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There are many kinds of office roles we take on: the Office Baby, Office Grinch, Office Spouse and of course, the Office Mom. The Office Mom is one of the most important figures in the work environment, especially at a small company. The Wall Street Journal's Katherine Rosman recently remarks upon this pivotal role. She writes:
"The office mom is almost always a woman and often slightly older than other colleagues. She might actually be a mother, but not necessarily. A relationship with her is complex like all family relationships tend to be: A younger employee might want to please her professionally, even as she grits her teeth listening to her personal advice."
Based on this analysis, we decided to provide you with a benchmark to determine whether or not you are the Office Mom. Here are seven signs you're an Office Mom:
1. You remember everyone's birthdays: You are a walking calendar and you always know who is going to be out on vacation.
2. You basically could run an HR department: At smaller companies, you may actually be doing the same job as someone in an HR department.
3. You are a walking first aid kit: You are actually the person who has a band-aid and Advil. My gosh, you may even have a heating pad!
4. You are the decorating committee: Every baby and bridal shower and anniversary and retirement party is your baby. And these parties aren't just a piece of cake and a card; these are full, blown-out parties with decorations and elaborate surprises and cupcake towers that would give Martha Stewart a run for her money.
5. You actually have an extra pair of pantyhose: You have all those things that everyone always needs and tells themselves they are going to buy but then never does, like safety pins, bobby pins, nail polish remover, etc.
6. Everyone comes to you for relationship advice: Without even trying you have become the Oprah of relationship advice in your office.
7. You actually know where the stapler is: The office stapler is like an urban legend: People aren't sure if it actually exists. But as the Office Mom, you know exactly where it is. You're like a super hero, but instead of a cape, you have an office cardigan.
What are some other Office Mom behaviors you know of? Share with us in the comments!


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Griffo Bill Would End Unfunded Mandates
(Albany) – State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-C-IP, Rome) today announced that he has introduced Senate Bill 1294 to bring mandate relief to schools and local governments faced with rising costs for programs required by Albany bureaucrats by banning any future mandates that do not supply funding to pay for delivering the services.
"For too long, the state has solved its fiscal problems by passing the buck to county governments, cities, towns, villages and school districts. My bill is very plain common sense: When Albany passes a law or a new regulation, it has to provide the revenue to support the provision of whatever service is required. Enacting this law will allow Albany to be a good faith partner with local governments to help them reduce their costs and keep property taxes down," Griffo said.
Griffo also called for a moratorium on mandates until the legislation can become law. "We all know the burden is too heavy already," Griffo said. "It would be wrong to add to the pile of mandates while we are trying to reduce it."
Griffo said the bill will also give the Mandate Relief Council a stronger role in policing mandates by allowing the council to have the power to conduct an expedited review of mandates that local governments believe are onerous burdens and eliminate those that add costs to local governments.
Griffo said the bill meets a need for Albany to be responsive to local governments that have done an outstanding job of reducing costs to stay within the 2% property tax cap, but have their hands tied by rising costs of state-mandated programs. "State mandated programs place local taxpayers and local officials in the position of paying for services that they do not control," he said. "State mandated programs allow the state rather than local officials to set priorities for the locality. In turn, this forces municipalities to levy more taxes on its residents in order to pay for these state mandated programs. My bill requires programs that originate from the state to be paid for by the state and not have the burden to find funding fall upon local municipalities. This bill seeks to protect local municipalities and school districts from unfunded mandates and allow local officials to set priorities for their own area."
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Human-Smuggling Inquiry Leads to Raids and Arrests
By RICHARD G. JONES
Published: May 2, 2006
Federal agents on Monday broke up what they said was a human-smuggling ring based in New Jersey that investigators believe may have forced immigrant women to work as prostitutes.
Investigators with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Newark arrested two brothers and detained more than 60 others on Monday morning after raiding 15 sites, including places in West New York, Union City and elsewhere in Hudson County.
Officials said that they were also caring for a dozen children who were found during the raids. Investigators said they were the children of the women who were taken into custody.
Immigration officials said they were still trying to gauge the scope of the ring's operations, which almost exclusively involved Mexican immigrants, and determine if the women had been forced into prostitution.
''We know it's an illegal smuggling operation,'' said Kyle Hutchins, special agent in charge of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Newark. ''We do not know who smuggled these people. We don't even know if they were forced into prostitution. They might have been prostitutes in Mexico who came up here to make more money.''
Two brothers, Jose Luis Notario, 50, and Ignacio Notario, 46, were arrested in Union on Monday on charges related to illegally transmitting money. Jose Luis Notario, who was born in Mexico and is a legal permanent resident of the United States, was also charged with harboring illegal immigrants. His brother, who was living in the country illegally, faces a deportation order, Mr. Hutchins said.
Officials say they believe that the Notarios traveled frequently to ferry money between the United States and Mexico. In addition, a criminal complaint filed against the brothers accused Ignacio Notario of illegally transporting ''medicine used in the prostitution business, including antibiotics, abortion-inducing drugs and condoms'' that they said he had obtained from drug stores in Mexico and then smuggled into the United States.
The complaint accused Ignacio Notario of selling some of the items at his convenience store, Su Tienda Mexicana, in West New York.
Both men made their initial appearance in federal court in Newark on Monday.
The investigation into the ring began about 18 months ago when federal agents working in San Diego obtained the address of what the complaint called a safe house in New Jersey, which was raided on Monday, Mr. Hutchins said.
The ring appears to be related to a smuggling operation that originated in San Miguel Tenancingo, in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, from which women are taken to the United States to work as prostitutes, the complaint said.
''Once the females are smuggled into the United States, a large percentage are transported to the East Coast, where they are put to work as prostitutes, some against their will,'' the complaint read.
The women were taken to houses in northern New Jersey and in Jackson Heights, Queens, from which they were sent to work weeklong shifts in brothels in Maryland and Virginia, according to the complaint. It was unclear Monday night if the house in Queens was raided.
At the end of the women's shifts, the complaint said, they were brought ''back to the 'safe houses' where they live with their traffickers.''
It was during one of those return trips, on Sunday night, Mr. Hutchins said, that the authorities made their first break in the case. The state police pulled over a car and a van and detained 10 women and 2 drivers who were returning from Maryland.
On Monday morning, agents raided various ''safe houses'' in northern New Jersey and detained 26 women and 28 men. Charges were pending against them.
Mr. Hutchins said that it might take several weeks for the authorities to put together a comprehensive portrait of the ring, but he said more arrests were expected.


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Le Grand Monarque3 Self rated
1 rue du Château, Azay-le-Rideau, 37190
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Property Location
A stay at Le Grand Monarque places you in the heart of Azay-le-Rideau and within the vicinity of Chateau Azay-Le-Rideau and Chateau de Langeais. This hotel is within the region of Chateau de Villandry and Chateau d'Usse.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms.
Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Le Grand Monarque. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Planning an event in Azay-le-Rideau? This hotel has facilities measuring 527 square feet (49 square meters), including a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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I went to church and the first person I saw was faithful Eloise Divers and
her companion, slowly coming up the walk. Next, the greeter had a cheerful red
blouse and a smile. I was overwhelmed by the calm feeling and quiet talk before
the service. It was like coming home to see some of my favorite seat companions
already in place. Several families who sit near me have three generations in the
church and all take an active part. There were also some new-comers of the past
year that are now part of the church family.
Then I saw something that made me wish for my camera.
A young mother was holding her son over her shoulder so his face was visible. He
was looking at something in the top of the church. His face and eyes were
bright. It was really a Christmas card moment. But the next happening brought
tears to my eyes. His grandfather, an usher, was returning to the pew and the
child held out his hands to him and almost jumped into his arms. It was a living
reminder of trust.
Next, I noticed the diversity of the congregation. There were children,
teenage girls actually dressed in suits, young college students with ties. Many
times, I see them there in jeans and shorts. Older folks who never give in to
their aches and pains, like Eulanee Hathaway. Many of the business people of our
town were partici-pating. There were at least 18 occupations and professions
that were represented. There were people who live in Calhoun County, but drive
to work in other areas. We also have the quiet people who are the attentive
audience. Any choir person will tell us that it is much more rewarding with an
Then the program started and the amazement continued. A teenager, Brianna
Blankenship, played "O Come, All Ye Faithful" on her trumpet. She was poised and
confident. Next was the REAL Christmas Story read by a real grandfather, Shirley
Fitzwater, sitting in a rocking chair with the small children around him on the
floor. This was the real thing, not acting!
Michael Bonar, a young career man, had come home to play the piano for the
singers. Stephanie Skedel, an elementary student, sang "What Child is This?"
accompanied on the guitar by Larry Springston. Amber Gannoe, another college
student, sang a folk type song, "O Mary Did You Know," which asks Mary if she
knew beforehand about giving birth to a son that would rule the world. I was
looking for tissues again.
About this time, there was a glitch in the sound system and strange things
were happening. We all forgot the tissues and enjoyed the consternation of the
choir and laughed with them.
We did settle down again as John Oshoway sang "O Holy Night," not just from
his heart, but his whole being. I looked to see if the roof was being raised.
The program ended with the singing of these words: "He started the whole
world singing a song. The words and the music were there all along!" What the
song had to say was that love found a way to start the world singing a song.
I wish you all a blessed Christmas and New Year, joining in the singing of
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Releasing on August 10th to DVD is director Scott Bunt's 2008 debut feature SEA OF DUST. This modest production gained the attention of Horror Icons Ingrid Pitt and Tom Savini with its inventive script and has begun to garner well deserved recognition within the horror community. Embracing the ideology of the Midnight Movie as a badge of honor, Sea of Dust has started a slow and steady collection of accolades. Sea of Dust has won "Best Picture" at the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival, and "Best of the Fest" at the Fright Night Film Festival and opened the 2009 Fangoria Trinity of Terrors Film Festival in Las Vegas.
Before you read on I must disclose that I worked on this film as the Key Production Assistant and Set Dresser. This was my very first paid job within the entertainment industry and honestly I'm excited about it finally reaching a widespread audience. I should note that while I have a personal connection to my contributions in this film, it in no way effected my review of its screening.
The film tells an adult fairy tale set in the Victorian era of the remote country village Hiedelberg and the Black Forest that surrounds it. An enterprising medical student Stefan Cristoph travels to the estate of Lord Byron to seek his daughter's hand in marriage. His visit is surprisingly unwelcome as Stefan's love is scorned by his hopeful bride's father. It seems that there's something sinister afoot in the Black Forest as the denizens of the nearby villages have become victims of unspeakable deaths.
After leaving the estate Stefan encounters Carla, a beautiful peasant girl in need of medical attention. Stefan takes her to the abode of Doctor Maitland, a physican who has been trying to uncover the source of mysterious cause of these recent villager deaths. Dr. Maitland was hoping for the arrival of Professor Sorell, an academic that might be able to offer answers to the cause of all this bloodshed.
Soon Stefan learns of the legend of Prestor John. An enigmatic ruler of the East, Prestor John was a king said to be an ally to the crusades. Religious leaders waged war in his name, slaughtering hundreds, thousands in a blood forged trail to spread the ideology of Christianity. The trouble was that Prestor John was a myth, fabricated to give reason and bolster support to the Crusades. But it seems that all the pain and life sacrificed in the name of Prestor John has caused the legend to become real, manifested as a supernatural being bent on leading an army against the world to deliver his vision of the kingdom of Christ; one of endless pain and suffering. Prestor seeks to fulfill his plan by the possession or subsequent elimination of all those that stand in his way.
Prestor wants to enlist Stefan as the commander of his army and lures Stefan back and forth through a dreamworld that leaves Stefan and the audience wondering what is truly real. Between the real world and the dream world that Prestor seeks to escape is where the victims of his devious plot linger in a purgatory of endless torture. Now Stefan must enlist the help of Carla, Dr. Maitland and Professor Sorell to band together against the rising tide of possessed villagers and find a way to stop the plot of Prestor John.
The script offers a multi-layered story told between dreams and flashbacks that examine the principles of religious beliefs. The theme examines what can be perceived and what can truly be real. Many would argue that the film is a blood dripping homage to a relegated sub-genre of horror. Some would say that it's a satire meant to skewer the principles of fundamental religions and the motives they create for the harm we cause in God's name. Still others can claim this is a black comedy in the same vein of EVIL DEAD; a bunch of Karo syrup soaked goofs running around the woods with a camera. Stepping back you soon realize that this film encompasses all those factors into a wildly imaginative story that challenges you to keep up. There are many elements that seek to offend and shock, but that's what makes a good horror film; to have your delicate sensibilities questioned and assaulted. And there's still plenty of laughs to be had by those jaded by gratuitous violence. The locations, many of them historical sights, offer a level of supreme believability when back-dropped against the fantastic costume design provided by Joanne Hass.
The cinematography is solid from DP Brian Fass. Hammer Horror was almost always categorized by its locked off shots where actors like Peter Cushing would deliver mouthfuls of monologues for the sake of plot exposition or character development. In this film that story telling device is utilized to draw out some pretty impressive performances. The actors have nowhere to hide, but within their characters, often delivering a performance that one would expect to be seen on stage rather than screen. Brian captures a fluid movement through the characters to offer a systematic pacing to the story telling which is truly highlighted by the editing.
Ron Kalish, the scene splicer from the horror classic SLEEPAWAY CAMP and Woody Allen's early romps like BANANAS and SLEEPER, delivers a commendable job as the film's editor. Walking a fine line between the pacing of Hammer Horror films and contemporary cinema, Ron and Scott deliver a project that blends the two epochs of film making into something noteworthy and refreshing from today's multiplex offerings. Like trained chefs, these two take an old recipe and add new ingredients to cook up a film full of forgotten flavors that will leave movie-goers with a blood soaked palette and eager to explore more offerings from the Hammer Horror genre. The decision to have an on-set digital colorist sets Sea of Dust apart on many levels. Here digital technology is utilized to balance out a rainbow of hues that saturate the film in color schemes not afforded many horror films. This is a heavy nod to the Technicolor days were film stock ruled with an iron fist. But don't think this is purely a gimmick, there are no cigarette burns or sprocket holes. The film has a sharp and crisp look that blends the aesthetics of yesterday with the technology of today. This is yet another testament to Scott in delivering the film he envisioned on his own terms.
