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Not surprisingly, I am searching for yet another birth control pill that doesn't wreck my life. This last pill, Ortho-Novum 7/7/7, had its longest useful lifespan at two years, although for the past six months I've been bleeding irregularly (two weeks on, two weeks off), while still taking old faithful. Here I am at the gynecologist, once again, requesting a new brand. I'm fairly sure I've tried almost all of them, leaving me with few alternatives.
I was eighteen when I first filled a prescription of birth control. I don't remember the brand. I didn't even know there were different brands. I took the Pill, not to avoid pregnancy, but to regulate unpredictable cycles and eliminate dysmenorrhea (severe cramping thought to be a sign of fertility). I never thought much about getting pregnant, mostly because I didn't have a boyfriend, and I wasn't sleeping with anyone.
I hadn't thought much about the issue of abortion either. The only time it was brought up in conversation was at church (as a teenager I attended at least three times a week), where they said abortion is murder. No adult or teacher had talked to me about sex (other than that The Miracle of Life film they showed in health class), reproductive rights, protection, or intimate relationships. Because of ignorance, I was pro-life, and never thought much more about it.
Not until I started dating. We were both nineteen, and he was my first serious relationship. I was on the Pill when we starting having sex, but there were several times within our relationship that I had been off the Pill, usually because a surprise expense like car repairs took priority over paying $35 for my prescription. During those times he just pulled out.
But one time he didn't. We had both just turned twenty-one and were living in an tiny fourth-floor apartment in Pittsburgh. I was cleaning up my life and getting rid of everything that wasn't good for me, including the boyfriend. He knew it. I wasn't on birth control at the time because my meager income of $6.25 an hour was paying most of the bills, while his part-time sales job was barely feeding us. He didn't pull out, he told me years later, I believe because he knew I wanted him to leave and thought I would change my mind if I were pregnant.
A month later, on a routine visit to Planned Parenthood, instead of leaving with a pack of pills, I left with an information pamphlet about abortion. Before I even thought about how to deal being pregnant, I told the boyfriend to go back home to New Jersey. I was going to figure this out on my own. Two weeks later he left, having no idea I was contemplating abortion, adoption, or motherhood.
I was no longer pro-life, but the if-you-have-an-abortion-you're-a-murderer mentality of pro-lifers weighed heavy on my decision. When the pro-life voices rattled my brain, I reminded myself I was pregnant with a baby I didn't want. I could barely afford to take care of myself.
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By Susan Robinson Paladino/Special to the Journal
TUPELO – The recent adoption of the American Taxpayer Relief Act left many Americans wondering how the legislation affects them.
In particular, they may be wondering how it will impact their 2012 tax returns as it relates to charitable donations.
For many Americans, planning for the upcoming tax season was complicated by a lack of clear direction from Washington. Congress' 11th-hour passage of legislation to avoid the fiscal cliff pushed back the IRS' filing date from Jan. 22 to Jan. 30 to allow the agency to update forms and prepare for processing.
Because of their late passage of the legislation, lawmakers also extended the inclusion of certain charitable donations on 2012 tax returns until Jan. 31.
IRA rollover gifts may be the most impacted with the extension. This is especially important for those who are over age 70 and are required to make a 5 percent withdrawal from their IRA annually. This withdrawal may be distributed directly to a qualifying nonprofit organization to avoid counting toward 2012 income. It is applicable for rollover gifts up to $100,000 on or before Jan. 31 and up to $200,000 by the end of 2013.
Will the extension lead to additional dollars for area nonprofits?
Mike Clayborne, president of the CREATE Foundation, said the legislation is good news for charities and philanthropic individuals, but "tax consequences of giving are not an overriding factor or fundamental motivator for those who are inclined to give."
But having the extension information available is valuable to many who are interested in supporting qualified charities with their money, said Sandra Guest, the University of Mississippi Foundation's vice president.
"We have seen some increase in (IRA rollover gifts) so far, but have just sent out information to a wide group of prospective donors," she said. "We hope prospective donors will see this as a benefit and act."
According to Clayborne, another important consideration for 2013 tax returns is the likely increase in capital gains taxes. He advised that one way to lessen the impact of the expected increase for some individuals is through making a gift of stock rather than a cash gift to a qualified charity. The IRS recognizes the amount of a gift of stock based on its appreciated, or cashed-in, value toward your potential tax credit, not the value at which you purchased the stock.
For example, a stock purchase of $1,000 by an investor may be worth substantially more in tax credits based on its current value. Clayborne estimates 50 percent to 75 percent of contributions to CREATE's Donor Advised Funds are gifts of stock.
The next round of fiscal legislation, currently slated to begin in March, likely will provide more answers on what to expect for 2013 tax rates.
Dean Hancock, president of the Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi, said uncertainty surrounding political and economic progress could have a negative impact on charitable giving. He said Congressional action to spark "political and economic optimism" would greatly help charities in terms of the public's willingness to make contributions.
Regardless of Congress' future actions, Hancock said he hopes that changes will not significantly affect traditional giving. However, he also said he recognized the potential impact on special projects and major gifts from high-income donors.
The new tax law puts back a limitation on itemized deductions for higher-income taxpayers. The Pease limitation as it's called affects individuals with income of at least $250,000 and married couples filing jointly with incomes of $300,000 or more. The limit reduces charitable and other itemized deductions by 3 percent of the amount that a taxpayer's adjusted income exceeds the threshold amount.

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Family: Fagaceae, Beech view all from this family
Description Quercus bicolor is a medium-sized tree of the north central and northeastern mixed forests. It has a very large range, and can survive in a variety of habitats. It grows rapidly and can reach 300 to 350 years. It is not a large tree, typically growing to 20-25m (65–80 ft) tall, with the tallest known reaching 29 m (95 ft).
It forms hybrids with Bur Oak where they occur together in the wild.
The bark resembles the White Oak. The leaves are broad ovoid, 12–18 cm (4–7 in) long and 7-11 (3–4 in) cm broad, always more or less glaucous on the underside, and are shallowly lobed with five to seven lobes on each side, intermediate between the Chestnut Oak and the White Oak. In autumn, they turn brown, yellow-brown, or sometimes reddish, but generally, the color is not as reliable or as brilliant as the White Oak can be. The fruit is a peduncled acorn, 1.5–2 cm (rarely 2.5 cm) (.6-.8 in, rarely 1 in) long and 1–2 cm (.4-.8 in) broad, maturing about 6 months after pollination.
The swamp white oak generally occurs singly in four different forest types: Black Ash-American Elm-Red Maple, Silver Maple-American Elm, Bur Oak, and Pin Oak-Sweetgum. The swamp white oak typically grows on hydromorphic soils. It is not found where flooding is permanent, although it is usually found in broad stream valleys, low-lying fields, and the margins of lakes, ponds, or sloughs.
Swamp white oak, a lowland tree, grows from southwestern Maine west to New York, southern Quebec, and southern Ontario, to central Michigan, northern Wisconsin, and southeastern Minnesota; south to Iowa and Missouri; east to Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and New Jersey. It is scattered in North Carolina and northeastern Kansas. This species is most common and reaches its largest size in western New York and northern Ohio.
Habitat Swamps (fresh & salt), Watersides (fresh).
Range Great Lakes, Plains, Eastern Canada, Mid-Atlantic, New England, Southeast.


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Fagor Duo 9pc Pressure Canning Set
Fagor's Duo Pressure Canning Set (918010006) is the perfect solution for home canning and pressure cooking. This 9-piece pressure cooker and canning set includes a Duo 10qt Pressure Cooker/Canner, canning rack, stainless steel funnel and ladle, jar lifter, jar wrench, bubble freer, and magnetic lid lifter. This item can be used as a pressure cooker or as a pressure canner. The pressure cooker/canner and canning tools are all made of 18/10 stainless steel for compatibility with all types of cooktops, long-lasting durability and a sharp appearance.
