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This post was originally published on July 15, 2007. It has been updated twice since then.
Chocolat (2000) [1]: Nominated for 5 Academy Awards(R) including Best Picture, Best Actress (Juliette Binoche — THE ENGLISH PATIENT), and Best Supporting Actress (Judi Dench — SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE), CHOCOLAT is the beautiful and captivating comedy from the acclaimed director of THE CIDER HOUSE RULES! Nobody could have imagined the impact that the striking Vianne (Binoche) would make when she arrived in a tranquil, old-fashioned French town. In her very unusual chocolate shop, Vianne begins to create mouth-watering confections that almost magically inspire the straitlaced villagers to abandon themselves to temptation and happiness! But it is not until another stranger, the handsome Roux (Johnny Depp — SLEEPY HOLLOW), arrives in town that Vianne is finally able to recognize her own desires!
Chocolat [1] is a movie that when it came out barely registered on my radar. Even its numerous Oscar nominations failed to pique my interest. Then, as I became more interested in food cultures, and the intersection of food and film I saw its name appear over and over again. Still, I never got around to watching it. That is until Susan of Sticky Gooey Creamy Chewy [2] and Marc of No Recipes [3] came along with their Dinner and a Movie challenge [4]
Join us each month on a delicious journey though some of our favorite films. Each month we will select a new movie to watch, which will hopefully inspire you to cook or bake something fabulous. Watch it, run with an idea, then share it with all of us. The trick is that not every movie chosen will be a "foodie film", so you'll really have to get creative. But, we know you can do it!
Now I had no choice. It was time to finally see the phenom that was 'Chocolat [1]'. As J and I leaned back I think we both shared varying degrees of trepidation.
Me: Is this gonna be another overhyped flick that will never be able to live up to the expectations I now have of it?
J: "Is this gonna be a chick flick? Am I going to fall asleep? Will there really be chocolate?"
A little less than 2 hours later, as the credits began to roll. We both tried to wipe silly grins off our face. A modern-day fairy tale, it really resonated with our inner sentimental mushy selves and left us feeling extremely amorous..
… for hot chocolate
You see hot chocolate is a recurring motif in the film. One that is used to draw secrets and stories out of people. To comfort and warm. To strengthen bonds and to soothe. Each time a mug of hot chocolate was poured we ooh and aahed. It was torturous!
So, with the screen faded to black it was time to draw up a batch of hot spiced Mexican Chocolate that, like the chocolate in the movie, combines the velvety warmth of melted chocolate with the fiery jolt of red pepper.
As I chopped and melted pieces of my recently acquired block of Callebaut chocolate [5] and the aroma filled the house, J and I recounted our favourites pieces of the film to each other. And as we leaned back and drank from our respective cups, we both agreed on one thing. We can't wait to see what film Susan picks next! 🙂
I have a Midwestern friend who has waxed poetic to me, on occasion, about how making hot chocolate from scratch is becoming a lost art. Well, I must confess I had always considered 'from scratch' as opening a tin of MiLo [6] or Ovaltine [7] and taking a scoop out 😆
After making this recipe though I can understand what my friend was talking about. There is absolutely no comparison between this and instant chocolate mixes, and I certainly won't be going back to the latter! Rich, full bodied, and thick to the point of almost mousselike, I instantly felt my body relax and warm. In fact I almost started to fall asleep on myself with a hint of a smile, it was that good!
The bright red chili powder gives it a tingly kick that is not overwhelming, and does not detract from the sweetness of the overall medley.
P.S. If using unprocessed local cocoa bars be sure to strain before serving, otherwise you may get a rather unpleasant mouthful of grit at the end of your drink 🙂
Easy Hot Spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate
Recipe By: Food Network / Michael Chiarello
Serving Size: 4
3/4 cup water
1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, the best quality possible, grated
2 cups whole milk
chili powder
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Split the vanilla bean and add to the boiling water. Add
sugar, cinnamon, espresso, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 1 minute and add the
bittersweet chocolate. Whisk until it gets thick. Add milk and simmer 1 minute.
Serve immediately with sprinkling of chili powder on top, and you can add a dollop of
vanilla ice cream if you wish.
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 297
Total Fat: 6.14g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 90mg
Total Carbs: 57.70g
Dietary Fiber: 1.05g
Sugars: 56.34g
Protein: 4.69g


