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A major player in the fight against breast cancer has cut off funding to Planned Parenthood, reportedly because U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns is investigating Planned Parenthood.
The major player in the fight against breast cancer has cut off funding to Planned Parenthood, reportedly because U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns is investigating Planned Parenthood for possibly using taxpayer money to pay for abortions.
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity announced on Tuesday that it would no longer provide money to Planned Parenthood's affiliates, saying in a statement that it had launched "more stringent eligibility and performance criteria" for groups that seek its help.
The Komen charity had sent resources to Planned Parenthood for the past five years, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. Last year, the Komen organization funded 19 Planned Parenthood affiliates around the country.
That money went for breast examinations, breast cancer educational programs and referrals for mammograms. The Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday that the money from the Komen Foundation covered about 170,000 breast exams and 6,400 mammogram referrals nationally.
Judith Selzer, vice president of public affairs for Planned Parenthood's West Palm Beach affiliate, said it was the only one of the five operating throughout the state that was affected by the Komen Foundation's decision.
While the amount provided by the Komen group was not readily available, Selzer said it went for funding breast cancer education programs.
Her staff was tasked with supplying information and instruction about breast screenings to a minimum of 4,000 low-income women.
Stearns, an Ocala Republican who chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee's investigative subcommittee, opened an inquiry into Planned Parenthood's operations last September. Stearns' district also includes part of Alachua County.
That came two months after a pro-life group, Americans United for Life, released a report outlining alleged malfeasance and violations of state and local laws by Planned Parenthood — allegations Planned Parenthood adamantly denied.
Stearns sent Planned Parenthood a letter requesting that the parent agency and its affiliates nationwide supply his panel with internal audits conducted from 1998 to 2010; state-level audits going back 20 years; copies of policies certifying that federal dollars are not co-mingled in programs that fund abortions; and procedures for reporting crimes such as statutory rape, sexual abuse and suspected sex trafficking.
Planned Parenthood receives roughly $360 million a year from the federal government for women's health services — none of which is used for abortions, Planned Parenthood maintains.
Federal funding of abortions — except in cases of rape, incest or when the mother's life is threatened — has been banned since 1976 under the Hyde Amendment.
According to a Fox News report on Tuesday, Komen Foundation spokeswoman Leslie Aun said the charity's move was based on new internal rules that ban grants to organizations being investigated by authorities at any level.
Stearns' probe fell into that category, the group said.
The New York Times noted in a report on Tuesday that the Komen Foundation, in a statement, called its break with Planned Parenthood "regrettable," but added that "we must continue to evolve to best meet the needs of the women we serve and most fully advance our mission."
Some news reports noted that the Komen Foundation insisted that its decision was not a political one. But advocates on both sides appeared to dispute that.
A pro-life group, lifenews.com, reporting on the rift between the two organizations, noted that the Komen Foundation acted "(a)fter years of protests and criticism from pro-life advocates" about Komen Foundation's financial support of Planned Parenthood.
The group also quoted Austin Ruse, president of the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute, who called on pro-life advocates to thank the Komen Foundation.
"This is an amazing victory for pro-lifers who have asked Komen for years to stop funding the abortion giant," Ruse told lifenews.com
The Huffington Post, a liberal website, observed in a report Wednesday that in April 2011 the Komen Foundation had hired as its new vice president a former gubernatorial candidate from Georgia, Karen Handel, who in 2010 had campaigned on "an aggressively anti-abortion and anti-Planned Parenthood platform."
Handel's pro-life stance, and opposition to Planned Parenthood, had netted her an endorsement in the race from Sarah Palin, The Huffington Post pointed out.
On The Washington Post's website Wednesday, Lori Stahl, a journalist from Dallas, where the Komen Foundation is headquartered, wrote that the group's founder, Nancy Brinker, is a "longtime" donor to the Republican Party and had served as ambassador to Hungary under former President George W. Bush, who is staunchly pro-life.
Stahl noted that the decision regarding Planned Parenthood also came shortly after the Komen Foundation announced a new partnership with the George W. Bush Institute, the "policy-making arm" of Bush's presidential library.
Stearns, in a statement to the Star-Banner, said his investigation of Planned Parenthood's finances and spending of taxpayer dollars is ongoing, and that his committee continues to work with Planned Parenthood to obtain the documents sought.
Stearns added that he was not contacted by the Komen Foundation. "This decision was solely up to them," he said.
Stearns praised the Komen group for its leadership on breast cancer research and called breast exams and breast-cancer screening "vital" to the health of millions of American women.
"Although Planned Parenthood provides health services, it remains the nation's largest abortion provider. I understand this new policy by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, but my main concern is why the American taxpayers are providing over $1 million a day to Planned Parenthood when we have trillion dollar deficits and a national debt exceeding $15 trillion," Stearns said.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A woman in California's Central Coast claims a UFO and its "reptilian" occupants prompted a trip to the emergency room.
The anonymous woman said she and her husband were celebrating their first-year anniversary when the midnight event allegedly took place.
That night we decided to camp out at Red Rock, a popular camping site in the outskirts of Santa Barbara," she said about the winter of 2015 claimed sighting. "We were in the back of the truck when we noticed a bright light illuminating our area… but we couldn't find where it was coming from."
The light reportedly "turned off" after a few seconds and the couple noticed an "unidentified flying object".
"It was changing shapes. I couldn't believe what was happening. I kept asking him, 'do you see it, do you see it?' We were too scared to move," said the California woman. "It was hovering, back and forth in quick motions."
As she closed her eyes, she says, a "reptilian face" appeared.
"I was trying to pray. I quickly opened my eyes and then closed them again and saw the same shape."
When the daylight arrived, she explains, the "object" began to descent and then disappeared. That's when the couple say they decided to drive away.
But, according to the woman, she became ill on their way back home. She says she began experiencing breathing issues so they drove to a convenient urgent care facility.
"They checked my vitals and didn't find anything wrong with me. So we took off but didn't get to far because I began to feel as though I was going to pass out," she continued, prompting a trip to the emergency room at Santa Barbara's Cottage Hospital.
"My entire body ached and my female internal organs hurt a lot. I was beginning to lose conscience. My legs felt like a ton, my body felt like a banged up rag doll and my internal female organs hurt a lot. They gave me a Xanax."
According to the woman's report, the truck's radio clock suddenly jumped five hours ahead.
"We noticed the lights at 12:30 a.m., we then saw it change shapes, I reached over to the radio and noticed it was 5:15 a.m.," she explains, adding that they were able to observe the object for about two additional hours.
And the eyewitness, who claims to have told her family about the event, say they have now decided to share their story publicly.
"I don't do this for attention, but to just share and allow you to make your own conclusion of what happened. What I do know, is that I get anxiety attacks of just the thought of driving to Red Rock. What I do know, is that my body has never been the same as of that night. What I do believe is that the government is aware but has kept it confidential for very good reason. We as a society are not ready. I have never felt true fear until that night. That night has made me into a believer," she said.
Missing time is commonly reported by people who believe to have been abducted by extraterrestrial beings.
In 1967, Stephen Michalak was looking for minerals in Manitoba when he came across two oval-shaped objects that appeared to emit "human voices". The man was reportedly burned by the unidentified vehicle creating a burn pattern across his chest. Investigators were not able to determine the case to be a hoax. All Wikipedia articles related to Michalak's story were deleted by a bot in August of 2014 and haven't yet been restored.
In early 2015, a motorist driving on an Iowa road shared the photograph of a creature inside a cylindrical hovering device that resembled a trash can.
Later that year, a man in Switzerland claimed to have been attacked by an unidentified flying object.
In July 2014, a Philadelphia Temple University professor said that aliens are already living in our planet and that they are forcing human women to raise their hybrid babies. Three months earlier, former president Bill Clinton surprised the Jimmy Kimmel show audience when he made a comment regarding the possibility of extraterrestrial visitation.
Also in 2014, multiple witnesses claimed to have seen a large UFO at a populated Australian beach.
In September 2015, a Canadian man snapped a photograph of a disk-shaped UFO in Ontario.
Earlier this year, a woman in Florida sent Cryptozoology News a series of photographs of what she believes to be "grey aliens". The woman claimed objects in the house were missing and that her dogs had stopped growing up. Three months earlier, a family in Lee County had sent Cryptozoology News a video containing "alien creatures" and a "robot".
