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As a result of ongoing pain from the surgery, the musician, 33, has canceled the first four November dates of her scheduled tour.
"I was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy, or in my case it was a fallopian pregnancy (the embryo settled in my tube, which is the width of a straw)," the A Thousand Miles singer wrote.
"This is not considered a viable pregnancy because the fetus cannot develop and it is a high risk situation for the mother because of the potential for tubal rupture and internal bleeding."
As a result, Carlton was treated with Methotrexate, a mild chemotherapy, rather than surgery, in hopes that the treatment would shrink the pregnancy and save her fallopian tube.
"Despite our best efforts, my tube started to rupture and I was experiencing internal bleeding," Carlton revealed. "My doctor performed a successful surgery and removed my entire right fallopian tube."
Despite the health scare and having to cancel part of her tour due to intense pain, Carlton has retained a great sense of humor.
"It is also very important to note that this is the second time I ended up in the ER without underwear!" she wrote. "However, upon waking up the next morning in the hospital, and as my doctor was explaining to me what happened the night before, my fiancé showed up. He had flown all night. He had my underwear. My hunter green lace ones:-) I realize I am a lucky woman on many levels here."
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WOOHOOO:Michael89 - I had never even heard of ESO until I got on here looking for answers... is it really a lot better than Gameranger?
goldengold:u must 2 always make the villager man and woman,
dcdonnie4:The more costeffective army can win vs a more expensive (better unit) because they can just keep throwing them at the other player.
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i feel dumb...but in sup i usually age up with 13 or 14 anyway just ignore what i said after that lol
Michael89:Lots of port players I've played age up really fast it seems. Like they hit it before 2:30. Is normal for port's to do this? how many vills would they be advancing with?
Exp treasure, then
300 food 1st card there you go
skhsri: Michael89:Lots of port players I've played age up really fast it seems. Like they hit it before 2:30. Is normal for port's to do this? how many vills would they be advancing with?Exp treasure, then 300 food 1st card there you go
in almost all situation u either do colonial militia or save the card. some strats will have u do eco theory but since ports are weak to rush colonial milita with a 2nd tc can decimate a rush. one time i was up against a russian and he did some early aggression but i shipped colonial militia and it was funny cuz im pretty sure with 10 vills in the tc it 1 or 2 shotted musks and he was dumb cuz even though i had shipped colonial militia and i was ciouped up in my tc for the longest time i ran out his resources since he kept sending strelets at my tc to try to siege(and musks) but i eneded up winning that game since he was exhausted of res and ships lol oh AND he took out my tc wagon going in to the third age
I saw some port player a while ago do a pretty cool strat vs otto.
He had a 200 wood start, grabbed a TP didn't build any houses and then aged at 10/10 villies to, once he aged up, ship 700 coin and just continue like he was FF'ing. Pretty cool since then otto will think twice about upping his TP's and you'll get a pretty fast FF that can maybe even do damage to otto if they FF u (or at least take out the element of speed which is whats dangerous about the otto FF)....


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The company that built the Dallas Cowboys' failed practice facility (right) has suffered another collapse of one of its large tentlike structures.
This one's at a fairgrounds in northwest Pennsylvania, reports a little paper there called The Meadville Tribune. And fortunately, no one was hurt — unlike here, where one Cowboys staffer was permanently paralyzed below the waist, another suffered a broken neck without paralysis, and 10 others were injured less seriously.
Last fall, a federal agency blamed the Cowboys collapse on a long series of design failures and warned that many similar tent-like structures remain in use around the world. "All of those buildings, the National Institute of Standards and Technology said, need to be checked for similar problems," we reported in October.
A judge in Philadelphia previously blamed a third collapse there on design errors by the same company: Canada-based Cover-All Building Systems and its U.S. subsidiary, Summit Structures. It has denied wrongdoing and insisted its buildings are safe.
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SHEPHERDSTOWN - Christa Knock might have had plans on how to spend her Sunday, but those plans changed the moment she was proposed to Saturday in the middle of the field she and her husband-to-be plan to build their home.
"It was like - we'll start and end our lives there," she said of the gesture.
Sunday subsequently found Knock at The Journal's 15th annual Bridal Show- 2013 Winter Wedding Wonderland.
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"He got the blessing from us last weekend," Knock's mother, Kathy, said.
"I knew for four months and I actually kept the secret," Knock's sister, Laura, boasted.
The free event, held at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in historic Shepherdstown, allotted betrothed couples a chance to peruse 50 vendors, featuring ceremony essentials ranging from wedding cakes to tent rentals, all under one roof.
One groom-to-be, Jeffrey Milik, proposed to his girlfriend of five years, Crystal Hall, on her birthday, which happened to fall on the twelfth day of the twelfth month in 2012, with her birth stone - a blue topaz - in Disney World.
"He made it really special," Hall said. "He made sure there was family there, and he just popped the question. It was really romantic."
"Disney World is her favorite place in the world," Milik added.
The newly engaged couple attended Sunday's fair in the initial planning stages of their rustic, outdoor wedding, estimated for fall 2014.
"We're just starting out, having a good time," Hall said, sampling an almond frosted cupcake.
Models in wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses, compliments of Bella Bridal, walked the runway during a fashion show. Gentlemen in tuxedos, compliments of Dana's Tuxedo, were also in tow.
Rachael Manor, owner of Exceedingly Magnificent Event Planning & Balloon Decor, was a first-time vendor at the show.
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The Martinsburg-based business has been open for five years, and Manor has subsequently seen her share of brides.
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To be deceived. It actually derives from the practice of placing a hood over the head of a falcon in the Middle Ages when engaged in the sport of falconry. This was done in order to trick the falcon into believing it was nighttime, thus calming the bird down so that one could recover the prey from the bird's talons.
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The "No Child Left Behind" federal school reform law has been a dismal failure in many ways. One is that, with its focus on "adequate yearly progress" at schools, it left too many individual children behind.
Ohio is among states that have received waivers freeing it from having to comply with most NCLB rules. Instead, the state is substituting what many consider to be more realistic standards.
A package of them is contained in a new school reform bill signed into law recentlyby Gov. John Kasich. Popularly known as Senate Bill 316, the statute includes a variety of reforms, including some that target low-performing teachers.
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I have to run into the store, fifteen minutes until closing. At the stoplight I notice, and everything I am feeling all in one burst sprays over me: dread, excitement, anxiety. I'm not ready. Maybe I am. But then maybe feeling ready is actually trickery and this confidence is going to knock me off my feet and oh my gosh I am really doing this? My piece is the worst of the whole bunch. And I am the director. I am the director! So I get a pass. Right? But it works, it fits, I think it's meant to be? I think it doesn't even matter, because it's totally happening. Remember when I was little and I wanted to do this? Remember what I went to school for and didn't finish? Am I kind of feeling this really strange gratification of my own work? Are we allowing this now? Is this what having talent feels like? This is it.
But this is not just it. This is going to lead to more. This is already more than it.
I buy non-glare sheet protectors and envelopes and stamps. The store is closing.
Tonight is our official "dress rehearsal" and dare I say I feel ready? I feel so super lucky to be able to hear all the stories again before everyone else. What a privilege.
