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Barbara Walters Says "The View" Is Not Dumping Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Over the weekend, "Us" magazine said ELISABETH HASSELBECK was being PUSHED OUT of "The View" . . . because viewers found her "too extreme and right-wing."
--Well, BARBARA WALTERS DENIED the rumor on the show yesterday.
--Barbara called it a "particularly false story," and said, quote, "The truth is, we love Elisabeth . . . beyond that, we value and appreciate her point of view. It's important to us because Elisabeth helps give this show perspective and balance . . .
--"We have no plans for Elisabeth to leave the show."
--Elisabeth didn't comment . . . and multiple sites online report that she's STILL not expected to return next season. And Barbara did seem to hint at that possibility.
--She added, quote, "Having said that to all of you, [producer] BILL [GEDDIE] and I have always said that when one of you makes the choice to leave, that is your choice, and we will support your decision."
--For what it's worth, "Us" magazine is sticking with their story. They quote some "insider" saying that the denial is part of a strategy to "save face" for both Elisabeth and the show.
Several Celebrities . . . Including Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and Vice President Joe Biden . . . Were Hacked and Had Sensitive Information Posted Online
Several celebrities and political figures were hacked, and sensitive financial information about them was posted online.
--The victims included Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Paris Hilton, Ashton Kutcher and Mel Gibson . . .
--Plus LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, FBI director Robert Mueller, Attorney General Eric Holder, Hillary Clinton, and even Vice President Joe Biden.
--Information posted included credit reports, Social Security numbers and bank account information. Although sources say the info on Biden and Hillary wasn't as sensitive as it was for others.
--It's not clear if the website is still online. No one in the media would publish the address, and we couldn't find it as of last night. There's no word who's responsible.
--The LAPD and the FBI are both looking into this.
Justin Bieber Went to Amsterdam This Weekend . . . Did He Get High?
After a pretty rough week in London, JUSTIN BIEBER spent some time in Amsterdam over the weekend. And I know the question that immediately came to your mind was, "Did he smoke any weed?"
--Well, one gossip website claims he went to a coffee shop called Easy Time, where he did indeed smoke a joint and eat some "space cake" . . . which is a pot-laced snack. He also went to a souvenir shop and bought himself a JOINT HOLDER.
The Notorious B.I.G.'s Kids Will Star in a Bizarre New Show Where Biggie's Ghost Helps Them Save His Recording Studio
THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. may be dead . . . but his spirit lives on.
--And in a new animated TV show, his spirit will also help his children save his recording studio from an EVIL CORPORATE TAKEOVER. Seriously.
--The show is called "House of Wallace". Biggie's real life kids . . . 19-year-old Tyanna and 16-year-old C.J. . . . will voice characters based on themselves.
--It's unclear who's voicing Biggie's ghost . . . who will appear "in spirit" to, quote, "guide them through the adversities they face when trying to keep his Brooklyn studio open and out of a larger company's hand."
--No network is attached to this insanity yet . . . but the producers say they've had some "serious" bites on it.
--Biggie's son C.J. has already done some acting by the way. He played a younger version of Biggie in the movie "Notorious". And you might remember him as the boy who befriends WILL FERRELL in the divorce drama "Everything Must Go".
Does Carrie Underwood Ask Her Crew to Call Her "Princess Carrie" On Her Birthday?
CARRIE UNDERWOOD turned 30 on Sunday . . . but she's celebrating the occasion all week. She does it every year.
--She also makes her crew address her like royalty during the week of her birthday.
--Carrie says, quote, "When we are working, like on the road, everyone calls me Princess Carrie. They're like 'Yeah, yeah, Carrie.' And I'm like 'Yeah, what?' And they're like 'Princess Carrie.'"


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By Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD
Dr. Crutchfield, my brother tells me his doctor told him that he should not drink grapefruit juice while on a new cholesterol medication. Why is that?
Grapefruit juice is a natural, delicious, nutritious drink that has positive health benefits. Some estimates say that as many as 20 percent of all Americans consume grapefruit juice on a regular basis. Scientists discovered several years ago (quite by accident) that grapefruit juice binds to and blocks a certain enzyme in the gastrointestinal tract where medicines are absorbed. Continue Reading →

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Placer's jail of the future still sitting empty
Flushing away prisoner habits
One way county jail inmates currently try to strike out against correctional officers and Sheriff's department staff is by organizing mass coordinated toilet flooding. Inmates conspire with one another to stuff clothing and other items down their cell toilets, and then all flush at the exact same time — sending raw sewage pouring throughout the jail facility. While this trick has worked at the Auburn jail, inmates will have little luck with it at the new South Placer Adult Correctional Facility in Roseville. The innovative jail has computer monitoring and operation of all toilet flushes. When tensions rise in the inmate population, the correctional officers can use automated technology to take control of how many times the toilets flush.
The new South Placer Adult Correctional facility is a state-of-the-art jail that could help increase inmate and officer safety, keep more criminals behind bars and lessen the county's exposure to prisoner lawsuits — all of which are goals experts see as vital in California's era of criminal realignment.
The facility could also offer a wider array of rehabilitation programs for inmates, lowering Placer County's recidivism levels.
The only problem is the high-tech jail, which broke ground in 2009, is still sitting empty due to budgetary challenges. The Placer County Sheriff's Department hopes that will change by 2014.
The new era of incarceration
Since California's law AB 109 went into effect in late 2011, the Auburn jail has seen its average daily inmate population jump from 523 to 598. According to Sheriff's officials, the first full year of realignment saw a noticeable increase in inmate fights, along with gang-fueled prison culture.
The Auburn jail was never designed for long-term incarceration. AB 109 now requires all county jails to hold would-be prison convicts for multi-year sentences or put them back on the streets on alternative sentencing. Inmates heading into the Auburn jail with prior state prison histories will notice a serious decrease in the amenities, programs and yard space now available to them.
Just before retiring in December, the jail's then-commander, Placer County Sheriff's Capt. George Malim, told The Press Tribune that inmate grievances and potential precursors to lawsuits were up in the Auburn jail since California began sending it inmates who would have otherwise gone to state prison.
"We have seen a rise in grievances and even a few writs," Malim said. "The law says the inmates have to exhaust all of their immediate remedies before they can file a lawsuit. Once they go through that process, they can try to push a legal action."
There are currently no monies in the AB 109 mitigation funds for counties to cover rising costs of inmate-related legal actions.
A class action lawsuit was filed against the state in 2001 over prison conditions, medical procedures, suicide rates and mental health treatment. Known as the Plata case, in 2009 it lead federal judges to order California to reduce its prison population by 137 percent. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed in 2011.
AB 109, better known as Realignment, was passed a few months later.
Given that medical treatment and suicide rates were the defining factors in the Plata case, the Sheriff department's new jail commander, Captain Wayne Woo, does see the pending South Placer Adult Correctional Facility as a means of keeping some inmates and attorneys from wanting to file similar legal actions against the county.
Once activated, the new jail will have an entire medical wing with full dental suites, negative-pressure cells for patients with tuberculosis, positive-pressure cells for patients with AIDS and padded rooms for inmates who are on suicide watch, or are at risk for self-injury.
In its initial phase, the jail will also have 450 prisoner beds which, if used in conjunction with the Auburn jail's 480 beds, could alleviate overcrowding.
Safety and recovery
With gang activity expanding in the Auburn jail, the need for more celled beds, as opposed to dormitory-styled beds, has become increasingly important to keep officers and inmates safe.
"The level of sophistication with the inmates has definitely gone up since AB 109," Woo said. "There are a lot more prison politics and gang rules being observed while prisoners are in our custody."
Once up-and-running, the South Placer Adult Correctional Facility will have 390 celled beds, a major increase from the Auburn jail's largely dorm-style bunking. The additional cells allow for more inmates to be housed in medium and maximum security situations. The new jail's design also has the medical wing centralized between its various housing units, limiting the physical distance correctional officers have to move prisoners.
"The philosophy is to move the inmates as little as possible," said Placer County correctional officer Jake Mucher. "When you move large blocks of prisoners at once, that's when problems happen."
An underground tunnel has already been built for moving inmates directly to the county's main courthouse at the neighboring Santucci Justice Center. The tunnel makes escape attempts on the way to court virtually impossible.
Another advantage the South Placer Adult Correctional Facility has over the Auburn jail is more room for substance abuse treatment, adult education, religious gatherings and criminal rehabilitation programs. Each jail housing section has a multi-purpose room that can be used for everything from narcotics anonymous meetings to job training courses. The jail includes a computer lab for inmates that can double as a space for rehab endeavors.
In a very direct sense, the new jail is designed to remove the mystique around county incarceration: Members of the public who visit prisoners will have a full view, through glass, of the entire jail housing unit. Visitors will be able to see into most cells and have a partial view into the inmate communal area.
"People who come to visit will pretty much know everything that's happening in here," Mucher said. "Sometimes an inmate may be telling their family it's one way, but now those family members can see inside and realize the place is actually really clean and secure."
The future
Though the new jail is almost entirely completed, Placer County is still working to finalize a funding plan to open and staff it. Sheriff's officials estimate the facility will cost around $21 million annually to operate.
"Running a jail comes with a pretty large price tag," Woo confirmed. "The Sheriff's department is working closely with the county's executive office to look at the situation and see where the revenue will come from … we're examining options like shutting down parts of the Auburn jail once the new facility's up to help off-set the overall costs."
Woo added that the Sheriff's department and county officials plan to make an updated presentation to the Placer County Board of Supervisors on options for jail funding within the next few months.
"We're hoping to see it opened by sometime in 2014," Woo said. "We're definitely feeling impacts in our current jail from AB 109. We've seen a rise in unserved sentences for inmates — instances where jail overcrowding has forced us to just give the prisoner credit for time served."


