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First of all, thank you to St. Vladimir Seminary, St. Andrew House, and Orthodox Christian Laity for sponsoring the webcast. Thank you to Ancient Faith Radio, and Executive Producer Dean Calvert and crew for making the webcast possible. I saw perhaps a quarter of it. The first seminars dealt with historical themes, important and interesting (had to concentrate though) but I won't comment on them here. I found the lecture on the "myth of autocephaly" very interesting, particular how the narrative of how autocephaly was obtained shapes contemporary self-understanding in the autocephalous Churches. This deals more with how historical narrative functions in a community, than the veracity of the actual narrative. (Of course, veracity is contentious term since history is, at bottom, narrative. Nevertheless, some history is "truer" than others, witness the attempts by the Marxists and other culture barbarians to rewrite it.) Back to the subject... Dr. Paul Meyendorff, professor of … [Read more...]
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Casita de la Selva is a two story home with
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equipped with a kitchen, living area, and balcony on the downstairs level. The upper level features a master bedroom
with bath, which opens onto the balcony with jungle and ocean views. Beauty and
peace is what you will find at the Casita. Perfect for couples or those who are
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My partner Jonny and I had a wonderful and unique stay at Casita de la Selva! Andrew our Host was an awesome highlight of our trip. He is a super down to Earth person and gives a lot of good pointers of the area and offers an amazing waterfall tour that is just a true diamond in the rough you dont want to miss..its also less expensive than some of the other tours and convenient since it's on location as well.
The Casita is totally awesome, very private and has all the essentials you need to experience a pure Vida in Costa Rica, We Saw Toucans and some really cool butterfly's ! It the kind of place for a raw organic feel to your adventure. Which is exactly what Jonny and I wanted to experience.. We live in NYC so we really wanted to chill in an atmosphere that was not fancy and touristy.
Also did I mention the clear beautiful night sky! Wow that was also amazing..Since you are on high elevation with this casita..you can enjoy cooler air and a starry night also some amazing views driving down at sun set.... I recommend for sure!
Great place with beautiful views! Surrounded by an abundance of jungle nature and plant life. The hosts were super nice and open to helping with anything you may need. Bare essentials in the kitchen and bath but nothing that they wouldn't be happy to accommodate for you if needed.
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Don Beyer, the former Virginia lieutenant governor, is expected to enter the race for Virginia's 8th Congressional District, according to The Washington Post.
The seat will be up for grabs in November following the exit of U.S. Rep. Jim Moran.
"Yes, my plans are coming together," Beyer, a Democrat, wrote in an email Sunday to The Washington Post. "I do plan to file the appropriate paperwork [Monday] or Tuesday with the Federal Election Commission and the Virginia State Board of Elections."
The owner of several successful Northern Virginia car dealerships, Beyer most recently served as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein from 2009 to 2013.
Beyer's entrance into the race could change its dynamic if he's willing to put some of his personal wealth into a campaign.
On Thursday, Alexandria Del. Charniele Herring (D) announced her candidacy hours after Arlington Del. Patrick Hope (D) said he was forming of an exploratory committee for the 8th Congressional District.
Bruce Shuttleworth, a former Navy fighter pilot and self-described feminist, is the only other candidate to have officially announced a bid.
Several other Democrats are expected to enter the race, including state Sen. Adam Ebbin (Alexandria), Del. Alfonso Lopez (Arlington) and Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille, according to the report.
The 8th Congressional District includes much of Northern Virginia, from McLean to Woodbridge, following the Potomac River on one side and stretching over to Falls Church and parts of Annandale and Springfield on the other.


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A state commission has scheduled interviews in December to replace two judges.
Following the Dec. 16 interviews, the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will recommend candidates to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to replace former Mingo County Circuit Court Michael Thornsbury and Putnam County Family Court Judge William Watkins.
The Charleston Gazette reports that the commission set the date for interviews on Tuesday.
Thornsbury pleaded guilty in October to conspiring to deprive a man of his constitutional rights.
Watkins has notified Tomblin's office that he will retire Nov. 30.