Former White House Counselor for Climate Change and Energy Policy John Podesta in a tweet last February expressed his regrets at not securing UFO disclosure prior to stepping down from his job.
A book written by NASA in 2014 also suggested that aliens could have already visited Earth.
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October 18, 2001
Immigration experts say the list of major international terrorists who have been legally admitted to the U.S. in recent years is "staggering." Nine of the Sept. 11 hijackers are in that category -- and three more entered legally, then overstayed their visas.
For many years government officials have discussed how to confront the problem. But only now has the full extent of the danger been appreciated.
Here are some of the suggestions being broached:
- Greater sharing of data about foreign individuals among the Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, State Department and the Immigration and Naturalization Service -- with the coordinated information made available to those processing visa requests.
- Better trained and more experienced individuals processing requests for visas at U.S. embassies and consulates -- responsibilities now often entrusted to young and inexperienced staffers under time pressures and heavy workloads.
- INS inspections at U.S. airports could be transferred to airports abroad -- where there is often less pressure to process people quickly.
- Speed up implementation of a 1996 law that mandated the creation of a database to track all entries and exits from the U.S., so that the INS can tell if someone here on a visa is still in the country or has left -- the system is not scheduled to be up and running until 2005.
One thing all these suggested reforms have in common is the need for greater funding, experts point out.
Source: Charles Oliver, "Lax U.S. Border Controls Let Some Terrorists In -- Legally," Investor's Business Daily, October 18, 2001.
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It must be near kick off because they seem to be shepharding people to the door. Even the famous lane is congested! They're either going to have to add a "really famous lane" to the "famous" and "not famous" lanes, or add a congestion charge.
Ryan Gosling is with his sister and his mom. What about his poor girlfriend Rachel McAdams? Why didn't she make the cut? It must not be too serious if she didn't get to walk the red carpet with him.
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The most auspicious date for marriage is selected to make the married life of the bride and groom happy. According to astrology, following dates may be used for auspicious wroks like marriage in the year 2011-12:
Jupiter will be set from 25th April to 27th April and will rise on 24th April in East direction. From 25th to 27th April it will be in Balyatva Dosh.
All auspicious works are prohbited on Wednesday, 15th June, Ashadh Sankranti.
Venus will be set from 24th July to 1st October and will rise on 2nd October in West direction. It is in Balyatva Dosh from 3rd October to 5th October.
Pitra Paksha is from 13th September to 27th September. Marriages and other auspicious works should not be performed during this period.
Bhishm Panchak is from 6th November to 10th november. On this day, marriages and other auspicious works are avoided in some parts of India but at other places this day is considered normal and auspicious works are done.
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The Dallas Stars have several glaring problems plaguing them at the moment, but there is one thing that can play a big role in getting them back on track to make the playoffs.
Kari Lehtonen has been the hero for the Stars over the past four seasons. Whether the team played well in front of him or not, they could rely on Lehtonen to be there for big saves and to cover up their mistakes. If they want to have a chance at making the playoffs, they will need their star goalie to return to elite form and be their hero the rest of the season.
It is a lot to ask of a goalie when the defense is struggling in front of him and the team keeps handing turnovers to the other team in Dallas' zone. Lehtonen is used to it. He has played on worse teams than this season's Stars and with less dependable defense in front of him.
Lindy Ruff has made speed, team defense and puck-possession important elements of the team's style this season. When they carry out those elements effectively, they are capable of taking down the league's best teams and stringing together wins. With the Stars struggling over the last three games, an elevated game from their goaltender can spread to the rest of the team.
Lehtonen's first game back from a concussion ended in a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday night. It was not all on Lehtonen, though. He was not at his best, but the team in front of him did not help him much either. The Stars are not in need of a shutout or 55-save performance. They just need him to be his usual self with stable, calm outings in net that provide confidence and comfort to the rest of the team that he will save the day when needed.
Tim Thomas played well while Lehtonen was hurt, but the Stars need their top goalie back. They have been looking to the sky more often recently after all the mistakes and goals conceded over the past three games. They have been looking for help and answers. They have been looking for a hero. Their hero is back. He just needs to change out of his suit and black-framed glasses and into his usual victory green cape with the No. 32 on the back.
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One of our "brethren's" recent hospital stays got me to thinking that even for couch potatoes like myself who go no further with sports than watching ice skating on TV, an important part of staying and getting fit is proper food selection & preparation for a healthy diet.
How about expanding the fitness forum to include food topics - something like "Fitness, Food and Sports?"
February 27th, 2007, 12:56 AM #2
Yeah, that's a great idea. Hopefully we have people on ABW with wise words and worldly nutritional experience to help out. Certainly not I. In the last couple hours I had probably a third to a half pound of dark chocolate covered raisins. Let's take the sweetest most sugary fruit of all (grapes), dry 'em out to remove the benefits of water, and drown 'em in super sweet chocolatey stuff. And oh yes, add some glaze that's made of who-knows-what synthesized matter. Mmmm, chemistry.
Anyway, I second webworker's idea (as a potential leecher of knowledge on how not to destroy my body so quickly with the stuff that goes into it).
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Indeterminate Forms
Although indeterminate forms usually show up when you are learning about L'Hôpital's Rule, you do not need to understand L'Hôpital's Rule to learn about indeterminate forms here. Just skip the sentences about L'Hôpital's Rule if you have not studied it yet.
The word 'indeterminate' means unable to determine. When you have an indeterminate form the value cannot be determinated. For example, \(0/0\) can mean \(1\) or \(-1227\) or \(-\infty\) or almost any number. There is no way to tell without changing the form (fascinating, isn't it?). That's where L'Hôpital's Rule comes in. L'Hôpital's Rule allows us to change the form into something else so that we CAN determine the value we are looking for when it comes to limits. Here is a table of most of the indeterminate forms you will run across.
Determinate-Indeterminate Forms Table
Indeterminate Forms
Determinate Forms
\( 0/0 \)
\( \infty + \infty = \infty \)
\( \pm \infty / \pm \infty \)
\( - \infty - \infty = - \infty\)
\( \infty - \infty \)
\( 0^{\infty} = 0 \)
\( 0 (\infty) \)
\( 0^{-\infty} = \infty \)
\( 0^0 \)
\( (\infty) \cdot (\infty) = \infty \)
\( 1^{\infty} \)
\( \infty ^ 0 \)
Use L'Hôpital's Rule
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Types of Indeterminate Forms
From the discussion so far, it looks like we have a lot going on and there are a lot of cases in the indeterminate forms table. However, there are really only four cases and only two techniques you need to cover all the cases. Let's look at the cases.
Case 1 - - Indeterminate Quotients
Case 2 - - Indeterminate Products
Case 3 - - Indeterminate Differences
Case 4 - - Indeterminate Powers
This discussion in the cases above may be a bit confusing, especially case 4, but, if you look at
the second example coming up, we will use this idea to show that \(1^{\infty}\) is indeterminate.
The indeterminate forms table above shows most of the indeterminate forms that you will run across. However, you do not need to memorize these forms to determine if you need to use L'Hôpital's Rule. There is an easier way. All you need to remember is that indeterminate form is \(0/0\) and determinate form is \(c/0 = \pm \infty\) where \( c \neq 0 \). Then use the ideas in one of the above cases to get the fraction \(0/0\). Let's do some examples.
Determine if \(\displaystyle{ \infty / \infty }\) is determinate or indeterminate.
Determine if \( 1^{\infty}\) is determinate or indeterminate.
Now that you have some guidelines, try showing these on the other items in the indeterminate forms table. This will not only give you practice, but it will help you remember the techniques quickly at exam time.


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Maharashtra PSC Assistant Mains Exam Admit Card 2018: Maharashtra Public Service Commission is going to upload call letter for Assistant Mains examination on its official web portal at www.mpsc.gov.in. For purpose to recruit Assistant for vacant places online application process has been done and lots of application has been received for offered posts.
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) is statutory body created by the Government of Maharashtra to recruit people in vacant posts in various department of government service. Its headquarter is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India and it conducts exam to fill vacant posts and also conduct interview and selects deserving and suitable candidates for the posts.
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The Metiers d'Art pre-fall show will take place on 4 December in the Edinburgh region a Chanel source confirmed, to highlight the ten artisan manufacturers the brand work with.
Scotland clearly must be a place close to the fashion houses heart, as this news comes just a day after Chanel confirm they will save over 150 jobs in the country when they aquire the Scottish cashmere company Barrie Knitwear, a manufacturer who has a history of working with luxury brands, including Hermes and Chanel.