Every Fagor Duo pressure cooker comes with a visual pressure indicator and an automatic pressure release system to keep you safe in the kitchen. For versatility, Duo pressure cookers feature a spring type mechanism with two pressure settings - Low (8psi) and High (15psi). With Fagor's longstanding reputation as the maker of the finest pressure cookers available coupled with the versatility and value of this set, you can't go wrong with the Fagor Duo Pressure Canning Set.
Stainless Steel Construction:Fagor Duo pressure cookers and components are made from high grade 18/10 Stainless Steel for superior strength and durability
Safety Features:On top of the sturdy steel construction, safety features such as a visual pressure indicator and an automatic pressure release system ensure that you and your family stay safe in the kitchen
Versatile Set:The Duo Pressure Canning Set includes a 10qt pressure cooker/canner and tools for home canning, so it adapts to multiple uses with ease
- Model: 918010006Fagor Duo Pressure Canning Set
- Brand: Fagor18/10 stainless steel construction
- 10qt pressure cooker/cannerSpring mechanism with two pressure settings: Low (8psi) and High (15psi)
- Includes canning rack, funnel, ladle, jar lifter, jar wrench, bubble freer, and magnetic lid lifterAutomatic pressure release system
- Visual pressure indicatorWorks on all cook surfaces including induction
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Handpresso Outdoor Kit - Black
Drink an espresso on the go with the Handpresso Outdoor Kit (HPOUTDOOR). With this portable espresso kit, you can take a sip of a delicious drink on hikes, at work, and even at sporting events. Complete with the Handpresso Wild, the high-pressure extraction system that allows you to brew espresso wherever you are, this thermo-formed EVA unit can withstand pressures up to 50 PSI, giving you a perfect brew miles away from your home.
Including the Handpresso Wild, four (4) unbreakable espresso cups, one (1) stainless steel thermo-insulated flask, and two (2) small napkins, this kit helps to keep your favorite drinks at the palm of your hand. the adjustable strap helps to keep the kit inside the case and mobile for your convenience. Perfect for those that don't have time to stop for coffee, this kit will give you the boost that you need.
Accessories:Complete with the Handpresso Wild, a thermo-insulated flask, four (4) cups, and two (2) napkins, this kit has everything you need to enjoy your hot beverage
Mobile:The carrying case and adjustable strap allow you to keep your kit safe from outside forces
High Quality:Made of thermo-formed EVA (extreme vibration attenuation), this kit can withstand 50 PSI of pressure
- Model: HPOUTDOORHandpresso Outdoor Kit
- Brand: HandpressoKeeps espresso mobile and convenient
- Set is made of thermo-formed extreme vibration attenuationIncludes Handspresso Wild, and stainless steel thermo-insulated flask
- Set is designed to withstand 50 PSIIncludes four (4) unbreakable cups and two (2) napkins
- Adjustable strapWeight: 3 lbs
- Made in: ItalyDimensions: 10.5" H x 8.3" W x 3" D
- Warranty: 1 year
- Height: 10.5"
- Width: 8.3"
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This is the valley of the River Wharfe in the Yorkshire Dales, England. All the land you see in this image, up to the high ground on the other side of the valley, was carved out by a huge glacier during the last ice age. The shot was taken from the slopes of 'The Chevin' - a name for the high ground (of ancient Celtic ...


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GSI Outdoors Cascadian 4-person Table Set.
The GSI Outdoors Cascadian 4-person Table Set is the ideal solution to dining outside during your camping trips or picnics. This set is available in four exciting colors that look great for a memorable dining experience. The items are easy to stack and carry, making them extremely portable and travel friendly. The sets come in a convenient mesh bag that makes it much easier to carry around and transport. Made from polypropylene, this set is not only 100% recyclable and environmentally friendly, but is also extremely durable and long-lasting. Thanks to the materials used, this set is also extremely light weight and does not weigh you down on your travels. The GSI Outdoors Cascadian 4-person Table Set serves you well when you are out traveling and want to eat a hearty meal comfortably.
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I made a trade in good faith to another user of these forums: Scout Trooper for a Commtech Trooper.
He emailed me saying that he received my end of the deal and would mail his right away. This was many many weeks ago.
He has not replied to my repeated queries.
If I do not hear from him in the next seven days, I will publish his name, mailing address, and email address to this site to warn others of a potential problem.


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If Carrie Crane's last name sounds familiar, it probably is (especially if you're reading this blog). Crane & Co. has been a family-owned business for more than 200 years, and, well, Carrie is part of that family. So, one might say she was born with a love of classic correspondence.
That love, combined with her designer chops, aligned last year when Carrie — who grew up in Dalton and was in and out of the mills with her father from a very early age — won the Crane family's design challenge. The winner would see his/her creations turned into exquisite notes, which are made available online and in retail stores. Which means letter lovers all over the world will be penning their thoughts on her signature stationery.
"Winning the Crane Family Design Challenge was really a big deal to me," she said, "and seeing the cards beautifully engraved, with the their luscious, lined envelopes, in Crane & Co. boxes is so exciting and truly makes me proud." Here, Carrie — an artist for more than 20 years — chats with us about pen/paper harmony, the joys of junk mail and why she'd love to have a cup of coffee in Egypt.
Describe your work and its connection with stationery.
I first started designing cards when I was pretty young, making handmade Christmas cards and birthday cards for my friends and family. Every year they were different, sometimes block cuts, sometimes line drawings that were then hand colored. I always loved using gold markers and adding glitter. I always looked forward to holidays and birthdays because the cards not only gave me an excuse to design something but, like all letters, they were a gift to those who received them.
What is your favorite part of the creative process?
I would say it is the moment I visualize the final product in my head and then when I hold the finished piece in my hand. The time between those moments, while often joyful, can be fraught with the challenges of problem solving, insecurity and doubt. So it's pretty exciting when you succeed.
When did your interest in the epistolary world begin?
As a really small child, I used to play a game with my sister where we were allowed to pretend all my parents "junk mail" was real mail, important correspondences from imaginary people. We would open the letters carefully with a letter opener and "read" them, sometimes answer them, organize them and file them with other important letters in a special drawer of the desk. I just remember how responsible and grown up it made me feel.
What is your favorite step in the process of written correspondence?
Getting a letter back!
If you could be pen pals with anyone in history, to whom would you write and what would you say?
I think I would choose a Roman or an Egyptian woman of middle class living during the height of their empires. I would want to know everything about the day-to-day life, from getting the kids up in the morning to obtaining food and cooking for their families. I would want to know what concerns they had for their adolescent children, what their equivalent to too much screen time might be. I would want to know if they found their lives fulfilling and why. I would want to write back and forth long enough to feel like we were chatting over coffee (or whatever their social drink might have been).
To whom do you most often write?
Sadly, nobody often enough. I write my relatives, particularly the older ones who don't do everything by email. And I write notes, thank you notes and condolence letters to all kinds of people.
Describe the most memorable letter or postcard you have ever received.
I once received a letter from Paul Simon. I had written him for information and support for a music project that I was working on. He wrote back to say he couldn't help me financially but wished me good luck.
To you, what makes a particular letter stand out from a stack of cards?
Well, color first, then the thickness of the paper and then the handwritten address.
Do you have a favorite stamp or stamp series?
I tend to like the wildlife ones. I think the coolest, so cool I could never use them, was the Kelp Forest stamps, one of the Nature of America sheet stamp collections. They came on a large sheet that was a complete painting of an underwater world full of plants and fish. Each stamp is part of the painting, so I really couldn't use them!
What tools do you use when you write a letter?
Many times I write the letter out first on a regular piece of paper so I can compose and edit it. When I go to write the final copy, I choose a pen that writes smoothly on my chosen paper. I love all kinds of paper (I guess it is in my blood), but different papers have different absorbency and drag. I want a pen that releases just the right amount of ink and has just the right amount of friction to match the paper. If the pen moves too fast, my handwriting gets out of control. If the ink runs to freely, well it's a mess but if it runs too slowly, then the letters look dry and the pen tends to drag. Maybe I'm a little crazy but it really is a joy to write when the pen and the paper are in harmony.