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Today we did our part to help the community by participating in Scouting for Food.
Yes, we collected food, then helped as other units dropped their collections off at our Church.
22 Scouts from our Troop helped carry, stage, weigh, and sort 8000 lbs of food.
Talking with the coordinator this year, she was happy as they met and then exceeded the goal for this year.
"Giving is up" she said, and we are thankful.
As we carried food into the gym, a line formed at the rear of the building were the food pantry is. The amount of food going out is also reaching new highs. At least at their food pantry.
The other night at the Troop meeting, I reminded the Troop of just how lucky they are to be who they are. Waking up in a heated house, never having to miss a meal, and parents that care enough to support Scouting.
Today, as food came in, we took a minute to watch it go out. A truly humbling experience. It really snaps things into perspective. I actually overheard one of the Scouts say "I will never complain again".
A Scouters Thanksgiving Prayer
With Reverence in our Hearts, We, Your many children of many beliefs,United in common purpose,Gather to offer this our humble prayer, In Thanksgiving
As Scouters we are thankful for:
The many gifts and talents given to our fellow Scouters and to our ourselves;
The Freedom we have to join together and as a team accomplish more than any of us could alone.;
The opportunity to be of service to young people, parents, other Scouters and our community;
Our joy at seeing so many young people become excited as they grow and are able to meet challenges;
Being reminded by their ceremonies and legends that he who serves his fellows, is of his fellows greatest;
And most importantly we are thankful for the gift of knowing that our prayers are heard. We each in our own way take this moment to silently add our own thanksgivings…
With thanks in our hearts we offer our prayers, and ask that you, the great Scoutmaster of all Scouts, be with each of us until we meet again.
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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This itinerary is all about the natural beauty of Israel. Visit amazing parks and reserves, immerse yourself in breathtaking vistas, and allow yourself to be one with nature.
Start your trip in at Mount Hermon in Israel's far north, and work your way south.The Hermon's highest peak is at 9230 feet, with the highest point inside Israel at Mitspe Shelagim (7,295 feet). Mount Hermon is the only place in the country with snow-skiing (winter only). In the summer you can enjoy, hiking and horseback-riding on the Hermon's alpine slopes.
Other year-round pleasures of nature include the beautiful lake of Birket Ram, and the refreshing hike that connects the Banias River, a tributary of the Jordan at an ancient Roman site, to the thundering Banias Waterfall.
Continue to the Hula Valley Nature Reserve. The reserve has lovely walking trails, including a "floating bridge" over the wetland, and special lookout points where visitors can observe the avian wildlife.
In the spring of 1994 another stage in the campaign to restore natural balance in the Hula Valley was completed: the re-flooding of 250 acres now known as Lake Agmon, located approximately two kilometers north of the Hula Nature Reserve. Visitors can visit the re-flooded area to appreciate nature's powers.
While at the Hula Valley Nature reserve don't forget to stop at Oforia, a fun multimedia display that tells the story of the migratory route across the region and the millions of birds that use it.
Continue south to Israel's largest fresh-water lake, the Sea of Galilee.
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Graduate and Teaching Assistantships are limited to accepted degree candidates (including international students in the students in the F-1 or J-1 visa categories) who will be enrolled full time in their plan of study for the 2017-2018 academic year. It is appropriate for prospective students who have submitted graduate applications, but not yet matriculated, to apply for Assistantship positions at the same time. Awards are based on academic achievement and fit with program needs. Assistantships can be revoked if students earn grades below a B. Appointments are for one year and are subject to satisfactory job performance.
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Applications are due by March 1 and students may apply to as many positions as they feel qualified. See the individual posts for application information. Each program or department has its own schedule for interviewing, but most will make their appointments by July 1. Download application here.
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Students holding appointments as graduate and teaching assistants must carry a minimum of six credits each semester and may not register for more than nine credits without prior written permission from the appropriate Academic Dean. The acceptance of an assistantship assumes full-time commitment to academic activities.
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Full-time Graduate Assistants receive an annual stipend of $3,000 and Teaching Assistants receive $3,500. Half-time GA positions receive $1,500. Full-time positions are accompanied by a waiver of all tuition and registration fees for courses at Rhode Island College for the academic year and for one summer (the summer previous to or following the appointment). Half-time positions receive a waiver of half tuition and fees for courses at Rhode Island College for the academic year and one summer.
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Non Sequitur music ensemble to perform, Nov. 22
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Following a week-long residence at Princeton's Department of Music , the ensemble Non Sequitur will perform a concert featuring music by graduate students and faculty at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, in Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall.
The ensemble, which is known for its innovative programming, incorporates improvisation, theater, pop and non-Western music. The Composers Ensemble Concert, sponsored by the music department, is free and will be followed by a reception.
For more information, contact Stefan Weisman .
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How can I tell if my baby has a stomachache and what's causing it?
If your baby seems unusually fussy, it could be a tummy ache. Pay attention to when your baby seems uncomfortable (is it shortly after a feeding?) as well as what other symptoms she has, such as a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. Use this information to help you – and, if necessary, her doctor – figure out what's going on. The conditions below are the most common causes of stomach pain for babies.
Colic is the classic explanation for stomach pain and other irritable baby symptoms. What exactly is colic? It's a term used to describe uncontrollable crying in an otherwise healthy baby. If your baby is less than 5 months old and cries excessively and uncontrollably for more than three hours in a row three or more days a week for at least three weeks, and there's no medical explanation for his distress, he's considered colicky.
Unfortunately there's no cure for colic. (Parents and doctors do have plenty of suggestions to try to soothe the tears and pain.) The good news is that most babies improve significantly between 3 and 4 months and are over colic by the time they're 5 months old.
Gas pain
Gas pain is common among babies in the first three months of life as their intestines are maturing and also between ages 6 to 12 months because they tend to be trying lots of different foods for the first time.
The most common stomach problem in babies who are just starting solids is constipation. If your baby has bowel movements less frequently than usual, particularly if he hasn't had one in three or more days and is uncomfortable when he does have one, he's probably constipated. Another sign is hard, dry stools that are difficult for him to pass.
If your baby is eating solids, you can help ease constipation by feeding him foods that produce looser stools (like oatmeal, apricots, pears, prunes, and peas) and cutting back on those which tend to cause firmer stools (like bananas, apples and applesauce, carrots, rice, and squash). Getting your baby to drink more fluids may also help. Exercise can help get the bowels moving. Try putting your baby on his back and "bicycling" his legs.
Most babies spit up a bit – or even vomit once in a while – after feedings. If your baby does it often, it's called gastroesophageal reflux (or just "reflux"). Reflux happens when the valve between your baby's esophagus and stomach isn't working properly, and food and gastric acid gurgle up from the stomach into the throat. Reflux can cause an upset stomach and a burning sensation in the throat and chest. Most babies outgrow reflux in the first year.
It's important to talk with the doctor if you think your baby may have reflux. The doctor can recommend ways to reduce the symptoms and also monitor for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Stomach flu
Is your baby vomiting or suffering from diarrhea? If so, he could have gastroenteritis, also known as stomach flu. It's the second most common illness in the United States, after colds.
If the stomach flu is causing your baby to vomit or have diarrhea along with a fever and loss of appetite, it can quickly lead to dehydration. So it's important to make sure that your baby is getting plenty of fluids (formula or breast milk) while he battles the illness. Give the doctor a call if you think your baby may be becoming dehydrated.
Other infections
Believe it or not, the common cold and the flu can give a baby a tummy ache. That's because much of the mucus produced during an upper respiratory illness drips down the throat and can irritate the stomach. Some children vomit to clear the mucus out of their system. It's not pretty, but it usually does the trick and the pain goes away.
A urinary tract infection and even an ear infection can sometimes cause tummy troubles, including nausea and vomiting.
Food allergy
Food allergies can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. If your baby also has bloody stool or an itchy rash, a food allergy may be the culprit.
If your baby is allergic to a food, her body treats the food like an invader and launches an immune-system attack, causing allergy symptoms that can be mild or severe. Call 911 if your baby ever seems to be having trouble breathing, has swelling of the face or lips, or develops severe vomiting or diarrhea after eating.
If your baby consistently has symptoms within two hours of eating a certain food, talk with the doctor. You may be referred to a pediatric allergist for testing.
By the way, lactose intolerance – when the body lacks the enzyme needed to digest lactose, the primary sugar in milk – is rare in babies. It usually shows up later in childhood or during the teen years.
Intestinal blockage
Call the doctor if your baby seems to be fine one minute and is writhing in pain the next, drawing up his legs and crying hard, especially if these symptoms are increasing in intensity and frequency and your baby is vomiting. If you can't reach the doctor immediately, take your baby to the emergency room.
These symptoms may signal an intestinal obstruction such as pyloric stenosis (when the muscle leading from the stomach into the intestines thickens so much that food can't pass through) or intussusception (when one part of the bowel slides into the next part).
Poisonous substance
If your baby has swallowed something toxic, such as a drug, plant, or chemical, it could cause a stomachache as well as vomiting or diarrhea. Call the American Association of Poison Control Centers' national emergency hot line at (800) 222-1222 immediately.
He might also have a stomachache from chronic exposure to lead (from soil, water, or old paint, for example). If you suspect lead poisoning, ask your doctor about having your child tested.
Motion sickness
If your baby seems ill or vomits during trips in your car or other vehicles, she may have motion sickness. Experts believe that motion sickness happens when there's a disconnect between what your baby sees and what she senses with the motion-sensitive parts of her body, such as her inner ears and some nerves.
You might try giving your baby breaks during long rides, so she can get some fresh air. Making sure she has a little something in her tummy before rides may also help. Don't give your baby any medication for motion sickness without talking to the doctor.


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I'm reading a book now called "Do Not Ask What We Do" about selected tax cutters & their foes. Boring to start with but turns into an interesting read.
What it really boils down to is - No one wants to be the 1st to propose something as they will pay the price - & everyone wants to be reelected .
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Fuel consumption in the cold.
No matter which type of fuel you use for cooking, in the winter you need to plan for more.
This is an important part of planning your Patrol's meals, as you need to account for the amount of fuel you will burn, which impacts the amount of fuel you need to carry.
Plan on burning twice as much fuel in the winter months.
Canister fuel, liquid fuel, even burning wood doubles in the winter.
Here are a few tips to conserve fuel and use it more efficiently in the winter.
1. Never have a flame without a pot over it. Prep your food ahead of time, get it in the pot…then light the stove. Burning fuel without producing something is a waste of fuel.
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A major part of these efforts is reaching out to its employees; gathering their feedback; and responding to their concerns and needs. USAID's success depends on the talent and motivation of its workforce. Recruiting and retaining the best and the brightest individuals depend, in large part, on the quality of the work environment.
OPM conducted the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) with USAID employees from April 27, 2015 to June 12, 2015.
USAID employees' response rate to the survey was 56%. The respondents provided important feedback. USAID will be incorporating this feedback into its strategies, policies, and services to ensure the organization has the environment needed to help employees complete their duties and enable USAID to accomplish its mission.
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From Negit Island in Mono Lake (at left) to the eastern edge of Long Valley Caldera (at right) stretches the arcuate chain of rhyolite domes and craters that make up the Mono-Inyo Craters. Active as recently as 750 years ago, this chain of volcanic vents is thought to rise from a single(?) feeder dike emplaced along t...