Josh Turi and his special effects make-up take center stage with many of the film's most memorable moments. Having served on bigger budget fare like I AM LEGEND and Saturday Night Live, Josh has a deep rooted love for the horror genre from his previous efforts like WENDIGO, CLASS OF NUKE 'EM HIGH II: SUBHUMANOID MELTDOWN and the illustrious, yet short lived TV horror series MONSTERS. There are several gory segments that push the boundaries of low budget film making. The inventive spirit of Scott Bunt's writing coupled with Josh Turi's delivery offer plenty of carnage to be enjoyed. Having witnessed the time constraints and limited resources of these two, it's an amazing display of the macabre in its finished product. Visual effects are utilized to give a dated appeal to the film through spectres and transitions between our world and Prestor's. A favorite element is the score provided by Jasper Drew. Moody and almost melancholy, the music serves a a bridge between reality and fantasy with its eerie lullaby style. Harps, strings, and piano invoke a dreamlike transition between scenes of violence and absurdity.
The DVD Special Features include a Behind the Scenes look at the making of the film with interviews from stars Tom Savini, Ingrid Pitt, Troy Holland, Eward X. Young, Bill Timoney, and Darby Totten as well as director Scott Bunt and producer Pauline Bunt. A director's commentary offers a peek into shooting at many of the historical locations of the film and the challenges overcome to deliver this motion picture to audiences. A Slide Show gives a glimpse into production while a Trailer compilation gathers all teasers that have tempted audiences until this DVD's release.
Ultimately, SEA OF DUST is a very different horror film than what's been offered in a long time. When was the last time someone actively pursued presenting Hammer Horror to contemporary audiences in the same stylings it was delivered almost 50 years ago? Dealing with controversial subject matter like Christianity in such a manner can easily offend, especially when paired with the violence and scenes of sexuality that would not have made it past the censors generations ago. Interestingly enough, there is no nudity in the film, which was a hallmark of many of these films, particularly Ingrid Pitt's career. We're treated to a different voice eager to share their love of the genre. It's a revisit of a classic period of film making all too often overlooked and forgotten. There are no running zombies or sparkly vampires, instead it's low budget film making going for broke and pulling no punches. There's a harpy, exploding heads, an axe fight with Multiple Miggs of SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, creepy kid twins, and multiple head stabbings. What more could you ask for?
You can visit the Sea of Dust official website for other information regarding press, interviews, and other updates.
Support Independent Horror by demanding it from Netflix. Click here to be heard.
Check out the Sea of Dust Face Book page for updates about the film and screenings.
Be sure to head to the news stands for September's issue of Fangoria Magazine where issue #296 features Sea of Dust.
Tags: Hammer films, Ingrid Pitt, Possession, Religion, Tom Savini.


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Herbal Properties:- Genmaicha Tea: Is a flavorful Japanese classic which includes a stunning combination of whole, fresh Green Sencha leaves combined with roasted organic brown rice. The almost sweet, toasted flavor of the rice adds a lovely contribution to the whole bodied green tea leaves
- Cardamom: A household spice that is commonly used to support digestion without increasing Heat.* It has expectorant and diaphoretic actions.* The mucus forming properties of milk are neutralized when cardamom is added to it.*
- Cinnamon: This warming spice is traditionally used in cold formulas as an expectorant and diaphoretic (sweat inducing).* Due to its warming property, cinnamon is known to promote digestion.*
- Cloves: An energizing herb,* cloves are an effective stimulant and aromatic for the lungs and stomach.* Cloves are used extensively in Ayurvedic herbology.
- Ginger: In Ayurvedic and Chinese herbology, Ginger is known to have heating, cleansing, toning and stimulating properties.* Ginger promotes digestion, relieves abdominal discomfort, dispels chills and it is also useful for relieving respiratory complaints due to phlegm and arthritic conditions due to coldness.*
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Bradford Esprit Diving Club are hosting a fund-raiser at Shipley Pool later today for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA).
The event will involve all divers dressing in yellow and a sponsored dive-off!
Representatives will be present from YAA, the diving club and Bradford Council Online.
Donations can be made to www.justgiving.com/BradfordEspritYAA.


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Man behind China's golf boom listed among the true movers and shakers
Mission Hills founder and chairman Dr David Chu is challenging the Americans' status as the most powerful people in golf since he broke into the top-10 figureheads worldwide in the sport.
Chu rose from 16th to ninth on Golf Inc.'s annual list of the 'Most Powerful People in Golf', the largest jump since the magazine began the rankings. Chu is also the highest ranked non-American on the list, which is headed for a fifth successive year by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Tiger Woods comes in at number four. It is only the second year movers and shakers from outside the US have been included.
The 35 individuals on the list were chosen for their ability to influence the development of courses and communities, the operation of courses, the equipment used by golfers and the rules and administration of the game.
'This is truly a worldwide list, reflecting the changing nature of the industry as more and more countries embrace the game,' said Golf Inc. associate publisher Chase Peckham.
'It is probably no exaggeration to say that Chu is the man most responsible for China's golf boom. In addition to the 12 courses, residential and resort amenities at Mission Hills, Chu spearheaded the agreement to hold the World Cup tournament for the next 12 years,' the magazine says.
Chu, 58, said: 'This award is strong evidence our efforts to grow golf in China are on the right track. We're spreading the game through a multi-faceted approach. This includes bringing professional tournaments to Mission Hills, supporting a host of junior golf initiatives, inviting golf greats for clinics, and employing the most respected swing instructors. It's all part of a broader long-range plan to make golf the premier sport not only in China, but throughout the world.'
A Hong Kong native, Chu was one of the first entrepreneurs to invest in the mainland in the late 1970s. Sixteen years later, Mission Hills' 12 courses make it the world's largest golf club and a powerful player on the global golf scene.
A firm believer in cross-cultural education programmes for academic advancement, Chu has supported many institutions of higher learning in China, Hong Kong and overseas.
Earlier this year, he established 'Dr David Chu's Care Fund for Orphans' in response to the Sichuan earthquake. Chu and Mission Hills raised more than US$3 million for victims of the tragedy. Over the past decade, Mission Hills has contributed to those in need, including victims of the February 2008 blizzards in southern China, the 2006 and 2005 floods in southern China and the 2003 Sars outbreak in Hong Kong.
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Three vampires walk into a bar. "What can I get ya?" asks the bartender.
"Blood," orders the first vampire.
"Make it two," says the second.
The bartender looks at the third. "What about you, buddy?"
"Plasma," says the vampire.
"Okay," replies the barman. "Let me make sure I've got this straight. Two bloods and a blood light."