Scotland should be preparing for a glamorous affair this winter; last year guests to Chanel's Metiers d'Art, who included Vanessa Paradis and Frieda Pinto, arrived in Paris to see a lavish show inspired by India. The collection, which incorporated pieces dripping in jewels and pearls, was sent down a runway on models from Stella Tennant and Edie Campbell.


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Among the first dry eye centers to introduce new state of the art devices for diagnosing and treating eyelid and tear film dysfunction. The key to maintaining ocular and comfort and quality of vision with contact lenses, refractive surgery, cosmetic surgery and for all patients in general is a healthy tear film. We now have an advanced imaging device to analyze the structure and function of the oil producing glands. This is known as Dynamic Meibomian Imaging.
With our new in-office Blephex lid hygiene system, we can help you maintain lids that are free of debris and makeup for longer periods of time, reducing filming on your contact lenses and relieving inflammation in patients with blepharitis.
Among the first practices in the nation to introduce a variety of new daily disposable multifocal contact lenses – including designs from Baush and Lomb, Johnson and Johnson and CooperVision. With more designs now available in more prescriptions, there is surely a lens for you!
A host of new technologies are introduced for irregular corneas. Large lens designs known as semi-sclerals and sclerals allow us to fit even the most challenging corneal shapes. These lenses rest on the conjunctiva ("sclera") and vault over the irregular cornea, restoring a smooth optical surface.
Among the first practices to fit the new Bausch + Lomb Ultra monthly replacement contact lens boasting superior moisture control and high definition optics.
FKR Optical introduces Essilor's new clear Blue Blocker/UV antireflective coating called Crizal ProVencia. It has a 25 E-SPF and is highly recommended for patients who devote hours a day to computer and digital device usage. This most advanced spectacle lens technology helps protect against potentially damaging and eyestrain producing short wavelength light.
Among the first to introduce the next generation in daily disposable contact lenses. Both the Biotrue™ ONEday Lenses and DAILIES TOTAL1® Water Gradient Contacts Lenses feature advanced technology that aims to deliver even more oxygen and moisture throughout the lens wearing day.
Among the first to feature BioColors (Orion Vision Group) custom tinted soft prosthetic contact lenses. This design offers a wide range of iris patterns and colors for restoring a natural appearance to eyes with irregular pupils and/or cloudy corneas due to injury or surgery.
Among the first practices in the U.S. to introduce the revolutionary LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation technology for the treatment of dry eye.
The offices of Drs Farkas, Kassalow and Resnick successfully designed and introduced the WetLens One day contact lens for the exclusive use of their own patient population. This next generation product is made of the patented Safigel material and maximizes vision and handling, while providing for most the definitive 'no feel' contact lens experience available.
Conducted several pre-market practiceal evaluations of the first silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lens, now known as One Day AcuvueTruEye by Johnson and Johnson.
Performed practiceal testing for the soon to be introduced Biofinity Multifocal by Coopervision.
The first practice in NYC to offer the computer technology by Carl Zeiss that employs three different computerized functions to completely individualize Zeiss Progressive spectacle lenses to one's individual needs.
Among the first practices to test and introduce the new generation of multifocal contact lenses by CIBAVision known as AirOptix Multifocal.
Incorporated cutting edge technology for evaluating and managing dry eyes with the introduction of tearfilm testing with the TearLab Osmolarity System.
Among the first practices to introduce Bausch and Lomb's redesigned Softlens daily disposable contact lens. Tested and introduced the Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism, offering a new level of of comfort for patients with astigmatism.
Among the first practices in the nation to test and introduce the new Biofinity ultra oxygen permeable lens (CooperVision), a new level of comfort and wearability.
Part of the TLC vision group that introduced the newest Intralase technology that has raised laser vision correction to a new level.
Introduced the new SynergEyes contact lens, a highly oxygen permeable rigid contact lens in the center, surrounded by a soft lens "skirt" in the periphery.
Part of the TLC vision team that intrudeced the first "custom cornea" wavefront laser vision correction in the New York area.
Introduced the Canadian designed prototype of the Ultravue multi-focal soft contact lens, now so commonly prescribed as the Proclear multi-focal.
Among the first specialty cornea and contact lens practices to introduce Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT). This technology employs custom fitted highly oxygen permeable rigid lenses worn only at night.This non-surgical reversible vision correction procedure allows patients to enjoy freedom from spectacles during waking hours.
Worked on the development and introduction of no less than seven types of one day soft lensproducts. We are the #1 prescriber of these products in the nation.
Consultants in the development and introduction of the Ultravue Bifocal Contact Lens currently known as the Frequency Multifocal as licensed by CooperVision.
Professional Advisory Board members of TLC LASER CENTERS in Manhattan and Garden City, Long Island.
Clinical investigators (FDA study) of the first Ultra Gas Permeable Soft Contact Lens eventually to become the first 30 Day Extended Wear Lens without removal.
Clinical investigators for the first generation of ultra high oxygen permeable soft contact lenses in the United States.
Part of the team that developed and introduced the first disposable bifocal contact lens in the world, now known as the ACUVUE BIFOCAL.
Charter members of the TLC LASER CENTERS in Manhattan and Garden City, Long Island.
Following rigorous didactic and practiceal training the Toronto, Canada, introduced the Laser Vision Correction option to our patients in the areas around including New York City and Long Island.
Part of the team that developed and introduced the first contact lens designed for one day usage and disposal, now known as the 1 DAY ACUVUE lens.
Part of the team that developed and introduced disposable contact lenses in the United States, now known as the Acuvue lens.
Consulted in the introduction and development of the first silicon rubber and resin contact lenses.
Clinical investigators for the first astigmatic soft contact lenses in the United States.
Part of the team that developed and introduced the first multi-focal gas permeable contact lens in the United States.
Part of the team that developed and introduced the first extended wear gas permeable rigid contact lens in the United States.
Clinical investigators for the first gas permeable rigid contact lens in the United States.
Part of the team in the development and introduction of the first thin soft contact lens in the world (designed both for daily and overnight use.)


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Oven-fried latkes with sweet apple sauce
V In my family we used to pan fry our latkes but I "fry" them in a hot oven, turning them a few times so they are good and crisp. They are wonderful served with apple sauce made from dessert apples rather than the cooking variety as no additional sugar is required.
For the latkes:
1kg potatoes — not the waxy kind
2 large onions, peeled
2 eggs
2 tbsp of flour/potato flour
Freshly ground salt and pepper
Cinnamon to taste
125ml sunflower oil
For the apple sauce:
1 kg dessert apples, peeled and cored.
Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes and onions, keeping them separate.
Squeeze all the liquid out of the grated potatoes so that they are quite dry and place in a clean bowl.
Mix the grated onions and potatoes in a bowl and add the eggs, salt, pepper, flour and cinnamon. Mix well.
Taking a handful of mix at a time, form into flat round patties.
Pour the sunflower oil into a baking tray, place in oven heated to 225°C and allow the oil to heat — not until smoking but until it is good and warm and shimmery. Then carefully place the latkes in the hot oil.
Place in the oven and cook for about 40 minutes as they need to cook through and brown well.
Turn once during cooking so that both sides of the latke are a gorgeous golden brown.
For the sauce: cut the apples into small pieces.
Place in a saucepan with a tablespoon or two of water, cover with a lid and put onto a medium heat.
Stirring intermittently to ensure that they are not sticking, cook until the apples are tender and well broken down.
For a smoother sauce, continue to cook then puree the apples with a hand blender.
Serve latkes with apple sauce and sour cream, smetana or crème fraîche.
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In her blog today Claire Santry reports the "word on the street." She's hearing rumors about a project underway to index the names in Roman Catholic parish records recently launched online by the National Library of Ireland (NLI). What good news!
Santry suggests Ancestry and FindMyPast are cooperating in this initiative. Read her 16 July 2015 posting for more details: www.irishgenealogynews.com/


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Every Friday morning at 8:05, Spence delivers a new, original Song of the Week. In the past, he has sung about boobies and fireworks and the Olympics.
This week is kind of Olympic related. You may not know this, but after a dude or chick wins a race he or she has to pee in a cup. It's doping control. It's to make sure no one is cheating. So, there is actually a "Pee In The Cup Guy." Here's Spence's tribute to that guy.