The West Virginia Supreme Court suspended Watkins without pay in March until the end of his term. The Judicial Investigation Commission had accused Watkins of delaying rulings, failing to enter domestic violence orders into the state's tracking system and cursing at litigants.


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Charleston, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia's alcohol regulators have again been faulted for inconsistent fines against bars and clubs caught serving underage patrons.
But the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration believes that a fixed penalty schedule will leave it unable to resolve violations on a case-by-case basis.
Legislative auditors reviewed some $316,474 in fines collected by the agency between July 2005 and December 2007.
They reported to lawmakers tuesday that of a sample of 29 first offenders caught serving minors, 18 were fined $150 while 10 were hit for $500.
The remaining fine was for $100.
Three previous audits found similar issues.
But agency officials maintain that the facts behind any given violation don't fit neatly into a chart.
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The Pryor soccer team fell to 1-4 on the season after Tahlequah's Tigers claimed a 3-2 win in overtime Friday night in Tahlequah.
Pryor and 5A No. 11 Tahlequah were tied, 1-1, after 40 minutes and 2-2 at full time on goals by Pryor's Corey Horton and Colten Smith. Horton took three of Pryor's eight shots on the night.
Ryan Ogg was in goal for Pryor and recorded a dozen saves.
Pryor's girls were more fortunate in the opener, sneaking past Tahlequah's Lady Tigers 1-0 on a Carman Silas goal in the first half.
Elizabeth Anderson kept the net clean for the second time in as many games, recording five saves.
The win moves the Pryor Lady Tigers to 3-2 on the year. All three of Pryor's wins have been shutouts.
The Lady Tigers and Tigers are back at home tonight, hosting Grove. The girls will kick off at 6 p.m. and the boys will begin at 8.


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Major duties. The heavy-wheel vehicle mechanic performs unit maintenance on heavy-wheel vehicles (prime movers designated as more than 5 tons and their associated trailers) and material handling equipment.
(1) Skill Level 1. Maintains compression ignition engines, compression ignition engine fuel systems, compression ignition air induction systems, wheel vehicle exhaust systems, vehicle liquid cooling systems, vehicle starting systems, vehicle charging systems, wheel chassis electrical systems, standard transmission assemblies, automotive transmission assemblies, air-controlled semi-automatic transmission assemblies, transfer assemblies, propeller shaft assemblies, axle assemblies, drum brake systems, hydraulic brake systems, air/hydraulic brake systems, air (wedge, s-cam) brake systems, mechanical brake systems, wheel vehicle suspension systems, wheel vehicle wheel/hub assemblies, wheel vehicle hydraulic (power) steering systems, fifth wheel assemblies, wheel vehicle crane/hoist/winch assemblies, and material handling equipment hydraulic systems.
(2) Skill Level 2. Performs duties in preceding skill level, supervises lower grade soldiers and provides technical guidance to the soldiers in the accomplishment of their duties.
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS. Heavy-wheel vehicle mechanics must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating, of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile, of 222222.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score, of 105 in aptitude area MM.
(5) Current equipment qualification record for all types of equipment maintained.
(6) Formal training (completion of MOS 63S course conducted under the auspices of the USA Ordnance Center and School) mandatory.
(1) HS--Recovery Operations.
(2) P5--Master Fitness Trainer,
(3) 4A--Reclassification Training.
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At Holmdel High School's graduation Tuesday, the students of the Class of 2011 were encouraged to take risks, persevere, and seize the day.
"Don't waste your life waiting for one day, that someday, when all the the planets line up, to be successful," advised Superintendent Barbara Duncan, at the newly renovated Collins Arena at Brookdale College. "Give the best of yourself. Flame on!
Added Salutatorian Emily Fu, "Set your own expectations -- and don't be afraid to set them ridiculously high."
Student Advisory Board President John Livengood embodied the spirit. Instead of a making a speech, he surprised everyone by taking out his violin to serenade his 275 classmates and their families with a piece of music that was bittersweet, at time humorous, and engaging. (See the video.)