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Full-figured women rely on Blue Skinny Jeans jeans as an essential part of their casual attire. There are many varieties and colors of jeans that are available for this group. If you are a plus size lady you can find jeans that are made for your specific body type whether you are tall or short, pear-shaped or well-rounded. There is a jean available that will emphasize your best attributes and camouflage your flaws. The right fitting jean is a great addition to any wardrobe.
It is important to accept the shape and size of your body, and get over the fact that you are not a size 6 or 8, before you go shopping for a pair of jeans. When you do not accept yourself, they are negative thoughts, and they will make you have a negative image about yourself. Focus on the fact that you are a healthy woman. This will make it easier to find a pair of jeans that is so you!
It depends upon the manufacturer, of course, but larger size jeans usually come in sizes 14 to 28. Size 14 in a plus size garment generally corresponds to a 16 regular. Larger size dungarees are offered with "Misses" measurements and with "Junior" measurements. The former term means that the legs are looser, the hip section is wider, and the waistband sits higher than it does in the Juniors.
Jeans in a "junior" cut fit snugly in the leg and sit low on the waist. They are rather form-fitting, and full-figured shoppers should try on both jean cuts, taking into consideration their comfort and style, as well as the look. Model the different cuts in a full-length mirror, or, better yet, a three-way mirror, so that you can evaluate the fit from a number of perspectives. Make sure you are completely satisfied in every way before you buy. There is no best cut-it is a personal choice.
Full figured women who have a "pear" shape prefer boot cut jeans. A pear shaped body can be described as being biggest in the middle section (from the lower part of the stomach to the upper thighs).
Boot cut jeans are popular because they de-emphasize the longer part of the body, which is a slimming look. Boot cut jeans generally look better with shoes with a heel or even platform shoes instead of shoes with a flat heel.
Tapered jeans usually do not look good on a plus size woman and should be avoided, unless you really want to draw attention to the least liked parts of your body. Tapered style bottoms should really be reserved for the very thin girls.
It's hard enough these days to shop for fashionable trendy clothing when you are plus sized, but what about when your in the category of plus size petite? This refers to ladies that are 5' 3" or below but still wear at least a size 14/16.
Usually what will fit in the waist will be to long or vice versa and shopping in the children's section is not something that is an option. Frustrating trips to the store occur when it comes to fashion combined with the fact that there are few plus size stores and even fewer that carry plus size petite styles. So what can you do when shopping for plus size petite sizes? There are a few options that are available to you and for the most part they will not break your budget.
- Alterations - I list this first because many years ago you couldn't go into any department store and purchase something that didn't have to be altered. Some stores still offer free alterations with purchase. If not then there are plenty of seamtresses that can help you out. If this is not in your budget then learning to sew yourself is another option. Men have been getting there clothes altered for hundreds of years there is nothing that says women can't do the same.
- Age appropriate clothes - If you are in your thirties then dressing like the teenagers is not something that you want to do especially if you work in an office setting. Make sure that you always buy clothing that is appropriate for your age. Today that doesn't mean that you have to be frumpy with the vast selection of clothes available to plus size women.
- Bulk shopping - It's hard enough to find petite plus size clothing as is so when you find things in your size that fit in the waist and inseam buy more than one item. Take advantage of any sales that are online so that you can get the biggest bang for your buck.
- Be Adventurous - Just because you like pastels doesn't mean that your entire wardrobe should be made up of it. Mix up the solids and prints in your wardrobe to show off your hips curves and other good points.
- High Heels - High heeled shoes are your friend. Not only can they complete an outfit but they can give you an extra inch or two or five for those that are self conscious about there height. Note: For the most part for plus size women I dont recommend wearing a heel more than two inches in height but it is really up to your individual tastes.
Shopping tip: Buying online you are more likely to find sizes and styles that are not available in the walk in stores.
The right pair of denim jeans may be the single most important piece of clothing in your wardrobe and will without a doubt be the most versatile piece in your collection. Plus size denim lines are ever increasing and the trend focused options available in standard sizing are rapidly becoming available for the plus size community. From your favorite tee to a kimono top, your entire look can be changed without ever taking off your denim. However, what looks stylish and sexy on one woman, makes another one look frumpy or outdated. So, how do you know what's right for you? Below are some basic guidelines to follow when shopping for the perfect piece of denim.
The golden rule is: Know what thyself is workin with! If you got it flaunt it, accentuate the positives. Booty like J Lo? Mile long legs? These are the features you want to accentuate. Work with different washes and of the minute denim shapes like boot-cut and wide leg that enhance your favorite features.
What is your body style? Wide Hips, avoid the temptation of drowning yourself in relaxed fit jeans, they will only add inches where you're trying to lose them. Instead draw the eye down and balance the body with a pair of slight flare boot-cut jeans in a mid rise that's fitted throughout the hips. If you have short legs, make sure you pay attention to the length; this is one of the most important aspects when choosing a pair of jeans. Denim should be about a half of an inch above the ground when wearing heels or flats. Darker washes, with a front crease from the knee to the hem, also elongate your legs. A new option re-emerging is the higher waist trouser jean, which not only slims, but creates the illusion of mile long legs. Girls with a boyish figure or a body style considered to be rectangular will want to opt for a cut that will add the illusion of having curves, such as a mid-rise flare leg jean, where the denim is fitted through the hips and thigh, with the flare beginning above the knee.
The devil is in the details; you will want to consider different details of the jean itself. A fan of distressing and aged denim? Make sure not to go overboard. Extreme fading or jeans that appear to be destroyed may be popular with 15 year old pop tarts, but in reality can look tacky and dated. Dark denim in a crisp shape is always chic, as is a medium wash with well placed whiskering. Pay attention to pocket shape and angle. Hexagonal shapes that angle in towards the center tend to work best in creating a heart shaped booty for any body. Pockets placed slightly higher on the tush tend to make a flat booty look perkier and higher. Flap, or cargo pockets, also add some oomph to a small tush. Long pockets that pass the bottom of the tush are fantastic for shaping and lifting an ample booty. Avoid excess fading on the butt and the thighs, as they will make these areas look larger. Also pay attention to a lot of whiskering around the zipper area, which can also accentuate the hips. When considering rise, most women will be best served by a mid rise (a few inches below your belly button).
When choosing the right pair of plus size denim know your body type first and foremost, it is the basis of your search. Know which styles will work with your type and most importantly, what makes you feel fabulous.
You have prepared everything you will need for your trip - pocket money, pair of jeans, couple of plain shirts, some nice clothes to go out in, a digital camera, etc. when all of sudden your attention turns on that comfortable, soft, and ultra-sweet plus size lingerie. But should you bring it or not?
Well, it depends on the kind of trip you are heading off to. If it's a boot camp, by all means, hesitate for a second. But if it is one of those most anticipated trips - could be your honeymoon, much-awaited vacation, special visit to a close friend or relative, or a simple overnight trip getaway, count your plus size lingerie in. Yes, many would advise that you should only bring light weight things on a trip. Fortunately, most of lingerie pieces are made of soft, thin and lightweight materials that you can bring along anywhere you go.