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Organizing music festivals is never easy. There are a lot of details that you have to focus on in order for it to succeed. As an organizer, you need to make sure that you focus on every aspect of the event so that people will enjoy and will trust you if you organize the same music festival in the future.
This is one of the most important aspects that you have to focus on. You need to make sure that you promote the event well so that a lot of people would be able to come. Maximize all forms of media that are available. Use free advertising via social media. You can also go with more traditional routes like posters, billboards and flyers. If this is a really big event with major sponsors, you might consider buying airtime so you can advertise to a larger group of people.
The performers
The success of music festivals depends on the performers whom you have invited to come and sing. You need to carefully screen them well so that you can entice people to come without necessarily spending that much. There are bands that are really popular. Finding people to come to watch them won't be a problem. However, they could be really pricey so they are not automatically the best choice. There are also some smaller bands, but have consistently performed well. They might use your stage as a platform to get more attention. You should consider them.
The location
Music festivals last for days or even weeks depending on what you have prepared. There are different performers and thousands of people to watch. There are festivals that run for 24 hours. This is why you need to prepare the place where the attendees can sleep. There are those who would only watch some performances and would like to sleep in a comfortable hotel room once they are done. You need to help them find a best place to relax and also be able to transport them with ease.
For music festivals though, attendees would rather sleep on the location of the festival. They won't mind sleeping on the floor. Some of them would setup a tent while others would just open a picnic blanket and sleep. This is why you need to also look for mowing services. The grass has to be trimmed since this is where the attendees will sleep. It is also easier to clean when there is no grass. You may also invest on new lawn mowers and just find people to do the job for you. Check out sites like BestMower.reviews for more information on the best lawn mowers.
The success or failure of this event depends on how much effort you put into it. You have to work really hard and give attention up to the tiniest details if you want to make people satisfied. For sure, you can organize more music festivals in the future if you succeed on this one.
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BNI Gorey referrals hit €3.5 million mark
A GROUP group of North Wexford businesspeople say they have seen a massive increase in business growth over the last few years and they have attributed this success to networking through their BNI membership.
By the time the Gorey Chapter met for its 350th meeting on December 1, they had passed over 4,612 referrals, and reported €3.5 million of business done within the group since it was founded. Philip Cullen, membership co-ordinator of the chapter, confirmed that the group is growing from strength to strength, with over €630,000 in business closed already this year, with an average referral value in excess of €644.
'We meet every Tuesday in the Ashdown Park Hotel at 7.15 a.m. where we welcome visitors and members alike,' he stated. 'Each member is vetted and referenced checked and has to adhere to a code of ethics. During our meetings we concentrate on helping each other gain more business through referrals.'
'"Givers Gain" is our philosophy: If I give you business, you will want to give me business in return,' he said.
He explained that only one person from each profession or trade can join a group which gives each BNI member a distinct advantage over his or her competitors.
BNI claims to be the most successful business networking referral organisation in the world with over 1,200 members in Ireland alone.
For more information, call Philip on 087 6813702; email: firstname.lastname@example.com, see the BNIGorey Facebook page or go to www.bni.ie.
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Find Vacaville commercial real estate for sale and for lease on 42Floors, the commercial real estate search engine. Listings cover all types of properties including Retail, Office Space, Industrial, Medical and much more. Learn about Vacaville commercial real estate trends in 42Floors Research. Learn tips, tricks, and jargon about leasing or buying commercial real estate in 42Floors EDU.
On average, commerial real estate listings lease in the $20's per square foot per year. The Vacaville region is experiencing a decline in rates. In the last 3 months, the median rate for lease fell $6 per sqft per year.
Compared to the rest of the Bay Area commercial real estate market, the Vacaville submarket has lower rates, so you should have no trouble finding a great deal in this depreciated region.
In the last 90 days, 103 commercial real estate listings have come on the market, so you'll want to check back regularly for new listings. There aren't many listings below 2,000 square feet on the market, so finding a space for a small business might be tough.
The standard size for office space in this area is around 470 sqft. Most properties in this market are around 1 floors. Most buildings in this region were built around 1990 and are Class B.
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Columbia, MD (PressExposure) June 17, 2009 -- Trusant Technologies, LLC, a veteran-owned firm, is hosting the Second Annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, August 28th, 2009 at The Links at Challedon Golf Course in Mt. Airy, MD. Registration is now open at http://eagleclassic.trusant.com.
Joe DiGangi, Trusant partner, invites players of all abilities to participate as he states, âWhile we are serious about raising funds for Fisher House, we are encouraging everyone who wants to play to come out and enjoy themselves. It is a âbest ballâ tournament, and as we saw last year, everyone had a great time playing golf, bidding on the silent auction items and enjoying great food.â
âLast yearâs tournament was a huge success. We raised over $38,000 for the Fisher House organization (www.fisherhouse.org). This year our goal is to beat that figure,â said Vince Marucci, Trusant partner. âWeâre going to have the usual suite of games â longest drive, closest to the pin, putting contest, as well as door prizes, a silent auction, and other fun activities. And new for this year â every registered player will also receive a free one-year subscription to Golf Digest magazine.â
All proceeds from this yearâs tournament will again go directly to the Fisher House, a program that builds "comfort homes" on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers to support military families. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
Everyone is welcome to participate as either a golfer, sponsor, silent auction item donator, or simply by donating any amount to the Fisher House by mailing a check to Trusant made out to the âFisher House,â or donate using a major credit card at [http://www.trusant.com/charity.htm].
About Fisher House: The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports Americaâs military in their time of need and recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service.
Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher House Foundation donates âcomfort homes,â built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times â during hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
There is at least one Fisher House located at every major military medical center to assist families in need and ensure the comforts of home in a supportive environment. Annually, the Fisher House program serves more than 10,000 families, and has made available nearly 2.5 million days of lodging to family members since the program originated in 1990. For more information visit: http://www.fisherhouse.org


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Internship DescriptionThe selected interns will work on following during the internship: 1. End to end Recruitment Cycle. 2. Understanding the Clients requirement. 3. Sourcing & Screening the CV/ Candidates. 4. Taking Preliminary telephonic interview. 5. Scheduling interviews & follow up with the candidates. 6. MIS, Tracker & Report handling. Number of Internships available: 2 Who can apply: 1. Any Graduate, MBA (HR) would be preferred. 2. Candidates from Delhi/NCR only (South Delhi preferred). 3. Candidate having a zeal to work & earn unlimited, having passion towards work. 4. Excellent communication is mandatory. Additional Information: Interested candidates can send across their application & must be available for atleast 2~6 months period
About Company
ITC –Imperial Training & Consulting was founded in 2010, it is a young group set up by senior HR professionals and Domain experts. ITC is highly process oriented; focus & client need driven organization. ITC functions & connects with value based organizations and not only believes but practice values like integrity, respect of individual & team.
ITC as an organization has a participative approach; where-in we not only work closely with management & HR of client but also a step ahead, that is to understand business environment, challenges and culture in the organization and get to know the requirements from functional heads, managers and senior management etc., depending upon the type and level of the assignment.
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Good morning everyone! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend. I am pleased to announce the two winners of the OMG + LUXE City Guide Competition by way of random selection are: (*drum roll please….)
Congratulations to Charles and Amy! Both entries were of course selected by random and happened to be requests for the same fabulous NYC guide. Winners should have received an email this morning from OMG and will be given details on how to redeem their prize! Happy Honeymooning!


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"Fred. Fred, wake up."
He stirs from his wounded slumber as Amelia squeezes his shoulders, shaking him gently. Fred is leaning against the trunk of a palm tree, his eyes squinting at the dry blood on his pants. Every part of his body is sore and he protests from the inside, but Amelia is insistent. He looks up at her, feeling what remains of his existence spill out like water on a hot skillet.
"What is it? Are you hurt?" he asks in a gruff whisper.
"Can you walk, Fred? You have to see them. Their wingspan must be fourteen feet! They're absolutely breathtaking!"
Amelia is giddy, with cuts on her face and hands as if she had walked through brambles. Without thinking, she kneels and pulls his arm around her shoulders, trying to pull him up to a stand. He wails, stomach churning at the pain. Unphased, she starts to hobble forward, but it's no use. Fred falls to the sand, too weak to weep.
"Oh, do get up! We may never have another chance to see such magnificent creatures! To think, they live and we thought them to be the stuff of legend!"