Thank you for all your encouragement along the way. I can't wait for you to see the show- whether you are in the audience because you got your tickets right here or because you'll get to see it online. I do hope my passion for it makes so much sense when it's all said and done. And even if it doesn't, I get it and it gets me and that means more than I could ever write or speak in any language.
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This Week at the FLEET & Beyond ~ November 14, 2013! ... and On to the End of the Year!
Work Off That Turkey Dinner Playing With Interactive Science ~ The FLEET is OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY!
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April 4, 2013, 12:27 PM
Looking for a good all around load for my FAL. Thinking about starting with 150gr bullets, any suggestions?
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April 4, 2013, 03:54 PM
i load for fn/fal west german G1. it is a century arms but i got it running pretty good now hopefully. the load that i'm using now is cost effective but one thing to watch is your sizing die. make sure your not over sizing the case too small. had a case head separation so i got the hornady case headspace gauge to keep the cases around 4 thousands smaller than chamber size. right now i'm loading 43.5gr varget with 147gr winch fmjbt,cci lrp col 2.79 to 2.8. that comes out at around 2600 fps seems to work fine. start out at 40 or 41gr of varget and work up from that. keep the speed down to 2500 to 2600 fps and your cases will last longer these gun are rough on the rims.
April 4, 2013, 06:46 PM
My load was:
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Ditchtiger here loads well for a FAL, hit 'em up.
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Thanks for the info! Will order a case guage. I guess I should order one for all the calibers I reload.
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I think it's the right move.
Here's a question: Would you lower the expectations for jersey retirements if you were in charge? I know it's more prestigious when only a select few out of so many get to see their names on the rafters, but we don't have to go as crazy as Montreal. That way guys like Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Fedorov can be honored as well.
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I hope I don't forget how you leave your socks stuffed behind the bathroom door every time you go number two. I sigh but will it someday fade from my memory? You wrote on my to-do list yesterday "I Love my Mom" and I will save it forever.
You told me about your bedtime prayers last night and I hope you will always say them. You've started wanting to hang around the adults more now and I remember when I was ready for that, too. Standing, you are up to my chin now. My chin! I can still hear the nay of your very first cry.
Dearest Ivy,
This morning when I got out of bed and you were lying there on your pillow I thought you must be the definition of how He gives more than we could ever ask or imagine. I am better when we are together.
You are just like the big brother I always dreamed of having, like the ones you always see on TV or in the movies, and I wonder just where you came from and how our family got to be so lucky and you are the only one who can cheer Gray up and I don't think it's just because you want to get some laughs. You amaze me.
To Jeff, my love,
This has been a good year for us. You are more handsome than I've ever seen you, and you know me better than anyone else on this earth and you use that knowledge to take care of me. With you, I am safe.
I know my roots in music and sense of adventure are because of you, and I always wish that someone comes along to make you laugh when I don't get to talk to you, and I hope you do win the lottery some day.
To my mom,
I wish I could always be moments ahead of you, and I would drop pennies for you to find. And I wish I could go back in time and do whatever it takes to keep you from being broken. Someday when we read this again and years have passed it will be better by then, I just know. We'll celebrate the healing.


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Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 10:11
The Cranberry Tube, which carries the A and C Lines between Lower Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn, will be shut down in both directions for Superstorm Sandy-related repairs.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 09:18
The MTA's Weekender: The Way Around Weekend Work for July 31 - August 3
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 13:05
The Long Island Rail Road wants to get you to beautiful Brooklyn with daily discounts to popular attractions. Whether you're looking for a day of culture, a retreat with nature or a ride with exhilaration, LIRR has your savings on entertainment for the entire family.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 12:59
A heat wave slated to hit the metropolitan area over the next week can impact your commute if the MTA must reduce power consumption as required by contracts with our power suppliers. Severe heat can affect subway and train signals and overhead power lines. Elevator and escalator service may also be reduced to cut energy consumption.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 11:35
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 09:54
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Monday, July 27, 2015 - 16:38
Massapequa Station gets a makeover and the transformation was unveiled at a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 23rd. LIRR President Patrick Nowakowski presided over a ribbon cutting for the $20.5 million rehabilitation project that took an aging structure and changed into modern transportation facility.
Friday, July 24, 2015 - 14:02
Take the train to some of the best Hudson Valley fairs and festivals in August and save. From discount rail and admission, to special shuttle bus connections – Metro-North makes it easy to get away for music, wine or family fun.
Friday, July 24, 2015 - 09:21
The MTA's Weekender: The Way Around Weekend Work for July 24 - July 27
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 13:31
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that its July 2015 Financial Plan will generate up to $2.4 billion worth of new funding for the 2015-19 Capital Program, thanks to unanticipated revenues, greater cost savings and more efficient operations.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 16:14
Croton-Harmon Overpass Project Expected To Be Completed in February 2016
Monday, July 20, 2015 - 13:24
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today gave preliminary approval to two contracts totaling $205.8 million to Siemens Industry Inc. and Thales Transport & Security for the installation of a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signaling system on the Queens Boulevard Line, one of New York City Transit's busiest subway lines. The signaling system, which is currently in operation on the Canarsie [L] Line and being installed on the Flushing [7] Line, enables the MTA to address overcrowding and record subway ridership by operating subway trains more closely together, adding passenger capacity to the century-old subway system.
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 19:20
LIRR is continuing to experience delays & cancellations due to a minor train collision east of Jamaica. Train service is operating out of Penn with delays of 10-15 minutes. There are residual delays systemwide, both east & westbound, up to 60 minutes. NYCT is no longer cross-honoring LIRR fares on the E, 2 or 3 subway trains.
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 13:04
Those who travel the Verrazano will have a new ramp connecting the Belt Parkway to the Staten Island-bound lower level of the bridge tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, July 22. The ramp is part of the $84.3 million project to construct a new lane for buses and high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) that will eventually connect to the Bus/HOV lane on the Gowanus Expressway. The new ramp will require motorists to exit from the right lane of the approach ramp rather than the left lane.
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 14:16
The MTA's Weekender: The Way Around Weekend Work for July 17 - July 20
Monday, July 13, 2015 - 13:20
New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), together with MTA NYC Transit, unveiled the route along 86th Street in Manhattan today. This corridor currently serves 24,000 commuters daily and is the busiest route citywide per mile. This marks the 8th SBS in the city and provides direct connections to twelve different bus routes, including the M15 SBS, as well as six different subway lines including the 1, 4, 5, 6, B and C trains.
Monday, July 13, 2015 - 10:37
The New York Transit Museum held a Vintage Bus Bash on Governors Island the weekend of July 11-12, 2015. Four of its fleet of restored, classic New York City buses were ferried across to the island where visitors had a chance to get an up-close look at them. Photos: Marc A. Hermann / MTA New York City Transit
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 16:55
The Long Island Rail Road's newly renovated Smithtown Station building will open to the public on Monday, July 13, the latest construction project completed under the LIRR's State of Good Repair program to modernize station facilities around the system.
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 10:09
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New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. for the United States Women's National Soccer Team to celebrate their World Cup victory last Sunday, and the MTA's network of railroads, subways and buses will be the best way to get there. The parade will start in front of the Alexander Hamilton US Custom House, near Broadway and Battery Pl. traveling north on Broadway to Worth Street, then to Lafayette Street, and concluding with ceremonies at City Hall at about 1 p.m.


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Here's an alarming statistic: an estimated 43.8 million Americans were smokers in 2011.