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1). Andhra Pradesh
1. Shri N. V. Ramana Reddy, Special Secretary (Protocol), General Administration Department.
2. Shri D. Ramakrishna, Joint Secretary (GPM & AR)
3. Shri W. Ganeshan, Joint Secretary (AIS) General Administration Department,
Old Reception Hall, Near Old Gate, A. P. Secretariat Building, Hyderabad, Tele: 040-23454823 (O)
2) Assam
1. Shri Delwar Hussain, Inspector of College, Assam, Office of Director Higher Education, Kahilipara, Guwahati, Assam. Tel: 0361-2382286
3) Bihar
1. Shri Gopal Ji, Deputy director, Higher Education, Human Resource Development Department, Patna for (i) MaHRDh University, Bodh Gaya (ii) Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara (iii) Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur
2. Shri Vijay Kumar Himanshu, Deputy Director, Higher Education for Patna University
3. Shri Sunil Kumar, Deputy Director Higher Education for (a) Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur (b) Jai Prakash University, Chhapra
4. Shri Suryadeo Kumar Paswan, Assistant Director Higher Education for (a) Lalit Narain Mithila University, Darbhanga (b) Bhupendra Narain Mandal University, Madhepura (c) Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, Darbhanga.
Resident Commissioner's office Phone: 011-23014945, 23015067
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1. Smt Kamla Bains, District Education Officer, UT, Chandigarh
2. Shri Gulzar Singh, Deputy Director, Adult Education, UT, Chandigarh
Delhi Resident office Phone: 011-2335359
5) Chattisgarh
1. Shri Sunil Kujur, Secretary
2. Dr. A.K. Shukla, Additional Director, Office of the Commissioner Higher Education, Raipur
3. Dr. D. S. Bal, Additional Director (Technical) DKS Bhawan, Mantralaya, Raipur-492001, Phone: 2221258, 4089345.
6) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT)
1. Shri V C Pandey, Director of Education, and
2. Shri D Balalah, Assistant Director of Education Administrator's office Phone: 0260-2642777
7) Delhi (NCT)
Shri Dharam Vir Singh, RDE (South), C-4, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi. Phone: 26141613
8) Goa
1. Dr Bhaskar G Nair, Director of Higher Education, Government of Goa, Junta House, 2nd Lift, 5th Floor, Panaji, Goa, Tel: 2425582/85, Fax: 2425582, Mobile: 9822802572
2. Dr Colsa Pinto, Director of Education, Government of Goa, Panaji-Goa
3. Shri Aleixo F da Costa State Director of Craftsmen Training, Sharam Shakti Bhawan, 3rd Floor, Patto Plaza, Panaji, Goa - 403001
4. Dr Chandrasekhar, Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Alto Prvorim Goa, Phone:0832-2413571, Fax: 2413571
9) Gujarat
1. Shri A D Patel Under Secretary, Government of Gujarat (HRD)
2. Shri Lalit T. Vyas Under Secretary, Education Department Sachivalaya, Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat Phone: 079-23250362
10) Haryana
1. Higher Education Commissioner/Director Higher Education, Haryana in respect of certificate(s)/degree(s) issued by Universities situated outside the State of Haryana
2. Registrar of the concerned University in the State which has issued the Certificate(s)/ diploma(s)/ degree(s).
3. Director Secondary Education, Haryana in respect of certificate(s)/diploma(s)/ degree issued by National Open School, Central Board of Secondary Education, ICSE or any other State Board of Education in the country
4. The Secretary Board of School Education, Haryana, Bhiwani in respect of Matriculation and 10+2 certificates issued by it or by the Haryana Open School.
Shri Rajan Gupta, Phone 2740960, Smt. Joyoti Arora, Higher Education Deptt., Shiksha Sadan, Panchkula, Phone: 0172-2562036 2562042
11) Himachal Pradesh
Shri P. Mishra , Secretary (Education), Himachal Pradesh, Simla. Phone 0177-2621894
12) Jammu & Kashmir
1. Shri R. K. Sharma, Special Secretary to Government, Technical Education Department, J & K, Civil Secretary Jammu/Srinagar. Tel#(J) 0191-2546284, (K) 0194-2485765, 941940885 (M)
2. Professor (Dr) Ali Mohammad Mir, Principal, SP. College, M A Road, Srinagar, (J&K), Fax: 0194-2476828, Mob- 09419010839, Residential Address-Chandpora, Harwan, Srinagar, Kashmir 191123, Phone-0194-2462156
3. Professor Vijay Kotwal, Principal C. G. M. Sc. College, Jammu
13) Jharkhand
1. Shri Prem Prakash Sinha, Deputy Director
2. Shri Arvind Kumar Jha, Deputy Director
3. Shri Achutanand Thakur, Deputy Director, Department of Human Resource Development, Ranchi, Resident Commissioner's office Phone: 011-261 92274, 26180743
14) Karnataka
1. Shri H C Nagendra, Deputy Secretary/Smt Alice Gonsalves, Under Secretary, Home Department, Passport and Foreigners, Room No 224, IInd Floor, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore-560001, Tel: 080-22033371 (O)
Resident Commissioners of Gulbarga, Belgaum and Mysore
15) Kerala
Shri K. S. Gopinathan Nair, Regional Authentication officer, Lotus Villa, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram Tel: 0471- 5575212 (O)
16) Madhya Pradesh
1. Shri Mahendra Singh Raghuvanshi, Block 3 Green city, 35, Gulmohur Bhawan, Bhopal, Phone 0755-2741024
2. Smt S. Khandate, Under Secretary, Higher Education, Department, M.P. Phone 0755-2765656 (R)
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1.Smt Seema Dhanderi, Joint Secretary, Higher Education Department 4th Floor Mantralaya Annexe, Mumbai-400032 Tel: 02222024237 (O), 24367773 (R)
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1. Smt R V Suchiang, IAS, Commissioner & Secretary, Education department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong, Phone: 0364-2210132
19) Mizoram
Shri R Malsawrna, Under Secretary, Higher & Technical Education Department, Govt of Mizoram, Phone: 0389-2317548
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1. Shri B C Jena, Special Secretary, Home Department
2. Shri Tarun Kanti Mishra, Secretary Assistant to Special Secretary
3. Shri Chaturbhuj Mallick, Joint Secretary, Deptt. Of Higher Education, Govt. of Orissa, Phone: 0674-2322512 Fax: 2238113, Mobile: 09839077600
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Dr Jayanta Kumar Ray, Director, Fax: 0412-2254590, (O) 0413- 2257831
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Smt Sarita Chopra, Assistance Director/
Smt Sulakshna Kapur, Under Secretary/
Shri Piara Lal, Deputy Secretary,
Shri Anjul Dev Bhandari, Under Secretary
Smt. Manorama Devi, Under Secretary
Shri Vinod Bakshi, Under Secretary,
Department of Non-Resident Indian Affairs, Government of Punjab, Ground Floor, Mini Secretariat, Sector-9, Chandigarh
2. Dr Atamjit Singh, Deputy Director (Colleges), Director of Public Instruction © Punjab, Chandigarh
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1. Dr O P Gupta, Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Department of Higher Education, Room No 203, 2nd Floor, Main Building, Government Secretariat, Rajasthan, Jaipur Phone: 0141-2227017 (O), 9829132131 (Mob), 0141-2227017 {Residence
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1. Shri G B Niraula, Joint Director (Examination)
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1. Shri K. Ganeshan, Secretary Higher Education, Government of Tamil Nadu Phone 044-25670499
2. Under Secretary Government Public (Foreigners) Department, Government of Tamilnadu, Chennai.
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1. Shri Om Prakash Mishra, Under Secretary
2. Shri Ramanand Prasad, Joint Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Government of U.P., Lucknow, Phone 0522 2238001 Extension 3202 Fax 0522 2238287
27) Uttrakhand
1. Shri K. S. Bisht, Under Secretary GED
2. Shri N S Dungariyal, Secretary HRD, Phone: 0135-2712802.
Shri M S Khan
28) West Bengal
1. Shri A K Barua, Section Officer, Home (Foreigner & NRI),
2. Shri C Raychaudhuri, Joint Secretary, (Home Department) Writers Building, Kolkata-700001 Fax: 22145479
Documents attested by the above authorities can be presented to the HRD office for apostille attestation from India.