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The 4th Annual Triangle United Golf tournament was held Friday, October 17th at the Preserve at Jordan Lake. All foursomes played on through some rain and temperatures dropping in the afternoon. But spirits were high as the foursomes had fun for a good cause - raising $ for Triangle United community outreach. Sponsors and golfers once again stepped forward and drove confidently towards the goal of helping TU help local communities.
Coming the day after the special fundraising event in Durham featuring Anson Dorrance, Mia Hamm & TU's Cindy Parlow sharing about their experiences at UNC and the women's national team in a warm and friendly evening, the annual golf tournament capped off 2 days of fundraising which have brought in some needed funds for our community outreach programs.
Cindy Parlow is Triangle United's Director of Community Outreach, heading up several efforts - our after school programs in Chapel Hill & Durham, and organizing volunteers to support local fitness events and charitable service opportunities. For more information on Triangle United's community involvement, please check that portion of our website:
The final pillar of Triangle United's growing community involvement is our financial aid program, which continues to increase the amount of scholarships given every year. In 2008-09, more than 70 players are able to participate in Triangle United soccer due to the generous donations towards TU financial aid. All financial aid is based solely on generous donations from those who can give, as the scholarship program has been off-budget (not supported by club fees) since 2006.
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locore.s isn't as scary as pmap (I think^H^H^H^H^Hhope)
I printed out the locore.s from NetBSD/macppc last night and managed to read through most of it on the tram into work today. I also printed out FreeBSD/alpha's so I can try and work out how they differ in what they do. Then I get to go through and implement a locore for FreeBSD/PowerPC. It doesn't look _as_ scary as pmap. I'm probably cursing myself here though. =)
I finally got my car back today. I had a close encounter with another guy coming out of a petrol station last year and hadn't got around to getting it sorted out until now. The car looks a lot happier now. =)


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(Too bad the image looks like butt)
[FONT=Book Antiqua]He passes to Moses - He shoots, he scores![/FONT]
Mummy of the raincoat is a gigantic trollop.
Gotten himmel! It's glorious!
It's a blacked-out blur but I'm pretty sure it ruled.
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Mummy of the raincoat is a gigantic trollop.
And don't miss Optimus Prime at Burger King's drive-thru!
Too funny. Oh c'mon!
Autobots: Transfat and Ralph-out!
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Sorry T, had to pull the first link, the descrip had swearing. And it wasn't funny.
What the f is Optimus Prime going to do with a whopper? That Burger King is the one in Glendale down road from me.
Sadly, I'm pretty sure they got Peter Cullen to do the voice in that ad.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
Did you guys see the Chipmunk in [FONT=Century Gothic]LOST[/FONT] video?
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Workshop to highlight "organic and plastic" electronics research
Posted May 24, 2002; 06:13 p.m.
Princeton's Center for Photonics and Optoelectronic Materials will host a workshop Tuesday, May 28, featuring research into plastic and organic materials that could replace the conventional silicon components of many electronic devices and usher in a new generation of miniature, high-efficiency electronics.
The "Venture Workshop on Organic and Plastic Electronics" will feature talks geared toward investors by experts from academia, industry and government. It will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Computer Science building on Olden Avenue on the Princeton campus.
Among the speakers will be representatives of Universal Display Corporation, which is using discoveries made at Princeton to develop flat-panel and flexible displays. A representative of the research arm of the Department of Defense will speak on "Organic electronics: Addressing the Needs of the U.S. Special Forces." The U.S. military is funding Princeton research into materials for displays, lighting and solar power generation.
A full program is available at the workshop Web page .
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Saul to speak on end of globalization, March 24
Posted March 17, 2004; 04:29 p.m.
Canadian essayist and novelist John Ralston Saul will discuss "The End of Globalization and the Resurgence of the Nation-State" at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, in 16 Robertson Hall.
Saul is the author of several nonfiction works on political and economic thought. He was selected to deliver the Canadian Broadcasting Corp's 1995 Massey Lectures. The resulting book, "The Unconscious Civilization," won the Governor General's Literary Award for Nonfiction and the Gordon Montador Award for the Best Canadian Nonfiction Book on social issues. It was the concluding book of a major philosophical trilogy, following "Voltaire's Bastards: The Dictatorship of Reason in the West" and "The Doubter's Companion: A Dictionary of Aggressive Common Sense." In 2001 he drew his conclusions about this trilogy with a new volume, "On Equilibrium: The Six Qualities of the New Humanism."
His novels include "The Birds of Prey" and "The Paradise Eater," which won the prestigious Italian Premio Letterario Internazionale. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
The lecture is sponsored the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and the Program in Canadian Studies .
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Do your best to make a small footprint while you're hunting turkeys and they will be turkeys.
My sentiments exactly.
Do your best to make a small footprint while you're hunting turkeys and they will be turkeys.
In order to "pattern man" they would have to be able to think and reason. If they could do this you would never kill one.
So you guys are saying that turkeys DO have the ability to reason?
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The gobbler knows that the hen is supposed to meet him halfway and when she doesn't he gets supicious. The gobbler knows that he should see a live hen when he closes the range on hen calls, when he doesn't he hangs up. The gobbler knows your calls came from the timber, not the field where your decoys are, and continues to look into the woods. The gobbler knows that tree calls aren't supposed to come from the ground and flies down the other way. The gobbler knows the pecking order of all of the other toms in the area and becomes irate when an intruder is presented in the form of a full strut decoy.
All of these instances suggest that there is some form of information processing taking place....
I know that you think we are splitting hairs here, but I disagree.
Far too many hunters look too deeply into the mind of a turkey and therefore cheat themselves out of chances to fill tags.
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JACKSON — A group of 22 business leaders is calling for a broadened charter school law.
The group calls itself Better Education for Mississippi and is led by Bomgar Corp. Chairman Joel Bomgar. Members asked legislators Monday to enact a law that would allow the schools to set up in any district.
Bomgar says all Mississippi parents should have a choice of schools for their children. He cited an analysis showing even highly-rated districts have failing schools. His group supports creating a separate board to approve and regulate public charters, instead of giving that role to the state Board of Education.
Mississippi law allows some failing schools to be chartered if a majority of parents request. Supporters want to make it easier and want to allow new schools to be created.


