
Last night I spent making up little treats for the girls I work with. I do this each Easter and also at Christmas. I had all the components ready to go and just had to assemble them. I had a lovely wee night doing this whilst drooling over the hotness that is Danny from The Script - and now coach on The Voice. I met Danny a few years back when they did a concert in Belfast - I LOVE HIM!! lol
Anyway so here is a wee pic of this years treats ......
........ i still have a lot of designer paper kicking about so i have used up my supply of Cottage Wall papers from a while back to make these wee boxes which each hold a creme egg :) I suppose I should make a card to go with them but I haven't decided yet. I shall have to think about that today .......... but more importantly I have to think of my Stampin' Up order which I need to submit ......... all those yummy things that I can't tell you about just yet but watch this space :)
I can tell you however that in April for each order over £45 before p&P you get a free pack of DSP and you even have a choice between 4 sets ...... how cool is that?
Off to enjoy the rest of this sunny Sunday ....... 'til next time .......... xxx