Suppose you are going to spend your very first night with your husband in a very romantic place. Wouldn't it be nice to wear one of those lovely adorned plus size lingerie garments instead of a plain dress to complete your sultry look while having a private candlelight dinner? Put on a very dramatic eye make-up, make luscious rich lips, choose to wear a long, shiny and flower-patterned plus size gown and nice pair of stilettos, and don't forget to perfume your body with a fresh floral scent. The lingerie you chose will be just as unforgettable as the night and every time you wear your lingerie again, your husband will remember how gorgeous you looked on your honeymoon.
This tip is also true if you are going on a vacation. Surprise your partner with your very sexy plus size lingerie and he will appreciate how you planned to please him by making an effort to bring your favorite bed time outfit. If your planned trip is with your friend or close relative, I would say it is still wise to pack your plus size lingerie. To look stylish and feel great during the night time when chatting just before sleeping is the best form of bonding between close buddies, it is nice to walk around with your plus size gown and matching robe. Packing your personal plus size lingerie will save you from the hassle of buying a new piece of lingerie along the way, as you know that shopping for the perfect plus size lingerie is not as easy as picking groceries.
Living far away from the comfort of your home, even for just a few hours or days, can be very stressful. Your plus size lingerie will help relax you and loosen the stress before you sleep as you become intimate with yourself again. Women testified that wearing their favorite lingerie made them feel sexy and confident, even when away from the comfort of their own home. Even if the type of lingerie that you brought on a trip is meant to be worn under your daytime outfit, knowing that you look fabulous under your thick coat or heavy jacket reflects your beauty and self-esteem.


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RADAMEL FALCAO has cooled talk he wants to move to the Premier League — but
admits: I might be sold there anyway!
The Atletico Madrid goal machine is one of the hottest properties in Europe
and has been tipped for a switch to England.
Falcao, a target for Manchester City and Chelsea, has struck 13 times in nine
games and insists he is happy in Spain.
But the Colombian reckons Atletico could still cash in and sell him off to the
Prem's big spenders.
He said: "I am calm. I don't even know what I'm doing tomorrow.
"I am happy here and enjoying things at present. I am not thinking about
leaving, only in playing this season, and I hope everything goes well.
"The club has needs and it depends on certain results.
"There are many factors — the economy of the club, entering the Champions
"Later, Atletico and the responsible people will decide what to do with my
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Oregon softball: Hawkins leads Ducks to 2-0 victory in final game of Diamond 9 Citrus Classic
After setting a season-high for strikeouts in a game with 15 yesterday, Cheridan Hawkins one-upped herself, literally.
In leading the Ducks (18-2) to a 2-0 victory over Illinois State and continuing the team's winning streak at three, Hawkins struck out 16 batters over seven complete innings while allowing just two hits and one walk.
The game proved to be an interesting one on the offensive side of the ball for Oregon as the top two hitters in the lineup, Janie Takeda and Courtney Ceo, combined to go 0-for-6 at the plate and no runs scored. It was the first game all year that Takeda or Ceo failed to get a hit in a game.
Karine Shaver (2-for-2) and Alexa Peterson (1-for-3) helped make up for the offensive absence at the top lineup by helping Oregon do just enough offensively to pull out the win.
Hawkins began the game by retiring the first six Illinois State batters in order before she got into a little bit of trouble in the third inning. After getting the first batter out on a strikeout, Hawkins walked and hit another batter surrounded by another strikeout to put runners at first and second with two outs. Still unfazed, Hawkins calmly got the count to 0-2 before finishing off the final batter of the inning with a strikeout.
After Hawkins retired Illinois State in order to start the fourth inning, Oregon's offense finally came alive.
Peterson doubled to left field to begin the inning and then Janelle Lindvall hit a single that put runners at the corners with no outs. Lexy Beaudrie-Pierson then entered the game as a pinch runner for Lindvall and promptly stole second base.
Kailee Cuico stepped to the plate and grounded out to second base but was able to score Peterson while allowing Beaudrie-Pierson to move up to third base. Then with two outs and runners at the corners, Shaver stepped to the plate and singled to right field to score Beaudrie-Pierson and complete the scoring for the Ducks.
Hawkins had her no-hit bid broken up in the sixth inning on a bunt single but got out of the inning, and the rest of the game, with no harm. With the win, Hawkins bettered her record to 9-2 with a 1.10 earned run average.
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Eagles' coach, Stephen Keshi has urged his players to make it count when they play Liberia, in the winner takes it all second leg 2013 Nations Cup qualifier, October 13 in Calabar.
Keshi was speaking against the background of Nigeria's drop from world and continental reckoning, as was testified in the recent FIFA rankings for the month of October. And as the Super Eagles square up against boastful Liberia, Keshi has urged the players to return Nigeria to the Nations Cup, which Nigeria missed in January, and it has been largely responsible for the free fall in the world rankings.
"I understand the concern of Nigerians because over the last ten years the Eagles have been dropping in performance levels, but who can right the wrong if not the players.
"It is not the coaches, but the players. They must talk to themselves and say they must right the wrong and get Nigerians to believe in them again.
"The players need to wake up and there is no better time for that than now," Keshi stated in Abuja befiore the Eagles moved over to Calabar yesterday.


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Carolyn Foley has joined the Penguin Random House in-house Legal group as v-p, associate general counsel, with primary responsibility for legal work on behalf of the Random House publishing division. Foley was previously a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine.
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Why Businesses Must Use Social Media Analytics Tools
Today, social media is a criticalcomponent of any business's marketing plan. Although many national companies and local businesses have been connected to social media networks for several years now, they're still facing key challenges. For instance, it's difficult for many companies to tie their social media efforts to business goals.
That's where social media analytics tools come into play. Through these tools, marketers have been able to:
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The number of marketers that use these valuable tools is growing fast. In fact, more than 60% of businesses and organizations in North America are now using them
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Research also shows that when social media networks, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, introduce a new set of analytics tools, marketers are quick to adopt them. Over the last two years, the number of marketers that use these tools has surged.
Many of these tools are becoming more advanced, especially for Facebook with the recent release of it's new targeting options- partner categories. Check out our Facebook handbook to learn how to leverage all of the benefits of this powerful social network to your advantage.
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Unfortunately, these tools don't solve all of marketers' problems, especially when it comes to calculating the return on investment. Also, many businesses report that they don't have the staffing or resources needed to fully implement a social media marketing plan. What some business owners don't realize is that managing an online presence and tracking social media campaign sometimes requires the work of a full-time social media marketing professional. But some business owners are more hesitant to increase their staff to accommodate this because they do not see the potential these networks can have on their bottom line.
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Memorial Day should be something much more personal than just a paid day off, backyard barbeque or a sale at a department store.
Since 1775, over two million Americans have been killed or wounded in wars and military conflicts, and almost all Americans can look back into their family histories and find relatives who were wounded or killed while serving their country.