What is your favorite product created by Crane & Co.?
The engraved Holiday cards. They are stunning. Each one is a work of art. I usually cannot decide which one to get, so I get two different ones and then have to decide who on my list is going to get which one.
What do you see in the future of handwritten correspondence?
I think our electronic devices will fail to be a substitute for the experience of a real piece of paper in our hands. Letter writing will not die. It is possible, however, the tool we use to write the letter will never be the same. I fear that 2 decades from now people's handwriting skills will be quite underdeveloped which will make writing with a pen more frustrating, but I trust technology will take care of that. I also think, over the next twenty years, we will rediscover the value of the box filled with a lifetime of letters and we'll start rushing to fill ours up.


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PM sent...If you want a CH/MH you should probably talk to Chris at www.kerrybrook.com...
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
SHR Kerrybrook's Trollady Hero With Fire
SHR Kelrobin Trollady's Murphy CGC
NRA Life Member
NRA Certified Shotgun Instructor
Hunters Safety Instructor
Waterspook Sables Dark Secret, MH (Sable)
Trumarcs Bankshot Bandit, MH ( Fats)
Waterspook Tomfoolery, SH ( Tommie)
Waterspook Bankshot Whiz Bang,JH (Jesse)
Waterspooks Girl Named Bill, SH ( Billie- my princess.....)
Waterspook Kickin' Gunshot, SH ( Boom)
Waterspook Kickin' Good Time MH(Kick)
Waterspooks Partner In Crime, SH ( Bouncer)
Brush Creek Waterspook, JH, WC- my first girl.(Spooky)
I'd look at "Sam". My dog "Dutch" is out of Am/Can UKC CH Poplar Forrest Play It Again Sam MH UD RE WCX CDX. Julie Mach of Highvoltage Retrievers did a repeat bredding on him with her bitch Belle's Image of Tradition. Dutch went 5 for 5 in masters. And achieved both his MH and HRCH title by 2 1/2 yrs old. He did this while also being a fulltime guide dog, having over 2500 birds shot over him -- www.goosehuntinginc.com. Dutch is my first and only dog to ever run in hunt tests. He is amateur trained and handled. His brother "Jet" is also a young Master Hunter. I have been over-the-top happy with Dutch. I know Jet's owner is equally happy.
Wow I was reading this thread and realized that girl Belle's Image of Tradition is out of a chocolate girl I bred. Ch Rainbo Listen to your heart. One of those should have kept her pups The Hunts bought her from me and Shannon Stone finished her with 2 majors and a group placement. Wow small world. They intended on getting her JH but their focus changed. Have always tried to breed working retrievers that have correct structure. Thanks for the smile.
I own Jett, MH, one of the Sam/Belle's Tradition pups bred by Julie Mach. Awesome pedigree. 4 CH/MH dogs in the first 6 dogs on the pedigree. Only Belle's Traditon is not at least a CH although she is pointed. Jett is headed to the show ring next week and will be handled by Brian Livingston in order to achieve his CH. We will be breeding his full sister (she only has JH, due to us putting all our energy/funds into Jett) to Rio as soon as our Kaymie comes into season. She was due in December so anytime now. BYW: Belle's Image of Tradition is out of CH Belle Tradition OBroad Reach, MH and CH Rainbo Listen to Your Heart.
I also highly recommend Kerrybrook as well. We have a new girl coming out of Vince this week
Oh, I also have a young Goose girl that is showing wonderful progress and is drop dead gorgeous
[QUOTE=Angie B;1050172]Amy is 22" and I didn't tape Casey but I'm guessing he's 24". Amy is around 55lbs and when I saw Casey he was in the upper 70's.
This dog has a nice top line as well as a gait. His movement was solid and he was in good physical shape. After 2 series, my wife and I both gaited the dog in front of Angie, I also believe Angie took some video, didn't you? He has a good working attitude and personality to boot. We ran along side him in the same MH flight that weekend.
Best Regards,
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
- Albert Einstein
Why do I have to "Press 1" for English?
I have been pondering!! D a n g e r o u s!! ha!!
Angie and cross bench/field breeders, what traits are you achieving using bench labradors in working/field dogs?
Angie, from memory and correct if I am wrong..you were once a dairy farmer. From my limited experience speaking to dairy farmers they may cross Jerseys and Friesians to obtain better quality and quantity.
After you have a bench and AKC hunt test champion.....who do you breed to .........show or field?
Are there multiple generations of SH & MH?
Field trial labradors, the wind beneath my wings,
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Some say there is a fine line between being the Scoutmaster and a Dad when your boy is in your troop.
I think this is an interesting discussion and one that I live with every day.
I have two sons that are in my troop and my Jamboree troop also. So when the subject of the "Fine Line" came up at a Jamboree meeting a while back it got me thinking, is there a fine line and if so, where is it? What is it? and how do we deal with it?
So the Fine line, Where and what is it? I suppose the line is one that real from a few perspectives, first from the view point of those not in the relationship. The folks that look at a Father that is his sons Scoutmaster and wonder if there is favoritism being played or lesser expectations toward the son. Then there is the point of view of the Scoutmaster that has his son or sons in his troop, how does he maintain a Father/Son relationship while not playing favorites or giving his boy a break. Then there is the point of view of the Son, the Scout who has his Dad as his Scoutmaster. This must be the toughest position of all. This young man is constantly bombarded with peer pressure and the comments of "he's the Scoutmaster's son"…
So there is the relationship issue, in all of these cases. So the question then is how is this dealt with?
First, I will tell you that every Scout needs to be treated equally, even the Scoutmasters son (s). This is the best way to make everyone Scouting experience fun and without to much drama.
So here is where it gets sticky for the Scoutmaster. No one has the right to treat the Scout with anything but respect and equality. Just because the Scout is the Scoutmasters son does not make him a target for comments or unequal treatment. Now the Scoutmaster has a big part in making this happen. He can not treat his son with any favor, that is not to say that he dismisses his son, but he needs to maintain equality in the treatment of every Scout in the Troop.
Leadership positions, elections, awards and advancement all need to be conducted by the book. I was asked once if the Scoutmaster should conduct the Scoutmaster conference for his son, I say yes. After all he is the Scoutmaster, the Scout (his son) does the work and they have a conference… there should be no issues there.. as long as it is done by the book. The conference should be completed just like every other conference, in the open, scheduled, and within the appropriate conditions of youth protections and BSA policy.
On camp outs and other troop activities it is OK to be a Dad with your son, but the fine line would dictate that be a Dad, but not at the expense or neglect of the Troop.
Your son is part of a Patrol, he is hanging out with his patrol mates and you should encourage that as much as possible.
I have made it a point to spend time with both of my sons in a Father/ Son relationship throughout their Scouting lives. We do this by hiking together, jumping in a canoe together and I make sure that while at summer camp I sit with them during meals on occasion.
There are times and places that the Fine line can be crossed, but never if the troop is effected in a negative manner. A good rule of thumb is to think about the Scout. If he is made to feel uncomfortable or picked on, then you need to back off. I have seen Scoutmasters that spend too much time with their son and the appearance is that of playing favorites.. "Little Johnny does not have to collect fire wood.. he's the Scoutmasters son". That kind of stuff will rip at the patrol and troop and the Scout will start to feel rejected by his peers.
I would just say that there may be a fine line, but it is not one that reduces the Father and Son experience in the Scouting program… when the leader understands this and watches out for the good of the Troop.
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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Almaty Hostel
Located in the foothills of the Almaty Gorge, this hostel is just a 15-minute drive from Almaty city centre. Its rooms and dormitories have free Wi-Fi and offer mountain views.
The self-catering Almaty Hostel offers simply furnished rooms and dormitories with either a private or shared bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Kok-Tobe Mountain is a 10-minute drive from Hostel Almaty, and there are several scenic hiking routes in the area. Almaty Hostel even offers an on-site climbing wall for guest use.