Fred feels his consciousness as he rolls over onto his back, his right leg throbbing as pain rides up through his back and down to his toes. He cannot comprehend Amelia's mania, her inconsiderate obsession with whatever winged creature she happened to come across while he very well might be dying.
"Don't worry, Fred. You'll see them. I'll even bring one to you if I can!"
He doesn't hear her run off when he blacks out.
The sun is high in the sky when his eyes flutter open. Amelia must have moved him because he is lying on a blanket next to a small campfire. He hears something boiling when he turns his head to look around. Amelia is squatting about ten feet away, covering her mouth with the back of her hand as she giggles. After some time, Fred realizes she's speaking French. But there's no one else around. However, the way she's carrying on he nearly doubts himself.
"Amelia, dear, who's here?" Fred asks.
A quick turn of her head in his direction, then she remembers the pot of boiling water over the fire. Amelia removes it, then crawls to Fred's side.
"Captain, I've brought one to you. They speak French!"
Fred's heart begins to race, jumping to the conclusion that they are rescued. The adrenaline gives him enough energy to sit up so he can behold their rescuers with his own eyes.
"Thank God, we're saved," he breathes.
"Fred, this is Malory," Amelia coos as she gestures past the fire.
There is no one. Fred's breath picks up and panic begins to set in as it did those first few moments after he crawled from the wreckage of their crash.
"Amelia, I see no one," he says evenly.
She huffs and walks back to the spot where she had been squatting, pointing with both of her hands like knives to the space in front of her.
"Honestly, Fred. I know you're not feeling all that well, but she's hard to miss."
Amelia speaks again in French, and Fred can feel his heart leaping toward his throat as a deep fear sets in. He searches his memory for clues. There was the crash. There were the attempts at radio communication from what was left of the plane. There was his weakening body as blood oozed from his wound, and Amelia stitching it up. And then there was a fish roasting over a campfire. He could not eat it, but she could. Fred remembers the cautionary tales of eating the heads, that you can lose your mind for hours, sometimes for days.
Fred's terror gives him the strength to stand.
"Forgive me, Miss Earhart. My vision has failed me since the crash. I can barely see you at all," he lies.
"Ah, Fred, you poor dear," Amelia says as she leads him around the fire. "Perhaps Malory will let you see her with your hands."
And she takes his left hand and runs it through empty space, touching nothing, but Amelia speaks with awe.
"Feel the wings, Fred? A single feather is nearly a foot long. Wings for arms, but they keep everything else. She is the truest representation of an independent woman - a harpy, a woman who can fly."
It's too much. The world fades, and Fred's last thought is the hope to wake up saved.
Fred wakes up screaming. Amelia's fingers dig into the stitches on his right thigh and her other hand is wrapped around his throat.
"So, was this your plan all along, Fred? To rip me from the sky as I closed the circle of the globe? Was this part of your plan?"
She rips the wound open and the blood oozes heavily. Fred wretches and weeps, too weak to pull from her, nearly delirious with pain, dehydration, and hunger.
"Malory told me everything," Amelia continues. "She heard you radio FDR, tell him our coordinates, tell him that you were successful. That you thwarted me. That you failed me as a captain and friend."
Fred can smell his own blood and the ocean. He can feel the wind and hear the crash of waves below.
"You won't take my wings, Fred."
Amelia kicks his body over the edge of the cliff and he tumbles down toward the ocean. She sneers down at the ring of foam on the surface of the water before looking up at the sky. The sun melts behind the horizon and the stars begin to peek. Amelia spreads her arms and breathes deeply, closing her eyes as she recites:
"For life is not the thing we thought, and not the thing we plan; and Woman in a bitter world must do the best she can - must yield the stroke, and bear the yoke, and serve the will of man."
Amelia leaps.
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Italian sodas can be a sophisticated thirst quencher or a hit with kids at a picnic -- a treat they can make themselves.
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Put ice in a tall drink cup.
Add about an inch of the flavoring syrup of your choice.
Pour in fizzy water to about an inch from the top of the cup.
Optionally, add half and half.
Add a straw. The straw is both for mixing and for drinking the soda.
Kids in my neighborhood love making the sodas themselves and showing their friends how to make them.
The syrup bottles are made of glass; if your event is outdoors and kids are involved, it works well to have a bucket or something that they can put the bottles in to avoid spills and breaks.
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Have you ever made homemade bread? Most recipes for homemade bread require a lot of kneading and accurate timing to produce a nice loaf of bread. Not this one! This is an easy crusty bread recipe that requires just a few minutes of hands on time.
This recipe is adapted from the book, Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day (affiliate link). This bread recipe truly requires only about 5 minutes of hands on time. It's also super frugal (only 4 simple ingredients plus water) and incredibly forgiving.
You don't have to be an expert baker to make delicious and quick homemade bread for your family and friends.
Easy Homemade Bread Recipe
(Adapted from Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day)
Ingredients (makes 2 medium loaves)
6 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole grain flour (any other wheat flour like whole wheat, barley, spelt, etc.)
1 1/2 tablespoons Kosher salt (or 1 heaping tablespoon table salt)
1 1/2 tablespoon active dry yeast (to get the freshest yeast, buy in bulk on Amazon and store in the freezer)
3 cups warm water
Extra flour for dusting the dough and pan
Non-stick spray
Large container with a lid (like this one)
Loaf pan or cookie sheet for baking
Mix dough: Mix all ingredients in large container. Dough will be very sticky and shaggy. Cover loosely and let sit at room temperature about 2 hours. The dough will rise and approximately double in size.
Refrigerate at least an hour or up to several days.
When you're ready to bake:
Prepare your loaf pan with non-stick spray or dust flour on your cookie sheet.
Dust the dough with a little flour.
Grab a hunk of dough about the size of a grapefruit and stretch the outside around so it's as smooth as possible.
Plop on the cookie sheet or into the pan.
Let rise 30-40 minutes.
Bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for an hour before slicing (if you can wait that long!)
For an extra chewy crust, splash a little hot water into the bottom of the oven when you first put the dough in.
Since this recipe contains no preservatives, this bread is best eaten the same day or the day after it's baked.
Family and friends will be so impressed when you show off your homemade bread!
Why do I love this easy homemade bread recipe?
This recipe is so forgiving. I can literally mix the dough in a couple minutes and forget about it for 2 hours (set a timer so I don't forget completely). Set it in the fridge for later. The dough will last in the fridge at least a week (although mine is always used up by then). I usually make a double batch of dough and bake 3-4 large loaves before I have to make up a new batch of dough.
You don't even have to wash out your container between batches of dough! Often, I'll just put the empty (dough-y) container back in the fridge and mix up more dough the next day. It's sooo easy. The only downside is you need to have room in your fridge for your dough.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have any whole grain flour, just use 6 1/2 cups of all purpose flour. If you are a little short on time, you can shorten the second rise to as little as 25 minutes. Your bread won't rise quite as much, but it will still be delicious.
You can use this artisan bread recipe for the oven to make:
- free-form artisan-style bread
- sandwich style loaf bread
- rolls
- pizza dough (add 2 T olive oil when mixing the dough)
- French bread (shape into a long, thin loaf)


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Huntington Beach, CA (PressExposure) December 11, 2013 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
The composer and producer of music known as Charles Afton has released his latest EP record, titled, "Lost Snowman Part 1." The record is comprised of five original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been released on the Meridian Music record label. A warm, yet cool contemporary jazz record populated with synth chimes and wintry melodies backed by groovy bass guitar, Charles Afton's "Lost Snowman Part 1" is both aptly titled and highly suitable for Christmas get-togethers of any circumstance.
Afton cites as main artistic influences Thievery Corporation, Buddah Bar, psychedelic funk in general, and the catalog of British progressive rock. These inspirations appear in "Lost Snowman Part 1" mostly in its unstoppable rhythms, which carry the music surely and steadily and produce a soothing, mellow feel that spices up the holiday tone of his instrumentation in unique and singular ways.
"Having a background in lounge and chill-out albums such as 'Lost Sunset Lounge,' 'Cabana Beach Club,' and 'Reindeer Room,' among others," Afton writes, "I've noticed that there has been little, if any, wintery-feel and groovy-chill music."
Music fans interested in checking this claim are certain to come up empty handed. The sound is highly specialized and virtually untapped.
"'Lost Snowman' has this feel," he continues, "but is not solely placed as a holiday album. It is certainly a clear alternative to the usual style of Christmas albums that can be played casually in any holiday environment."