This should compel us to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom this Memorial Day. Here is a list of sites in the Washington, D.C., area that honor our veterans, in no particular order :
This site pays homage to the 400,000 Americans that made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II. Legislation for the site was authorized by Congress, nearly 50 years after the war, and was dedicated by President George W. Bush in 2004. With the Washington Monument in the background, the plaza contains 56 pillars which represent the 48 states and eight U.S. territories.
Designed by Yale architecture student Maya Ying Lin, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a moving tribute to the almost 60,000 Americans who were killed or went missing during the conflict. The memorial was constructed using private funds and was dedicated in 1982. Two years later, Frederick Hart's Three Servicemen statue was added, and in 1993, women who served in Vietnam were honored by an additional statue sculpted by Glenna Goodacre. In 2004, the Memory Plaque was added to memorialize those who later died from causes related to the war.
A moving tribute to those who served in the "Forgotten War", the Korean War Veterans Memorial is filled with symbolism. Sculpted by Frank Gaylord, 19 soldiers are depicted walking up a hill towards an American flag symbolizing freedom. The words "Freedom is not free" are etched on a slab of granite, reflecting the sacrifices made by American and Allied troops during the conflict.
•African American Civil War Memorial
The only national memorial commemorating the service of more than 200,000 African American troops and their officers, the African American Civil War Memorial includes a ten foot statue, called the Spirit of Freedom, sculpted by Ed Hamilton and features uniformed Black soldiers and a sailor. The names of those African Americans who fought during the Civil War are etched on the Wall of Honor.
•District of Columbia War Memorial
Located in West Potomac Park, the District of Columbia War Memorial honors Washingtonians who lost their lives while serving during World War I. The Greek style temple contains 12 Doric columns and 47 feet high and 44 feet in diameter. The cornerstone of the structure contains a time capsule which lists the names of all 26,048 American soldiers who served.
Beginning as the plantation and home of George Washington's step-grandson, the estate was sold to the federal government in 1864. Military fortifications were built, and 200 acres were set aside for use as a national cemetery. The first burials took place in May of 1864. The Freedman's Village was established at Arlington in 1863 for those former slaves who migrated to the Washington DC area, and provided food, shelter, education and employment training. Over 3,800 African Americans from the Freedman's Village are buried in Section 27. Visitors can witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a somber and moving tribute to those who died in military conflicts and whose remains were never identified. Two presidents, William Howard Taft and John F. Kennedy, are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, along with many other notable statesmen and military leaders including 12 Supreme Court Justices and 19 astronauts. Also at Arlington, visitors can tour the original Arlington House, the mansion built by George Washington Parke Custis, later the home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
•Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Located at the ceremonial entrance of Arlington National Cemetery known as the Arlington Hemicycle, the Women in Military Service for America Memorial was dedicated in 1997, and was designed by Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi. This memorial honors the service of over 2 million women to the United States Armed Forces in various roles since the Revolutionary War.
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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Marriage joins people in more ways than one, but nobody should tie any matrimonial knots until they have worked out the financial side of their marriage arrangement. Like it or not, there is a "business" side to any marriage commitment, and in the interest of a long-lasting life together those issues should be front and center before a wedding.
After all, the last thing any spouse wants after the rings are on fingers is a financial surprise that adds debt and anxiety to a new marriage.
To nip any such problems in the bud, the California Society of CPAs offers a list of tips and strategies newlyweds need to work out before the wedding:
Talk it out. The CSCPA strongly advises mapping out your money life together. You can that process by establishing some short-term goals, especially in paying off any debt coming into the marriage, then segue into long-term goals such as starting a family, starting a college savings program and buying a home. Agree beforehand how these expenses will be met and how much each spouse will be contributing.
Track money coming in and going out. The best way to get both spouses on the same page financially is create and maintain a budget together. The CSCPA advises including the following items in a new household budget for married couples:
- Wages and salary
- Bonuses and commissions, interest, dividends and rental income
- Unemployment insurance
- Income from investments and retirement accounts
- Any inheritance money on the table
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Former San Diego State professor Bob Filner is running for mayor of San Diego, and he is asking for the student vote.
Filner has a lengthy public service record and currently represents California's 51st district in Congress. Previously, he served as the president on the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education, as well as on the San Diego City Council.
Now, he says he wants to engage today's youth just as he was inspired in his youth to become involved during the civil rights movement.
"Political activity as a young person gave me a sense of optimism about change," he said. "I think young people should be involved. They don't understand their own power."
Filner said if he is San Diego's next mayor, he will have students in his administration.
"They have great ideas," he said.
Filner was a professor at SDSU for 20 years. He has plenty to say about the California State University system and the recent salary debate that continues to be a major concern across the state.
"On the one hand, people argue that you have to have these big salaries to attract quality people," he said. "On the other hand they're way out of whack."
He said executives are not doing anything significantly more difficult to justify the large salaries they receive. Filner, who said he was paid $35,000 annually when he taught at SDSU, said the CSU underestimates the quality of administrators who can be hired for less.
"I think what gnaws on people is that we're cutting back, we're cutting expenses. Your scholarships are being reduced, your class size is being raised and then they give this guy a huge salary," he said. "It doesn't make sense."
Filner said he sees a correlation between the energy of protesters in the Civil Rights movement and the Occupy Wall Street movement.
"The weakness of the Occupy movement is that there are no real programs, specific demands," Filner said. "There's a general feeling that society is unjust and too few people have too much power, which is all true."
He said he met with Occupy protesters in different cities throughout the country and asked what should be done, but did not receive concrete answers.
"You have to at some point have a program. Unless you do, why are you there?" he said.
Filner said there are three major issues currently facing San Diego.
"The top issue for anybody is jobs. Livability and sustainability issues. How do you get mass transit, affordable housing and environmental protections at the same time? And neighborhood power," Filner said.
However, he did not include a new Chargers stadium as one of the issues.
"I love the Chargers, I'm glad we have a professional team, but you know the Chargers are a private business owned by a private guy who has a billion dollars and makes a lot of money," Filner said. "Why does he need a public subsidy? Why should the taxpayers subsidize his private business and profit-making?
"Especially when most of those people paying those taxes won't even be able to afford to get into the games," he said.
He pointed to the Green Bay Packers as an example of a team owned by its city. In comparison to the games held at Qualcomm Stadium, he said their stadium has been filled during every game for the last 50 years.
"There's not a sense of, literally, ownership of the team," he said. "If they said we'll participate in the city more, we'll give you a public ownership stake in it, I might talk to them. Otherwise, no public subsidies."
For more information, visit bobfilnerformayor.com.


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gun layouts/designs
I am a complete newbie to fire arms, what I know I have learnt through games and the internet, I know that a Bullpup configuration firearm has it's magazine behind the firing mechanism but what is a more conventional design (like a M16, M4A1 or AK47) called?
and what of the 'pistol-type' magazine placement shown by an Uzi or a MP7 submachinegun, is there a particular name for that?
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The bullpup, on the other hand, arose in the 1950's (the origin of the term is unclear).
Good question - it made me do a little research to check up on my own understanding.