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Chickens are small flightless domesticated fowl of the order Galliformes. Chickens, also known as roosters (or as cocks in Jamaican English, though rarely in other dialects due to the somewhat rude connotations of this term) in the masculine and hens in the feminine, are usually domesticated and bred as livestock or as pets. The word 'chicken' can also be used to describe someone who is overly frightened or cowardly.
Chickens can be kept as pets by both the wizarding and Muggle community, but as chickens do not harness any magical ability, they are more likely to be kept by the latter. The Weasley family kept chickens in a large chicken coop at the Burrow, and Rubeus Hagrid kept chickens and roosters beside his hut, some of which were killed during 1992 by Ginny Weasley while she was under the control of Tom Riddle.
Although chickens do not harness any magical ability, they can be altered by magic to become magical creatures, for instance, Bob confiscated a fire-breathing chicken due to breaches of the Ban on Experimental Breeding, and Babayaga, a Russian hag, lived in a house standing on giant chicken legs. A chicken egg born under a toad will produce a Basilisk, King of the Serpents, however, the cry of a rooster is fatal to the Basilisk. This is why Tom Riddle ordered Ginny Weasley to kill all the roosters surrounding Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as to ensure the welfare of his Basilisk. A baby dragon must be fed a bucket of brandy mixed with chicken blood every half an hour.
Chicken is also a common ingredient in both wizarding and Muggle cuisine. A particular Hogwarts student enjoyed the dishes chicken fricassee, chicken noodle soup, chicken salad and chicken pot pie.
The Weasley twins created two products with a chicken theme, Rubby O' Chicken, a rubber chicken bewitched to perform an Irish stepdance, and trick wands, some of which were bewitched to transform into a rubber chicken whenever touched. The spell Pullus turns Erklings into either chickens or geese. The Cockatrice is extremely similar to a rooster, however, instead of a feathered tail it has the tail of a lizard.
Known Chickens
See also
- Chicken and ham pie
- Chicken fricassee
- Chicken noodle soup
- Chicken pot pie
- Chicken salad
- Rubby O' Chicken
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (PS1 version only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned only)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them (Mentioned only)
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)


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Thank you Logress and GGG for the contest and the prize.
This is the first time my effort get rewarded this much, i'm happy. As a free player that's a huge boost for me.
Pera, I'm tried to make the wallpaper version of my turkey but apparently it needs a lot of editing.
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May 4, 2016
Tallahassee, FL - The Leon County Sheriff's Office honored its top deputy of the year Tuesday evening.
The award was part of the Citizen's Academy graduation. Rob Waller was awarded the top deputy honor. Waller has spent more than 20 years with LCSO working to keep children safe from predators and human trafficking.
He says that having his colleagues there to take part in the award ceremony made the night special.
"They're like family.," said Waller. "[I've] been working with all of those people in there for a long time and I look at them as family and they always will be."
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Take a simple hoodie. Customize it with a favorite quote, their name, a memory between you both, an inside joke or an awesome design.
Personalized gifts, customized hoodies, and custom apparel can go a long way to making the holiday extra special. Go even simpler with a printed t or a personalized shirt. Custom gifts and personalized gifts are memorable and completely unexpected. Which is why it not only adds a grin to your face, but more importantly, to that special someone's.


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10th Street hazards
I find I must disagree with the mayor's view of the angled parking in downtown Brandon. I travel quite a bit north on 10th Street and this winter the driving has been quite bad. The road has not been properly plowed, I'm assuming it's because people who live down there park overnight? Therefore the driving gets dangerous when drivers are backing out of their spots, very slippery driving north and no place to go to avoid backing-out cars as there is parking allowed on the other side of the street. I don't know whose decision this was but they need to put it back to the way it was!
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2014 Box Calendar by Turner Licensing. The 2014 box calendars feature team designs and great trivia and facts about your favorite team; providing 365 days worth of sports knowledge and inspiration! Full-color team graphics and trivia featured daily. Tri-month full calendar view featured at bottom of each page. Daily tear-off with stand. 5-3/8"w x 5-1/4"h.
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The International Antarctic Expedition 2016
The International Antarctic Expedition 2016, which hosts Robert Swan's Leadership on the Edge program, will be an exhilarating and unpredictable adventure – a life changing experience for the international group of men and women joining Robert Swan and the 2041 Team to the last great wilderness on earth.
Antarctica provides a unique setting for this particular Expedition, bringing together people from across the globe to debate, discuss and determine firsthand the effects of climate change. Together with a team of expert lecturers, there will be an opportunity to see the effects of temperature rise on this icy and remote continent.
As a team, we will work together to create change in our families, companies, communities and countries. We will provide information, knowledge and insight from around the world to forge new relationships.


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ACDSee Photo Manager 2009 review
ACDSee's Photo Manager brings organisation rather than editing power
ACDSee's Photo Manager brings organisation rather than editing power
Despite its low price and small footprint, ACDSee Photo Editor 4.0 is neither the smallest nor the cheapest software. The 57MB download gives you a seven-day trial and if you register with ACDSee you get a CD key that extends the trial to 30 days. Should you decide to buy, the online price is £22 (inc. VAT) with an optional £4.99 for an extended download service.
Taking a step up from the normal world of taking photos, viewing and storing them on your computer and printing them out, professional photography demands a more 'workflow' oriented ethic.
ACDSee 7.0 is a PC-only cataloguing andimage-editing tool that's supplied in a bundled form with some digital cameras.You can use it as a folder browser with a standard directory tree
With the soaring popularity of digital cameras, image-editing software packages are now ten a penny, which is what many of them are worth. This one is great though...
Easy to install, ACDSee is nevertheless not the quickest off the mark, taking over four minutes to catalogue our set of 1,000 photos. This is easy to forgive, however, because the program's database goes to great lengths to grab all the information about your pictures that it possibly can, which can come in handy, as we'll see later.


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Stephen Sondheim: Sweeney Todd / Jane Henschel, Mark Stone. Ulf Schirmer
2 CD / BR Klassic / 2013-01-29Works: Stephen Sondheim: Sweeney Todd
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And we here at Rue want to do our part.
This month, the Child Mind Institute (in collaboration with our favorite wellie maker, Hunter Boot) launched its third annual Speak Up for Kids initiative – aimed at helping children with psychiatric disorders get on the path to a healthy, happy, productive life. As part of their campaign, they've put together this quick, educational quiz, making it easier than ever to inform the public about their cause while simultaneously raising funds to help children get the care they need.
Are there more taxidermists or child psychiatrists in the U.S.? You're about to find out. For every person who clicks on this link and completes the quiz, Hunter Boot will donate $1 to the Child Mind Institute. So, click, click, click away – and share with your friends, too. Seriously, making a difference in a child's life is as easy as spreading the word.
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Winston-Salem, NC -- Police are looking for two suspects in a robbery at a Winston-Salem Mexican restaurant Thursday evening.
Officers responded to the Tienda Mexican Las Vigas on Main Street at 4:45 p.m.
Restaurant employees say an armed man approached a cashier and took money from the business, along with some of an employee's personal belongings.
Police say the man left the building and got into a car with a female driver.
No one was injured in the robbery.
Police are still looking for both suspects.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800 or the Spanish line at 336-728-3904.