We've brought this to your attention because today is the 37th-annual Great American Smokeout, a day dedicated to helping smokers take the first step in quitting smoking. Put down those cigarettes, cigars or pipes, or don't put a pinch between your cheek and gum today.
It's not so hard, if you consider the alternatives: Lung cancer, lip cancer, cancers of the mouth, throat and digestive tract, not to mention lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and heart disease
We've known about the dangers of this filthy habit for decades. Since 1964, 29 Surgeon General's reports on smoking and health have concluded that tobacco use is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability and death in the United States.
The American Cancer Society has a list of benefits of ending smoking, including:
A drop in carbon monoxide levels in the blood to normal in 12 hours.
An increase in lung function within three months.
A reduction in coughing and shortness of breath and a gain in the body's natural defenses against lung infections within nine months.
In a year, the risk of coronary heart disease is dropped to half that of a smoker.
If the health statistics aren't enough, calculate the cost of your particular form of tobacco on your weekly, monthly and annual budget.
The cancer society has scheduled the smokeout for the third Thursday of November for decades, dating back to an event in California in 1974.
The day isn't just about struggling through a single-day commitment to go tobacco free. It's about learning, and about finding and using tools to reduce and eventually end personal tobacco use. If cold turkey quitting is too much for you, consider the availability of counseling, nicotine replacement products, group support, telephone hotline support, guidebooks and encouragement, including nagging, from friends and family.
Today is about making a commitment. Trying to stay away from tobacco for a day is the first step on what is a quick road to a healthier lifestyle. When you're breathing better, when your heart is functioning better, you can be more active, which puts you in better health overall, which leads to a change in mood.
To learn more about the solution to your tobacco problem, visit www.cancer.org to learn about resources, or contact the American Cancer Society chapter.
Please, for your own health, commit to quit this year. You can do it.


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Satu (Finnish) is a creative person. Since "satu" is Finnish for "fairy tale" you could expect your daughter to be a brilliant writer if you name her Satu. And what a princess every Satu turns out to be, even though they tend to have some coldness in them. Although a Satu is a very social person, she needs time of her own to disappear in the rabbitholes of fiction. A true escapist, hopeless dreamer. And isn't a Satu just dreamy?
Person A: She is just so dreamy and unreal.
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1. Justin... what a satus!
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A brain injury is a long-term or temporary disruption in brain function resulting from injury to the brain. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when there is a strong enough impact to the head to cause damage to the brain. Common causes of TBI include motorcycle accidents, sports injuries, falls or acts of violence.
TBI has been called the "signature injury" of the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Increasingly, soldiers are surviving nearby bomb blasts, which produce brain injury through pressure waves that "shake" the brain, which can cause symptoms ranging from dizziness and drowsiness to vomiting, severe headache and shock. If the injury is severe enough the damage can be irreversible, leaving lasting mental effects including depression, anxiety, personality changes, aggression, acting out and social inappropriateness. TBI can cause changes in personality, thinking and sensation and increase the risk of conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders.
In soldiers, the symptoms may also overlap with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), making it more difficult for doctors to treat.
The outlook for service members with TBI is improving, in part due to increasing military focus on brain injury treatment, like the new Concussion Restoration Care Center for Marines in Afghanistan. Another new program, run by the National Naval Medical Center's Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Team, offers hope to veterans with multiple issues by treating their TBI, PTSD and substance abuse simultaneously. Another promising development is a new study investigating the use of video games to treat TBI. Injured veterans are already using the Wii as part of their rehabilitation.
Veterans affected by TBI and their families often need help navigating the system and support that takes into account the special needs of veterans. The good news is that there are many others who have been touched by a TBI and are trying to help others. See this Washington Post Q & A with Cheryl Lynch, mother of someone living with a traumatic brain injury and founder of American Veterans with Brain Injuries.
Post-deployment Brain ResponsesOnline: 15 minute lecture series from Massachusetts General Hospital on PTSD and other brain-related responses.
Video: Living with a Traumatic Brain InjuryThis video from BrainLine.org and UWTV.org features several people living with TBI discussing their recovery.
American Veterans with Brain Injuries (AVBI)This peer support network and information resource to the families of American service members and veterans who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. Some of the kinds of support available include live chat, a forum and personal stories.
The Brain Injury Association of AmericaThe Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by TBI. See their directory of state offices and links to research and legislation.
Dr. Glen Johnson's "Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide"Dr. Glen Johnson's "Traumatic Brain Injury Survival Guide"
Dr. Glen Johnson, a clinical neuropsychologist, offers this free online book providing information on TBI in clear, easy-to-read language.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeThe National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke developed this TBI information page.
National Center for Injury Prevention and ControlThe National Center for Injury Prevention and Control's fact sheet on TBI.
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE)This site offers many resources for veterans and their families, incuding a 24-hour information line.


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quote: But as already mentioned... what's the point? This is not an inter-state cruiser, it is primarily a city and suburban errand vehicle, places where the regen braking and zero idling emissions pay off big time.
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There are many factors that go into planning for retirement and many people approaching their golden years look to their bank accounts to determine a final place of residence. Take a look at a list of the cheapest states for retirees, according to Kiplinger.
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Calif. delegates briefed ahead of governor's trade mission
Gov. Brown is about to arrive for week-long trip
Gov. Jerry Brown is about to arrive in China for his week-long trade mission.
In the meantime, dozens of business and policy delegates from California got a high-level briefing.
One of the delegates shot video of the morning meeting, at the Grand Hyatt Beijing.
China is 15 hours ahead of California.
The state secretaries of environmental protection and tourism, along with the chairman of the California Energy Commission, talked to the delegates about opportunities in China.
Respected author James McGregor, of Apco Worldwide, also briefed them on a range of issues.
The trade mission officially starts Wednesday.
In the days ahead, Brown will open a trade office and sign a number of agreements that center around business and environmental issues.
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Donald Driver keynote speaker of 2014 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association conference
Donald Driver keynote speaker of 2014 Dairy Calf and Heifer Association conference
Annual conference to offer tips and research on calf management, set for April 1-3, 2014 in Green Bay, Wis.
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) is pleased to announce that Donald Driver will headline its 2014 annual conference, set for April 1-3, 2014 in Green Bay, Wis. Driver will keynote the event, themed 'Be a 'Driver' of Change.'
"Members of DCHA are champions in the agriculture industry, so Donald Driver is the perfect addition to our 2014 conference," says Vickie Franken, owner of City View Farms, near Sioux Center, Iowa and 2014 conference committee chair. "As a champion on and off the football field, Driver will energize attendees by sharing his experiences and recommendations for success."
Driver is the Green Bay Packers' all-time leading receiver, a Super Bowl Champion and the only player in Packers history to record seven 1,000 yard receiving seasons. After retiring from his historic football career, Driver parlayed his on-field success into a spot on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars," winning the reality television show and then appearing as a correspondent on 'Good Morning America', 'Katie' and as a celebrity guest at the 2013 White House Correspondent's Dinner.
Driver will share his story and path to success at the 2014 DCHA conference, including his childhood struggles with homelessness and the steps he took to become – and remain – successful as an athlete, entertainer and humanitarian.