This subtlety of mood allows for "Lost Snowman" to work just as well on a Friday night in June when "Jingle Bells" would seem ridiculous, yet its Yuletide undertones come to the surface quite obviously when matched with the trappings that typify the Christmas atmosphere.
Charles Afton comes from a music background in London, UK. He has produced and remixed dozens of tracks for many US record labels, including StreetBeat Records, Pandisc, Kryztal, Hot, and Universal Music. He remixed and reworked multiple titles from the Motown catalog. He has composed and produced many titles, particularly his own "Lost Sunset Lounge" album. His "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies" is one of the most popular editions of the classic on iTunes.
"Lost Snowman Part 1" by Charles Afton is available online worldwide beginning 12 December 2013.
-S. McCauley
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Located at the entrance to El Cid's marina, this low-rise, Mediterranean-style hotel features elegant units with striking views, as well as freshwater and seawater swimming pools. From some of the world's most renowned sportfishing to private island beaches, from the ultimate creature comforts to exotic wildlife encounters, you'll enjoy it all in the world of El Cid Resorts. The resort offers 27 holes of golf, sailing academy and excursions, a spa and fitness center, tennis, water sports, a climbing wall, nature and cultural tours, and free airport transportation.
This vacation rental is in a shared ownership resort. As such, this advertisement is representative of the accommodations, but your exact unit will not be confirmed until check-in. Please contact the manager for more information, or for special requests. Many shared ownership resorts offer presentations on ownership opportunities. These presentations are never mandatory unless you commit in advance of your stay.
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I am Jip from the Netherlands and I am looking for a band.
I can play chords schedules - soloing and I can write lyrics.
I have a lot of free time.
I am open for music genres off all types.
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The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa and Resort
San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO)
Deluxe Volcano View - Queen Beds
- 2 Queen size beds
- Phones even in the bathrooms
- Mini bar
- Drinkable hot water system
- High quality wooden furniture
- Tempered glass doors
- Ceramic vitro in bathroom
Deluxe Volcano View - King Bed
- 1 King size bed
- Phones even in the bathrooms
- Mini bar
- Drinkable hot water system
- High quality wooden furniture
- Tempered glass doors
- Ceramic vitro in bathroom
Junior Suites
- Bathroom tub
- Integrated TV/DVD
- Bubbles system
- Different color lights
- Jacuzzi for two
- Internet access
- Electronic latchkeys with security key
- Mini bar
- Panoramic tempered windows in every room
Master Suites
- Bathroom tub
- Integrated TV/DVD
- Bubbles system
- Different color lights
- Jacuzzi for two
- Internet service
- Electronic latchkeys with security key
- Mini bar
- Panoramic tempered windows in every room
- Phones in the bathrooms
- Drinkable hot water system
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa and Resort is located near the quiet, rural town of La Fortuna in the Arenal Volcano area, only six kilometers from Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano National Park. The hotel offers incredible service, great amenities, and accessible rates, all in a breathtaking setting.
Located 3 hrs. driving [82 Miles] from San Jose International Airport [SJO] and 3 hrs. driving [80 Miles] from Liberia International Airport [LIR].
Why Stay Here
- 3 Swimming Pools and Jacuzzis
- Hot Springs Around the Pools
- Restaurant Emperor
- Wet Bar 9 am to 9 pm
Resort Details
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa and Resortis a perfect choice for visitors who are looking for a comfortable and luxurious destination in one of the most beautiful areas in Costa Rica.
Luxurious resort whose design blends harmoniously with the natural beauty of the area, and showcases the Arenal Volcano at nearly every opportunity - from the reception room, to the pool, to the rooms and bars and glass-walled elevators, Guests will always have a good view of the smoking peak. The interior is arranged with modern furniture and advanced architecture, all the way from the reception desk to the Guestrooms.
The hotel also has a spacious swimming pool and children`s pool, with an additional area that runs to a swim-up bar. On an elevated level there are two thermally heated whirlpools and a cascading waterfall surrounded by a sea of lounge chairs.
Accommodation Details
The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa and Resort offers 54 guest rooms that provide a relaxing atmosphere and an elegant design in harmony with the natural beauty of the majestic Arenal volcano.
Each room features:
- Fantastic Views of the Volcano
- Telephones [Even in the Bathrooms]
- Mini-Bar
- High Quality Wooden Furniture
- Tempered-Glass Doors
Suites also feature bathtub, integrated TV/DVD, bubble system, different colored lights and Jacuzzi for two.
Restaurants, Lounges & Bars
After soothing your skin and muscles in the spa, you can enjoy the culinary delights of the hotel's Emperadora Restaurant, which serves tasty food all day long. Afterward, have a chat or a drink in the Lava Bar, an elegantly decorated bar with a panoramic view of the surrounding area. It serves up cold, refreshing libations and frequently hosts live music as well.
Pools & Spas
The Loto Spa offers full-body massages, pedicures and manicures, and has a sauna, Jacuzzi, and thermal-water soaking area.
- Go horseback riding to the Arenal Volcano, crossing the trails and rivers of the rain forest.
- Ride out on horseback to the Canyon of the Arenal River, tracing the natural paths of the rain forest.
- The Canopy Tour and Rappel provides a bird`s eye view of all the extraordinary flora and fauna.
- The Hiking tour to Arenal Volcano will give you an exhilarating 2 hour trip through the forest, where you can witness all the beautiful wildlife along the way.
- Other outdoor activities in the area are: Kayak, hanging bridges, whitewater rafting, zip lining, etc.
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Babysitting (+)
- Business Services (+)
- Conference Facilities (+)
- Free Breakfast
- Free High Speed Internet Connection
- Free Hot Springs Access
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Handicap Services
- Horseback Riding (nearby) (+)
- Jacuzzi
- Kids Stay Free (Based on Age)
- Laundry Services/Laundry Facility (+)
- Lounge/Bar (+)
- Multilingual Staff
- Multiple Swimming Pools
- Non-Smoking Property
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- Restaurant (+)
- Room Service (+)
- Sauna
- Security Guard
- Spa Services (+)
- Swimming Pool
- Valet Parking
- Wireless Internet
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Authorities in Pakistan are searching for a United Nations refugee
agency official after unidentified gunmen kidnapped him today (Monday) insouthwestern Pakistan.
A Pakistani police officer (Khalid Masood) says gunmen ambushed John Solecki, a U.S. citizen, and his driver in the city of Quetta as they were traveling to work.
Solecki is the head of the refugee agency's office in Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province.
Police say his Pakistani driver, identified as Syed Hashim, was wounded in the attack and later died.
Pakistan's foreign ministry condemned what it called a "dastardly terrorist attack," and said all measures are being taken to ensure Solecki's safe and speedy return.
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his deepest condolences to Hashim's family and called for Solecki's immediate and safe release.
No group has claimed responsibility for today's attack.
Rebels in Baluchistan usually do not target foreigners for kidnappings, although the practice is common elsewhere in Pakistan.
Earlier today, a U.N. spokeswoman in Pakistan (Ishrat Risvi) expressed shock and dismay at the killing and kidnapping, but said the U.N. remains committed to its humanitarian work.
A spokesman for the U.S. State Department (Robert Wood) did not provide details about today's incident, but said Washington will obviously be in touch with the necessary authorities.
Hundreds of people have died in violence in southwestern Pakistan since an insurgency erupted in late 2004. Rebels in the area demand political autonomy and a greater share of profits from the region's natural resources.


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In 1989, Harold & his wife Lila helped their daughter Lisa open Precious Memories Pet Cemetery and Crematory. For the first five years, Harold shouldered most of the duties at Precious Memories while Lisa was working at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Due to major health reasons in 2004 Harold reluctantly stepped back from day to day operations but continues to oversee maintenance of the grounds as well as the cremation equipment. He continues to enjoy mowing the cemetery on his Walker lawn mower during the summer months. As a master mechanic, Harold designed and built most of the machinery used at Precious Memories. He is constantly inventing and improving things to make life easier on the staff.
In his spare time, Harold enjoys watching sports, especially football. He is a big Bronco fan. He also spends time with Gretchen, a schnauzer who follows him around constantly. Over the years, many other pets have adopted Harold. They include: "Cinder" an Australian Shepherd, "Toro" a black lab (who migrated over from the neighbor's house), "Spicy" a chihuahua, "Scooby" (who was nicknamed "Gumby"), and "Peanut" another chihuahua who was Harold's constant companion.