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From quaint cities bursting with colonial architecture and a colorful past, to striking volcanoes, where green parakeets live amid the sulfurous smoke of a steaming crater, International Expeditions' new Nicaragua tour offers a range of natural and cultural delights. And for those who want to take in tropical landscapes and vibrant wildlife in a safe and crowd-free environment, travel to Nicaragua, where you can enjoy a retreat that's still "undiscovered" by the masses.
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IE's naturalist-guided Nicaragua tour takes in the country's premiere wildlife hotspots -- Juan Venado Nature Reserve, Selva Negra Private Reserve, Masaya Volcano National Park, Chocoyero Reserve and Montibelli Private Reserve. Plus, you'll spend a morning spotting birdlife and floating peacefully among Lake Nicaragua's islets.
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At the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication the goal is to produce graduates who: are well-educated in communication, the liberal arts and humanities, and in the social, natural, and physical sciences; are ethical, technologically proficient, analytical, and critical; have the cognitive, research, and professional skills required to succeed in their first jobs and to mature as leaders in a constantly changing, challenging, and exciting new information era; and are able to contribute as citizens to a changing and increasingly complex society. Students may choose from a wide variety of concentrations including Advertising, Corporate Communications, Health Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Journalism, Media Production, Media Studies, and Public Relations.
Students who choose the Media Studies track will deal critically with media issues that create and affect public policy. Course materials cover media management, media technology, training, programming, content, marketing and audiences in national and international contexts.
Student who choose the Media Production track will acquire the ability to create communications using audio, video, motion picture, photography and computer graphics techniques. An appreciation and ethical concern for the professional values and effects on an audience of utilizing such techniques will accompany both practical and theoretical instruction. Skills needed to perform the research and writing functions that precede actual production of media programs as well as performance studies are included. This concentration provides the preparation for internships and entry-level positions available in a wide variety of careers that require media production knowledge and skills, and the foundation for advancement in those fields.
Students who choose the Journalism track will
develop an understanding of the political, economic, social and cultural
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graduate with the knowledge of critical, analytical, technological and
ethical perspectives necessary to succeed in entry-level jobs and in
life-long careers. The track offers electives that specialize in Print Media
& Broadcasting. The degree plan offers a list of electives and students may choose all
of one type of specialization or may choose to combine the two
specialization electives.
The Broadcasting specialization prepares students for careers in such performance based fields as broadcast news and sports reporting and anchoring. Some of the skills students may develop throughout their coursework include writing, editing, relevant technical/equipment skills, problem solving, social skills such as teamwork, leadership, and time management/project management.
Students who specilize in Print Media find that their study has prepared them to compete successfully for entry level positions or higher in fields where good writing, reporting, criticism, strategic thinking, and organizational skills are prized. The Print Media course of study includes in-depth practice in writing and rhetorical processes, experiential learning, analytical and critical thinking, and coursework enriched with the offerings of other departments. A significant part of the Print Journalism concentration is involvement in publications in which students research and write articles on news, cultural events, entertainment, opinions, lifestyle, technology, and feature stories in single articles or series.
A wide variety of career opportunities are available for Communication majors depending on the track they choose to follow:
Advertising offers career opportunities as Advertising Managers, Marketing Managers, Public Relations Managers, Market and Survey Researchers, Public Relations Specialists, Writers, etc.
Corporate Communications offers career opportunities as Communications Specialists, Audio/Video Producers, Marketing Directors, Media Relations Specialists, Publication Designers, Project Managers, Web Designers, etc.
Health Communications are employed by hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, HMOs, state and local health departments, and other health-related organizations and corporations, etc as Communications Teachers, Public Relations Specialists, Heath Educators, Sales Distributors, Customer Relations Specialists, etc.
Interpersonal Communications offers career opportunities as Family Service Supervisors, Account Executives, University Advisors, Recruiters, Operations Managers, Marketing Specialists, Media Planners, etc.
Journalism offers career opportunities as Copy Editors, News Analysts, Reporters, Correspondents, Technical Writers, Education Coordinators, Instructors, etc.
Media Production provides students with the knowledge and experience to prepare them to enter careers in media and entertainment as Screenwriters, Directors, Cinematographers, Editors, Producers, etc.
Media Studies provides undergraduates with skills that can be applied in a number of professional fields, preparing students for a variety of career opportunities as leaders within media entertainment industries, including Creative Managers, Critics, Developers, Marketing and Regulation Supervisors, Teachers, etc.
Public Relations offers career opportunities as Advertising Managers, Marketing Managers, Public Relations Managers, Market and Survey Researchers, Public Relations Specialists, Writers, etc.
More information regarding job titles, salary information of Cougar Alumni as well as national salary information can be found at Cougar Careers. For assistance in career planning and development, please visit University Career Services.
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Steve, You need to contact the club and speak to Craig. I am not employed by the club ,i only put out the information i'm given or know about to try and help fellow supporters so there is a limit to what i can tell you because the chances are i don't know any more than that. Craig is approachable so it's worth calling in to see him or giving him a ring and he'll be able to help you.
There was a package for 1 adult and 3 kids lat year, it cost me about £145 (whatever last years adult season ticket was) plus £5 each for the first two and £10 for the third, so I think it cost £165. If the club are not repeating this, I fear they will lose out in attendance numbers when they are trying to achieve the 2,500 average criteria, or have the goalposts moved again?
Regarding a family membership pack for the over 60's, I feel I need to contact the club on the grounds of age discrimination.
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Posted 16 October 2012 - 07:11 PM
Griff you only bring a taxi load full cos thats all you have...but hey a team like yours deserves more...a lot more;
Ah - the welcoming face of Featherstone Rovers !!
No wonder we only bring a taxi load to away games.
Posted 16 October 2012 - 08:35 PM
I have e-mailed Craig Poskitt and await his reply, but it's not just about my membership requirements, it's about attracting new members, and I would have thought that grandparents bringing their grandkids needs to be encouraged more and more. Currys don't need to sell 2,500 TV's by 2014, and they don't have their competitors 8 miles along the A645 selling them 20% cheaper!
Im not sure the age discrimination stands in this instance. You could by the family package as it states nothing about age, and the club is not duty bound to give discounts to OAPs, you are buying an entertainment product and it is goodwill thing on behalf of sports clubs to give concessions same with some other things like cinema etc, but not sure currys would give you a tv cheap because your are older? Having said that Steve, Im sure the club can help you, it must be a nightmare covering all the permutations that could arise. Not sure why you would not just check with the club first though, before playing the discrimination card! Just my point of view like.
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Posted 16 October 2012 - 09:02 PM
I would go with
Family pass 1 2 adults. 2 children
Family pass 2. 1 adult. 2 children
Family pass. 3. 2 adults 1 child
Family pass. 4. 1 adult. 1 child
Any additional child family pass price + £ 30
Just a thought this may attract more members and this is what we need
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It's all about selling what the customer wants to buy. If any of the products prove unpopular, presumably they won't be offered next year.
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Just waiting for pay day tomorrow then I can order a "brick" whilst I am in the club shop .