"To be successful, we must plan our programs and research our options – and Donald Driver has done that," Franken says. "Because he epitomizes the leadership, hard work, dedication and forward thinking that the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association strives to achieve, Donald Driver can offer tips to be successful in our businesses. We're pleased to invite industry members to hear him speak at our 'Be a 'Driver of Change' conference and to learn calf management tips, hear first-hand research from industry leaders and interact and learn from fellow calf-raisers and dairy producers during the three-day event."
All are invited to attend the 2014 DCHA conference in Green Bay, Wis., and can register by visiting www.calfandheifer.org, calling 855-400-3242 or visiting the DCHA booth, #905 in the New Holland Trade Center at World Dairy Expo. At World Dairy Expo, attendees will also have a chance to win signed copies of Donald Driver's newly released autobiography and an autographed NFL football.
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2014 convention will soon be available for this can't miss event.
For more information, contact the Dairy Calf and Heifer Association at: (855) 400-3242, visit: www.calfandheifer.org or email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (www.calfandheifer.org) was founded in 1996 based on the mission to help dairy producers, calf managers and those professionally focused on the growth and management of dairy calves and heifers. With a national membership of producers, allied industries and research leaders, DCHA seeks to provide the industry's standards for profitability, performance and leadership, serving as a catalyst to help members improve the vitality and viability of their individual efforts and that of their business.


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text: FIRST PHOTO: Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Executive Sous Chef Wesley Holder tosses a pan of English pea risotto into the air while mixing it Saturday as he cooks for a long line of food enthusiasts at the Maui County Agricultural Festival's Grand Taste Education. The chef from the Westin's Pulehu, an Italian grill, created his dish with produce from Ho'opono Farms. The event was held at Maui Tropical Plantation.


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SALEM - New unemployment claims in both Ohio and the nation had been under speculative scrutiny that Hurricane Sandy might distort declines in new unemployment claims, according to Cleveland Economist George Zeller.
Reviewing the most recent data, Zeller, a 1967 Salem High School graduate, said, "That was far from the case at first, but Ohio then suffered a substantial relapse for each of the next four weeks as new unemployment claims increased sharply throughout Ohio through last week's data.
He explained that in the week's new data for the fourth week in December 2012, the impact of the hurricane "finally subsided."
The odd patterns in the data for all weeks of this past November suffered some unusual increases that were storm-related, he said, and the increases in layoffs during November were very large and alarming in both in the state and nationally.
"This pattern continued during the first week of December 2012. But, there was slight improvement nationally during all other December weeks," he said.
The numbers show that despite some mixed improvement at the national level this week, the Ohio data are still discouraging Zeller said, explaining that, "Ohio remains at an elevated 'job destruction' level of current new unemployment claims for the 18th consecutive week."
A three-week streak of "job growth" readings in Ohio's unemployment claims ended 18 weeks ago and it's now clear, similar to what happened last year in August 2011, the early August 2012 data were distorted by changes in the scheduling of the model changeover process in the automobile industry, Zeller said.
It's a distortion that has disappeared from the current data and the state layoff figures took a noticeable turn for the worse once again in the Dec. 27 update.
"The Ohio data are clearly worse than mixed but slightly positive data that was released this morning at the national level by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics," Zeller said, adding there is a new factor to be considered.
"Annual Christmas holiday shutdowns in the automobile industry have a startling impact in counties with large automobile assembly plants such as Lucas and Trumbull counties.
The earlier apparent improvement in the Ohio data during early August 2012 is now known to have been impacted by the same seasonal distortion that Ohio saw last year in 2011 from the model changeover period in the automobile industry, Zeller explained.
"This, of course, is a discouraging development."
Zeller's reports are designed to measure the point at which Ohio's lengthy 2000s recessionary contraction in its labor market finally comes to an end as a result of the end of job destruction within the state.
"This week's report finds that despite substantial improvement measured during the last three weeks of January 2011, job destruction returned to Ohio during all weeks of February through July 2011, and that the lengthy 2000-2011 period of job destruction in Ohio did not come to an end, given additional deterioration during the last two weeks of August 2011, and during all weeks of from September through December 2011.
This past week, massive deterioration in Youngstown-Warren returned the Mahoning Valley to a "job destruction" level of current new unemployment claims for the eighth consecutive week.
Further, Youngstown-Warren soared from the lowest elevated level of new unemployment claims among Ohio's seven large urban regions last week, to the highest elevated level among those regions this week.
This startling change is associated with annual patterns at the Lordstown General Motors assembly plant, he said, explaining the seasonal shutdown around Christmas of the plant was the cause of this stunning pattern change.
"Thus, none of Ohio's large urban regions reduced their current level of new unemployment claims into the 'job growth' level this week."
In better news, Ohio experienced a 2011-2012 decrease of -2.0 percent in its level of unemployment claims this year in comparison to last year, a sharp deterioration from last week's figure that was -12.5 percent.
Ohio had 16,469 new unemployment claims during the fourth week of December 2012 last year.
New data in Thursday's update finds that Ohio had 15,990 new unemployment claims during the fourth week of December 2012.
The fact that Ohio's current level of new unemployment claims still exceeds the 1999 "job growth" benchmark is a highly negative figure, despite the new slight 2011-2012 decline.
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My fingertips keep splitting open. I moisturize and use additive-free chalk but my hands still dry out. Any suggestions?
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I HEAR YOU. The other day I broke two fingernails so far back it hurt my elbow.
I met a German woman in France a decade ago. She was mid 40s. "Do you mind giving me a belay on your route so I can warm up?" she politely asked.
"Sure, have you done it before? It's 5.12d..."
"No, but it should be fine."
FedEx'ed into oblivion was more like it. She paused just once to smile gratefully and wipe her hands on her pants! Holy Catwoman, Batman. She didn't use chalk!
Chalk is a drying agent with or without the extraneous additives. Grinding it under your nails is akin to applying a slow-burn oxyacetylene torch. If you don't like cracked nail beds, the easiest option is to quit using chalk. Or simply use it much less.
For most climbers, chalk is a security addiction that needs some metaphorical Narcan. Try warming up without it. Try your project without it. Think of boobies. That's what I do. Not only does it give me that warm and fuzzy sense of security -- I was weaned too early -- but I get to the top much more quickly if I spend less time with one hand flapping around my ass.
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President Barack Obama claims he wants to curb waste in federal spending.
Not in his own administration's subsidies of "green" energy, apparently.
About $90 billion in taxpayers' money has been thrown at "green" companies. Billions of dollars have been lost when the companies, often poorly vetted by the administration, went out of business.
Another expensive failure occurred last week.
A Michigan company, A123, had been approved for $249 million in federal "stimulus" grants. The company was founded to make lithium ion batteries for electric cars.
Fortunately, only $130 million of that had been paid out when A123 declared bankruptcy. That money is gone.
So is the $193 million in loans the White House gave to Fisker Automotive before stopping payments on a $529 million award when that firm failed for two years to produce its promised electric car.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was right about Obama's energy policy when he said, "You don't just pick the winners and losers - you pick the losers."
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NIAGARA FALLS – A judge has allowed the Maid of the Mist Corp. to resume work on its new boat docking and service facility in the Niagara River Gorge, but the question of whether the company will get to use it remains unsettled.
State Supreme Court Justice Catherine Nugent Panepinto on Thursday threw out a lawsuit by a local preservation group that had obtained a court order last Friday temporarily stopping work on the project. She lifted the ban on construction of the $32 million project, effective immediately.