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Sa Piling ni Nanay January 17 2017 Full Episode Replay
SHOW DESCRIPTION: Sa Piling ni Nanay (Lit: Heaven's Mom / English: Womb for Hire) is an upcoming Philippine drama television series broadcast by GMA Network starring Yasmien Kurdi, Katrina Halili and Mark Herras. It premiered on June 27, 2016 replacing The Millionaire's Wife on the network's GMA Afternoon Prime block, and will also air worldwide via GMA Pinoy TV.
It is based from the hit sineserye produced by the same network, Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Langit which stars Carla Abellana, Mike Tan and Michelle Madrigal.
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Fear of Falling
Until it personally
touches you, falling
seems pretty
innocuous. But it's
touched me, and life
hasn't been the same
since. He was a man
I respected. In
fact, he was a man
everyone respected.
Such an example of
leadership and moral
value, he embraced
everyone he met,
never putting
himself first. He
was ageless, really,
and when he made the
decision to climb a
ladder one day while
his wife was out, he
never thought about
the danger. He was
simply doing what he
had to do. But he
fell. And then he
According to the
Home Safety Council,
falling causes more
than 4,700 deaths
and over one million
medical visits
annually for adults
65 years and older
who have initially
fallen at home.
Widening the net,
about 38 percent of
all unintentional
injury deaths among
older adults were
caused by falls in
2002, and an
astounding 1.64
million seniors were
treated in emergency
rooms nationwide for
non-fatal falls the
same year. The
National Center for
Health Statistics
and the Centers for
Disease Control &
Prevention state
that by 2020, the
national cost for
falls by adults aged
65 and older is
expected to reach a
staggering $32.4
billion annually.
It's a very big
problem and yet,
until now, falls
prevention has been
largely ignored
except in specific
settings, treated
instead as an
inevitable fact of
aging. But through
the combined efforts
of the Home Safety
Council, the
National Council on
Aging (NCOA), the
Council on Active
Aging (ICAA) and the
Foundation, the
nation's first falls
prevention action
plan has been
developed and
released. Falls
Free: Promoting a
National Falls
Prevention Action
Plan sets forth
ideas and strategies
to help reduce
falling dangers for
older adults. Says
Home Safety Council
President Meredith
K. (Meri-K) Appy,
"The National Action
Plan will help
consumers, health
care and service
providers, policy
makers and the
housing and
remodeling industry
become more aware
of, and promote,
home safety measures
that can lower the
risk of falls.
Through this
initiative, we hope
that all older
adults and
caregivers will have
knowledge and access
to critical
resources that can
help reduce fall
dangers and increase
the safety of their
Senior adults
face four major risk
areas for falling:
physical mobility,
management, home
safety and
environmental safety
in the community.
Beginning an
exercise program
that increases
strength, balance
and flexibility will
help older adults
enhance their
physical mobility.
Additionally, by
making them aware
that falling is a
common side effect
of certain
prescription and
medications, elders
will learn to
request medication
reviews with their
physicians who will
in turn educate them
about the risks of
certain drugs. Since
the home is the
place where most
falls occur, it is
imperative to
implement home
safety measures to
reduce risks.
Examples include
installation of grab
bars near commodes
and in showers and
tubs. Finally, older
citizens need to be
made aware of
falling risks in the
community and
educated about ways
to prevent this from
happening. At the
same time,
communities must
accept the challenge
of improving their
environments to
better accommodate
Caregivers can
help their loved
ones avoid falling
by ensuring that, in
addition to those
noted above, the
following important
matters are
Fall proofing the
home is another
excellent way to
support this
important initiative
on a personal level.
Following are some
ideas that are sure
to help. Starting at
the entrance to the
home, install sturdy
handrails adjacent
to steps. Make sure
that the inevitable
level change from
doorjamb to floor is
clearly delineated.
This can be done
with a color or
texture change
showing height
changes and level
differences. In the
living area of the
home, get rid of
shag carpets and
other rugs as they
can easily trip
anyone, including
our older friends
and relatives.
Remove glass tables.
use sturdy wooden
tables with rounded
corners. Arrange
furniture so that
there are open
pathways and keep
telephone and
computer cords out
of the pathways.
Remove objects like
toys, crayons or
magazines that could
cause slips and
stumbles, and be
careful that
children and pets
don't unwittingly
get in the way and
cause falls. In
their exuberance and
affection, pets
often jump up onto a
person, and children
will run and hug a
grandparent or older
friend around his or
her legs. This can
easily offset one's
balance. In the
kitchen, clean up
grease and liquid
spills immediately
and never wax
floors. Avoid
climbing or reaching
high cabinets or
shelves. If you must
do this, use a
sturdy stepstool and
try to make sure
another person is
nearby. In the
bathroom, use a
nightlight and
bathroom rugs that
have non-skid
backings. Install
grab bars by
commodes and in the
tub/shower area.
Vary wall and
fixture colors so
older adults can
more easily see the
edges of things.
Make sure shower
stalls have
shatterproof glass.
Always make sure the
older adults in your
life avoid icy
surfaces as a slip
or fall on the ice
could be
No matter the
risk involved, it is
important not to let
fear get an upper
hand. In an almost
vicious cycle, some
seniors limit their
unnecessarily so as
to avoid falling.
It's even been said
that 80 percent of
seniors avoid going
outside in the
winter. But this
tendency towards
means less physical
activity and results
in reduced strength
and flexibility. And
in a never-ending
cycle, reduced
strength and
flexibility means an
increased chance of
falling. It is
incumbent upon the
caregiver to help
the older ones they
love stay active and
involved. Research
shows active
individuals are more
alert and better
able to withstand
the risks associated
with falls. And,
besides, at the end
of the day, two is
better than one
anyway. Noah knew
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By David Wheeler/Special to the NEMS Daily Journal
This time of year often found David Robbins burning gas on the recruiting road for the Northeast Tigers basketball team.
But in February, Robbins was named Athletic Director and Dean of Students at the Booneville community college.
So, with national signing day for college basketball looming next week, Robbins is engaged in another sort of recruiting effort.
"It's been a different feel the past few weeks," said Robbins, whose last season as the Tigers coach ended Feb. 21. "I'm going to miss it, it's something I've been doing for the past 26 years."
Now Robbins, who won three state championships in 14 seasons at Corinth, is looking for his replacement as the head coach.
"I'm hoping we'll have an announcement the early part of this week," Robbins said. "I think we're close."
When Northeast does make its new hire, that coach will inherit a roster which boasted only four sophomores in a 13-man lineup. The Tigers finished the 2012-13 season at 9-13.
Lady Tigers
The Lady Tigers almost brought home gold during the 2012-13 season, reaching the state championship game before losing 68-66 to Gulf Coast.
"I think we took a major step forward," second-year head coach Brian Alexander said. "The first year, we were trying to set the tone as the hardest working program in the state.
"In the third year, we have to take it a step further."
Alexander expects to return eight players from the squad that finished 14-12. Key returneers include Angelia Allen (Belmont) and Antoinette Riddle(Tupelo).
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Today in the Toronto Star, Catherine Porter writes about her unintentional conversion to a different kind of cyclist. Her conversion is from a "road warrior" to a "Mary Poppins" or as some would say, she's become a convert to the Slow Bicycle Movement.
In North America the bicycle is a sporting tool. If you're an adult, then the market sees you either as an aggressive trail shredder on super-suspension or as a spandex-clad Tour de France hopeful. Yet most North American cyclists are neither of these. $3,000 carbon fibre, full suspension rigs are used for leisurely rides along the lake shore and paper-light road bicycles become commuter rides with far more potential for speed than our roads can allow.
Currently, the type of bicycle pictured above and now owned by Catherine Porter, make up less than 10% of the annual bicycle sales in North America. Yet, these bicycles, with their upright positioning, room for baskets and limited gearing are possibly the best fit for the majority of people who use bicycles here.
Hidden within this small market is a growing movement, one that praises the ride over the destination, preaches respect on the roads and asks just one thing of all members; simply slow down. Slow bicycle movements are born of a particularly European kind of cycling. The kind of lazy Sunday morning cycling where no one is overly rushed, no one seems to be racing and everyone appears to be smiling. Only they ride like this every day.
For Catherine Porter, the gift of one of these city or urban or cruiser bicycles has changed how she rides. A less aggressive positioning helps one develop a less aggressive riding style. On my single-speed I am transformed into the racer I never was. Pedestrian crosswalk countdown timers give me reason to race through intersections and every car I pass is a notch on my belt, a step closer towards "winning" my commute. However, on my city bike, it's about the journey. I'll take a side street that I know will probably end or turn into a one way the wrong way, but that's OK because I have my camera and will probably find some hidden part of the city.
If these bicycles are such a fit for many North Americans, then why do they make up such a small percentage of sales? Quite frankly, and as Catherine Porter also mentions, it's that our infrastructure doesn't promote this style of cycling:
The Highway Traffic Act is not written for bikes. The city's roads were not made with them in mind. And the cycling equivalent — the bikeway network — remains a tattered quilt, leaving drivers irritated and cyclists unsafe.
Earlier this month, city hall decided to shelve a proposal to stitch up the network in the downtown core for yet "more study." (The city's bike plan is nearing 10 years old and still less than half done, despite a pro-cycling mayor.) Infuriating. Until things improve, even Mary Poppins will have to break the law from time to time.
Read Catherine Porter's full article here.
Learn about The Slow Bicycle Movement here.
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Ok DVD fans, as well as fans of Dogma. I have some really great news for you. Remember when the controversial Dogma S.E. DVD was set to be released, and then was delayed because Disney forced Kevin Smith to pull the "Defending Dogma" Documentary. Kevin Smith said at the time that he retained the rights to it, and would make it avaliable on a future release. That release is here. The upcoming Vulgar DVD will contain the Documentary. Here is the DVD specs from ViewAskew.com.