A Fort Collins native, Harold was born in 1924. He graduated from Fort Collins High School in 1942 and entered the Army Air Corps (now the Air Force) in 1943. There, he trained as a pilot, flying the B-29 bomber aircraft. Upon leaving the service in 1946, He met Lila and they married in 1947. Harold entered the University of Nebraska and graduated in 1954 with a degree as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. In 1955, Harold started a dental practice and was a driving force in making dentistry more convenient and accessible everyone in Fort Collins area. He retired from his successful practice in 1975. From there he worked in banking and as a real estate broker. After enjoying great success in those areas he decided to try something new and went to work as a master mechanic for ESAB of North America, a company that specializes in welding and plasma cutting equipment. There, Harold oversaw the fabrication and installation of the machines.
A native of Fort Collins, Colorado, Lisa has resided in Fort Collins all of her life. She is a graduate of Fort Collins High School and attended University of Wyoming majoring in Agriculture and Horticulture.
She worked as the Supervisor of Animal Care, Custodial Services and the Volunteer Coordinator at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for 18 years.
In 1987 after the passing of Darth her beloved companion she started Precious Memories Pet Cemetery and Crematory Inc. with help and support of her family and turned it into a premier model of excellence. Darth is the contributing factor of why Precious Memories is here today. She passionately shares her vision for the love of all animals and their final provisions for the end of life.
In her free time she enjoys billiards, gardening especially working on her amazing indoor fairy garden and creating crafts from botanicals grown in her indoor and outdoor gardens. She also enjoys football (Go Broncos) and hockey.
She shares her home with many adopted children that found her in their time of need. "Kiki" a Pekinese Pomeranian mix, "Sam" a double yellow headed Amazon Parrot, "Panther" Domestic shorthair feline, "Jake" a male Eclectus Parrot, "Angelica Noel" a Ragdoll, "Cocoa" a cockatiel, "Molly" a Chihuahua, "Alice" a Domestic Long haired feline, "Elvis" a Maltese and her group of outdoor "Hobos" (Squirrels, Blue Jays, Rabbits, Foxes and Raccoons).
Samantha is the Special Events Coordinator for Precious Memories and is the representative at offsite trade shows and community events. She also answers the phone, works as a driver and assists at the office when needed.
When Samantha isn't in Fort Collins helping with the family business, she is off traveling the globe with her primary career as an opera singer. Samantha is a graduate of the DePaul School of Music in Chicago with a Masters degree in Vocal Performance and holds a Bachelor's degree in Classic Vocal Performance from the Lamont School of Music at Denver University. She has performed with International Lyric Academy, Musica nella Marche & International Institute of Vocal Arts in Italy, DePaul Opera Theater, Emerald City Opera, Opera Colorado, VOICExperience, Songfest, Opera Fort Collins, University of Wyoming Opera Theater, Fort Collins Children's Theater, and Candlelight Dinner Playhouse.
Samantha uses her gift of singing to help further awareness of animals in the Colorado area. For the last two years, she has sung the National Anthem for Puppy Up, an organization raising cancer awareness in people and pets throughout the nation.
You may know Samantha's dogher very well. KiKi is the official office greeter at Precious Memories. She also has a snow white furbaby feline named Napkin who was rescued from the Denver Dumb Friends League in November and loves his new home and family.
Once the business became more than a two person operation in 1998, Mike became the first person outside the family to join the Precious Memories' staff. He met Lisa while his wife, Dayna was working at the veterinary teaching hospital during her undergraduate studies at CSU. Mike grew up in Fort Lupton, and attended UNC, where he studied Earth Science.
As a resident of Windsor, his family was directly affected by the tornado back in 2008. Their house was destroyed, and they lost their beloved, 12 year old basset named Flash. At Precious Memories, Mike works with the clinics and hospitals, coordinates with burial clients, maintains their social networks, and is the tour guide for students in the veterinary field. In his spare time, Mike enjoys camping, fishing, shooting, and has worn out 2 Xbox consoles. Mike and his wife Dayna co-own Edwards Veterinary Care in Greeley where she is the veterinarian. Mike and Dayna have a basset hound named Artemis, whom they are training in obedience and tracking.
Seeking a career change, Pat joined the staff in August 2005. Looking for something in the pet industry, Precious Memories was a perfect fit for her and for us. She really enjoys her job and knows she's helping people during a difficult time.
Born in Berlin, Germany, with her father in the service, Pat had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe in her youth. She made Colorado her home in 1976. She and Lisa worked together previously at CSU in the early 1990's.
In her free time, Pat enjoys gardening, shopping, going to dog shows, spending time with her friends, and the occasional trip to Blackhawk. Pat has five English Bulldogs at home:Tequlia, Kahlua, Zorro, Raider, and Cosmo
Tina started working part time at Precious Memories on Valentine's Day in 2006. She met Lisa shooting pool and has played together on the same team for many years. Tina is our ace driver. She has a great sense of direction and can find anything.
Tina grew up in Sleepy Hollow, NY. She has a BFA from California College of Arts and Crafts. Tina recently retired from a successful glass blowing business, creating beautiful art and building muscle over the past 30 years. She was a member of the Boulder Art Co-op for 25 years. Tina has two dogs and a cat.
J oel has worked in Colorado for the past fifteen years, during his time in the state he has been a heavy equipment operator and grounds man. He is a Coast Guard veteran and has twin daughters who keep him busy when he is not at work.


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Some election trivia as Canada heads into its 41st federal election campaign:
Autumn is the top season for elections in Canada, with 14 fall votes. There have been 12 held in summer, nine in the spring and only five winter campaigns.
The highest turnout recorded in a federal election was March 31, 1958, when 79.4 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots. Turnout in the most recent election, in October, 2008, was 58.8 per cent. But the lowest turnout ever was recorded in June, 1882, when only 32 per cent voted.
The voter's list has expanded considerably since Confederation. The first federal election, in 1867, had 361,028 eligible voters. At the time, women didn't have a vote. In 2008, there were 23,677,639 people on the voting rolls. Women won a limited franchise in 1917 – they could vote if they had close relatives in the military. They won full voting rights in 1918.
Since Confederation, three ridings have each elected two prime ministers. R.B. Bennett was MP for Calgary West. Stephen Harper was first elected there and now has the riding of Calgary Southwest, which takes in portions of the older constituency. Mackenzie King and John Diefenbaker both represented the riding of Prince Albert. And Wilfrid Laurier and Louis St. Laurent both sat for Quebec East.
Mackenzie King at various times represented five different ridings in three provinces. Before becoming prime minister, he sat for York North in Ontario and Prince in Prince Edward Island. As prime minister, he twice lost his seat and had to scramble to win a by-election. When he lost in York North in 1925 he ran and won in Prince Albert. When he lost that seat in 1945, he ran and won in Glengarry in Ontario in 1946.
Quebec has produced the most prime ministers, with seven: Sir John Abbott, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Louis St. Laurent, Pierre Trudeau, Brian Mulroney, Jean Chrétien and Paul Martin. New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland have not elected a prime minister, although Mackenzie King held a PEI riding before becoming PM.
Election laws once allowed people to run in more than one riding. In 1878, Sir John A. Macdonald, perhaps sensing a political problem in his home constituency of Kingston, Ont., ran there and in Marquette in Manitoba and in Victoria. He lost in Kingston, was acclaimed in Marquette and won Victoria. He resigned the Manitoba seat and held Victoria. He was later re-elected in Kingston.
The election of Jan. 22, 1874, was the first to feature a secret ballot. It was also the country's first one-day election. In previous elections, voting was stretched over several weeks. The 1874 voting produced the country's first Liberal government, under Alexander Mackenzie.


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France's exit from Euro 2012 means that Laurent Blanc is free to talk to potential employers but his chances have receded with his country's poor showing in the tournament. There had been an expectation in France that Blanc would sign a new contract but that may have changed after this campaign.
Spurs are understood to be committed to talking to "a coach who is at Euro 2012", according to sources, which indicates that Blanc is on the club's "short short-list".
Blanc is keen to return to club management and his representatives inquired about the Chelsea job before Roberto Di Matteo was awarded a permanent contract.
Croatia's Slaven Bilic, who was also interested in Spurs, has already agreed to take over at Lokomotiv Moscow while the other outstanding coach at the tournament is Germany's Joachim Löw.