"The Maid of the Mist would probably be out of business if this project doesn't go forward," said its attorney, Brian Gwitt of the Buffalo firm of Damon & Morey.
But Panepinto reserved decision on whether the Maid's contract to provide boat tours below Niagara Falls, as it has since 1846, should be subject to competitive bidding.
Hornblower Cruises, the California company that last year took the Canadian boat-tour license away from Maid of the Mist after Ontario allowed open bidding, has sued New York State to force it to hold competitive bidding for the tour boat service on the American side of the falls. The administration of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo amended the Maid's existing contract late in 2012 to increase the amount of money the company would have to pay the state and to allow construction of the boat facility on the American side.
With Hornblower in control on the Canadian side after this year, the Maid would no longer have access to its facilities there.
After two hours of oral argument over the restraining order obtained by the Niagara Preservation Coalition, a newly minted group set up with Hornblower's assistance, Panepinto ruled that the group led by Louis Ricciuti of Niagara Falls lacks standing to sue.
The coalition's lawsuit said the New York Power Authority's environmental review process for the project was rushed and flawed. It contended that the work would bury the ruins of the old Schoellkopf Power Station, which collapsed into the gorge in 1956. That led to the founding of the Power Authority and the construction of the Niagara Power Project.
The Schoellkopf site was added to the National Register of Historic Places six weeks ago. "The project buries the historic resource," said Linda R. Shaw, Ricciuti's Hornblower-recommended attorney. "This project is eliminating a lot of that National Registry site ... Only about half of it will be left."
Assistant State Attorney General George Zimmermann said the Maid's project had been approved by the state Historic Preservation Office.
"It preserves the situation for future archaeological discovery," Zimmermann said. "It's not being bulldozed away. It's being encapsulated."
"Let's be clear about this. This is rubble," Gwitt, the Maid's attorney, said. "This is a power plant that fell in 1956, and it's rubbish."
Panepinto asked Shaw for a list of coalition members, but Shaw could come up with only five and told the judge she could hand in something later.
Under state environmental law, "Not anybody gets to sue," said John J. Henry, an attorney for the Power Authority. "You have to show injury in fact, different from the public at large ... We think this is one of the weakest attempts to circumvent that rule."
Attempting to show personal injury to her clients, Shaw said a hiking trail in the gorge would be cut off for 18 months by the construction project. "Lou and his colleagues have hiked that trail since childhood," she said.
Panepinto didn't buy it: "What about a company that's going to go out of business? What do you say to 300 [construction] people who are making prevailing wage, sitting at home?"
Ricciuti said he intends to appeal Panepinto's ruling.
On the bidding issue, Hornblower attorney Edward G. Kehoe said he wasn't challenging the validity of the Maid's 2003 no-bid contract. But he insisted last year's contract amendment was a new deal that should have caused a round of bidding, because the conditions had significantly changed with the larger payments to the state and the construction of the new boat facility. "If the Maid could perform under the 2003 contract without a $32 million investment, we wouldn't be here," he said. "Up until now, everyone thought it was impossible to build [on the U.S. side of the river]."
Gwitt said an amendment was not a new contract, and no bidding is required because the state isn't spending any money on the project. "This license is valid, and it's exclusive," he said, adding the Maid has the tour rights until 2043 unless there is a breach of contract.
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The Woodours (roughly translated from French means �Wood-Bear�) collection tells the story of a Papa and Baby Bear: Papa is strong as an oak tree, but a gentle soul. Woodours combines the best of teddy-bear cuddliness with a modern flair.
This full-featured play mat can be used by babies lying on
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or attached to the mat. Also features removable arches (plastic clips), and removable cushion head for an extra pillow at playtime. Product Dimensions: 34" in diameter. For all ages.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (477 votes).
In short: Amazing!In full: Inverness is a great City. The transport organisation ran like clockwork. The out riders were really professional. Drinks at the start. Great scenery. Great atmosphere. Some challenging hills but I still managed a PB of 3:32!Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: amazing, challenging, scenic,friendly, brilliant race :)In full: Aching in many places after a Pb on hills, hills and then some hills. Swore a little (lot) getting through last mile with the end in sight on the OTHER side of the river and receeding round the longest loop ...it was my 10th marathon and 1st at Loch Ness.. Truly one of the BEST, worth the journey in every respect. I'll be back for sure.Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: Must-do raceIn full: Awesome race.An 16 hour round trip drive needs a rewarding race and this didnt disappoint.Big hills but still managed a PB by over 3 minutes - the downhill start really gets you off to a flier. Very impressed with the value - after entering many 10ks this year that charge £20 and then charge you for a T-shirt, £40 for transport, T-shirt, medal, goodie bag and a proper meal at the end seems good value, Definitely back next yearDate of review: October 5, 2010
In short: Wonderfull scenery and special atmosphere. Well worth the journey to invernessDate of review: October 5, 2010
In short: Amazing race, but still aching, only thing that would make it better would be more toilets at the start and more time to get off the bus and to the start line.Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: just a great runIn full: Fantastic organisation, fantastic support. fantastic scenery. The best marathon in the UK bar none.Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: Brilliant race; organisation was superb and the route is stunning. Really enjoyed everything about it including a`new PB. VLM wil never feel the same again! Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: Tough but brilliantIn full: First marathon and was great experience. Great scenery and atmosphere. Undulating course which was a test but that just increases the satisfaction when you get to a great finish.Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: same as last year , very enjoyableIn full: A good day, rain for the first half of run then fine. Same as last year good run well worth the time to travel to Inverness. Would advice everyone to do this marathon at least once. Date of review: October 5, 2010
In short: Absolutely amazing....no Nessie though!In full: What a brilliant experience! 2 days later and I am still on a high. I absolutely loved everything about this race, the start(despite having to get up at the crack of blinking dawn to get there!) What a great atmosphere. The compere was fantastic, the music was great and the pipers were brilliant. The route and scenery - gorgeous; flat/undulating...hmm! Undulating for the first half and in a good way. Lots of downhill sections and the only hill of note was at 5/6 miles and was short. However after 16 miles it was decidedly tougher. A very gradual but noticable incline when running out of Dores (brilliant supporters) and then a real gasper between 19-20 miles. In a shorter run, it wouldn't have been too gruelling but at that distance, it felt like a serious climb. Then the last killer at 21 miles, shorter but it still felt pretty brutal. The hills really brought out the camaradarie amongst us all. Thankfully it was flat and down hill after that but I was really counting down the miles at that point and it was sheer will that got me to the finish. A pretty non-descript mile or so when arriving in Inverness and that loop around the river for the last mile was serious mental torment! However the atmosphere at the finish more than compensated for it. Plentiful fuelling stations, decent goody bag, medal and t shirt (shame it wasn't a technical shirt though) and a good feed at the finish. Even the sun shone! All in all, a must do marathon that I will do again. Loved it!Date of review: October 5, 2010
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We looked through old photographs and they watched the kids play and Ivy toddle all over the place.
We weren't in a church, but I wouldn't say there wasn't any church and fellowship going on.
Possibly nothing ministers to my grandparents more than seeing people eat. And just having people over. And watching the kids play with the toys they found for them at yard sales. And getting hugs and blow kisses and watching them eat some more.