Senior Choir members sang a sophisticated version of the National Anthem.
The ceremony program had four pages of graduates names, and 11 pages dedicated to listing all the scholarships and awards they had earned. One student, Alexander Gerald Fagan, had earned several departmental honors but really stood out for this one: "Perfect Attendance for 13 Years."
Student Emily Hennessy was called to the podium to deliver a poem she wrote called "Fading Fingerprints."
The fingerprints we left on the walls
As children exploring high and low,
Fade like the memory of us in those halls;
It is finally our time to go.
Here we're planted our roots: flourished and grown.
We've opened our minds and spread our branches,
But the winds of change have finally blown,
So we scatter like seeds to take our chances.
So let's use this opportunity to spread our wings,
Catch the fresh breeze and take flight,
Look forward while still remembering
To make the very best of life.


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Gearing up for the playoffs and only had Vick at qb. Wondering if I should offer Vick+Ridley+Harvin or Julio for Matt Ryan+Chris Johnson in a ppr.
My team:
QB: Vick
WR: Julio
WR: Harvin
RB: Foster
RB: Ridley
TE: Rudolph
W/R/T: Donald Jones
BN: Titus, Dwayne Allen, Antonio Brown, Josh Gordon, 2 empty spots.


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How many people are familiar with Microsoft's Voice Search tool "Live Search 411?" It's a powerful yet not well-known way to do local search from any phone (1-800-CALL-411 or 1-800-225-5411). Conceptually, it's exactly like Goog-411 but has more considerably more content and capabilities. Built on the Tellme infrastructure it can provide:
- Local business search
- Driving directions
- Weather
- Sports scores
- Stock quotes
- Gas prices
- Movie information
- Travel and airlines information
Today traffic information, from INRIX, was added to that list.
Live Search 411 will presumably be rebranded in June and become part of a more holistic Microsoft search offering that will include the PC, voice portal (Live Search 411), WAP search and mobile client.
Related Topics: Channel: Mobile | Microsoft: Bing Mobile | Search Engines: Mobile Search Engines


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"A marinated eggplant in olive oil and seasonings that is a delicious antipasto dish. Traditionally we make this in September, to be served at Christmas time. Sometimes Nonna slipped a couple of finely sliced sun-dried tomatoes (with dried basil) into the mix for a variation."
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Original recipe yields 4 cups
- On the evening before you intend to make the dish, prepare the eggplant. Cut the ends off the eggplants, and peel. Cut the peeled eggplant into long strips about as big around as shoestring french fries. Place the strips into a large bowl, and stir in 1/2 cup of coarse salt.
- Place a sturdy dinner plate upside down in a clean sink, making sure that the drain is not blocked. Place a generous handful of the eggplant strips onto the center of the plate, and cover with another upside down dinner plate to create an eggplant sandwich. Layer more eggplant and plates until all of the eggplant is sandwiched. Cap it off with one additional plate, and press down firmly. Set a sturdy stock pot on top, and fill with enough water to create some pressure on the eggplant layers. Not so much pressure that you break your dishes though. Let this pressing process stand overnight.
- The next day, fill a large bowl with ice water. Begin dismantling your stack of plates. One layer (handful) at a time, briefly swish the eggplant around in the ice water, then squeeze dry and place into a clean bowl. If your hand starts to hurt, you are swishing too long. Once all of the eggplant is rinsed and squeezed and in the bowl, mix in the vinegar. Let rest for about 15 minutes.
- Heat a splash of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano and sea salt. Cook and stir just until fragrant. You do not want to cook the garlic. Set aside to cool.
- Your eggplants should be well rested now. Give them one last sqeeze. Make it a good one, or your melenzana is going to taste like pickles. ''Don't worry, this is the last time, I promise...'' (This is to be said to the poor little melenzana - they've been through so much!)
- Place the squeezed eggplants into a large bowl, and stir in the contents of the skillet and remaining olive oil until well blended. Transfer to sterile 1 pint or 1/2 pint jars. Make sure to fill the jars to the top, and top off with any olive oil that may be left in the bowl. Wipe the rims with a clean dry cloth, and seal tightly with new lids. Refrigerate for at least a month before opening.