The Central State Museum and the Sports Palace are just 12 km from the hostel. A shuttle service into the city centre or to Almaty Airport is available for an extra fee, and free parking is provided.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Security
- Airport Transfers
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Board Games
- Child Friendly
- Common Room
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Centre
- Hot Showers
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Security Lockers
- Meeting Rooms
- Outdoor Terrace
- Pet Friendly
- Pool Table
- Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels For Hire
- Towels Included
- Washing Machine
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
Facilities of Almaty Hostel
Terrace, Non-smoking rooms, Express check-in/check-out, Heating, Designated smoking area, Snack bar
Sauna, Table tennis, Hiking
Room service, Fax/photocopying, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (surcharge), Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free! Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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The location is next to 'Presidents Park'. In a taxi, you should ask for the road to 'Almarasan'. The Hostel will be on your left as you drive up the hill. It has a very large climbing wall on the side of the hostel which towers above all the surrounding buildings, so you can't miss it.
Show this to a taxi driver: Õàí-Òåíãðè, 191 (ïî Íàâîè, âûøå Àëü-Ôàðàáè)
A Taxi from the train station is about 1500Tg.
Busses are complex and its too far to walk.
On a bycicle, head for the mountains, ask for President's Park, then Almarasan.
Located Near
The hostel is nestled in the foothills of the Tien Shen mountains, which you can see from all of Almaty. We are opposite President's Park, which is on the south side of the city, where the mountians are. We are also an outdoor sports centre, with many leisure activities on offer. The premier shopping centre (Mega Centre) and restaurant complex is 10 minutes walk from us.


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End Support for Militarization of Drug War
US support for a primarily military strategy to combat the criminals who supply U.S. drug consumers has been a terrible and tragic mistake. Despite official claims to the contrary, the intensification of military tactics is at the root of the escalating bloodshed.
Global Exchange has documented and warned about the growing influence and involvement of the U.S military in Mexico since the 1990s. The publication of our ground breaking study Always Near, Always Far; the Armed Forces in Mexico in the fall of 2000 brought much needed attention to this.
Recent media reports of growing U.S. military involvement at the operational level in Mexico make clear the need to reign in this misguided policy.
Please sign this petition calling for an end to U.S. support for this misguided strategy, so damaging to Mexico's people.


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Ferrovial stated that outlook for passenger traffic remains difficult but appears to be improving, after BAA reported a 1.4% year-on-year fall in traffic at its UK airports in Oct-2009 (Reuters, 10-Nov-2009).
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Nurses, certified nurse midwives, physicians and other health professionals with expertise regarding the benefits and management of breastfeeding should educate pregnant and postpartum women when the opportunity for education exists, for example, during prenatal classes, in clinical settings, and at discharge teaching.
2.1 Pregnant and postpartum women should be provided information prior to birth, following birth, and before discharge regarding the benefits and management of breastfeeding and the risks associated with artificial feeding.
This information should include how to maintain lactation when separated from their infants.
Classes and teaching materials should be selected which consider the woman's cultural background, education and preferred language.
2.1 Knowledge and support improve the breastfeeding experience. Most women make their decision about breastfeeding prior to delivery. 2,6,7,8,9,10,15,20,21,23
2.2 Education should be provided using a combination of techniques such as one-to-one teaching, group classes, pamphlets and/or video taped instruction.Hospitals should work with prenatal providers to inform and encourage pregnant women and their partners to attend available breastfeeding classes during the prenatal period.
2.2 Consistency of information provides a similar frame of reference. The mother can refer to educational materials during and after her hospital stay to reinforce learning. 12,16,19,24
Sources of educational materials for patients (Word)
Health Literacy:
Sources of free Breastfeeding education materials include:
Sources of information about California Laws related to breastfeeding
2.3 Classes, pamphlets and videos should reflect the cultural background, education, and language of the population being served.
2.3 Understanding the cultural and socioeconomic context of infant feeding practices is necessary to provide clients with relevant education. 5,21
2.4 Materials that promote the use of commercial products known to interfere with breastfeeding should not be used to teach breastfeeding.
2.4 All materials used for breastfeeding promotion and education should be produced by companies whose interests are not in conflict with the promotion of breastfeeding. 15,20
2.5 Teaching methods should be tailored to the age of the client.
2.5 Teens may prefer alternative learning opportunities such as field trips, games and videos when appropriate.4
2.6 Regardless of feeding choice, discharge teaching should include the benefits of keeping the baby in close physical proximity. As part of the continuum of care, mothers should be provided discharge education on sleeping with their infants.
2.6 When mothers and babies are in close proximity, mothers are able to identify their infants' hunger cues and readiness to feed. 2,4,15,16,19,20
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines regarding parents sleeping with their infants should be followed. 3
Example of a flyer that addresses safe sleeping alternatives. (Solano county – Your Baby Matters (PDF))
Sources of patient information that address cue feeding:
2.7 Physicians should be encouraged to support breastfeeding enthusiastically, according to the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and should educate patients based on AAP guidelines.
2.7 Physicians can influence their patients' health behavior choices during the perinatal period. 22,23
Many professional organizations actively encourage breastfeeding including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Nurse-Midwives, the American Hospital Association, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses and the American Dietetic Association.
Additional information on normal breastfeeding issues can be found in:
Additional Professional information:Ten Steps to Support Parents' Choice to Breastfeed Their Baby: (PDF)
2.8 Mothers should be instructed in a method of hand expression of breastmilk. Instruction should be offered to all mothers regardless of feeding choice, prior to hospital discharge.
2.8 Breastfeeding women may have unexpected separations from their newborns. Hand expression is the easiest way to empower new mothers to manage normal breastfeeding emergencies. Hand expression may produce more milk due to the breast massage and skin contact. 17
Non breastfeeding mothers may require relief from engorgement.
Information on Hand Expression:
On-line video of hand expressing colostrum: Stanford School of Medicine: Hand Expression of Breastmilk
Videos to purchase that demonstrate hand expression once milk is well-established:
2.9 The breastfeeding mother should be instructed in the correct use of a hospital grade electric breast pump by an experienced perinatal caregiver when the infant consistently demonstrates inadequate suckling or when prolonged separation of the mother and infant is expected because of prematurity or illness. The mother should be given the opportunity to pump as soon after birth as medically feasible.
2.9 Feeding the infant expressed milk validates the mother's efforts and provides health benefits to the baby. 11,13,15
2.9.1 The electric pumping system is time-saving for the mother. Piston electric pumps attempt to imitate the suckling cycle of the infant.11,13,15,18
2. 9.2 Breast stimulation and breast emptying are necessary to initiate and maintain lactation. 9
2.9.3 Following a protocol for pumping helps maintain consistency of technique and information between care providers.
2.9.1 The electric pumping system is time-saving for the mother. Piston electric pumps attempt to imitate the suckling cycle of the infant.11,13,15,18
2. 9.2 Breast stimulation and breast emptying are necessary to initiate and maintain lactation. 9
2.9.3 Following a protocol for pumping helps maintain consistency of technique and information between care providers.
2.10 Discharge planning for breastfeeding mothers who are likely to be separated from their infants should include methods of expressing breastmilk including hand expression and/or pumping. A support person should be included in the teaching process.
2.10 Emphasize the importance of regular breast expression in maintaining lactation. Pumping frequency and length guidelines are based on the method of expression, taking into account baby's age and mother's ability to maintain enough volume to support her infant's needs. If her supply begins to decrease, increased frequency and duration of pumping may increase production. Mother's who have support are likely to sustain pumping for a longer period of time. 14,17,18,20
When dealing with sick or premature infants, go to the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative: http://www.cpqcc.org/ and see the policies for the nutritional support of the VLBW Infant, Part I and II.
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America has released their newest, 2005, Best Practice for Expressing, Storing, and Handling Human Milk in Hospitals, Homes and Child Care Settings.