We've got good news! Details have been released for the upcoming VULGAR DVD from Lions Gate (Trimark Home Video) and they look pretty good! It does indeed look like they've got the Dogma Documentary on there, and even a new commentary track. Here's the full rundown:
* 16x9 Widescreen
* Dolby Surround
* Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma Documentary!!
* Trailer
* Deleted Scenes and Gag Reel
* Commentary (Bryan Johnson, Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier
* Stills
* Interactive Menus
* Scene Access
* English & Spanish Subtitles
We're very pleased to see they've enhanced for 16x9 and even included some deleted stuff. We're looking forward to this one even more now! Looks like another great disc in the long line of excellent View Askew products.
A Vulgar DVD containing only the trailer and film itself is making the rounds, sent out for review and promotion, though we've yet to see one. We'll hopefully have an advance copy of the entire DVD ahead of time though. If you've yet to see the film, it's a must-see, especially for a View Askew fan (and why else are ya here?) and we can also say that the Dogma doc is also quite good and something you can't miss (you'll even hear a couple familiar webmasters get a mention in it). We'll keep you posted on this as we learn more.
One more thing: TWO DVD editions are being released on the 3rd of September-- One will be the 84 minute R-Rated Version (Catalog Number: VM8127D) and the 87 minute Unrated Theatrical Version (Catalog Number: VM8120D). Make SURE you pick up the UNRATED!
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This west coaster has a question for you boys
Ive been Spey casting for Steelhead in Washington State for awhile now and have pretty much given up on the single handed rods. I also fly fish in Puget Sound for Cutthroat, Salmon, Steelhead and anything else thats out there in the salt. No Striper Bass though. Ive spent hours searching through Great Lakes Steelhead & Salmon threads looking for answers and Ive come up with a system for two handing the salt which Ill get to in a minute. Briefly, Im two handing shooting heads in either the Norwegian overhead style or the Swedish underhand style like Goran Anderson. And I also pervert these casts with a combo Skagit Spey cast. People out here think Im crazy for trying this, but stop laughing when they see the distance Im getting and the fish I bring to hand. Then suddenly, theyre all asking me questions and Im running a Spey/Surf Casting Clave.
The problem Im having is that Cutthrout are a little small for a 7/8wt 12/13 foot two handed rod. I noticed a lot of you nymph fish with your Spey rods. I want to be able to adapt Spey casting to small streams and still water for trout. What rods and systems do you guys use for nymphing the smaller streams?. Im really looking hard at the Sage 5120-4 Ultra-Light Spey. I really need something in the 5 to 6 wt area.
Here is the system I use:
I use Loop rods because they seem the most versatile, for my purposes. My shooting head system in the salt and Spey casting for Steelhead, only require changing spools. Loop rods are different from other Spey rods. They were designed to toss the Loop shooting head or adapted line system and aimed at the underhanded crowd. But they will handle the traditional Spey cast and seem to be more forgiving. I have a 12-foot 8wt and the 14-foot 9wt. Rio line recommendations for these rods are different than most. For instance, in the 8wt range, they recommend the Rio 7/8/9 for beginners and 6/7/8 for advanced on the Loop. If it were a Sage 8wt, they recommend 8/9/10 for beginners and 7/8/9 for advanced. So they seem to prefer a lighter line on the Loop. Also, when throwing shooting heads, the general rule of thumb is 2 weights over the rod weight. But on my Loops, that is too much and I prefer one weight over. Loop has an adapted line kit that is tailor made for each rod, but these kits are around 280 dollars. I have tried this system at a clave/demo and they are sweet but I already have a lot of fly line already. So here is the solution I came up with.
For the 9wt, I have the Rio 8/9/10 windcutter with tips. I also use the Airflo 45 foot/10wt shooting heads and the Rio Big Boy 24 foot and Rio Aqualux 26 foot heads in the 300 to 400 grain range. On the Rio heads I may take the middle section of the Spey line and add it too the head which gives me a 40 foot head. The middle section can be either the floating or sink tip compensator. I also have the 30-foot middle section, which I can attach the 15-foot tips, floating though type 8 (this is essentially a 45 foot shooting head with interchangeable tips). I actually prefer this shooting head system on the rivers.
For the 8wt, I use the Airflo 7/8 Delta Spey (which does not have a middle section, but my Rio 7/8wt Mid Spey does) and the Rio Big Boy 24 foot and Rio Aqualux 26 foot heads in the 200 to 300 grain range. I also use the 35 foot/9wt heads on this rod and the Spey middle sections and tips keeping within the 30-foot range (this is essentially a 30 foot/9wt shooting head with interchangeable tips). For Cutts I usually stick with the 26 foot Aqualux head on floating or intermediate running line.
I also have a Flylogic 7wt/13 foot, which I havent tried in the salt. Im looking at 11 to 12 foot 5 and 6 weight rods as I think these would be more ideal for Cutthroat and Trout.
For running line, I use the Airflo Multi head or Rio Poly Flex Shooting line. Slick shooter or monofilament running lines suck. I like the Airflo better as it doesnt tangle as much and it has the connector loops already welded in. On the Rio running line I had to put on the braided loops. I use the 30 lb. running line on the 9 wt and the 20 lb on the 8 wt. Running line comes in different diameters and they add resistance to your cast. This can help turnover the fly.
For backing, I use the Power Pro Gel Spun 50 lb. Line. I use the double strand Bimini twist with a piece of hollow latex tubing where the loops connect. This keeps the Gel Spun from cutting through the fly line loop. I can get 2 to 3 hundred yards of backing on 9, 10 and 11 wt reels with the 50 lb. Some knots may reduce the breaking point of Gel spun by 20 to 50% so I still have at least 25 lb test for backing. All knots are sealed with Softex.
Casting is mostly the two handed overhead as demonstrated in International Spey Casting and I have some video of Goran Anderson casting overhead. Up close I kind of snap-T, roll cast or under hand it. The two handed overhead cast is deadly for distance and accuracy even in a 10 to 15 knot wind.
Now you may ask, why go through all this trouble? Spey casting spoils me rotten. More time in the water instead of the air. My upper body is not sore at all after hours on the water, in fact; my stripping arm gets tired more than anything. It is the most adaptable system for any situation on the salt or the river.
A little extra info about those Big Boy or Aqualux heads. If you take the middle section and tips off your Windcutter or Mid Spey and put on one of those 200, 300 or 400 grain heads, you have a bazooka that wont quit.
I would appreciate your thoughts,
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MANUFACTURER: Leupold
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The LEUPOLD Mark-4 ER/T 6.5-20x50 M5 Rifle Scope, Front Focal TMR Reticle (110076) is designed to let you take advantage of the reach and power of today's high-power hunting and extreme long-range target rifles. At 20x, you'll have the superior clarity needed to positively ID targets, and the generous range of windage and elevation adjustment gives you the accuracy and precision you demand at even the most extreme distances.
The Leupold Index Matched Lens System delivers superior resolution from edge to edge of the visual field - even at 20x - along with peak image brightness and optimal contrast. Leupold engineers specify different coating materials for each lens surface in the riflescope, based on the lens' index of refraction, placement and function, layering each coating to eliminate reflections and maximize light transmission.
Every feature was put in place for one purpose: to help you get the maximum advantage from your rifle, whether you're hunting or in competition. Outstanding accuracy, legendary ruggedness, and absolute waterproof integrity. All Leupold optics offer performance that makes them equally at home in hunting or tactical environments.
This Extended Range/tactical scope is an excellent choice for both long-range hunting and varminting. Likewise long-range competitive shooters and members of the Fifty Caliber Shooters Association - men and women who shoot competitively at ranges of 600 yards or more - rely on the accuracy and durability of these scopes.
The Tactical Milling Reticle (TMR) expands on existing Mil Dot reticles by using various sized and spaced hash marks on the vertical and horizontal stadia for increased ranging precision, accuracy, and quick one-meter range estimating reference points. All Mil Dot calculations are TMR compatible. To use the system, simply determine the range to the target using the mil system, then, use the corresponding aiming point that is matched to your cartridge to engage the target.
With the reticle in the front focal plane of the ER/T, the reticle magnifies with the image so you can estimate range using Leupold's Tactical Milling reticle at any magnification setting.
Other features for the Mark-4 ER/T M5 FFP leupold scope include: 30mm maintube; tall adjustment dials; 1Mil Elevation, and 1Mil Windage adjustments; 70-MOA of both windage and elevation adjustment. Side focus parallax adjustment for fast, easy parallax focusing from 50 yards to infinity, from any shooting position. Flip-open lens covers are standard issue with each Mark-4 ER/T riflescope.
The Leupold mark 4 ER/T 6.5-20x50 M5 Rifle Scope is backed by Leupold's Tactical Optical Products Warranty.
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Family: Nymphalidae, Brush-footed Butterflies view all from this family
Description The American Snout or Common Snout Butterfly (Libytheana carinenta) is a member of the Libytheinae subfamily, in the brush-footed butterfly family Nymphalidae. This species is found in both North and South America. The larval host plants are Celtis spp. on which the eggs are laid singly. Massive migrations of this species often attract attention in the Texas and Mexican newspapers.
Snout butterflies have prominent elongated mouthparts (labial palpi) which, in concert with the antennae, give the appearance of the petiole (stem) of a dead leaf. Snouts often take advantage of their brilliant camouflage by hanging upsidedown under a twig, making them nearly invisible. Wings are patterned black-brown with white and orange markings. The fore wings have a distinctive squared off, hook-like (falcate) tip. Caterpillars appear humpbacked, having a small head, swollen first and second abdominal segments, and a last abdominal segment that is tapered and rounded. They are dark green with yellow stripes along the top and sides of the body, and have two black tubercles on the top of the thorax.
Dimensions 1 5/8-1 7/8" (41-48 mm).
Habitat Canyons & caves, Deserts, Forests & woodlands, Scrub, shrub & brushlands.
Range Texas, Great Lakes, Florida, Plains, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, California, Mid-Atlantic, Southwest.