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Increasing energy expenditure is an attractive approach to fighting the worldwide epidemic in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Exercise is an important component of good health and represents the first line of therapy for humans with a variety of metabolic disorders: obesity, diabetes, and nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis. Recent data has shown that exercise, besides using calories to do physical work, also causes an increase in energy expenditure through augmentation in brown fat and the browning of white fat (Fig. 1) (1,2). Indeed, these effects on brown fat could represent part of the longer-lasting benefits of exercise.
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Happy new year! *clicks champagne glasses*
I hope you all had a great holiday season, whatever it meant to you, and that you and your family all made it through to the other side intact and in the same number of pieces in which you started it.
In honour of the new year, today I'm going to talk about new year's resolutions.
You know, I'm not normally a resolution type of girl. I don't see much point in making decisions to change my life just because the calendar has ticked over to a new day, nor waiting for such a time to implement any changes. If I want to do something, I just do it, rather than waiting till the next January. In addition, the normal kinds of new year's resolutions – giving up smoking, cutting down on drinking, losing weight – don't really work for someone who doesn't smoke, barely drinks and is probably technically underweight as it is.
This year, though, I'm making some, and they're all writing related. Why? Well, it's not because it's suddenly 2013 and my life has started flashing before my eyes, or because I have a sudden recognition of my own mortality. No, it's more because I've been at home these last two weeks and had time to think about where I want to be this time next year. So, without further ado, here they are (in no particular order):
- Get novel #1 edited to a point where I'm happy with it, and send it out to my trusty beta readers.
- Write the bulk of novel #2. I had the plot bunny for it suddenly attack me late last year, so I've written out a bunch of notes that just need to be put in some kind of order and fleshed out. If I can get the first draft done that will be incredible, but I'm not holding my breath.
- Get better at answering comments on my blog. If you're taking the trouble to comment on it, then the least I can do is acknowledge that, right?
- In that vein, get better at commenting on other people's blogs. I read them, but it's normally on my phone and I have a really bad habit of not getting around to getting on my computer and actually writing out a comment. I'll try to improve on that this year.
- Keep up to date with my reviewing and remember to cross-post reviews on Goodreads and Amazon. Again, it's a bad habit I have of forgetting to do it and then I get to the point I'm at now of having about a dozen that need to be done. *adds it to her to-do list*
- Try to be more active on social media. It's my own fault – for example, I have three Twitter accounts, all for different purposes, and in trying to keep up with them all I tend to keep up with none. But if I'm going to be professional about this writing thing then I probably need to have a bit more of a profile and really work on that. I'm not sure how hard I'm going to work at it this year (the full-on thing isn't going to happen, for instance), but just making a point of paying more attention and posting more often isn't a bad idea, right?
- Do more guest posts for other blogs, and participate in things like the Third Sunday Blog Carnival. I've been meaning to do it for months but just never got around to it. Better now than never, I figure.
So, those are my resolutions for 2013. The idea is that if I put them out in the open like this, rather than just on a piece of paper stuck to my fridge door, then I'm more likely to keep to them. (Though the fridge door isn't a bad idea either, in that it will be something I see every day.) And if I look like lagging behind in anything, then feel free to beat me about the head a little bit. I'm not averse to a little encouragement if I'm going astray.
What about you? Are you doing resolutions for the new year, or just plodding on as usual without worrying about it? What works best for you? I'd love to hear about it.


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Last night I attended a launch party for Shareens Vintage's new tv show that my good buddy Karla from Karla's Closet invited me to!
Best part of the night was our hilarious/random conversations- we always have the best convos.
oh fun fact: We're both from Durango, Mexico!
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About the Sport Sales Workshop
"This was the best run conference of its type that I have ever attended. Every detail was covered with precision and enthusiasm. Your conference is terrific!" - Jon Spoelstra, President of Mandalay Sports Entertainment's Professional Sports Franchise Division, author of five books, including "Ice to the Eskimos" and "Marketing Outrageously", one of the most innovative and successful sports marketers, and 2008 Sport Sales Workshop Keynote Speaker.
- Workshop participants are eligible to participate in the Sport Sales Workshop Job Fair.
- Pre-scheduled interviews with more than two dozen professional teams for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.
- More than half of 2013 Workshop graduating seniors received job offers at the Sport Sales Workshop and Job Fair.
Not your typical job fair
Pre-scheduled interviews
- Representatives from a number of professional sport organizations will be conducting interviews on site for entry level ticket sales positions, which are scheduled in advance and are limited to Workshop participants.
- More than 50% of last year's graduating attendees received job offers at the Cleveland Sport Sales Workshop!
Who should attend?
The Sport Sales Workshop and Job Fair is limited to 80 spots and for:
- Recent college graduates who have already entered the workforce and are interested in entry level ticket sales
- Recent and soon-to-be graduates looking to work in sport sales
- Current college students interested in learning more about careers in sports
- Begin the day with an overview of ticket sales and the variety of ticket inventory sold in sports from single game to partial plans, groups, season tickets, club seats, suites, event packages, etc.
- The remainder of the day will be devoted to working with/training students on sales techniques.
- Leave not just with information, but with actual skill development, making it more of a workshop format than traditional conference.


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AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - Governor LePage has signed into law a bill to tax internet sales.
The bill closes a loophole that allows large retailers without a heavy brick-and-mortar presence in the state to sell items without sales tax.
A study by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Association of Maine found Maine loses out on $19 million to $24 million in uncollected Internet sales tax every year.
The new law also let's Maine take part in the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement... that's a federal measure to simplify the sales tax code.


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Mosk (ma-sk) - Originating in Ohio, mosk is commonly used by stoners to describe a ridiculously hard hit or drag that produces an incredible amount of smoke when exhaled. This is preformed by inhaling rapidly and filling the lungs to their maximum capacity.
"She just mosked this bowl."
"Mosk this and your down for the count."
"This guy's mosking like a fog machine."
"Mosk this and your down for the count."
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A Beast, or Stud
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Jesse and Cole are the biggest Mosks in the world
by JesseandColeareMosks January 23, 2012
A misspelled version of "Mosque", used mostly by teabaggers and other culturally conservative people who keep hearing about the 'ground zero mosque' in the news and from their friends but who have never seen it on paper (like in an encyclopedia, or any other book that might bring knowledge)
Teabagger: They want to build that mosk right on sacred ground-zero ground!
by Rimbambo September 01, 2010
Mosk is a word describing an ugly looking chick
Dude, that chick is mosk! She's mosky bro!!
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A Hip Hop Jock from So-Cal.
"Yo B. Lez go bench at Mosk Crib in bel-air square."
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LEWISTON, October 26 – GOP candidate for governor Paul LePage has withdrawn from Maine Public Broadcasting Network's live Your Vote 2010 debate scheduled for 8:00 pm Thursday, October 28th. The debate is being held at Bates College in Lewiston, and will be broadcast statewide on MPBN's television and radio services, and streamed live and archived on the web at www.mpbn.net.
LePage campaign spokesman Brent Littlefield notified MPBN at 4:00 pm Wednesday that Lepage had decided instead to "meet with voters" as part of his "People Before Politics" initiative. MPBN News Director Keith Shortall says he's disappointed that LePage has withdrawn from the debate, but that MPBN will go ahead with the live broadcast at the Olin Arts Center with the remaining four candidates.


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With the holiday season just around the corner, we're inevitably starting to think about one of the most anticipated traditions around—holiday dinner parties! From homemade pumpkin pies to turkey dinners, these get-togethers with family and friends never fail to bring back the warm, fuzzy feelings of the holidays!
Check out some of our favorites in housewares to make those dinner parties that much more special:
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3. Riedel Ouverture Magnum Red Wine Glasses (Set of 8): Enjoy the full complexity of your favorite reds with these durable glasses.
4. All-Clad Stainless Steel Turkey Forks: Let this Thanksgiving essential do the heavy lifting!
5. Le Creuset Fruit/Pasta Bowl: Add a splash of color to the dinner table with this beautiful enamel serving bowl.
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7. Vera Bradley Cocktail Party Napkins: Dress up any table setting with these delightfully printed cloth napkins!
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10. Zwilling J.A. Jenckels Twin® Gourmet 2-Piece Carving Set: For the pièce de résistance, this high-quality duo will make easy work of carving and serving any roast or turkey.