Good answer to a good question. Now you've got me wondering about the origins of the bullpup design.:confused:
Wikipedia has a page on bullpup firearms. Fairly informative. google bullpup and it should be one of the first ones to come up on the list.
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Sometimes, if it's available. But usually just plain old water works for me!
One of my physical therapists actually suggested that I start drinking sparkling water after she read some studies that indicate it actually provides a lot of minerals that are stripped out of bottled water. Apparently the minerals are one of the factors that go into the recommended daily water intake, but a lot of people aren't getting them with bottled water... Not sure how much it helps, but I love it
No, Im low maintenance.
I like the flavored sparkling water. But not the plain ones - they are too harsh for me.
I drink carbonated water but not sparkling....
All the time, but I like both flat and (as we call it) eau gazeuse (gassy water LOL). I think it's something very similar in spanish, too. Aqua con gaz or something?? Only in English does water "sparkle" hehehhe! :D
Very rarely.
Of course I drink!
definitly. not too often tho, cos i hate when the gas escapes and deflated sparkling water is NOT tasty.
No sparking water for me, thanks! I'm not a fan of carbonation to begin with so I'll stick to flat water.
not a fan
Carbonated water is okay for your bones. It is the phosphorous in sodas, especially combined with caffeine that decreases bone density.
Does seltzer count as sparkling water? I guess not, I do drink that though! I cut it with juice for a nice bubbly drink with hardly any calories!
Yes - incessantly. I started drinking it when I moved abroad and people don't really drink soda here, but I really needed my bubbly fix, so now I drink sparkling water. Plus, it doesn't have the insane amounts of sugar soda does, so I feel better about drinking it as well!
I love it, but I hear anything carbonated, including water, sucks the calcium out of your bones (or something like that).
i love sparkling water. i don't drink soda or juice or anything other than water so when i want to mix up my flat tap or bottled i go with some bubbles.
eww, no, i absolutely hate sparkling water. it's all about the flat water for moi.
I LOVE the Poland Springs sparking waters... Especially the Raspberry-Lime one. I can't stand Pellagrino... Something about it just does not taste right. I drink sparkling water every day with dinner.
Nope, just regular water for me!
I got into it relatively recently--trying to cut back on both caffeine and artificial sweeteners. Pellegrino is my favorite. Costco makes it an affordable luxury by selling the 1.5 liter bottles by the case. For newbies to sparkling water, lotsa lime really helps.
Frequently. I like the Poland Spring flavored sparkling waters and I love Pellegrino. My throat gets scratchy during allergy season. Water like Pellegrino really helps sooth my throat without any calories. Having sparkling water on hand at home also really helped my husband break his orange soda habit. He has now successfully transitioned from soda to the sparkling water to regular water.
I do at work because we have plenty of it, but I never go out of my way to purchase it for home.
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I listened to a radio show recently about hungry children in New Mexico while I was cleaning out the refrigerator in order to put away groceries. I started to cry because I was throwing out food. I rationalized that at least the food was going to the compost pile where it would be eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, coyotes, deer and beer, but I feel helpless at this inequity. What can I do to help hungry people?
The reality of hunger can be hard to bear and it's good news that there's a new muppet on Sesame Street, Lily, a seven-year-old girl, whose family often struggles to get enough to eat. Lily is part of a Sunday special, "Growing Hope Against Hunger."
Sunday, October 16th is World Food Day USA, a worldwide event designed to raise awareness in order to help alleviate hunger. 36.3 million people in the US, approximately one in ten, live in households that experience hunger or are at risk for hunger. One in four USA children live in these households. One billion worldwide are hungry.
Here are some things you can do:
Host a Sunday Dinner and talk about hunger. Oxfam offers a Sunday Dinner Discussion Guide, which includes questions like, "Where does your food come from?" and "How is the global food system connected?
Get together and talk with others about how to help alleviate hunger in your area. Is it enough to have more food banks or do we need food trucks? People who can't afford food can't afford transportation, so how can we get food to the people who need it?
Review your own diet to see if you could eat more local food or more food in season. Learn about the Slow Food Movement. Some people have even committed to eating only food that is grown within 100 miles of them. Others, like Barbara Kingsolver and Bill McKibben, have experimented with eating only what they can grow and store from their own garden or buy close to home.
Check out the San Francisco Food Bank interactive tool, Hunger 101, in which you follow four hungry San Franciscans as they try to make ends meet.
Read Barbara Ehrenreich's book, Nickled and Dimed. She chronicles her experience of trying to live on minimum wage.
Check out the World Food Day USA's suggestions for educational materials and community action
Sign the I'm Mad as Hell petition on EndingHunger.org
Join me in remembering to say thank you every time we sit down to a meal.
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HALTON business leaders have pledged their support to bring High Speed Rail to Liverpool.
Currently, trains are only linked by a spur from Crewe which would bring EuroStar style trains through Runcorn on a conventional track.
Halton Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with other businesses and councillors to lobby the Government and HS2 Limited to extend the route to the city.
They believe it could create 14,000 new jobs and regenerate the economy.
Campaigners fear that without a full link, the region could miss out on millions of pounds of growth and will not be as attractive to investors as Manchester, which has already secured a direct HS2 service.
Paula Cain, chief executive of Halton Chamber of Commerce, said: "High speed rail to Liverpool will enable connectivity, jobs and additional opportunities for busnesses.
"All of these things are of paramount importance."
Business leaders believe fast trains would support the region's freight and logistics hub which alone could mean up to 20,000 new jobs.
The campaign is backed by the Combined Authority, which includes Halton, Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton and St Helens.
Clr Phil Davies, chairman of the combined authority, said: "High Speed Rail would bring enormous benefits to the City Region, an £8.3 billion boost to our economy, more jobs, more visitors.
"Delivering full High Speed Rail connectivity to Liverpool is vital not just for the city but for the whole region and beyond."
Robert Hough, chairman of the City Region Local Enterprise Partnership, said: "It is essential that we invest in infrastructure to achieve a rebalancing of our economy that will ultimately help our businesses grow and create jobs for our residents."
To support the campaign, visit highspeedrailliverpool.org.
Construction of HS2 is due to start in 2017 and be completed by 2025.


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Mahindra & Mahindra, the leading player in India's small commercial vehicle segment, has introduced the Maxximo in India. The Maxximo is the world's first mini-truck powered by a 2-cylinder CRDe engine with DOHC technology and 4-valves per cylinder.
A game-changer offering, the Maxximo combines best in class technology, unmatched performance and superior style and comfort. The Maxximo is the first product to roll out from Mahindra's state-of-the-art Chakan plant.
Available in a two different body styles the minivan and the goods carrier, the Maxximo comes in four attractive and youthful shades, Appy Red, Diamond White, Sunny Yellow and Leaf Green.
The Mahindra Maxximo is powered by a 0.9L 2CY CRDe diesel engine. The engine is mated to a 4-speed manual transmission for crisp shifting of gears. The diesel engine is low on fuel consumption as it can run 20 kmpl and is BS-III compliant. This CRDe engine can churn about 25 bhp of power and 55 Nm of torque.