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I was looking for a recipe almost exactly like this one that my Italian grandmother used to make. She called it something different but I don't know how to spell it. It was pronounced like moo-lin-yahm. My grandmother made this in a crock (with the layered plate method)and it took a couple of days, but other than that, this is pretty much the same recipe. Thank you very much!
it was quite good. I had a similar recipe that had one shortcut in it...that one you slated the eggplant and let it drain in a colander over the sink...so I did that for step one since it was simpler. I just used plastic wrap with pie weights in it on top on the colander/veggies. I did use the sundried tomatoes and basil that were "optional" since I like both. I originally gave this a 4 but bumped it up to a 5 because both my husband and daughter who do not like eggplant actaully took seconds. We all had the same comment though: It tastes like olives! Probably due to the brine treatent. But that did giveme the idea that when I make it again next time I am actually going to PUT black olives in the marinade with it. Eggplant and olives are a good combo and it will look pretty.
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Amount Per Serving (16 total)
- Calories
- 291 cal
- 15%
- Fat
- 28.3 g
- 44%
- Carbs
- 9.1 g
- 3%
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- 3%
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- 0%
- Sodium
- 2698 mg
- 108%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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The incessant terror attacks in Nigeria affects every sphere including traffic situations.
Security has been tightened in and around the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, causing major gridlocks on roads close to the airport.
All the roads leading in and out of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, were taken over by security agents on Friday morning and vehicles plying the routes were thoroughly screened by counter terrorism personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.
The screening had caused serious traffic snarl on the Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, leading into the domestic wing of the airport.
Similar traffic jam was recorded along the Oshodi/Ajao Estate section leading to the international wing of the airport.
The security agents, searching all vehicles plying the, were trying to prevent suspected substances or explosives from reaching the airport.
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DURHAM — In the aftermath of Dukes 79-76 victory against Miami, a new question emerged: Just how good can the Blue Devils be?
We could have been good, and we could have made a run, but with Ryan, we were playing as well as anyone in the country before he went down, Mason Plumlee said. With him back, we still have work to do, but this is just game one. Our ceiling is a lot higher.
Before Ryan Kelly went down with his right foot injury on Jan. 8, Duke was 15-0 and ranked No. 1. The Blue Devils had played the toughest non-conference schedule, beating three top-five teams (No. 3 Kentucky, No. 2 Louisville, and No. 4 Ohio State) and a two other tournament-bound teams in Minnesota and VCU.
But Kellys injury changed the team, as Duke had to rely on a combination of Josh Hairston and Amile Jefferson to fill the minutes. But neither could come close to filling Kellys role and stretch opposing defenses with an outside shot. Still, adjusting on the fly, Duke went 9-4 without their stretch four.
We were bailing water making sure the ship stayed afloat, and we bailed enough to stay with a really good ranking, and obviously were going to have a great RPI because of our schedule, Krzyzewski said of his No. 3-ranked Blue Devils.
Ive been saying for two months and the last 13 games that weve been missing one of the best players in the country, and tonight he showed that, Krzyzewski said of Kelly.
And Kelly certainly did, scoring a career-high 36 points thanks to 10-of-14 shooting from the field, including 7-of-9 from 3-point range, giving Duke yet another win against a top-five opponent. Despite not playing for nearly two months and practicing only once, Kelly was able to play 32 minutes, never getting too winded.
Honestly, more than anything it was just a matter of whether I was going to be able to hold up with my breathing because I hadnt played in a game in a long time, he said. Being in a game is a lot different than being in practice or anything you can do. I think I held up all right.
Hairston, who scored two points, pulled down two defensive rebounds and was whistled for three fouls in 10 minutes, had only logged less court time in two contests during Kellys absence (nine minutes against both North Carolina and Miami).
Meanwhile Jefferson, who had started seven of the 13 games Kelly missed, did not play at all.