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A disturbed woman accused of shoving a man in front of a New York City subway train to his death last month says she did it because she was having a bad day.
Erika Menendez spoke to The New York Post on Friday at the city jail where she is awaiting trial in the killing. Menendez tells the newspaper her "mind was just racing" the day of the attack.
She says, "I was homeless. I was hungry. I was fighting with my boyfriend. He came running up the stairs, and I just got up and pushed him."
Menendez says she picked her victim because of his ethnicity. Slain 46-year-old Indian immigrant Sunando Sen was Hindu. Menendez says she has "been beating up Muslims and Hindus for a long time."
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Your Guide To ... Star Trek Generations (catalog number 71512) was a 21 minute promotional documentary, released on VHS in the UK shortly before the premiere of Star Trek Generations. The video came with a fold-out collectible booklet and was purchased by collecting tokens in The Sun newspaper. The tape was distributed by WHSmith.
The documentary featured interviews with the cast and crew were also focused on those who created the various effects utilized by the film. It previewed several sequences from the film and used clips from several Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes. Some of the interviews were in edited form also included as special features in the later Star Trek Generations (Special Edition) DVD release of 2004.
The video contained a trailer for CIC Video's Star Trek releases, and included the film's theatrical trailer.
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Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Before you know it, the cold weather will be here, and unfortunately, that means sewer problems for some homeowners.
But it's not too late to prevent an expensive catastrophe.
This is a great time of year to think about replacing your old sewer pipes. And here is the good news: There is now a less destructive way to do it, too!
Trenchless sewer repair is the way way to fix old pipes without destroying your yard, patio or driveway. A plumber uses a fiberglass tube coated with a resin that's inserted into a damaged pipe and is blown up like a balloon. After a few hours, it hardens and creates a new pipe within a pipe.
This costs 30 to 50 percent more than traditional repair, but depending on your yard, it could be worth it.
"When evaluating which method is right for sewer repair, consider the cost of the landscaping or any sidewalks or your driveway that might need to be replaced if they are going to use the traditional method," said Angie Hicks of Angie's List. "If it's going to cost a third of the cost of the sewer replacement in order to replace the landscaping and the concrete ... then you should go with trenchless."
How long a sewer lasts depends on various factors, but if your sewer is more than 40 years old , it may need replacing.
Before hiring anyone, though, check with your homeowner's insurance policy because some cover sewer pipe repair or replacement.
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Sporty and lightweight, the Crocs™ Crocband™ Flip is a colorful flip flop that pairs perfectly with shorts, slacks or swimwear. Constructed of easy to clean Croslite™ material construction, it's ready for beach, garden ... or anywhere!.
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I have had these flip flops for 2 weeks now and have been wearing them everyday since. These are my first pair of CROCS flip flops and they are Very comfortable. I have wide feet and was having a hard time finding a pair of flip flops in the store that were wide enough for me so I decided to check online and found these. They are plenty wide for my feet and they offer the support I need. If I had to find any fault with these it would be that they can get pretty slippery if you get your feet wet which is the only reason why I am rating these a 4 instead of 5. Other than that, I am very pleased with these shoes and I plan on ordering another pair in a different color.
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Q:When will you have sizes in 7 and 8? Ate you sold out in April?Asked on 4/24/2016 by Sandy from Jefferson AR
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A:Currently I see restock dates for this shoe in the end of June and a large one in the end of August. Please feel free to sign up for our newsletter to be notified when new or old styles/colors are brought onto the website. You can also search third party websites for this item, but there are no guarantees that anyone will carry them.Answered on 4/26/2016 by Cosmic Cassi from Crocs
Q:I had bought a pair in black last year and I was hoping to get another pair but I see that the black is no longer available. Will it be brought back?Asked on 2/23/2016 by Jenn
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A:Hi there- we won't be getting the black color of Crocband flip until end of July. We do have new flips this year in black such as the Classic Flip, Citilane Flip, Kadee II flip, and modi sport flip that all come in black. Please check out those new styles.Answered on 3/2/2016 by Coachella
Q:Where can I get the light pink ones and light blue ones in a size 8 women's ..... And I really want a pair of red ones like these also have looked every whereAsked on 10/14/2015 by Tammy from Canton ga
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A:I do not see that additional colors are expected to be added in the Crocband Flip at this time.Answered on 10/19/2015 by Helpful Heather from Crocs
Q:Do they have good arch support?Asked on 9/13/2015 by Diane from Diamondhead, MS
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A:The Crocband Flip does not feature exceptionally high arches. Our Women's Crocs Ella ComfortPath Flip and Capri IV flip styles are some of our better options if you are looking for higher arch support.Answered on 9/14/2015 by Helpful Heather from Crocs
Q:We are looking for mens orange size,12Asked on 9/3/2015 by melissa from United States
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A:Unfortunately we are not planning to carry the orange/ white color option in a men's 12.Answered on 9/4/2015 by Helpful Heather from Crocs
Q:How does the crocband flip compare to the Kadi flip. I have many pairs of the crocband that I wear indoors. They are a little bulky and am looking for a more tailored flip to wear outdoors. That's what the kadi looks like to me, but want to know if the comfort is as good as the crocband.Asked on 7/26/2015 by Debbie from United States
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A:I think the Kadee Flip would fit exactly what you are looking for. Both the Kadee and Crocband Flip are offered in our relaxed fit option and are both fully molded from Croslite material, so the fit will be very similar for both. The Kadee looks a little different, but should be equally comfortable as the Crocband.Answered on 7/27/2015 by Helpful Heather from Crocs
Q:Hello I see pics of the Crocband flip in Purple!!! It's took forever for the red color to appear and now it's unavailable in my size: 9!! Are you considering bringing purple?? I heard it's only available in other countries !??Asked on 7/20/2015 by newtocrocs from NewYork
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A:At this time, I do not see that we plan to bring a purple color option for the Crocband Flip to the website. Keep and eye out, because new colors and styles are always added.Answered on 7/20/2015 by Helpful Heather from Crocs
Q:Are these slip resistant? Could I wear them out on a boat deep sea fishing?Asked on 7/12/2015 by Dana
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A:Hi Dana, This style does not include a slip-resistant tread. For slip-resistant styles, check out our work shoes. http://www.crocs.com/c/shop-by/activity/work-shoesAnswered on 7/14/2015 by Find Your Fun Fran from CROCS
Q:I have plantar fasciitis and looking for a good flip flop. Any suggestions?Asked on 6/26/2015 by Patty from Fort Worth, TX
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A:Hi Patty! While almost all of our shoes feature the comfort and cushion of Croslite material, we do not have a flip designed specifically for plantar fasciitis. I would suggest our Modi Flip or Women's Crocs Ella ComfortPath Flip. These styles have contoured arch support and a heel cup that cradles your heel for comfort and stability.Answered on 6/26/2015 by Helpful Heather from Crocs
Q:You are out of most sizes in the white flip. Will you get more in? Can I back order it?Asked on 6/25/2015 by Kathy
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A:Unfortunately, we do not offer back order but we will be back in stock on the Crocband Flip in White by mid to later July :)Answered on 6/25/2015 by BUSYDRE from CROCS


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The government yesterday hailed media owners and managers in Africa for drawing up and endorsing leadership principles guiding their profession.
It described the act as a significant aspect in the enhancement of meaningful media contribution to the country's economic growth and that of the continent.
The remarks were made by Information, Youth, Culture and Sports minister Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi, at the official launch of the Leadership and Guiding Principles for African Media.
The guiding principles have been prepared by African media professionals under the auspices of the Africa Union (AU) following its resolve to improve journalism and general conducts of the media in the continent.
The drafting and related processes, was spearheaded by the African Media Initiative (AMI) in collaboration with national media bodies and organs. Yesterday's launch was organised by AMI in partnership with the Media Owners Association of Tanzania (MOAT).
Minister Nchimbi said media owners and managers must be real models in their conducts by ensuring that operations of their media houses are in line with the set national and international code of ethics and standards.
"They (media owners and managers) should commit themselves to model their conduct to the highest standards of corporate governance," Nchimbi said as he launched the principles.
Accountability is an important element for media owners to observe, he said, showering praises on African media professionals and bodies for coming up with the package which seeks to address accountability in the industry.
The move, he added, demonstrates commitment and determination of media owners and managers in Africa to comply with laws, regulations and industry codes.
Other issues addressed in the principles, according to the minister, revolve around transparency, relationships between employers and employees, as well as how to cope with the new media challenges resulting from fast developments taking place in the information, communication and technology sector.
According to the minister, when presenting awards to best journalists recently, President Jakaya Kikwete, spoke of skills and compensation, placing the two specific issues as obligations in the hands of media owners.
"Today, it is interesting to note that we are launching an initiative that establishes a solid framework for addressing these very issues raised by the Head of State, among a raft of others that, once implemented, would change the media landscape for the better.
"By endorsing these principles, media owners and managers are making a key statement about their willingness and capacity to transform, not just society, but also, themselves in order to play a more effective role as true partners of the state," he added.
In his introductory remarks, Africa Media Initiative (AMI) CEO Anadou Mahtar Ba, said although they are not legally-binding, the guidelines would set pace for professionalism and adherence to ethics on the part of media owners and managers.
"One cannot be sued for violating these principles, but the audience would stand as judge of our conducts…the fact that we have committed ourselves (media owners and managers) to the principles, we are sending a strong message to the audience…we will keep watching our conducts and make a decision, saying 'such-and-such' media is operating ethically or unethically," AMI CEO said.
For his part, MOAT Chairman Dr Reginald Mengi said for years, journalists had been blamed for unethical conducts, but now media owners and managers would be obliged to observe ethics after the introduction of "these guidelines".
"If all key players that is editors, journalists, media owners and managers, play their part in ensuring effective implementation of these leadership principles plus the existing code of ethics, the performance of media would improve…we could also get rid of public complaints over unethical media conducts," Dr Mengi said.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday in Dar es Salaam, Chairman of organizing committee, Theophil Makunga, said:
"These principles are being launched in Tanzania as a symbol of what is happening across the continent. In other words, Tanzania is launching the principles on behalf of other countries in Africa."