There are so many people, important people, in our lives, in His kingdom, that go forgotten or skipped over or put off because we have others to show our service to...
or whatever.
I strongly felt called this morning to take care of my own. So I did.
So I will.
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Audrey and John pose for a photo before the Cheech & Chong, War, Tower Of Power show at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, Saturday, June 1, 2013.
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Like MILF, but with a CHild. Usually the girl in question is between 15 and 17.
Dude, let's go CHILF-hunting at the high-school hangout.
by B May 21, 2004
Child I'd Like To Fuck
Oh my God! Look at that Chilf!
- Yeah i'd tap that ass.
Totaly worth the 20 years..
- Yeah i'd tap that ass.
Totaly worth the 20 years..
by Apastar August 08, 2009
Child I'd Like To Fuck
'mmm that girl looks tasty'
'yer i no man, she's deffo a chilf'
'yer i no man, she's deffo a chilf'
by DanFace.. October 06, 2008
Child I'd Like To Fuck... Can refer to anyone ages 14 and below =) Kinda like a MILF
Diana is a total CHILF... I'd do her in a second!
by [Maxwell] August 19, 2007
Crackhead I'd Like To Fuck.
That chick is really strung out on the rocks, but she's still somehow hot and I'd like to do her . . . I'd like her to visit my mattress before going to rehab because she is a real CHILF.
by PMax January 30, 2009
Usually means a young girl between the ages of 18-24 that dates older men (not for money) in their early-mid forties and sometimes older.
Now that Ann is 18, she's a "chilf"
by Dash_Cam October 15, 2010


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I'm knitting again. It's such a stormy relationship, me and my needles and my yarn. It's either an obsession or becomes something I almost despise. So the trick is to finish the project I'm currently working on while I'm still obsessed.
July 13, 2010
Needles in my hands.
I'm knitting again. It's such a stormy relationship, me and my needles and my yarn. It's either an obsession or becomes something I almost despise. So the trick is to finish the project I'm currently working on while I'm still obsessed.
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I still have aspirations of learning to knit. Although the ONE lesson I've had ended with me more frustrated than excited, and I ended up finding the VERY scarf I wanted to make in the VERY yarn I had purchased with which to make it, at a resale shop for $5. God loves me so much!ReplyDelete
I am always knitting something. It's my drug of choice, when it comes to keeping me sane. No matter what kind of day I've had, if I'm able to knit for at least 15 minutes at the end of the day, then I'm all set to get up in the morning again.ReplyDelete
Those colors are beautiful and vibrant :)ReplyDelete
I'm dying to learn how to crochet. Knitting...my mom is all over it, and tried to teach me, but I just can't get into it. Love everything hand knit though :) Can't wait to see what your project is!ReplyDelete
Good Luck, I am no good at knitting.ReplyDelete
now you got me curious on what is the "project" I do love the colors :-)ReplyDelete
Best of luck!
I think that goes with anything hand-crafted...for me, at least! I can't wait to see what your project looks like finished! Cute!ReplyDelete
I have the excat same relationship with my needles!ReplyDelete
pretty colors...can't wait to see what it is!!!ReplyDelete
The green and blue on the bottom? Divine. I love that color pairing.ReplyDelete
Loving the colors you chose. Can't wait to see the finished product. I tried to teach myself how to knit on our way down to Florida this year, but really got frustrated. I suppose I'll stick to sewing and let the professionals do the knitting. Good luck with your projects!!ReplyDelete
Funny....I have the EXACT same relationship with my needles & yarn! I either LOVE it and cannot stop or I LOATHE it. I'm finding myself in the latter right now.ReplyDelete
I agree, the colors are beautiful! I have been so inspired to learn how to knit..now to find the time! :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful colors.ReplyDelete
I'm a knitting failure.
I am in awe of people who can knit and crochet. I've wanted to learn to crochet forever. I just think it is such a talent. Can't wait to see the finished project.ReplyDelete
i can't WAIT to see what that is!!! the colors are fantastic!ReplyDelete
totally understand that relationship. I miss knitting but I just don't have a clue what I want to knit and yarn is so darn expensive, altho I do spin and should really do more of that as well.ReplyDelete
Can't wait to see what you are making.
That is one pretty pile of knits. And, I know what you mean. I go through cycles of knitting.ReplyDelete
Amen to that :)ReplyDelete
I love knitting but I'm not very good at it - I am such an improviser and corner-cutter for the sake of efficiency that something so exacting makes me a little crazy! Knit-purl- whatever - let's just get it DONE already. I don't know what you're making but I can tell I'm going to love it!ReplyDelete
Love love the colors, so vibrant!!ReplyDelete
Photos like this make me really wish I could knit. I love it and I don't even know what it is!! :)ReplyDelete
I love knitting but I don't do it enough! I am embarrased to admit that I have yet to finish my son's baby blanket! He is one! YIKES that's pretty bad. OK, I'm off to do some rows!!!!ReplyDelete
I would LOVE to learn to knit! I don't know what you are making, but it is already cute!ReplyDelete
ME. TOO. I'm currently obsessed. (Making something for somebody-who-shall-not-be-named-lest-she-see-this.) But it never fails... I get the bulk of the project completed and then I fizzle. Burned out. Ready to toss both needles and yarn across the room.ReplyDelete
So I'm knitting like crazy these days, because there are an awful lot of babies being born this winter and I need to stay busy while the obsession continues.
Is this mystery project pictured? Because I'm *loving* those vibrant colors.ReplyDelete
So am I! :) And, I know what you're knitting!!! I have that book and love it. Can't wait to see how it turns out :)ReplyDelete
I am working on baby blankets and hats this summer. I go through spurts of reading and then knitting. I wish I liked audio books so I could do both at the same time :)ReplyDelete
PS- LOVE the colors. What is it??ReplyDelete


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A hedgehog with a big heart. Selfless, kind, but very gullible, he claims to be straight, though he obviously isn't. He lives with his three siblings: Sprint, Cliff, and Rouquette.
People say he's sexy, for some reason.
People say he's sexy, for some reason.
"SoniJu is so hot!!! ;3"
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A body found by a lawn crew in the woods behind the Paddock Mall in Ocala on Wednesday is not considered suspicious, police said.
According to officials, the body appeared to have been there for "an extended period of time."
Police said the body was that of David Michael Wells, 55, a homeless man.
Several items were found near the body, including a white and blue Next brand bicycle, two pairs of boots and a wallet without identification, but containing debit cards and a medical card.
The cause of death is still undetermined.
Detectives said they were unable to locate and notify next of kin.