Ralf Rangnick, who was also believed to be under consideration, ruled himself out of the running yesterday by taking over at the new sporting director of the Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg.
Villas-Boas, 34, fits exactly the mould of youthful, training ground-based coach who can work with a young, attacking squad of players that Spurs are seeking to appoint. His ideas are likely to appeal to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy while Villas-Boas has learnt from his time in charge of Chelsea.
Levy is expected to return to London this week after dealing with a private matter in the United States.
Contrary to suggestions, Villas-Boas is understood to be happy with the process Spurs have gone through to find a replacement for Harry Redknapp, who was sacked earlier this month, and is not angered by the club speaking to other candidates.


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Service of Ukraine on protection of personal data demands that VKontakte
company improve protection of confidential information or pay a fine of 8.5
thousand UAH. Kyiv office of VKontakte confirmed the receipt of such claim from
the State Service, informs Watcher.
At the same
time, representative of the Ukrainian press service of VKontakte Vlad Legotkin
said that Kyiv office of the company does not store users' personal data, a
lack of protection of which was blamed on the company by the State Service.
director of Vkontakte Nikolay Durov said that he has no idea what the claims of
Ukrainian authorities are based on.
"I won't be
surprised to know that they just want to collect additional income from foreign
IT companies working in Ukraine,"- comments Mr. Durov.
Director suggested that claims of Ukrainian authorities are related to the case
of withdrawal of Ukrainian servers Vkontakte.
"In fact no
personal data was stored on the servers and could not have been there. Only media content. But I won't be surprised if they find it there", says Mr. Durov.
As informed
earlier, on June 27 Mr. Durov stated that law enforcement authorities in Kyiv
withdrew the company's servers. Ministry
of Income of Ukraine noted that the withdrawn equipment of the company "Data IX
UA" has nothing to do with social network VKontakte.


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As the triangles lay flat, it means this little quilt could be used as a table topper instead. Which would you choose, a wall hanging or table topper?
Patchwork for Beginners
Table Mats and Runners
After having done two different cushion finishes for the patchwork class, I needed to do a wall hanging finish. That meant piece another heart, this time with very simple quilting.
I've used fabric triangles in the corners for the hanging rod, a very simple but effect way to finish small wall hangings. The binding has been finished by hand, one of the most relaxing parts of the process for me.
As the triangles lay flat, it means this little quilt could be used as a table topper instead. Which would you choose, a wall hanging or table topper?
Patchwork for Beginners
Table Mats and Runners
With over a week to spare, I've got the jumper finished. I had a pleasant afternoon sewing up the remaining seams.
All that's left for me to do now is wash and block it. Fortunately we have a week of dry sunny days, so it should help to get it dry quickly.
I've thoroughly enjoyed knitting this one. I love the colour and the yarn is lovely to knit with. It has made a lovely change working with twisted stocking stitch, it definitely makes for a firmer 'fabric'.
Next on the needles is some toe up socks and I will be working on Daniel's jumper again too. Just a little bit of embroidery to see to first.
Jumpers and Cardigans
Armed and Dangerous?
Not quite dangerous, but we have arms!
I'm really pleased to have got to the end of the weekend and have two arms complete. It seems the deadline for getting the jumper has moved forward two weeks. There's no time to lose.
The raglans have now been sewn and the neck has been knitted. Fortunately, it's only a garter stitch edging, so hasn't taken long to do. That means I have my 'favourite' job ahead-sewing up! I'm hoping to have a finished jumper by the end of the day.
Jumpers and Cardigans
We All Need a Little Sunshine
Sometimes in life, we come across stories that just can't help but touch the heart. This is how this cushion started. Imagine a little person who hasn't had the best start in life and all they wish for is a home to call their own and to know they don't ever have to leave it. Can you imagine what it must be like to have that home within touching distance, but can't believe that it's going to be for real? The sad thing is, it's not just one story, there must be lots we never get to know about, but it was in my power to do something for this little one and I hope it will make that forever home just a little more special.
I was told that dinosaurs are a favourite, as is the colour blue. We also decided on a cushion, and to help with allergies, we've used a polyester filled cushion pad.
With that in mind, I got pencil and paper out and started with some sketches and then it was time to dive into the fabric boxes to see what I had. Fortunately, I had pieces to match everything I wanted and even some fun blue spotty fabric for the main cover. I've used raw edge applique combined with some quilting and embroidery to attach the pieces. The eye is made up from a sequin and a bead.
All being well, the sun on the cushion will be representative of a bit of sunshine and a period of security for the recipient. The cushion has been personalised with their name so there is no doubt as to who this cushion belongs to. I can't wait to find out what the name they give to the dinosaur.
I had so much fun putting this cushion together, I hope it will bring hours of joy to a rather special little person and their new family.
Counting Sheep
One, two, three....
I just love this fabric, so much fun. It seemed perfect for making a large baby comforter/blanket. I ended up with baby blue plush fabric for the back, but it was a tough decision. I nearly went with the green that matches the planets.
This comforter is quite large, over 40" square. It'll be perfect for using around the home, or in the car. It just needs a good press, then final photos can be taken.
Now then, where was I? Four, five, six ....
Quilts and Blankets
Ironing in Style
It's nearly two years since I made an ironing board cover to replace my old one. I never imagined at the time it would have proved so popular and that I would lose count of the number of ironing board covers I'd be making. I still get people coming to order custom made ironing board covers and this is the latest.
I find the whole process enjoyable and it always starts with a request for a specific colour or design of fabric. This time the brief was orange. retro, or geometric shapes. It's surprising as you start searching through fabric, how preferences sometimes change. Personally, I'm not a fan of orange, but I must say, I do like this one. I just love the colours of the butterflies and this feels perfect for an ironing board cover. Hopefully, this cover will brighten up a kitchen and help to make a new house a home.
Ironing board covers
Made to order
Ask Loopy-February 2016
It was an interesting session this month, and quite varied too. First up, sewing with hessian. This covers just a few tips to make working with hessian easier for you machine, and just general housekeeping tips for your machine.
It was lovely to find out that the video helped a lady and her sewing machine become friends. Hopefully, when the hessian comes out, they'll still be talking to each other.
The next question was about Free Motion Embroidery. I haven't done any for a long time, and, as it's very closely related to Free Motion Quilting, I thoroughly enjoyed having another go. I do hope it will encourage others to just give it a try.
This is done on my normal sewing machine, all I've done is change the foot. Some say you can do this without a foot on your machine, but do be careful with your fingers. My machine didn't like not having a foot on and just chewed up the threads. The important thing to remember, is to make sure your presser foot lever is in the down position, whether you have a foot on or not. Having a doodle cloth is a great idea, just to get your hands used to moving the hoop around.
I did do a tutorial for a fleece backed blanket, but forgot to put it up on the page. I'll share it in a separate post for tomorrow. I do have a challenge for the next session, I'll share it with you next month.
This came about after a conversation with a friend who wanted to help her young granddaughter make a cover for a new arrival. The easiest way to explain how to do it, was by making a video. I do hope you'll find it useful too.
Body Done
My knitting time is now being concentrated on getting this jumper done. Poor Daniel is going to have to be patient for a little while longer.
The front was completed before the order for the hat came in, so this weekend I started on the back. the back is now finished, sot the body part is complete. The sleeves will be next. Compared to Daniel's jumper, this is like knitting baby clothes!
The deadline to have this one finished is four weeks. All being well, at least one of the sleeves should be finished by the weekend, so I should be well on track.
Jumpers and Cardigans
Cap It All
This is the third or fourth time I've made this hat, each time with different yarn. I love seeing the difference the yarn makes to the same design, they all end up looking so different.
The yarn chosen this time was Rowan Purelife Revive, a yarn made 100% from recycled fibres. It's a mixture of recycled cotton, silk and viscose. I just love the tweedy effect of the yarn too.
It's got a lot colder here in the last week, so it's the perfect time to be sending out hats. Hopefully, it should be keeping someone warm this week.
Now the socks are done and the hat has been ticked off the list, it's back to knitting jumpers.
Hats, Gloves and Scarves
Jane Galley
I have had a lifelong love of crafts which started with being taught how to knit at a very young age. It didn't take long to realise that great joy and satisfaction came from making things. Even now, I get a thrill seeing something that started just as an idea, becoming a finished product, whether I make it, or teach someone else how to make it.
November 2017
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