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Rampant absenteeism by teachers in primary and secondary schools has been cited as a major factor for deteriorating standards of education in the country.
According to a recent study, teacher absenteeism is so widespread that some classes simply do not take place, especially in secondary schools. Moreover, many primary and secondary schoolteachers fail to teach their lessons even when they are present.
A recent survey conducted by UWEZO, an educational lobby, shows that absenteeism among primary schoolteachers is relatively lower compared to secondary schoolteachers, which is said to be at crisis levels and considerably more severe in the country's education system.
The survey points out teacher absenteeism as a factor contributing to poor academic performance and is reported to be particularly rampant in Dar es Salaam region.
The UWEZO annual learning assessment study found that one in five teachers was not present when their school was being assessed.
In addition to teacher absenteeism, lack of school supplies has also been mentioned as a factor hindering children's learning.
"These findings become even more worrying when considering that just because a teacher is present at his or her workplace does not always imply that he or she is teaching all (or any) of the scheduled classes," the study report says.
The report adds: "With the high rate of teacher absenteeism, it is difficult for children to learn consistently and to build on their skills throughout the school year".
Furthermore, while studies on teacher absenteeism typically only record teachers' physical presence at schools, the report points out that it is essential to also assess whether they actually teach (all of) their scheduled classes.
As the 2010 ministry report points out, teacher absenteeism can be caused by various reasons, including illness, teachers attending vocational training or academic postgraduate classes, or teachers being away on other public duties.
While the possible causes for teachers' absence might be diverse, the effects on the students' learning are unquestionably and invariably disastrous.
The median age of schoolchildren interviewed in the study was 12 years and about two-thirds of the students attended primary schools.
The study shows that 90.4 per cent of the students received their education at a government-run institution and only 8.4 per cent attended private schools.
The findings show that mere physical presence of teachers does not always guarantee that they will fulfill all of their duties as educators.
Despite being present at school, one in ten teachers did not teach all of the scheduled classes.
Out of the 209 schoolchildren in public primary schools who were interviewed for the study, one in nine was not taught by their class teacher for a day.


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BW026: A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!
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The gang arrives to a town where Cilan checks the map - Nimbasa City is not far away. Ash is happy knowing his Gym battle will come soon. Suddenly, Ash is knocked in a nearby river by Bianca. Bianca apologises to Ash and shows them a poster she saw. It is the fishing competition - making Cilan excited for the event. They all go to the tent where they should register.
Team Rocket (in disguise) give them the papers they should sign on to get started. Cilan sees the prize - a golden fishing stick. Bianca chooses a fishing stick, but Cilan thinks it is a wrong one, so he chooses a different one for her, as she is a beginner to fishing. They get started - Cilan gives Ash, Iris and Bianca tips how to catch the water Pokémon. During a while, Cilan gets one and sends it on the other side where he can catch it. It is a Basculin, so Cilan sends Pansage to battle. Pansage gets attacked by Water Gun, but Pansage uses Bullet Seed on Basculin. Pansage swims and gets on shore just before Basculin attacks. Basculin bangs its head on a platform (with Pansage's Solar Beam hurting it more), so Cilan captures it using the fishing ball.
Iris tries to capture one, but it takes a long time before she decides to capture it with her own hands. However, James says it is only allowed to capture Pokémon using the fishing stick. Cilan goes to show the Basculin to the organizers, but is surprised when they won't weigh his captured Pokémon, but all they say is that they'll weigh at the end of the contest. Something heavy is on Bianca's stick, so Ash, Iris and Cilan go to help her. The Pokémon is Frillish - who attacks Ash. Iris and Cilan go to help Ash, but get hurt as well. As a last resort, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to drive Frillish away, even if he hurt the others.
Team Rocket see the fuss, so they grab the Poké Balls and go. However, the boat goes away as the Frillish pushed it. Team Rocket yell at Frillish, but the contestants are behind them, hearing them. Team Rocket undisguised themselves, so Jessie sends Woobat and James his Yamask. Yamask uses Night Shade and Woobat Air Slash, but Pikachu uses Iron Tail and Pansage Bite, stopping them. Team Rocket notice that Frillish opened all the Poké Balls they stole. Yamask uses Haze and Team Rocket go away in jetpacks.
The tent crashes, so Cilan goes to find the golden fishing stick. However, it is an old stick, repainted and now broken. Ash still wants to challenge the Nimbasa City's Gym leader, so Bianca runs to get as soon as possible to challenge the Gym leader before Ash does.
- This episode was originally supposed to air earlier but was delayed due to the 2011 earthquake in Japan, so the scene in Castelia City was removed and a scene of Bianca departing was inserted.
- This is the second time a person looked up Frillish on the PokéDex. First was Ash he looked up on a Male Frillish in BW010: A Rival Battle for Club Champ! while Bianca looks up on a Female Frillish on the PokéDex.
- This is the second time Ash looked up Yamask on the PokéDex since BW014: A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!.
- Professor Oak's Live Caster: Scraggy
- Who's That Pokemon?: Basculin (US)
- In the end of the episode Bianca leaves, but in the start of the next episode she is again travelling with them. This is because the episode was aired out of production and chronological order.
- The gang was surprised to see James using his Yamask in battle, despite seeing it prior to this episode. Again, this is due to the episode being aired out of production and chronological order.