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This volume brings to readers a selection of Eugene O'Neill's early work, written between 1914 and 1921 and produced for the stage between 1916 and 1922. Included here are: seven one-act plays, The Moon of the Caribbees, Bound East for Cardiff, In the Zone, The Long Voyage Home, Ile, Where the Cross Is Made, and The Rope; and five full-length plays, Beyond the Horizon, The Straw, Anna Christie, and the classics The Emperor Jones and The Hairy Ape. The majority of the plays are heavily influenced by German expressionism-Freud, Nietzsche, Strindberg, and the radical leftist politics in which O'Neill was involved during his youth. Included in this unique collection is the little known and highly autobiographical play, The Straw, which draws on O'Neill's confinement in the Gaylord Farm Sanatorium.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama – winner
Table of Contents
A Note on the Texts
Selected Bibliography
The Moon of the Caribbees
Bound East for Cardiff
The Long Voyage Home
In the Zone
Where the Cross Is Made
The Rope
Beyond the Horizon
The Straw
The Emperor Jones
Anna Christie
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The best cartoon ever. It was originally on FOX but then was cancelled so Adult swim picked it up and after strong DVD sales they made 4 straight to DVD movies. After seeing the Awesome sales, they decided to make a new series which will air on Comedy Central. There were fears that the whole cast would be replaced because they couldn't negotiate pay with the voice actors but now it's all good. XD
If any-one needs me I'll be in the ANGRY-DOME! - Hubert J Farnsworth
This may mean the end of the banana Dackory as we know it! Also life. - Bender Bending Rodriquez
Screw the Simpsons, I'm going to watch Futurama
This may mean the end of the banana Dackory as we know it! Also life. - Bender Bending Rodriquez
Screw the Simpsons, I'm going to watch Futurama
viết bởi Bigbear1593 20 Tháng năm, 2010
A great Show Canceled By Fox and , sadly by Adult Swim, but is back on with a new season on Comedy Central and TBS (Best two stations ever) Featuring Fry, a Average guy from the year 1999 that was frozen for about 2000 years. Then, wakes up in the year 3000 and finds his nephew (Dr.Farnsworth) and works for his "Delivering Company". The Simpsons (Created by Matt Groaning) and Family Guy (Created By Seth MacFarlane) both GREAT shows, but have recently started to get worse, so right now I would recommend to watch Futurama on Comedy Central and TBS.
Futurama is awesome.
viết bởi AlexTheWanderer 31 Tháng tám, 2010
a scene of the future.
The seer claims that he can see futuramas.
viết bởi uttam maharjan 02 Tháng bảy, 2012
A show which is better then the last few Simpsons seasons, but isn't better then all the Simpsons seasons. Also, is slightly funnier then Family Guy.
Futurama is definitely one of the best sit-coms ever.
viết bởi Elite 02 Tháng mười hai, 2003
An animated show that was cancelled by FOX and moved to Adult Swim that is for some reason always compared to Family Guy (because they're fighting for time slots on Adult Swim) and The Simpsons (because they were created by the same guy).
Family Guy Is Better. But That's My Opinion.
viết bởi Newbia 28 Tháng tư, 2004
A great show better than Family Guy, much better than king of the hill, But the simpsons is still better. lasted 4 seasons then canceled for some reason. (evil, evil fox)
Kiss my shiny metal ass big josh
viết bởi ????? 31 Tháng mười hai, 2003
An animated show made by Simpsons creator Matt Groening.
Considered the best animated show ever, by people who've never watched South Park
Considered the best animated show ever, by people who've never watched South Park
"Dude I just bought every season of Futurama on DVD!"
viết bởi saltypirate 22 Tháng ba, 2007


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Commitment, engagement and solidarity
05 December 2005, 17:21
by Mounir Kleibo
Today, civil societies, governments, UN agencies and volunteers throughout the world celebrate the 20th anniversary of International Volunteer Day (IVD). The core values of the UNV Programme are ownership commitment, engagement and solidarity, which are the foundations of volunteerism that are celebrated on IVD around the world.
The Palestinian UNV Programme www.unv-pal.org and its partners have organized a variety of activities in honour of its UN national, international and TOKTEN* volunteers www.tokten.org on IVD this year. These workshops, symposia and community events engage local authorities, communities, NGOs and volunteers throughout the occupied Palestinian territories (oPt).
The Palestinian UNV Programme is widely recognized for its large-scale promotion of volunteerism to support sustainable peace and development, in which the Programme has been engaged since its inception in 1994. A testament to this commitment to volunteerism is that over 700 qualified female and male, international and national volunteers have served the Palestinian community since 1994, for an annual average of 130 active volunteers during 2004 – 2005. These numbers are impressive, as they indicate not only a strong need for qualified volunteers, but also the capacity of the relatively small UNVP staff to manage this large number of volunteers.
Partner organizations, communities and the Palestinian Authority (PA) highly esteem the Programme and its responsiveness to the shifting needs of the Palestinians over time. The UNDP/Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People www.papp.undp.org generously hosts and funds the Palestinian UNV Programme, which serves various PA ministries and NGOs as they face the ongoing occupation and the challenges it poses to development.
Additionally, the UNV opportunity is highly rated among the volunteers themselves. UN Volunteers apply their talents and gain new skills as they partner with institutions in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. A diverse range of fields benefit from UNVs, including management, finance, education, health, elections, environment, information technology, women and youth empowerment, culture, media and communications, and the promotion of democracy and human rights. UNVs have supported over 100 ministries, private sector institutions, aid agencies and NGOs in their endeavours to meet the needs of the Palestinian people. Among these, UNVs have provided valuable assistance to national and international youth organizations such as Right To Play and Sharek, as well as the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, Yabous, the Ramallah Cultural Palace, Juzoor, and other dynamic entities. Additionally, UNVs in the oPt have served many start-up organizations, new projects or new ministries, such as the ministries of Women's Affairs, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Planning, Labour and Civil Affairs, the Prime Minister's Office, all of which benefited immeasurably from the technical and expert assistance of UNVs.
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RALEIGH, N.C. -- State Senator Mike Woodard is demanding answers from the Department of Health and Human Services after 2 Wants To Know uncovered new information about the company hired to set up the agency's new computer program called NC FAST.
2 Wants To Know dug into the track record of Accenture. It turns out other states gave the company negative reviews. Across the country negative remarks pop up from Colorado to New York - even from the Canadian government.
Food Stamp Program Company Had Bad Reviews
An Accenture spokesperson declined an on-camera interview, but e-mailed: "These claims you reference about our work in other places are not an accurate representation of Accenture or our work with these clients."
2 Wants To Know obtained internal DHHS documents from the hiring committee. Accenture's references gave the company an eight out of 10. Who gave Accenture the positive reviews? The state refuses to say. Instead it emailed: "Accenture was selected under a competitive bid process by the previous administration. We do not have any further comment."
Senator Woodard says that no comment is not good enough.
"It's disappointing that we're not seeing total transparency on this," he said. "These are taxpayer dollars, and to sort of hide behind no information, no comment is not acceptable to me. I would call on DHHS to be forthcoming about this."
Here's more about the claims from other places 2 Wants To Know uncovered:
Fly back in time to a 2007 Wisconsin legislative hearing on a failed voter registration system.
"Accenture can't program it's way out of a paper bag," said Beverly Speer of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign.
That was three years before North Carolina hired Accenture - a technology and management consulting firm.
In 2006, The chief public accountant in Texas said Accenture was $100 million over budget on a "failed" health insurance program.
Another from D.C. where a lawsuit claimed Accenture "received kickbacks" on government contracts, and "fraudulently inflated prices."
And in Canada - where an auditor called working with Accenture "a very expensive lesson in how not to implement a new IT-based service."
Accenture was the only company to bid on the project. You usually have more than one choice on a multi-million dollar project. Again, the state calls it a competitive process.
UPDATED 11/14: After 2 Wants To Know's story ran, a spokesperson for Accenture requested we post their entire statement:
Dear Mr. Briscoe:
I appreciate the opportunity to respond regarding the engagements you listed in your email.