But Duke is undoubtedly better with Kelly posting up, knocking down 3s and locking down on defense. And the Blue Devils have a few more weeks to figure out just how good they can be.
This win is a huge win for us, Krzyzewski said. The thing it does for us is it gives us a chance over the next few weeks to transition into the NCAA tournament. Were just running a little bit different race than anybody else right now. It doesnt mean everything is okay, but its a lot better.


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Housing sales and prices have started to increase, as has new home construction. However, all still have a ways to go to recover from historic lows. That's good news for Dalton's floorcovering industry, said Michael Chriszt, vice president of the Atlanta Federal Reserve's research department.
But it may not be good news for local workers. Dalton lost a larger share of its jobs during the recession than any other metropolitan area in Georgia. The number of Dalton area residents in the workforce fell almost 20 percent since 2007, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.
"Many of those jobs are not coming back," Chriszt said.
On Tuesday, Chriszt presented an Economic Outlook with a special focus on the housing industry in two programs open to the public at Dalton State College and Dalton City Hall.
He said the floorcovering industry has been forced by the recession to speed up its use of new, more efficient technology and manufacturing processes. Companies now can make more carpet and other floorcovering with less labor in the past, so even as production ramps up, jobs aren't likely to grow much in that industry.
But Chriszt added that a large pool of experienced manufacturing workers has put Dalton on the map for other industries, particularly automobile parts manufacturers.
Dalton Mayor David Pennington said local leaders realize the local economy needs to diversify and have been working to bring in other industries.
"What we've lost here, and what we've lost across America, for the most part, are low-paying jobs that require little skills. But we've got a lot of jobs that are going begging because we don't have people with the skills to fill them. It's shocking to look at the total unemployment rate and then see manufacturers say they have $60,000-a-year welding jobs they can't fill," Pennington said.
"That's why we need to reform our education system, and Dalton is beginning to be recognized as one of the leaders in that effort. That is the key to the future. We need to have a better-educated workforce," Pennington said, referring to state and national recognition earned by local efforts to promote early literacy in schools.
Though the United States is currently officially in the 40th month of an economic recovery, Chriszt said it "doesn't feel much like a recovery."
Gross domestic product has risen at an average annual rate of about 2 percent over that period and forecasters don't expect that to pick up much.
"The economy is stuck in a slow growth mode," he said.
Some of the bright spots in the economy, Chriszt said are manufacturing, which is holding its own, and energy, which is seeing solid growth.
Chriszt said some of the dangers that economists are keeping their eyes on are the so-called "fiscal cliff," a combination of more than $600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts that will take place in January 2013 if lawmakers don't act, and the federal government's long-term fiscal policy, especially its large and persistent deficits.


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We bought a new house a few years ago. It was built in 2006 as part of an enormous new urbanist development. The first floor has a large space at the back that includes the kitchen. Sliders open onto a lanai and the pool. This space was clearly intended to include a small kitchen dining table and the tv area - the wall opposite the kitchen area is wired for both cable and sound, with speaker lines running to mounts in the ceiling as builder standard, and there was a lamp hanging over the obvious dinette area beside the kitchen island. Taking our cues from the design, we dutifully purchased a new sofa, chairs and other furniture for the tv area, including a small desk. We placed a small farm table in the dinette area. In addition to the master bedroom at the back, the first floor has two other rooms. One is a space at the front of the house, just off the foyer, that is separated from the great room by the stairwell accessing the second floor, but otherwise open to the great room through a short hallway created by the stairwell This front room is partly visible from the kitchen island. The other first floor room is intended for a home office. It has solid double doors opening onto the other front room. We use the office as a play room for our son. Some of our neighbors with the same model put a little den in this room. Others have put glass French doors and use it as a dining room. The larger front room left us stumped. At first we covered an entire wall with bookcases and put our spinet piano in there. There was no real seating. Later we moved the bookcases to the master bedroom and added a small electric fireplace and a sofa. No matter what we put in that front room, we never used it. It was a way station from the front door, a place for the Cristmas tree. We lived most days in the great room, where the tv watching, cooking and eating all happened. We were relatively unhappy with the house. It is not small, but it felt cramped even with appropriately sized furniture. No surprise as we spent all of our time in one room. Then, just before thanksgiving, we had a brainstorm. We moved all of the