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Delmarvascopics 8" f/9 OTA build
Posted 23 June 2012 - 03:43 PM
I finished this mirror at the Delmarva mirror class in March 2011, got it coated by L&L about a year ago, and it's been sitting in my drawer for about a year now. I NEED to make another mirror, so I have to get this one done so I can make room for the next project!
The mirror started life as a Telescopics kit, with pyrex tapered blank and ceramic tool, that I bought about 39 years ago! I started grinding it, intending to make an f/9 from the get-go, since I already had the Optical Craftsmen 8" f/6 Discoverer that I'd bought the year before.
Anyway, finished the mirror, finally, at the mirror class last year. If I may say so myself, the mirror tested out on Dick Parker's autocollimation rig as **** bitchen', so I'm anxious to siphon some planetary photons down with it.
So, for a tube this time, this is what I was thinking: Something that would interchange with the tube on my Optical Craftsmen 8" f/6.3 Connoisseur mount. But I didn't want to have to pay arms, legs, and other perhaps more precious appendages for a fiberglass tube. So, I decided to try to make a round tube all by my ownsome.
Last weekend, I experimented with rolling up thin plywood sheets that came as packing material with a bunch of garden chairs we bought a few years back. This stuff is about 2mm thick, so after wetting and letting it sit in the sun for about a half hour, it wasn't that hard to roll up to fit inside a 5" cardboard shipping tube I had layin' around.
Here is the result after I took it out of the tube:
Posted 23 June 2012 - 03:45 PM
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Next, I got all cocky and thought I could just as easily roll up a full 4x8 sheet of 2.7mm Home Despot plywood. Here's the first squeeze:
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Posted 23 June 2012 - 03:58 PM
I figured i'd make innies and outies. the innies would be removed after the tube is done, as I'm not one of those dudes who likes baffles in my Newtonians. Most of the outies, I figure, will be round inside and square outside, to hold the outside shape as I staple the plywood to the innies. A few (four?) of the outies will be rings that I'll permanently attach to the tube. Two of these will be end rings and two will be the fixed halves of the rotating rings that will work with the mount's rings. I realize as I type this that these rings will have to be removable so they can be adjustable. It probably makes sense to make the end rings in a similar fasion, then. That way, I won't have to cut off the square form rings to free up the tube when I'm done.
I've only got two Rockler strap clamps here, but I bet I can get by with some cheaper hold down straps from Home Despot. We'll see.
I'm off! let's see how successful I am! I've only got ten bucks invested in the plywood, so if this doesn't work, I won't cry much or for long.
Posted 23 June 2012 - 04:38 PM
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(in a tiny voice may I ask) Would going for a pre-made tube..maybe a Protostar...be out of the question???
(duck and cover)
Posted 23 June 2012 - 05:38 PM
Protostar, plywood columns, fiberglass = all expensive. If I succeed, and that's a BIG IF, I'll only have 10 or 20 bucks invested in this tube. Well, and a whole herd of time!
I thought I was a gonner when this happened, though:
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So, I'll have to make something out of scrap, or start with the innies, which I could cut on the band saw.
Posted 24 June 2012 - 01:53 PM
Well, not something I didn't think might happen, but here's what I was trying to achieve:
This is the thin stuff I rolled up last weekend, sitting inside a couple of the 8 "outie" forms I made with scrap 18mm Home Despot Ecuadorian plywood left over from that shelf unit project I'm building upstairs. I have enough of this stuff to make a two-layer tube in 2-foot long segments to bold together. But I'll need an innie form to do it - otherwise the layers will not be tight.
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This is all getting a bit too Rube Goldberg even for me!
So, I think I'm going to fall back on my tried and true method of making faceted tubes. I don't have a sheet of plywood to use, so I'm either going to have to go get one, or go ahead and use the beautiful 2x6 Cherry stick I bought last year for this project. It's only 5 and a half feet long, so I'll likely need to add a "dew/lightsheild to the end, and/or mount the mirror cell onto the end of the tube so the mirror surface isn't far inside the tube (great for cooling anyway) like I did for the 10" Delmarvascope:
...since the Fl for the 8" is 6 feet.
Posted 24 June 2012 - 04:53 PM
Well, I may have wasted the whole weekend on this stuff. I suppose if I were to use the thin plywood pieces that I have, I could make a full length tube by putting the sections together while I'm laying on the 2nd layer of plywood and overlapping them over the joints between two sections. Would have to paint it, of course.
But although I've spent little money on this, I've burned a ton of time. I should either go ahead and make a polygonal tube out of 1/4" plywood (fastest method of making a tube I've ever come up with), or just order a plywood column from Anderson, an aluminum tube from Hastings, or a fiberglass tube from Parks.
Like I said, the hardest part about a polygonal tube is adding rotating rings to it. For my Springfield, the Cass, and the Jaegers 6" f/15, this wasn't a problem because the tubes don't rotate.
Anyway, before the day is over, I'm going to put this project away and work on something else that needs to be done - clean up my workshop!
Posted 24 June 2012 - 05:49 PM
Precision Paper Tube Company
High-strength phenolic-impregnated tubes, perfect for telescopes - those made from Resinite RS-8717 would be the best, IMO; extremely strong, fairly lightweight and dimensionally stable - easily sawn and drilled, too. Edmund used almost identical tubing for all their reflectors from '78 onwards, and judging from the examples I've seen they've held up very well over the years
Posted 24 June 2012 - 05:52 PM
Rockler has veneers available in 2x8' sheets, but the grain appears to run across the width rather than parallel to the length
what makes you say that? I never saw the grain run the 2' and always run the 8'. was that they're allwood veneer which is two different woods?
I'd buy their 3'x8' paper back veneer and expoy several layers.
Posted 24 June 2012 - 05:59 PM
Oddly, the cheapest I've seen so far is the plywood columns for $218 for an 8' length of 10" OD and 5/16" wall.
Posted 24 June 2012 - 06:08 PM
Also, no need to line these babies with cork or other insulation... they're very thermally-stable.
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Prices seem reasonable, too. But I think I'd want to use a low-viscosity epoxy to stiffen it and protect it some, like Abatron's liquid wood that I use for home repairs and stuff.
Posted 25 June 2012 - 12:10 PM
still need to paint the tube in a catalyzed poly, that stuff can make bullets bounce off of it.
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Toto ABA781R#12LCP
Sedona Beige / Polished Chrome Clayton 60" Acrylic Air Bathtub for Drop In Installations with Center Drain, LED Lighting and Grab Bar
Item # BCI2283641 | Model # ABA781R#12LCP | Clayton Collection
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Product Features:
- Toto tubs are fully covered under warranty for up to a year after installation
- Tub constructed of lightweight and durable cast acrylic material
- Air bath - heated air injection system gives the user a unique, relaxing bathing experience
- An ultra-quiet variable-speed blower allows you to adjust the air injection intensity to 5 different levels
- Pulsating massage setting alternates between high and low air injection intensity levels
- Oscillating massage setting alternates between each air injection intensity level
- Deeper bathing well when compared with most other bath tubs
- Blower controls feature a final purge and drying cycle that cleans each air jet
- Drop-in installation type provides for easy and secure installation
- A textured slip-resistant bottom takes the worry out of slipping and sliding as you move about the tub
- Equipped with an overflow assembly permitting the user to enjoy a deep soak without worrying about spillage
- Product Meet or Exceeds the Following Codes/Standards: ASME A112.19.7M, CSA B45.10, UL 1795 and CSA C22.2 #218.2
- This tub includes grab bar which is available in a variety of finishes - when selecting finish above the second finish name will determine the finish of the grab bar
Product Technologies / Benefits:
- Material - Acrylic: A strong, flex resistant material with a smooth finish that resists chipping and cracking, as well as being easy to clean.
- Air Injection: Air injection technology pushes air through airjets positioned along the perimeter of the bath, creating thousands of bubbles for a range of physical and visual sensations. Air Injection tubs offer a more invigorating experience over standard effervescence technology.
- LED Lighting: LED Lighting technology gives a unique look and feel to Toto bath tubs. Bright multi-colored lights not only provide additional safety by lighting every surface of the tub, they also can set the mood for any situation. Take bathing to the next level with Toto LED Lighting technology.
Product Specifications:
- Overall Height: 24-3/4" (measured from the top of tub rim to the bottom of basin)
- Overall Width: 32" (measured from back most to front most point on outer rim)
- Overall Length: 60" (measured from left most to right most point on outer rim)
- Basin Width (Top): 24" (back to front measurement of the top of basin walls)
- Basin Length (Top): 48" (right to left measurement of the top of basin walls)
- Water Depth: 21" (depth of water at tub's maximum capacity)
- Maximum Water Capacity: 65 – gallons
- Drain Location: Center
- Blower Motor Voltage: 120V
- Blower Motor Amperage: 15
- Blower Motor Horsepower: 1
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- ABA781RY: This model less LED lighting
- ABA781LL: This model with right keypad and left-hand blower
About Toto:For over 90 years Toto has been producing superbly designed, high-performance plumbing products for residential and commercial bathrooms. With a concentration on creating a more enjoyable bathroom experience, Toto infuses its products with sophisticated styling and substance. Each product is constructed and fine-tuned with computer precision and relentless attention to detail. Through ever evolving manufacturing practices and new technologies, Toto consistently leads the way in plumbing fixture efficiency and sustainability. It is this pursuit of excellence that pushes them beyond industry standards and drives them to maintain their reputation as one of the most decorated plumbing manufacturers in the world.
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- Toto ABA781R#01LPN
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- Toto ABA781R#12LBN
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Toto On Going GreenToto on Going Green. Watch and see why Toto both helps create everyday products that make our lives easier, while at the same time helping reduce our impact on the Environment