These claims you reference about our work in other places are not an
accurate representation of Accenture or our work with these clients.
Accenture is among the most respected firms in the consulting and
technology services industry. At any given point in time, Accenture is
working on thousands of projects with clients around the world. In
fiscal year 2012 we were involved with more than 4,000 clients in 120
countries including more than 80 of the Fortune 100.
Large scale IT projects are complex in nature, and sometimes will
encounter challenges. That is why large IT projects have production
plans with various levels of testing and pilots and phased rollouts - to
proactively identify and address issues as they arise. What is most
important is that Accenture is known for collaborating closely with
clients when they need to make these changes and adjustments.
As we pointed out in our response to POGO that can be found here: http://www.contractormisconduct.org/ass/contractors/5/letters/236/accenture.pdf, Accenture and the State of Colorado mutually agreed to terminate both contracts.
On the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment project known as
Genesis, Accenture completed over 70% of the work despite numerous
challenges. The original contract signed in 2002 was amended six times
to meet the state's changing requirements. The $8.2 million refunded to
the state was for work performed on a partially completed subsystem.
On the Colorado Voter Registration contract, it is inaccurate to say
that the Colorado Secretary of State determined our system to be
"unreliable." Accenture delivered a new release of the voter
registration application within a timeframe that would've allowed
Colorado to meet the HAVA deadline but it was never downloaded and
tested by the state.
Regarding the Marine Corps global supply chain contract, here are the
facts. In January 2006, the Marine Corps partially terminated
Accenture's contract for cause. However, the USMC rescinded the
termination for cause, modified the contract in scope, and elected not
to exercise the Contract's build, test and deploy option.
On the Texas project you refer to, Accenture and the State of Texas
mutually agreed to terminate the contract after two years of work. The
claim by the then-Comptroller that the project was $100 million over
budget was not accurate, and Accenture has in fact successfully worked
for many Texas agencies over the past several decades.
Additionally you asked about engagements in NY, Ontario, Wyoming and Connecticut.
The New York CONNECTIONS system remains in full statewide operation
more than 17 years after its initial installation supporting more than
15,000 caseworkers. The statewide integrated system improved the way
child welfare cases are recorded and managed, screening of potential
foster care parents for prior history of abuse and provided for a
quicker follow-up on reports of child abuse/neglect. Accenture fulfilled
all the contractual obligations to the state, and received a letter of
recommendation from the state's project director at the conclusion of
the contract.
In 1997, the Ministry in Ontario engaged Accenture to jointly develop
a comprehensive redesign of social assistance program system aimed at
improving services, reducing caseloads and operating more
cost-effectively. Over the life of the project the system will achieve
$200 million in annual savings for Ontario and a 222% return on its
systems investment (Hickling, Lewis and Brod audit, 2/99). The system
permanently replaced an outdated delivery system with cost-effective,
leading-edge technology and techniques, and an automated telephone
system capable of serving 1.5 million callers annually.
In Wyoming, when it became apparent the new voter system would not be
ready for the 2006 election, Secretary of State Joe Meyer announced to
the media that he and Accenture had agreed to "unwind" the contract.
Meyer told the Associated Press the county clerks asked for too many
additional features for the system and "We've just run out of time to
get it ready for the 2006 election."
In Connecticut, Accenture was not responsible for the security of the
Ohio server or for the backup procedures. Accenture expressed regret
over the accidental and unauthorized movement of data to Ohio's secure
server, and emphasized the seriousness with which it holds the
responsibility to safeguard clients' data.
Lastly, with regard to the settlement with the U.S. Department of
Justice, Accenture continues to vigorously deny any wrongdoing. We
remain confident our agreements and dealings with our alliance partners,
vendors and the government were appropriate and lawful. The agreement
to settle is not an admission of liability by Accenture. However, to
avoid the additional time, inconvenience and expense that comes with
protracted litigation, we agreed to a settlement. The settlement has not
and will not restrict Accenture's current or future business with the
U.S. federal government, including serving the Department of Justice.
I appreciate your consideration in clarifying or correcting your descriptions in light of these facts.
Joe Dickie
In Wisconsin, WI Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS),
Accenture started from a point in November 2004 where most Wisconsin
municipalities maintained no voter records.


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Posted: Thursday Aug 4, 2011
The Saint Vincent College Concert Series will present eight classical performances during its 40th anniversary season.
"This year marks the 40th year of Saint Vincent's extraordinary classical music series," noted Br. Nathan Cochran, O.S.B., artistic director. "It was founded and guided through the hard work and dedication of Fr. Joseph Bronder, O.S.B. For 39 seasons some of the best international classical musicians have performed on the Saint Vincent stage, enriching the lives of our local community through the treasured music of western civilization."
"This is the only classical recital series of this scope and magnitude presented by any college or university in western Pennsylvania, and it is the only recital series of this caliber in Westmoreland County," Br. Nathan continued. "This year we will hear amazing opera stars; see spectacular principal dancers from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre; and listen to Pittsburgh treasure Andrés Cárdenes. We will also be astonished by a child piano prodigy, as well as entertained by other world-class musicians."
The schedule for the 2011-2012 Series includes Sari Gruber, soprano, Saturday, September 10; Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre performing various pas de deux, Friday, October 7; Israeli Yoed Nir, cello and electric cello, Saturday, November 5; Andrés Cárdenes, violin, Saturday, December 3; prodigy George Li, piano, Saturday, January 21, 2012; Leonardo Capalbo, tenor, Saturday, February 18, 2012; Duo Orfeo, guitar duo, Saturday, March 17, 2012; and Lark Quartet, string quartet, Saturday, April 14.
All of the performances begin at 8 p.m. in the Robert S. Carey Student Center Performing Arts Center on the campus of Saint Vincent College. Continuing this season is a free shuttle to and from the concert to the parking areas.
Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door on the evening of the performance. Single tickets are $25, season tickets (premium seating at each of the eight concerts) are $150, and flex passes (eight admissions) are $160. Student discounts ($15) and group rates are available.
Saint Vincent Concert Series also offers a dinner-concert package, A Classic Evening at Saint Vincent, which combines a served dinner in the Metten Dining Room and admission to the concert for $45 per person ($25 for season ticket or flex pass holders).
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Serves 7 |
Prep Time 10 minutes |
Cook Time 20 minutes
14 ounces Eden Kamut Spaghetti, 1 packageor any Eden Spaghetti
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
29 ounces Eden Diced Tomatoes, 2 cans, drained, reserve 1/2 cup of tomato liquidEden Diced Tomatoes w/Basil, or Diced Tomatoes w/Roasted Onion & Garlic
3 Tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium skillet and sauté the garlic and red pepper for 2 minute, stirring constantly. Add the tomatoes and liquid. Simmer 10 minutes or so until thickened. Add the capers, olives and parsley. Adjust the seasoning by adding Eden Sea Salt, if desired. Cook 5 minutes.
While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta as package directs. When done, drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Place in a serving dish. When the sauce is done, pour it over the pasta and toss.
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A name involving 3 parts....The first is the name rex, like T-rex. The second is the english sounding part "emous" making rexemous. The third part is the name of a brand like petrolium jelly..........Now say it with me. Rexemous Petroliun Jelly.
My cats name is Rexemous Petrolium Jelly!
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