Policy #2 References:
1. American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Educational Bulletin #258 (July, 2000). Breastfeeding: Maternal and Infant Aspects. Available to members at http://www.acog.org/navbar/current/publications.cfm2. American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement. (2005). Breastfeeding and the use of human milk, Pediatrics, 115, 495-506. (2005 Version)3. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2000). Changing concepts of sudden infant death syndrome: Implications for infant sleeping environment and sleep position (RE9946). Pediatrics, 105(3), 650-656. Full Version4. Bachman, J. (1993). Self-described learning needs of pregnant teen participants in an innovative university/community partnership. Maternal-Child Nursing Journal, 21(2), 65-71. Abstract5. Bertelsen, C. & Auerbach, K. (1987). Nutrition and breastfeeding: The cultural connection. Lactation Consultant Series. La Leche League International, Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, Inc.6. Blyth, R., Creedy, D. K., Dennis, C. L., Moyle, W., Pratt, J., & De Vries. S. M. (2002). Effect of maternal Confidence on breastfeeding durations: An application of breastfeeding self-efficacy theory. Birth, 29(4). 278-284. Abstract7. Chezem, J., Friesen, C., & Boettcher, J. (2003). Breastfeeding knowledge, breastfeeding confidence, and infant feeding plans: Effects on actual feeding practices. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, 32(1), 40-47. Abstract8. Colin, W. B., & Scott, J. A. (2002). Breastfeeding: Reasons for starting, reasons for stopping and problems along the way. Breastfeeding Review, 10(2), 13-19. Abstract9. Daly, S. & Hartmann, P. (1995). Infant demand and milk supply. Part 2: The short-term control of milk synthesis in lactating women. Journal of Human Lactation, 11, 27-37. Abstract10. Donath, S. M., & Amir, L. H. (2003). Relationship between prenatal infant feeding intention and initiation and duration of breastfeeding : A cohort study. Acta Paediatrica, 92(3), 352-356. Abstract11. Frantz, K. (1994). Breastfeeding Product Guide. Sunland, CA: Geddes Productions.12. Ingram, J., Johnson, D., & Greenwood, R. (2002). Breastfeeding in Bristol: Teaching good positioning, and support from fathers and families. Midwifery, 18(2), 87-101. Abstract13. Huggins, K. (1999). The Nursing Mother's Companion (4th ed.). (pp. 85-97). Boston: Harvard Common Press14. Lawrence, R. A. (1987). The management of lactation as a physiologic process. Clinics in Perinatology, 14(1), 1-10.15. Lawrence, R. A., & Lawrence, R. M. (2005). Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. (pp. 227, 768, 781-794).16. Libbus, M. K. (1994). Lactation education practice and procedure: Information and support offered to economically disadvantaged women. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 11(1), 1-10.17. Marmet, C. (1988). Manual Expression of Breastmilk: Marmet Technique. Encino, CA: The Lactation Institute.18. Marmet, C., & Shell, E. (1988). Instruments used in breastfeeding: A guide. In D. B. Jelliffe, & E. F. Jelliffe (Eds.), Programmes to Promote Breastfeeding (pp. 330-339). Oxford: University Press.19. Righard, L. & Alade, M. (1990). Effect of delivery room routines on success of first breast-feed. The Lancet, 336, 1105-1107. Abstract20. Riordan, J. C. (2005). Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (3rd ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. (pp. 694, 703, 323-349).21. Rossiter, J. C. (1994). The effect of a culture-specific education program to promote breastfeeding among Vietnamese women in Sydney. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 31(4), 369-379. Abstract22. Taveras, E. M., Ruowei, L., Grummer-Strawn, L., Richardson, M., Marshall, R., Rego, V. H., Miroshnik, I., et al. (2004). Mothers' and clinicians' perspectives on breastfeeding counseling during routine preventive visits. Pediatrics, 113, 405-411. Full text23. Wiles, L. (1984, July/August). The effect of prenatal breastfeeding education on breastfeeding success and maternal perception of the infant. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 253-257. Abstract24. World Health Organization, Division of Child Health and Development. (1998). Evidence for the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding (PDF). Geneva: World Health Organization.
Additional References:
Chantry CJ, Howard CR, & Auinger P: "Full Breastfeeding Duration and Associated Decrease in Respiratory Tract Infection in US Children" Pediatrics 2006 Feb; 117(2):425-32 (Abstract)
Chung M, Raman G, Trikalinos T, Lau J, Ip S. "Interventions in Primary Care to Promote Breastfeeding: An Evidence Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force". Annals of Internal Medicine, 2008. Evidence suggests that breastfeeding interventions are more effective than usual care in increasing short- and long-term breastfeeding rates. Combined pre- and postnatal interventions and inclusion of lay support in a multi-component intervention may be beneficial.
DiGirolamo, Grummer-Strawn et al. "Effect of maternity-Care Practices on Breastfeeding". Pediatrics, 10/2008. N=1970 Women not experiencing breastfeeding initiation within the first hour of life, breast milk given only, breastfeeding on demand, rooming in, no pacifiers and fostering breastfeeding support groups were 13X more likely to stop breastfeeding early. Those stopping early tended to be younger, lower education and income, unmarried, primiparity, smoking prenatally and have fewer friends and relatives who breastfed, intending to work postpartum and have less favorable attitudes toward breastfeeding. Behaviors that were protective: breastfeeding initiation within first hour; only breast milk given, breastfeeding on demand and no pacifiers; others included bringing infant to mother's room for feeding at night (if not rooming-in) and not giving mother pain meds during labor.
Guise et al: "The Effectiveness of Primary Care-Based Interventions to Promote Breastfeeding: Systematic Evidence Review and Meta-analysis for the US Preventive Services Task Force" Annals of Family Medicine – Abstract Vol. 1 No. 2 July/August 2003
Hannula L, Kaunonen M, Tarkaa, M. "A systematic review of professional support interventions for breastfeeding". Journal of Clinical Nursing, 06/30/2007. This study consisted of a systematic review of breastfeeding practices during pregnancy, at maternity hospitals and during the postpartum period and to find out how effective interventions are in supporting breastfeeding. Found that during pregnancy the effective interventions were interactive, involving mothers in conversation. The BFHI as well as practical hands-off teaching were effective approaches. Postnatally effective were home visits, telephone support and breastfeeding centers combined with peer support.
Hill, P. D., Aldag, J. C., & Chatterton, R. T. (1999). "Effects of pumping style on milk production in mothers of non-nursing preterm infants". J Hum Lact, 15(3), 209-216.
Hill, P. D., Aldag, J. C., & Chatterton, R. T. (2001). "Initiation and frequency of pumping and milk production in mothers of non-nursing preterm infants". J Hum Lact, 17(1), 9-13.
Ip, S., Chung, M., Raman, G., Chew, P., Magula, N., DeVine, D., et al. (2007). "Breastfeeding and maternal and infant health outcomes in developed countries". Evid Rep Technol Assess (Full Rep)(153), 1-186.
Jones, F., & Tully, M. R. (2005). Best Practice for Expressing, Storing and Handling Human Milk in Hospitals, Homes and Child Care Settings. Raleigh, North Carolina: Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA).Kent JC, Mitoulas, LR, Cregan MD, Ramsay, DT, Doherty DA, & Hartmann, PE; Volume and Frequency of Breastfeeding and Fat Content of breast Milk Throughout the Day. Pediatrics 2006;117;387-395 [Full text (PDF)]
Lawrence Ruth and Manganello, Jennifer. "Breastfeeding and the New Media"University of Albany School of Public Health; Women's Health Grand Rounds originally broadcast August 4, 2011.
Persad, M. D., & Mensinger, J. L. (2008). "Maternal breastfeeding attitudes: association with breastfeeding intent and socio-demographics among urban primiparas". J Community Health, 33(2), 53-60.
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, "Primary care interventions to promote breastfeeding: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement" Ann Intern Med 2008; 149: 560-564.