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This is the first laptop I have ever had whose battery was good for more than 45 minutes. It says it's good for three or four hours, and seems to be. I know I have mjg59 and arjan to thank for this, among others.
I'm getting increasingly testy toward people who think they know all about radiation exposure, and how many millisieverts they can absorb without worrying. (I'm talking to you, Ryan.) It's not about radiation you can measure with your handy geiger counter or dosimeter. It's about radionuclides, isotopes of common elements that get incorporated into your body, in your lungs or bones or thyroid, and then sit there irradiating one spot day in and day out. An invisibly microscopic speck of plutonium in your lung exposes you to a tiny, tiny dose of radiation -- practically negligible, by Federal standards, but the alveolus where it lodges is where the cancer will start, ten years on.
One of my daughter's chickens was eaten by a "ring-tailed cat", a native Californian predator not closely related to Felis cattus. I had never heard of them, but '49ers were known to have kept them as pets.


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Below is a listing of technical colleges with programs geared to the energy industry. In many cases, we've partnered with the college to create or even help fund the program.
Wind Energy & Turbine Technology Degree Program
Interested in a career in wind energy technology? We've worked with Iowa Lakes Community College to develop the curriculum for this two-year degree. This Associate in Applied Science degree prepares students to install, maintain and service modern wind turbines. Graduates will be ready to support the growing wind infrastructure as companies rush to build renewable energy generation.
Check out a day in the life of Wind technician at Alliant Energy
Gas Utility Construction & Service Degree Program
We've partnered with Northeast Iowa Community College and other Midwest utilities to sponsor this program. This two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree program prepares students to install, maintain and operate natural and propane gas distribution systems. Program graduates will be qualified to enter a high-demand field in one of the most technologically intensive industries in today's economy.
Lineworker Programs
Lineworkers get electricity to homes, stores, schools, factories and more. They use their skills to install and repair cables, wires and other equipment you might see on an electrical pole. Take a minute to check out the Electric Power Distribution Programs offered by these schools.
- Blackhawk Technical College (Janesville, Wis.)
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Green Bay, Wis.)
- Moraine Park Technical College (Beaver Dam, Wis.)


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A night of thanks at Dapper Dan dinner
Hurdle, Matamoros, Nordenberg also accept awards alongside Steelers greatFebruary 6, 2014 11:57 PM
Despite the fact that the Steelers selected Franco Harris out of Penn State in the first round of the 1972 draft, Harris spent a good portion of his rookie year without owning a car. As it turned out, his career provided him all the transportation he would need.
Harris opted against wheels of his own when a group of kids stopped him as he walked to the stadium one day, wondering where his Cadillac was. "That really upset me that those kids thought that the first thing I would do was go out and buy a car," he said.
He stayed car-less, taking the bus and hitchhiking. But he won a car that year, after his 1,055 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns earned him The Associated Press offensive rookie of the year award. He won another as Super Bowl MVP and one more when the NFL named him the Walter Peyton Man of the Year.
Harris, Hurdle, Matamoros, Nordenberg honored at Dapper Dan
Franco Harris, Clint Hurdle, Patrice Matamoros and Mark Nordenberg were honored at the 2014 Dapper Dan Dinner. (Video edited by Andrew Rush; 2/6/14)
Clint Hurdle's Dapper Dan speech
Clint Hurdle had lots to say in accepting his Dapper Dan Sportsman of the Year award at the ceremony on Feb. 6. (Video by Andrew Rush; 2/7/2014)
For those achievements and the rest of his illustrious career, Harris was honored with the Dapper Dan Lifetime Achievement Award at the 78th Annual Dapper Dan Dinner and Sports Auction Thursday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
"Tonight is really a night for me to say thank you," Harris said.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle was honored as Sportsman of the Year, and Pittsburgh Marathon CEO Patrice Matamoros was named Sportswoman of the Year. Pitt chancellor Mark Nordenberg won the Dr. Freddie Fu Sports Leadership Award.
Harris, a Steelers running back from 1972-83 who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990, was named to nine consecutive Pro Bowls from 1972-80. He was a first-team All-Pro in 1977, when he rushed for 1,162 yards and 11 touchdowns. He won four Super Bowls with the Steelers in the 1970s and 1980s, and his 34 carries for 158 yards and a touchdown earned him the Super Bowl IX MVP.
Former Steelers defensive tackle Joe Greene, who introduced Harris, spoke of the change in the franchise's fortunes after Harris was drafted. He singled out Harris' 75-yard touchdown run in a preseason game in Atlanta as early proof.
"Nobody caught him," Greene said. "Except for me running along the sideline, saying, 'We got one, we got one, we got a player.' "
In Hurdle's third year as manager, the Pirates won 94 games, breaking a streak of 20 consecutive losing seasons, and returned to the playoffs for the first time since 1992. They defeated the Cincinnati Reds in the wild-card playoff game before losing a five-game National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
"We're very thankful for all of you that stayed in the hunt with us and battled through the hard times, because we had a whole lot of fun last summer and I'm glad you had a whole lot of fun with us," Hurdle said.
Pirates closer Jason Grilli introduced Hurdle and told the story of their introduction, in 2008 in Colorado when Hurdle managed the Rockies. After exchanging pleasantries, Hurdle asked Grilli, "What do you want out of your career?"
"No manager's ever asked me that before, let alone listened," Grilli said.
Matamoros oversaw the Pittsburgh Marathon May 5, a few weeks after two bombs detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon killed three and injured more than 250. The Pittsburgh Marathon, the first major American race after Boston, went off without a hitch.
Matamoros also helped bring the marathon back to the city in 2009 after a five-year break.
"Imagine bringing an event like this into the city of champions," Matamoros said. "It's really quite daunting."
Matamoros grew up in Montana, where she said she trained on cow trails alongside her pet turkey, Frank. An injury ended her competitive running career, but she jumped at the chance to re-enter the field.
"When I was offered this opportunity to come back into running, it was a new and different way, and I was excited to take on the challenge," she said.
Nordenberg, Pitt chancellor since 1995, oversaw the university's move from the Big East to the ACC, which brings a reported $17 million in television revenue. Under Nordenberg, Pitt constructed Petersen Events Center, home of the basketball team, and the football team began play at Heinz Field when it opened in 2001.
Nordenberg credited the Steelers' ownership group with making the relationship work.
"There are a lot of universities in this country that have tried to develop the sort of partnership that Pitt has with the Steelers," he said. "No one has been successful and there's an easy, simple reason for that. Nobody else is dealing with the people that have the character of Dan and Art Rooney."
Pitt basketball coach Jamie Dixon, who introduced Nordenberg, told the story of his interview for the position, over lunch at a restaurant on Bourbon Street at the Final Four. Dixon, then 36, reminded Nordenberg how Pitt had taken a chance on him by making him dean of the law school at 36. He also told Nordenberg he would never embarrass the university because he knew how deeply Nordenberg cared for it.
"I saw his passion for the city and I saw his leadership and I did not want to let him down," Dixon said. "The chancellor has inspired me in that way every day."
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Carl George Anderson
MADISON-Carl George Anderson of Madison passed away on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, due to complications of Parkinson's disease. He was born on May 20, 1935, in Madison, the son of John and Doris (Evans) Anderson. Carl married Carole Lins on Oct. 31, 1959. He was an art teacher beginning in 1958 in Illinois. Carl taught art in Madison from 1966 until 2005. He was also a member of SAR.
Carl is survived by his wife, Carole; daughter, Sherilyn Anderson; son, Mark Anderson (LisaAnne Baumgartner); grandson, Dr. Andrew (Najia) Wentland; great-grandson, Zaafir Wentland; sister, Carol (Robert) Halliday; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private family services will be held. Memorials may be directed to St. Dennis Catholic Church.