sitting room and tv furniture to the front room, along with the small desk. It fit perfectly. We moved the bookcases, about 15 feet of them, to the long wall of the great room opposite the kitchen and bought a huge but simple dining table, along with more dining chairs. We put the piano and two modern lounge chairs also on that side of the great room, creating a small seating area next to the dining area. I moved the modern pendant to over the new table and replaced the dinette table with a counter height, butcher blocked topped storage unit, with a new halogen spot fixture above. This extended the small kitchen, a boon for my wife who cooks for a hobby (lucky me). Now we use our entire first floor. My wife can cook in a larger space. We listen to music much more often in the great room, sitting in one of the lounge chairs (where I am at this moment), and eat at a large table next to all of our books. Tv watching is done in a separate room, away from the cooking noise. Our son can now watch a move and I can listen to music at the same time. We had 14 people for thanksgiving the week after the redesign. It was night and day. Our feelings about the house have completely changed. We are no longer shopping for a replacement. So my advice is to look at how you live and try to arrange your house so that you get the most out of it. If the "dining room" is better suited to tv watching or sleeping guests, so be it.
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As I write, there's a foreclosure circus going on in West Palm Beach. Thousands of at-risk homeowners are lining up at the NACA event to meet one-on-one with bankers and mortgage companies threatening to foreclose on them.
I've been hearing from plenty of people in St. Lucie this week who are in the same boat. Several heartbreaking stories of people who tried to do the right thing, only to find they were lied to repeatedly by banks and bank officials.
I'll be writing on a couple of cases in the near future.
The first concerns a single disabled mom with three kids in PSL. After suffering serious damage to her home in the hurricanes and living for a year in a trailer in the front yard, she rebuilt. Last year, her husband left and she was unable to keep up the payments. The bank auctioned off the house and has to vacate house by Monday, but had no money to move. After sending a barrage of letters to every politician and media agency she could think of, someone finally came through. SLC Community Services is helping with an emergency rehousing grant. She moves into her new home Saturday.
It's not a happy ending, she says, but it's not quite as sad as it might have been. She wants others to read about her journey and offers some good advice about dealing with foreclosure.,
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4-star hotel in Perigueux with a restaurant
Situated in the city center, this hotel is close to Musee de l'Armee, Jardin des Arenes, and Place de la Clautre. Also nearby are Perigueux Cathedral and Musee Gallo-Romain.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Mercure Périgueux Centre features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and laundry facilities.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, air conditioning, and climate control.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Mercure Périgueux Centre Amenities
- General
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 753 square feet (70 square meters) include a meeting/conference room. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 66
- Number of floors - 5
- Bar/lounge
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- One meeting room
- Restaurant
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Conference space size (feet) - 753
- Conference space size (meters) - 70
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Room service (limited hours)
- Television in lobby
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
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Self parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Climate control
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower only
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
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Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Le Perigourdin - This restaurant serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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Check-in time starts at noon
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Check-out time is noon
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Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: EUR 15.50 per person (approximately)
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Michael J. Massey, 39, of Freehold Township passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Michael was born, raised, and had lived in Neptune until moving to Freehold Township in 2007. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Michael was employed by the Ocean Twp. Public Works Department and at the Naval Weapons Station Earle. He was a member of the Ocean Lodge #89, F&AM Masonic Lodge, Spring Lake Heights and an avid golfer. Michael was always drawn to the ocean, but his true love was for his family.
Michael is survived by his wife, Courtney Massey; a daughter, Piper Alexis; a son, Caine Michael; his parents, Charles and Jo Massey, Sr. of Neptune; a brother, Chuck Massey of Neptune City; a sister, Michele Massey of Neptune City; his mother-in-law, Janice Piper of Freehold Twp.; his father-in-law, William Piper of New York City; a sister-in-law, Mackenzie Kennett and her husband, Michael of Freehold Twp.; two nephews; and a niece.