Wiessinger D, West D, Pitman T (2010) The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, La Leche League International, Schaumberg, IL B003IBWECK
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Now a major motion picture starring Tyler Perry.
Alex Cross was a rising star in the Washington, DC, Police Department when an unknown shooter gunned down his wife, Maria, in front of him. Alex's need for vengeance was placed on hold as he faced another huge challenge - raising his children without their mother.
Years later, Alex is making a bold move in his life. He has left the FBI and set up practice as a psychologist once again. His life with Nana Mama, Damon, Jannie, and little Alex finally feels like it's in order. He even has a chance at a new love.
Then Cross' former partner, John Sampson, calls in a favor. Now Cross must go on the hunt for the most cunning, psychotic killer he has ever faced... and it pushes him dangerously close to the breaking point. (Also published as Cross.)
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"Excellent! The performance was great!"
It's typical James Patterson and Alex Cross, which I love. I had tried a couple of fiction that I did not enjoy, so I tried this one to see if it was just me with fiction. I love James Patterson's Alex Cross series and this audio book did not disappoint.
Near the end, when things start to happen really fast, I could hear the narrator's voice building and getting faster with the action in the book - I really liked that
I really liked the two readers, it made it easy to distinguish between the two characters, and I really liked the voice of the villan. I found the audio captured my attention, and made the suspenseful or the exciting parts come alive for me. I could hear the excitement rise in the voice and reacted to it. Made the book very enjoyable for me.
The only negative is that the book is a re-release of a previous book, and I did not realize this when I bought the Audible book. After listening, I went back to Audible and read the fine print which says it was previously released under another name. It was a book I had read a couple of years ago, so the story was not new, which was the only disappointment for me for this book. Had I known that, I would have chosen another book. Other than that, a great audio book! After listening I went to the theatre to see the movie with the same name, and although the movie somewhat followed the book, it was not the same story, many differences. I assumed if the book was re-released at the same time as the movie, then the movie would be the same story. There were some similarities, and the movie did not follow the book, so that was a bit disappointing. Not sure why the book was re-released, and it should have indicated this in bigger font or something at Audible.
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Story twists keep you coming back for more.
John Grisham books. You hate to put them done without fininshing.
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All I can say is they are both great narrators.
The ending I know it's going to be a Par 2. Can't wait.
If you have read or listened to "CROSS" you will find it to be very similary, in fact the SAME BOOK. Was not happy. THought I had a new book.
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Yes, I already have. Great story and the narrator. Is easy to listen to.
Kill Alex Cross and Cross Fire.
Good but I prefer Andre Braugher narration.
Alex's love of his family.
Great story line. Keep them coming..
"One of the best books"
Too bad the movie didn't do it justice. Best storytelling. Best performance than a couple of the earlier ones.
"a great mystery."
i read this one years ago. it is a good listen. it is actually 1st in series
"True Patterson"
I liked how the unresolved story of what happened to his wife (Maria) is finally resolved
No, but its a good story
Both are wonderful narrators
Everyone should have a friend like the character John Sampson
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I can tell you this, the gap between the Wii U and the new Sony/Microsoft consoles will be nowhere as big as it was with the Wii and their current consoles. It is actually looking like they are going to use a similar setup to what the WiiU has to create a more power efficient console.
I wouldn't expect a price drop for a while and the price is more than justified once you spend some time with the Wii U Gamepad. That controller just runs my living room now.
I do agree that my 2 favorite Nintendo systems of all time are the SNES (my personal favorite) and the N64. SNES is right there with the PS2 as having the best gaming library in gaming history and the N64 IMO truly help revolutionize today's gaming scene.
As for the Wii, the biggest problem with the Wii was that they forced motion into EVERYTHING early on, and that was a mistake . . . something they tried to work on later in the life of the console but it was too late. Combine that with no DVD player, no HD support, terrible Online Infastructure and a market filled with gimmick games for kids . . . and it just watered down the library. It's hard to fully flame Nintendo for it as they introduced the casual gamer to the market (something I hope Xbox doesn't get carried away with because I want them to keep focusing on solid titles over gimmicky Kinect ones) and they have sold around 100 million consoles worldwide . . . but it's a mistake that they have clearly worked out on the Wii U by giving gamers more options. Black Ops 2 on Wii U actually has an option where you can use an Xbox controller layout if you choose (Pro Controller), or Gamepad, or WiiMote / Nunchuk (used correctly absolutely destorys anything else). People like options . . . the Wii U has them.
SNES and 64 are like 1a and 1b for me. I think the SNES had better games. My two favs are Mario RPG and Chrono Trigger. But I loved the 64, because it was the first system where you could bring over 3 buddies and spend all day playing just one game like Goldeneye or Mario Kart.
I agree about your Wii assessment. Basically it comes down to this with the Wii U....as long as 3rd party game developers don't have to create a different version of their game for the Wii U, when creating a game for the 3 systems, then the Wii U will do fine. If people can buy Madden, COD, etc on the Wii U, and it will look basically the same as the other 2 next gen consoles, then they'll be able to pitch their hits like Zelda, Metroid, Mario Party, and Mario Kart without any of the backlash.


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How Did They Do Science?
Today's scientists have big toys: space rovers, deep-sea submersibles, electron microscopes, and lots and lots of others. But scientific studies began millennia ago. Many scientific questions can be answered with curiosity and a bit of smarts.
Amazing But True!
In "Earth Was Never Flat!", another Earth Science Real World Application, you learned that figuring out that we live on a sphere was not that hard. Much harder is figuring out the circumference of that sphere. Yet, Eratosthenes, who lived a couple of centuries BC calculated Earth's circumference. Amazingly, he did it to within 1% of the actual number. In 1849, Hippolyte Fizeau calculated the speed of light. His calculation was within 2%. Neither of these men had advanced tools. Each of them asked a question and designed an experiment to answer it.
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It's 6 o'clock on a Tuesday evening in late October and a chill wind is blowing across the intramural soccer fields. Brian Frankel is on the job — this evening as an official; other days he can be found on the field as a player. For Brian, fun is all about sports. As a movement and sport sciences major, he studies them. As an intramural sports supervisor, they are a source of income. And as a member of soccer and volleyball teams, they entertain him. In short, this guy knows how to have a ball.
- How it all began
A longtime soccer player at home on Chicago's north shore, Brian began officiating games when he was 12 and started helping his parents, who ran the local soccer club. As a college student, this interest led him to Purdue's intramural sports programs, where he now works some 40 hours a week. Much of that time is spent overseeing a staff of 25 student supervisors, and, occasionally, officiating soccer games that run as late as midnight.
- Looking ahead
Though he once considered a career in physical therapy, Brian plans to take a break from school after graduation and work at a Target distribution center in Indianapolis. He says his experience as an intramural supervisor — managing personnel, scheduling and ensuring smooth operations — has prepared him for the job.
"The most important thing I've learned as an intramural supervisor is that different people need different styles of management," he says. "Some people need more support and assistance, and others need more independence. If you approach everyone with the same management style, you'll probably have some frustrated employees."
- What an office
Brian's workplace — soccer fields aside — is the newly renovated France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center. He's not shy about sharing his opinion of the new facility: "It's freakin' sweet!" he says. "It's without a doubt the best job on campus. The supervisor staff is incredibly close-knit. Essentially, I get paid to hang out with friends and watch sports."
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Brian's personal recipe for a good time? "Go with the flow. It's hard to plan fun."


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Scheie syndrome is metabolism disease passed down through families in which the body cannot properly break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (formerly called mucopolysaccharides).
The syndrome belongs to a group of diseases called mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). Specifically, it is known as MPS I S.
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Mucopolysaccharidosis type I S; MPS I S
Persons with Scheie syndrome are missing a substance called lysosomal alpha-L-iduronidase. This substance, called an enzyme, helps break down long chains of sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (formerly called mucopolysaccharides). These molecules are found throughout the body, often in mucus and in fluid around the joints.