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I have started a new Mini Podcast. These podcasts will be tips, recipes, and Scoutmaster Shorts. This podcast is not replacing the Scoutmaster Minute Podcast, but a way that I can get short tips and stuff out for people to enjoy. So far the feed back is great on the the first two tips.
Let me know what you think.
Look for the tips at www.ptcmedia.net or at the Scoutmaster Minute podcast site , you can find that in the column on the left of the blog.
Have a Great Scouting Day!


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Stillen 508385S 304 Stainless Steel Header 09+ Nissan 370Z
The STILLEN Z/G Headers are the finest available. With months invested in development work, these headers produce big increases in streetable power and torque on both naturally aspirated and forced induction vehicles.
The equal length design of the headers allows better and more efficient exhaust scavenging which contributes to the dyno tested performance gains. Examples:
With STILLEN's 20 years of experience in designing and manufacturing Nissan performance parts, you should have complete confidence that every STILLEN product is of the highest quality and has under gone extensive research and development before production.
STILLEN manufactures our high performance headers from varying materials according to application parameters. All of our uncoated headers are stainless steel for long life and corrosion resistance. Our ceramic coated headers are for those who want an additional thermal barrier to lower engine bay temperatures as well as excellent stain and rust resistance. These hand crafted shorty headers do not require the removal of the catalytic converters.
Headers are available in the following materials:
Installation should be done by a qualified mechanic with proper tools and a lift. This is not a backyard bolt on. These headers do not remove the cats, but are not 50 state legal, check your area's regulations. Complete the performance upgrade with STILLEN's new race pipes.


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HHI Deep Bass Vibe Earphone - Blue
Revolutionary bass and high-fashion colors combine to form a new fashion attitude. Deep Bass with unique Soft Silicon earbud naturally reduces outside noise and enables unparalleled bass levels that can actually be felt. Complete comfort is assured through unique shape soft silicon earphone cover.
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In-ear design reduces outside noise to improve audio quality Enhances bass provides deep, rich lows Specially designed 1/8" plug fits recessed headphone jacks, iPhone compatible Includes 3 difference sized silicone tips to fit all ear


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By The Associated Press
JACKSON — Mississippi lawmakers approved a bill to create the crime of attempted murder Tuesday.
House Bill 28 would make life in prison the maximum punishment for a conviction of attempted murder. The minimum penalty would be 20 years.
The current statute states that attempted crimes in general carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Authorities have not pursued charges of attempted murder because of uncertainty as to whether the crime existed in Mississippi. Aggravated assault and manslaughter have been used to address such cases.
Lawmakers have attempted to pass versions of the bill for several years.
The House and Senate agreed to a single version of the bill Tuesday. The bill goes to the Gov. Phil Bryant.


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We strive to provide quality products and services that are reliable and trustworthy.
We pledge to continually increase our corporate value and to ensure corporate management worthy of the trust placed in us.
We strive to provide a fair and vibrant work environment where all can share in the pleasure and satisfaction that comes with achievement.
We pledge to be a good corporate citizen, by preserving the environment and contributing to the prosperity of our community.
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Hi guys
I have run into a "good" problem while working on a game, I missed thinking about a theme. And now that I have an idea for it, I kinda don't know what I can do with it now.
Maybe I should write about the game idea first: The game is a co-op game in a post apocalyptic world, you and your friends are a group of rookie soldiers with the orders to flush out the enemy of a certain territory. How you are going to do that is completely up to you.
Now with the theme I'd like to play around with: "You are expendable".
I want them to feel less and less valuable, nobody cares if you die as the game progresses.
After the first tutorial, before the gamers are sent into the world the first time, they get the typical captain's pep talk ("We are counting on you, soldiers"). After that, nobody from their faction will talk to them with a human voice.
You don't see any npc soldiers fighting at your side, if you want any supplies, you have to pay for them. And they are sent to you via artillary strike. In the middle of the game, you find more and more groups of dead soldiers that probably had the same orders.
I want to give them the mood that, in this world, everybody wants to kill them, they have nothing but each other.
So my main problem is, how can I use that feeling for the ending? The only thing I can imagine is to put in a plot twist, their commanders are actually the bad guys and they are going rogue. But what else can I do with it?
Or do you have any other suggestions?


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i am getting a new computer...presently i have a lt and a dt and an ehd they share the ehd to use acdsee...my catalog is on the ehd... the old dt has vista ..the new dt will have windows 7...i will be using two desktops with one ehd and acdsee installed on both..what do i have to do so that the new cpomputer will see the catalog on ehd and use it with acdsee?
Help With New Computer And Acdsee
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Posted 20 January 2011 - 12:25 PM
Hi Bobbie. Sorry I can't help you with this, as I gave up on ACDsee a long time ago. Kept crashing on me. I just wanted to say hello to you. Hello! I know someone will be around with the answer for you.
Posted 20 January 2011 - 02:43 PM
I'm also a bit rusty when it comes to ACDSee but if I'm not mistaken, you should be able to hook up your EHD to your new computer, open ACDSee and point it to the drive and then you'll be able to access your catalog.
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My 11 month old pup is doing his pile work and he just zooms out and comes right back, no shopping. Today I took him to the river for a training day. I also took my female 3 year old. I planned on letting him honor my girl which he did pretty well. A couple of mess ups, but for a first time he did well. His turn came up for a thrown single and he just kind of tip toed out and lazily went in got the bumper and brought it back. His water entry was terrible for the rest of the outing. Just lazy. All my dogs including his mom have a great no nonsense straight in water entry. Its not his first time for water training and I know he's not afraid of water he swims like a fish. If he'll get to it..
How do I get him to get moving? I want that nice big jump and splash entry. Not sure if I'm asking to much of him right now. The river comes out of a dam about two miles up from where I train. so it's pretty much the same temperature all year round probably high 50s but it's what I have to work with, outside air was high 60s to 70s. He hasn't gotten to water force yet. On his second throw he swam the whole way across which was at least 100 yards. Unfortunately he missed the bumper because of the current and handler error.