The Maxximo is a trendsetting, stylised vehicle in the fast-growing small load category segment. The Maxximo is equipped with superior load carrying capacity of 850 kg payload. This mini-truck is low on maintenance cost and in economical operational costs too.
The Mahindra Maxximo is a sturdy truck which is built on leaf spring suspension at the rear with 6-leaves along with thicker (3.6 mm) wheel rims. Moreover, the McPherson strut with coil spring at the rear front imparts a smooth ride. The Maxximo rides on 12-inch radial tube type tyres.
The Mahindra Maxximo has a cool exterior with trendy front grille that adds a stylish look to the truck. The front fascia is further highlighted with wrap-around headlamps that flank the front grill with multi-focal reflectors that provide improved visibility at night.
Coming to the inside of the Maxximo, it flaunts a car-like interior in beige and tan. The cabin is cozy with the two-tone seats that come with headrests. These seats are more comfortable with better support. It has a bench seat for the co-driver with no obstruction between driver and co-driver seat. The well-designed beige-coloured instrument panel boasts of a stylish cluster with a digital odometer, double trip meter and an integrated clock. The cabin is quite big with maximum legroom and kneeroom that permits a hassle-free entry and exit. The footstep for the cargo body, windshield wiper with intermittent function and inbuilt spray system, mobile charging facility and dual-mounted sun visor add to the overall convenience. The ergonomic hand brake position, dead pedal, steering wheel made of soft-touch, strong-grip material, bigger rear-window and larger windshield enhance the Maxximo's driving pleasure.
The Maxximo meets stringent frontal crash impact norms with a frontal crash protector. It is also equipped with a drive-by-wire accelerator system for safer overtaking, LSPV (Load Sensing Proportionate Valve) brakes and the booster to improve brake-effectiveness while reducing driver fatigue.


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UNITED NATIONS, N. Y. (Sep. 29)
The Middle East situation will again come to the forefront of the United Nations General Assembly tomorrow when UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold reports on his recent mission to the Middle East.
Mr. Hammarskjold's report will be identified as an interim summation and will be circulated to Assembly delegates. Thus, the Secretary General will not actually address the Assembly, However, after the report has been formally filed, it is expected that many of the delegations will discuss the document in "general debate" –a procedure whereby delegation chairmen or Foreign Ministers outline the principal foreign affairs policy of their government.
Israel's participation in the general debate will not take place until some time next week. Mrs. Golda Meir, Israel's Foreign Minister, had been scheduled to deliver her formal foreign policy address on Friday of this week. Today it was learned, however, that Mrs. Meir has postponed her speech, and it was believed that the reason for the postponement is that Israel wants to hear formal reactions of other governments, including the Arab states, before formalizing its own attitude.
Mrs. Meir will confer with Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in Washington on Thursday. Today she conferred with a number of Foreign Ministers, including Selwyn Lloyd, Britain's Foreign Secretary. She also conferred with United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold. It is understood that they discussed Mr. Hammarskjold's recent trip to the Middle East and his forthcoming report to the General Assembly on his achievements there.
It was learned today that one of the Big Power Foreign Ministers who will discuss Mr. Hammarskjold's report in the general debate will be the Soviet Union's Andrei A. Gromyko. A Soviet delegation spokesman said today that Mr. Gromyko is not yet leaving for home, implying he is remaining in order to discuss the report.
Aside from the general Middle Eastern debate, Israel's next item of special interest in the Assembly is not scheduled to come up until about the middle of next month. The Assembly's Special Political Committee will convene October 10, and one of its most important agenda its will be a discussion of the Arab refugee problem.
It was learned today that a friend of Israel, who is a member of this year's United States delegation to the Assembly, will represent the United States on that committee. He is George M. Harrison, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and vice-president of the AFL-CIO. Mr. Harrison returned recently from a visit to Israel.
Over the strenuous objections of Arab delegates, including a threat to walk out, Arieh Eilan, First Secretary of the Israel delegation to the United Nations, was elected to the UN Trusteeship Committee. He was named rapporteur of the body.
The election was the first time since the creation of the United Nations that an Israel delegate has been named to any office of the important Trusteeship Committee. It was also the first time in three years that an Israeli delegate has been elected to any office in the General Assembly.
The election of Mr. Eilan followed strong Arab efforts to obtain Afro-Asian and Latin American votes for an opposition candidate. Only one of the delegates, that of Ceylon, declined to reject the Arab appeal but when the election was held, the Ceylonese delegate withdrew his candidacy and Mr. Eilan was elected unanimously. His candidacy was sponsored by Costa Rica, seconded by Austria and supported by Liberia.
Hashim Jawad of Iraq, addressing the General Assembly, claimed that the "main source of danger to the peace in the area" was Israel. He charged that Israel was not created solely as a new home for the Jews but primarily as an instrument to impose the will of some big powers against the rising nations of the Arab East. Israel's role "as a willing tool of imperialism," he alleged, was demonstrated when Israel "played as the spearhead of the tripartite aggression against Egypt, and more recently by her ill-concealed threats to take over the western bank of the River Jordan."


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GenMark Diagnostics
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CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:GNMK) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Revenues for the quarter ending March 31, 2012 were $2.2 million compared with $758,000 during the first quarter of 2011. The 185% year-over-year increase in total revenue reflects an increase in the number of systems placed at customer sites, growth in test menus and a significant increase in the number of tests sold. Reagent revenues for the first quarter grew 213% year-over-year to $1.9 million from $608,000. Instrument and other revenues increased by 60% year-over-year to $240,000 from $150,000 due mainly to capital sales of instruments. The Company placed a net 22 analyzers during the quarter, bringing the installed base to 189, all in end-user laboratories within the U.S. market.


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All birds need three things: shelter, food and water.
In the spring when the young are hatching, food becomes critical to feed the baby birds. Song birds are feeding their young with crop of new larva, mostly caterpillars.
Two things limit the available supply of caterpillars; lawns and none native trees and shrubs.
As far as a song bird is concerned, a lawn is a desert. Food for baby birds cannot be found on a lawn. Song birds have become accustomed over thousands of years to look to certain trees and shrubs for their supply of caterpillars. Add a non-native tree or shrub and the song bird ignores it.
The song bird has no knowledge of the non-native tree or shrub even though the non-native plant may be teaming with caterpillars.
Exceptions exist to every truism, hummingbirds not only come to a non-native item, the item is plastic. The St. Paul Audubon society has gathered a list of trees and shrubs which have the greatest menu of insects for feeding baby birds. I have listed the plant and the number of larval species available.
Bur Oak – 518, White Oak – 518, Black Cherry – 429, Red Maple – 287, Sugar Maple – 287, White Pine – 191, Hackberry – 41, Chokecherry – 429, Fireberry Hawthorn – 150, American Hazelnut – 124, Serviceberry – 119, Pagoda Dogwood – 115, Re-osier Dogwood – 115, Nannyberry – 97.
And here I was growing my Hazelnut so I could eat the nuts!
By Dave Daubert, a Carver Scott Master Gardener.