Without the enzyme, glycosaminoglycans build up. This excess material is stored in body tissues and can damage organs, including the heart. Symptoms can range from mild to severe.
Scheie syndrome is the mildest form of mucopolysaccharidosis type 1. The syndrome is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. If both parents carry the defective gene related to this condition, each of their children has a 25% chance of developing the disease.
Symptoms may not appear until age 4 or 5, and may include:
A physical exam may show signs of:
An eye exam will show cloudy corneas and retinal pigmentation.
Urine tests will be done. Persons with Scheie syndrome have increased amounts of dermatan and heparan sulfate in their urine. See: Urine dermatan sulfate
Other tests may include:
Enzyme replacement therapy for patients with a defect in the enzyme a-L-iduronidase (lauonidase) is now possible. This includes individuals with Scheie syndrome, but also Hurler and Hurler-Scheie syndromes.
Early recognition and treatment of spinal cord compression can prevent permanent nerve damage. Treatment is also given for heart problems caused by leaky valves.
The National MPS Society -- www.mpssociety.org
Scheie syndrome is compatible with an almost normal lifespan. However, some disabilities such as limitation of joints, blindness, or deafness are likely to occur later in life.
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this disorder.
Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Scheie syndrome. Counseling is also recommended for families who have a child with Scheie syndrome, to help them understand the condition and possible treatments. Prenatal testing is available.
Wraith JE. Mucopolysaccharidoses and oligosaccharidoses. In: Saudubray J-M, van den Berghe G, Walter JH, eds. Inborn Metabolic Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment. 5th ed. New York, NY: Springer; 2012:chap 40.
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Posted November 3, 2005; 11:53 a.m.
Novelist, poet, playwright and literary critic Michael Ondaatje and poet Tracy Smith will read from their work at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.
Ondaatje won the Booker Prize, England's highest honor for fiction, in 1992 for "The English Patient," which was later made into an Academy Award-winning film. His other works include four collections of poetry and several novels. He has taught for many years at York University in Toronto.
Smith is an assistant professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh, and is a visiting faculty member in Princeton's Creative Writing Program this year. Her book, "The Body's Question," was awarded the 2002 Cave Canem Poetry Prize and published in 2003 by Graywolf Press. She is the recipient of a 2004 Rona Jaffe Writers Award, a fellowship from the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference and a grant from the Ludwig Vogelstein Foundation. Her poems have appeared in several literary journals.
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Australia 1927 – Australia 1982
England 1951-56
Landscape with bent tree
watercolour, gouache, brush and black ink on wove paper
signed lower right corner, black ink: 'Fred Williams'. not dated.
sheet 38.0 (h) x 42.0 (w) cm
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney Purchased under the terms of the Florence Turner Blake Bequest 1980
© estate of Fred Williams
Fallen tree 1962 and Landscape with bent tree c.#1959 are two of Williams's most significant gouaches. They incorporate the geometry of a curved and diagonal line, foreshadowing his experimentation with daring geometric devices in compositions throughout his artistic career.
As a student Williams regularly studied works of art in the National Gallery of Victoria's collection like Camille Corot's he bent tree [L'arbre penché] c.#1855–1860. This well known painting, along with some remarkable photographs of trees that Williams took in Sherbrooke forest, most likely informed these striking, elemental gouaches.


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Winners of the Indo-Spanish Call for Industrial R&D Proposals in Biotechnology - Project Aptafood, Project NaturIndia and Project Funfruit
Hyderabad: The first day of the BioAsia 2013 event saw the announcement of three joint Indo-Spainish research projects in accordance with the Joint Program for Technological Co-operation in Biotechnology between the two countries.
The joint research programs were signed between the department of biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, and the Center for Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI), Government of Spain.
A call for proposals for joint funding of research projects were announced earlier during June 2012. BioAsia 2013 saw the announcement of the official results of the first 'Indo-Spanish Call for Industrial R&D Proposals in Biotechnology'. The proposals selected for funding, include the Project Aptafood, the Project NaturIndia, and the Project Funfruit.
While the Project Aptafood will involve Aptamer-based biosensing for the detection of food toxins between the Spanish company Laboratorios CIFGA and the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), the Project NaturIndia will involve the development of nutraceutical extracts and food supplements based on the systematization of Indian system of medicine. This projecty will be jointly executed between the Spanish company Plantas Medicinales de Cataluña and Indian company, Natural Remedies.
The Project Funfruit will involve development of a novel process technology for the commercial production of sugar-free fruit juices and study of the end product functional effect between the spanish company Biopolis and Indian partners Loyola College and TVN Health Products.
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Thread: Cloudy Water, help!!
Cloudy Water, help!!
Hello all I've been having issues with my tank having cloudy water and I've tried just about everything in the world to get rid of it but I can't. The cloudiness is whiteish in color, which typically indicative of a bacteria bloom but my parameters are perfect. The tank has been consistently cloudy for the better part of 2 months but there have been days during that time period where it was CRYSTAL clear for a few days and then went back to cloudy.
About the tank, the tank is a moderately to heavily planted 33 gallon fluval studio aquarium with a fluval 205 canister filter DIY CO2 system and an air stone.
Water parameters are as follows: temperature 82 Ferinheight, pH is around 6.8, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, and 0 nitrate.
My current stock is a mated pair of angles, a mated pair of german blue rams, 6 harlequin rasboras, and 6 cory catfish.
I have tried adding a UV sterilizer, adding pads to my filter for smaller particles, feeding less, and adding clarifier. None of which have had lasting results. The tank has been up and running for about a year and was cycled using media from a previous tank back in May of 2012.
I've been considering replacing the filter with a fluval 306 canister as I know my 205 is technically too small but since I have perfect water parameters I have put off throwing $120 into the tank without knowing if it will help the problem. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.60 gallon planted tank
The last time this happened to me, it was an algae bloom. The only difference I'm seeing here is that it only lasted 1 day for me. Hope you figure it out!130g: 4 Angelfish, 2 Roseline Sharks, 12 Conga Tetras, 5 Kuhli Loaches, 1 Otocinslus, 1 Corydora
When did you cycle the tank?
You are way under filtered for your current stocking (slightly overstocked IMO)-which can explain the repeat bacterial blooms.
Add another 205/206 and you'll have the needed filtration.
it could be what Mandy experienced with an algae bloom but for some reason it's white?
Bacterial Bloom is the result a heterotrophic bacteria explosion in the tank due to too much organics/waste in the tank. Autotrophic bacteria do not consume organics, they primarily consume ammonia at a more efficient rate than heterotrophic bacteria. Do a large water change, like close to 75%.
The reason you get a clear aquarium at times is because the amount of organics is reduced for that period of time and autotrophic bacteria outnumber the heterotrophic bacteria.
What concerns me is the 0 nitrate reading, which tends to be the result of a loss of cycle in the tank. Are you testing with a freshwater liquid test kit?
Last edited by Rocksor; 05-01-2013 at 03:42 AM.
Agree with the others that you need more filtration.
Additionally, if you have buried your airstone in the substrate, it will cause cloudy water30 g FW planted:corys, female ABNP, blue angel, harleys, zebra danios, rummies,
15 g FW planted:2 male guppies, neons, pygmy corys, clown pleco, 4 types of shrimp, assassin snails
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I fought that same issue for a while and here is the few things I could think it is:
1. Slightly underfiltered in a over stocked tank (the over stock is ok, just need some more filtration) - try this last as it is the biggest investment
2. Air stone could be kicking up substrate like fishmommie said
3. Any driftwood in the tank? I noticed mine tinted the water, and with the lights on it looked cloudy
4. Nitrate's of 0 doesn't always mean loss of cycle, but I would keep an eye on it. My 55 always reads at 0 Nitrates b/c of heavy planting
5. You could try adding Purigen in the filter. I added a small amount to my tank and the water is crystal clear
If you want something cheaper than purigen, granulated activated carbon is the one to get but it only lasts 2-3 weeks. It still won't solve the long term problem of too much organics in the water column.