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Clean and Cozy Studio in Center (C)
Size25 m²
Floor No.2
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Lockable room
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|Kalyoncu Kullugu Mah Tekir Sok No:, 34435 Istanbul, Turkey
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|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|A few months ago
The flat offers free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned, a satellite TV and a kitchenette. You can find a microwave and mini fridge in the kitchenette as well as an electric kettle. Beds are of high standard and comfortable for a great night of sleep and the wardrobe is a standard one. The bathroom includes free amenities and hairdryer. There is also a nice terrace where at night you can just sit, have a cup of tea and enjoy quality time. If you are looking for a clean place to stay in central part of Istanbul, this is the spot for you!
The flat is suitable for 2 persons and in case you need twin beds, please let us know in your reservation inquiry before your arrival.
If you are a nightlife lover you will love famous Istiklal Street, which is not far, 5 min walk (the main street with tons of cafes, restaurants, fruit stands, shops, bars, etc). Close to Taksim Square, Metro and shuttle bus stop from airport. Ataturk Airport is 20 km away. There is an excellent open air market on Sunday right outside the door as well which makes for some amazing pictures and a great experience of Istanbul.
House rulesPlease let us know in case you have very early or late check in. After booking we will send you exact directions.
All flats are nonsmoking. We have a very nice terrace to smoke there.
Cleaning service is every other day except Sundays. In case you need more cleaning or changing the towels and bed sheets just let us know. We are available 24 hours a day.
Pets are not allowed.
|Price for > 2 guests
|R 229 ZAR per guest/night extra
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Reviews for this host's other properties
We have our 10-day stay from 30.12. to 01.09.2015 in Istanbul consumed and we rate this accommodation as follows here:
Smooth booking.
Contacts were friendly and reliable.
Reception was very nice and cordial.
We have a great stay in Istanbul in Maria's apartment. Very friendly and helpful hostess and staff.
Clean and tidy accommodation by regular room service.
Very good, perfect and safe location for tourists. In the immediate vicinity is shopping. The location offers a top starting point for many activities. Taksim Square and Istiklal Caddesi one of the most famous streets of the city are within walking distance. (Few minutes).
Overall, we were very happy that everything went quickly.
Thanks Shahin, Farrokh, Anna and darchin :) for great, relaxing days, we will definitely not come here often.
Reza and Asal
Wir haben unsere 10 tägige Aufenthalt vom 30.12. bis 09.01.2015 in Istanbul hier verbraucht und bewerten wir die Unterkunft wie folgend:
Reibungslose Buchung.
Kontakte waren freundlich und zuverlässig.
Empfang war sehr nett und herzlich.
Wir haben eine tollen Aufenthalt in Istanbul in Marias Apartment. Sehr freundlichen und hilfsbereite Gastgeberin und Personal.
Saubere und ordentliche Unterkunft durch regelmäßige Zimmer Service.
Sehr gute,ideale und sichere Lage für Touristen. In unmittelbarer Nähe befindet sich Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Die Lage bietet einen Top-Ausgangspunkt für viele Aktivitäten. Taksim Platz und İstiklal Caddesi eine der bekanntesten Straßen der Stadt sind fußläufig zu erreichen.(paar Minuten).
Insgesamt waren wir sehr zufrieden, dass alles unkompliziert gelaufen.
Vielen Dank Shahin,Farrokh,Anna und Darchin:) für die tollen, erholsamen Tage, wir kommen sicher noch oft hierher.
Reza und Asal
Shahin and his Partner were very welcoming and friendly (offering tea when I arrived) and for one person the flat is spacious and the bed comfortable, the bathroom space is tight but the shower was efficient and hot. There is also a small kitchen area. The Wifi worked well but there appeared to be only 2 channels on the tv really not a problem this though. The apartment was also quiet during the week (I stayed for 6 nights) but not so quiet on Friday or Saturday when there is some noise from the street outside... But it is certainly much quieter than Taksim or Istiklal area if you value quiet.
The apartment is about a 5-10 minute walk down from Istiklal St which is a long lively shopping st which buzzes until well after midnight crowded with people as does Taksim Sq above Istaklal. Tarlabasi Boulevard a rather unappealing street also runs down from Taksim to close to the apartment. If not taking a taxi or bus to get to the apartment it is better to turn down from Istiklal and go under an underpass which brings you under Tarlabasi Boulevard and into a tight little knot of streets where the flats are. There are some derelict buildings nearby which seems to be typical of Istanbul but could be off-putting. These narrow streets are also not very well lit at night time. I would suggest to anyone travelling to Istanbul that if you are not good at walking you must think of either using local transport or stay close to the places you wish to visit (undoubtedly the Palace and Mosques in Sultanahmet) - Istanbul is full of steep hills and footpaths are often rough or broken, you really need to be a good walker. I walked everywhere and ended up exhausted climbing the hills. I suggest that you really research and get to know Istanbul and where you are intending to stay before you visit. Otherwise I wish you a happy stay in an amazing and very different city (to Western eyes) with infinite appeal.
Entertain !, while aankwamen.Appartement middle of the night was smaller than expected, but neat and clean. Fine bed! Kitchenette offered only tea and 2 plates. glasses and cutlery. For us sufficient space not invited to eat example and spend the night there. But in such a beautiful city, that's not what you want! Apartment within walking distance of Taksim Square. Shops around the corner. Sunday market in our own street, nice! Had fine days
Gastvrij ontvangen!, terwijl we midden in de nacht aankwamen.Appartement was kleiner dan verwacht, maar netjes en schoon. Prima bed! Kitchenette bood alleen waterkoker en 2 borden. glazen en bestek. Voor ons voldoende, de ruimte nodigde niet uit om bijvoorbeeld er te eten en de avond er te brengen. Maar in zo'n prachtige stad is dat ook niet wat je wilt! Appartement op loopafstand van Taksimplein. Winkels om de hoek. Zondag markt in eigen straat, mooi! Prima dagen gehad,
Good place and well located. Everything clean and wonderful hosts, friendly and helpful. The only downside is that despite its proximity to the center, just 10 minutes, the apartment is located in a neighborhood somewhat sinister in a very dark alley which do not like to travel especially at night; this was my only drawback.
Buen sitio y bien situado. Todo limpio y magníficos anfitriones, amables y serviciales. La única pega es que a pesar de su proximidad con el centro, apenas 10 minutos, el apartamento se encuentra situado en un barrio un tanto siniestro y en un callejón muy oscuro por el que no gusta transitar sobre todo de noche; este ha sido mi único inconveniente.
Housing is very well located and very nice owners. Only drawback: the rooms are small and a bit far c transportation on foot.
Le logement est très bien situé et les proprietaires très sympa. Seul inconvénient : les chambres sont petites et c un peu loin des transports à pied.
It was a lovely stay. More than I would not call it, and we really missed: bedside lamps, there was nothing but bright beam. Also a bit too expensive for what it actually is .... Further everything neat clean and very lovely people.
Het was een sympathiek verblijf. Ruim zou ik het niet willen noemen,en wij misten erg : bedlampjes: er was alleen maar fel groot licht. Ook een beetje te duur eigenlijk voor wat het is....Verder alles netjes schoon en heel lieve mensen.
It was a pleasure for us to join nicoleport.
Very friendly, helpfull and warmhearted hosts. Without Maria and her family it would not have been this great visit in istanbul we had, cause they helped us already on our arrival when i noticed that my lugage was transposed.
We enjoyed it very much.
Nice to meeting you. It has not been our last stay in istanbul.
Kind Regards.
The room was nice and Maria and her staff were really very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately we couldn't use the wonderful roof top terace because it was too cold and windy.
Maria greeted warmly, we took care of us when we arrived.
It was available for any questions. We recommend these apartments are located in a popular neighborhood in a good way back terme.Nous see Maria and her husband.
Maria nous a accueillit chaleureusement, nous a pris en charge dès notre arrivée.
Elle était disponible pour toutes questions. Nous recommandons ces appartements qui se trouvent dans un quartier populaire au bon sens du terme.Nous reviendrons voir Maria et son mari.
More than a hotel
A city that doesnt sleep. In istanbul it is a Big Deal to find the right Place to stay in, because you are overhelmed with litherary million of sleeping possibilities. In the heart of istanbul in the historical and charming beyoglu close to Istiklal street and taksim meydani theres is a lovely Hotel named "Nicoleport". The most think we loved was the homeyness of the place and friendliness of the staff. The rooms were clean and comfortable and absolutly reasonably prized.
Restaurants and Supermarkets are nearby. All of the city attraction are easily reached by foot. We stayed here for 15 days. We enjoyed our vacation in the hotel from all aspects.
Dear Maria, Dear Ferruh thank you so much for your help, for the delicious veggi food, interesting conversations. You know we enjoyed it, right? Because Most of the time, we were at your place instead of visiting the city ;-)
Ich empfehle dieses Hotel allen Urlaubern, die nicht einfach nur in einem Standardhotel hausieren möchten, sondern auf der Suche nach einem gewissen Etwas sind. Wir werden wieder kommen :-)
Dastetoon dard nakone, baraye hameye zahmatatoon. Ma dobare myaym. Safare ma dar kenare shoma va dar nicoleport kamel shod.
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