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 brand new art and renders!
Breaking news people,
The guys over at GSC -fan.com manage to get their hands on NEVER BEFORE seen unique concept art and renders. They have added a small description on the monsters in these arts and renders, informing what they do and what they are all about. I will do my best to translate in my own understanding.
So let us start of with the first one.
The Леший also known as the Silvan, according the Google translator.
Silvan (Click to enlarge)
Meet the character that can only be found deep in the woods, away from the Stalker bases.
A strange monster that is not trying to catch its prey. He just stands in such completely non-aggressive posture, looking at you from a distance and produces a prolonged, mournful sound. Almost as if singing. Or just standing in silence. But also a creature that can easily be overlooked. His way of killing you is very unique, you will feel the usual fatigue when walking in the forest close to him, lie down on the leaves, fall asleep and never wake up.
What this creature does to you once you are asleep is, it drags you into his lair, deep in the forest (yes you will have to walk back allot probably IF you manage to escape) he will put you next to a bunch of other stalkers he kidnapped, and put you all in a star shape form as a global, why? I do no not know. He will then go in some sort of trance where he kinda breaks out of his "cocoon", this is your chance to grab a weapon and shoot it, because this is the only time you can actually hurt him.
This creature himself at this moment is superb – it feeds of the anomalies energy Noosphere – the only resource that can support life in this absurd creature. He uses a combination of nervous systems of their victims as a one-time conductor, on which energy is transferred to the substance of the Noosphere. During one such session, stalkers killed will grant the Silvan full of energy, so he can wander through the forest and sing their songs once more.
Pig – Version 1 (Click to enlarge)
Pig – a creature half alive, led formed in the womb of his parasite. Docile farm animal that died due to the release of anomaly energy, but lost his own mind and will – now its control center is located somewhere in a torn, rotting belly. Looking out of a huge hole, the inner part being a parasite. This feels like a part of his body for the pig. It moves with great difficulty. Seeing the enemy, the creature tries to attack him – it begins to squeal wildly, thin legs with young immature hooves, he will try to attack the player with not only hooves but also turn his parasite side to the player, and let the parasite do a bit of the dirty work.
Pig – Version 2 (Click to enlarge
Pig, the second version
The original version had a very bloody look to it. The second version is more of a "modest" type – it has another dead head and face of a parasite.
The Крысоволк aka the Krysovolk aka the Giant Rat
Visual and game play wise very similar to the "blind dogs" (not to be confused with rat wolf, which was planned for the first STALKER – approx. Ed.). Krysovolk was approved and modeled. It was prepared with a lot of complicated skeleton bones, skin, and even a couple of animations.
Бревно aka the Log. (Click to enlarge)
Another creature, able to camouflage in a forest. It looks like a damp, rotten log. Inexperienced Stalkers hardly distinguish it from conventional logs.
When this log starts attacking, bark fragments begin to move, and he "splits" in the a eerie organic thing, something like a monster from Dead Space.
The Джембельме, aka the Dzhembelme.
The evil monkey that eats 'plov' (comic sketch Ilya Tolmachev and Andrew Verpahovskogo ) (No further information known)
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How to use workmanship and quality in construction documents
The terms workmanship and quality are often used interchangeably; however, the correct usage of one may be dependent on the other, and there are limitations on how each term should be used.
Workmanship is not defined in Division 01 – General Requirements or the American Institute of Architects A201 – General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. The American Heritage Dictionary defines workmanship as "1. The skill of a craftsperson or artisan. 2. The quality of something made, as by an artisan. 3. Something made or produced by workman. 4. The product of an effort or endeavor." As there is more than one definition that could pertain to construction, it is not clear which definition is suitable for use in a construction contract.
Additionally, one must clearly specify if the workmanship in question pertains to the manufacture of the product, the installation of the product, or both.