I agree that the heavy planting is helping the TrAtes stay low but zero Trates are typically only seen in LIGHTLY stocked heavily planted tanks. As mentioned the overstocking is the root of the issue. [My 206 runs on a lightly stocked 20G.]
Just a heads up - The degree of cover is obviously helping but... IF one of those angels decides the tank is 'mine' it won't be pretty because there will be nowhere for the rest of the stock to run. More filtration will help not alleviate this particular footprint issue in the long run.
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Tank was cycled back in May of 2012. I am using the API Liquid Test kit and it always shows 0 everything. The tank is more heavily planted than moderately (2 large amazon swords, one large water whysteria, two large anubus plants, one large mystery plant, one large stem type plant, and one small plant in the front) sorry I don't know much about plant species.
There is driftwood in the tank but it isn't tinted a brownish color at all.
I have added purigen and it didn't help.
Airstone is not buried so thats a no go.
And I have preformed large (about 75%) and they help but not in the long run.
Currently I'm dosing with ferts to see if that helps if it is a algae bloom if that doesn't help I'll try upping the filtration to a fluval 306 (rated for 70 gallons)
If it was a loss of the cycle wouldn't I be showing ammonia and nitrites from my test kit??60 gallon planted tank


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I figured it'd be a good idea to have a thread where vintage collectors could share knowledge and experience to prevent other vintage collectors from getting ripped off.
I only have two bits of experience to relate for now:
Original weapons vs. repro weapons--I've only actually seen guns and spears and the like, I've never actually seen a repro lightsaber or cape. When comparing repro to original, the most obvious sign I've notice is the repro are sometimes larger and shinier; but if you're in a store and don't have a basis for comparison then ask to see the figure and weapon. If the weapon is made of really hard plastic, which would seem to snap easily, then it is probably a repro. These are the repro weapons you can buy from places like Brian's Toys in bulk and some unscrupulous collectors might try to pass off as the real thing. The vintage weapon are made of a softer material (though not nearly as soft as the new toys) and have some give to them when you bend them.
Check the manufacturer date on the figure/vehicle before purchase--I was at a comic book store a few years back and saw a vintage Chewie for $15, not thinking I bought it and when I got it home I noticed "LFL 1995 Kenner" on the bottom of his foot! It was the Classic TRU 4-pack version! Vintage figures usually have the manufacture date along the leg somewhere (except for small figures like Wickett who has his on his back). However the only vintage figures that have been rereleased recently in large numbers have been the 4-pack: Luke, Vader, Han Solo (small head) and Chewie. The differences are obvious when you compare these new ones to their vintage counterparts side-by-side, but when you see one alone in a store you really should check the manufacturer's date.
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Marius Leordeanu
doctoral dissertation, tech. report CMU-RI-TR-09-27, Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, July, 2009
|Several important applications in computer vision, such as 2D and 3D object matching, object category and action recognition, object category discovery, and texture discovery and analysis, require the ability to match features efficiently in the presence of background clutter and occlusion. In order to improve matching robustness and accuracy it is important to take in consideration not only the local appearance of features but also the higher-order geometry and appearance of groups of features. In this thesis we propose several efficient algorithms for solving this task, based on a general quadratic programming formulation that generalizes the classical graph matching problem. First, we introduce spectral graph matching, which is an efficient method for matching features using both local, first-order information, as well as pairwise interactions between the features. We study the theoretical properties of spectral matching in detail and show efficient ways of using it for current com- puter vision applications. We also propose an efficient procedure with important theoretical properties for the final step of obtaining a discrete solution from the continuous one. We show that this discretization step, which has not been studied previously in the literature, is of crucial importance for good performance. We demonstrate its efficiency by showing that it dramatically improves the performance of state-of-the art algorithms. We also propose, for the first time, methods for learning graph matching in both supervised and unsupervised fashions. Furthermore, we study the connections between graph matching and the MAP inference problem in graphical models, for which we propose novel inference and learning algorithms. In the last part of the thesis we present an application of our matching algo- rithm to the problem of object category recognition, and a novel algorithm for grouping image pixels/features that can be effectively used for object category segmentation.
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Aaaah, the preview of your diary entry really should be saved so that you can access it later if your browser somehow dies or if you reflow-paragraph-with-meta-q-oh-shit-I-am-using-Netscape it to death, like I just did. Well anyway...
Gran Marnier
Ok, yesterday I finally dared to possibly set the kitchen on fire by making flambéed crêpes. I invited my best friend Kalle to join me for an evening meal at ten, or actually counted on him to come because he had the Gran Marnier. He made the pancakes and I lit them on fire. The alcohol of the orange liqueur had a very blue flame and was a nice colour change in my other so dull kitchen which I share with eleven other people. The one's who entered to make a sandwich or something like that also thought that it was cool, but definately overkill. We didn't agree. It was well worth the effort. The nicest and most fun meal I've had in a long time. We stayed up late, drank Glögg and I showed Kalle this site and some programming tricks and other stuff I've learnt by spending so many hours in front of the computer instead of sleeping. When he left, I fell asleep instantly. :)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Had a really nice evening today too, with Lykke. Both I and she liked the film. There were many beautiful details, not just beautiful fighting/flying. I especially like the scene where Jen not just pointed but literally shot an arrow through Lo's heart. The ignition of love. How can you not love someone who has just touched your heart (and previously struck your head with a big rock). :-)
Although I am in a state of happiness, I am bound to be miserable any time soon. I have neglecting programming although I have much to do. I feel my life at the moment is turning into a simple non-deterministic automata without accepting states.
| crêpes and movies | (q0, Good) -- school and work --> (q1, Bad) | '-- school and work --> (q2, Good)
With previous jobs I've had a time limit. Do as much as you can, write good code, leave the source to us and we will do the rest! As I dive through my friends' troubles with their employers I am coming to the conclusion that I've been lucky. The work I am doing now, this is how work really is. Although I know how to write nice PalmOS code, I've never done anything this big before. Too bad it's very unfree software. I am wading through NDA's. Well, enough ranting. Now it's time for Lexx


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Susan Ingram of Ada has been awarded the first Dr. Marvin Kroeker Annual Best Historical Research Paper Award at East Central University.
Kroeker, a retired ECU professor of history, established the $300 cash award last year to be presented annually to the ECU student who prepares the best paper in history and/or Native American studies.
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Persons interested in earning a bachelor of social work degree from East Central University can attend an informational meeting at 6 p.m. June 21 [Tuesday] in Room 111 at the Eastern Oklahoma State College campus in McAlester.
The social work program offers opportunities for students interested in working in child welfare and those who wish to work with older adults.
ECU professors will teach three beginning-level courses for the BSW degree this fall at McAlester.
Posted on: 03 June, 2011
Students with high academic performance during the spring 2011 semester have been listed on the President's and Deans' Honor Rolls at East Central University.
The President's Honor Roll is reserved for students who earned A's in all their courses for a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The Deans' Honor Roll lists students who have at least a 3.33 grade point average with no grade lower than a C. At least 12 credit hours must be completed successfully during the semester to be included on either honor roll.
Posted on: 27 May, 2011
The Brandon Whitten Institute for Addiction & Recovery officially opened at East Central University Friday [MAY 27] with a ribbon cutting by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. The institute works to educate ECU students, as well as community agencies, schools and individuals, about substance abuse and recovery issues.
Posted on: 26 May, 2011
Enrollment is now open for master artist Nel Dorn Byrd's watercolor workshop Aug. 3-5 at East Central University. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center.
Posted on: 26 May, 2011
Summer school starts June 1 [WEDNESDAY] at East Central University with a carpooling program to help cut transportation costs for students, staff and faculty who live outside Ada.
"Gas prices are high," said ECU President John Hargrave, "but we don't want that to keep anyone from coming to school this summer. We're happy to offer this program because it could save students money."