Workmanship therefore must be linked to specific and measureable qualities, and general statements such as "good workmanship" should be avoided unless used in a fashion that establishes a level of quality. When qualifier's such as "good" are used, they must be used carefully. If the term is not defined within the project documents, adding an additional undefined term introduces a level of ambiguity into the term. Legally, unless defined in the project documents, "good workmanship" is subject to what is called "personal taste". Personal taste is subjective – what is "good" to one person may be merely adequate to another.
Defining such qualifiers can be done in several places in the specifications, such as using standards and codes as established benchmarks; requiring a certain level of qualifications for the trades, manufacturers, and installers involved in the project work; and acceptable tolerances of the finished work.
An example of establishing such a level of workmanship is to reference trade association standards. For electrical work, the National Electrical Contractors Association's National Electrical Installation Standard NECA 1-2010, "Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting," is referenced in Article 110.12 of the National Electrical Code. NECA 1 defines "neat and workmanlike manner," and if the standard is referenced in the specification, it may be used as a general term in certain conditions.
Quality is another term that is not defined in either Division 01 or A201. While there are also several definitions for quality in The American Heritage Dictionary, the first, "an inherent or distinguishing characteristic; a property," is adequate when used in construction.
However, much like workmanship, quality should not be used on its own and needs to be defined when used as a qualifier in grammar. A certain quality of construction is reached by qualifying (defined as "to describe by enumerating the characteristics of or qualities of") the tolerances, finish, operation, or build characteristics of the product. The concept of good, better, and best as they relate to increased tolerance is an example of how the specifier must qualify the quality of construction with measureable standards.
Two important items often overlooked is that the level of workmanship must correlate with the quality of the products and that the desired result must be attainable. The level of workmanship that may be attained is limited by the quality of the product. Due to differences in tolerances, quality control, and standards, a lower-quality product may not be installed with the same level of workmanship as a high-quality product.
Once the specifier has defined the level of workmanship and the quality of the product's construction, the terms workmanship and quality are intertwined. Be careful with their use and realize the limitations.
Have you used these terms interchangeably?
Michael Heinsdorf, P.E., LEED AP, CDT is an Engineering Specification Writer at ARCOMMasterSpec. He has more than 10 years' experience in consulting engineering, and is the lead author of MasterSpec Electrical, Communications, and Electronic Safety and Security guide specifications. He holds a BSEE from Drexel University and is currently pursuing a Masters in Engineering Management, also at Drexel University.
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Has anyone ever held their reception at the Bronx Zoo or the NY Botanical Gardens?
I did a walk through of the zoo and really liked it but when we saw the menu we were concerned about the food being a bit too basic and typical. The cost was great though.
I haven't seen the Botanical Gardens yet but I know Abigail Kirsch caters there and I've only read good things about her food. Any ideas on the cost at the Gardens?
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the botanical gardens is a lovely place for a wedding, never attended one there, but have seen many set up there--the zoo is quite smelly in lots of different areas--and the grounds don't compare to the gardens..........as far as price, it's supposed to be pretty up there,,,I think there's quite a bit of info on their website, look there and just call them.


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Arizona's illegal immigration crackdown got a little weaker Monday, but a controversial part of the state's law will remain in place, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled.
Today the high court unanimously upheld the "show me your papers" requirement that police check suspects' immigration status.
However, the justices were divided on other portions of Arizona's law and subsequently struck down three major provisions of it including: requiring all immigrants to obtain or carry immigration registration papers; making it a state criminal offense for an illegal immigrant to seek work or hold a job; and allowing police to arrest suspected illegal immigrants without warrants.
The Associated Press reported today that Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said "the ruling marked a victory for people who believe in the responsibility of states to defend their residents." The case, she said, "has always been about our support for the rule of law. That means every law, including those against both illegal immigration and racial profiling. Law enforcement will be held accountable should this statute be misused in a fashion that violates an individual's civil rights."
Civil rights groups that separately challenged Arizona's law over concerns it would lead to rights' abuses said their lawsuit would go on.
The immigration status check still is "an invitation to racial profiling," American Civil Liberties Union lawyer Omar Jadwat told The Associated Press.
The Obama administration sued to block Arizona's law soon after its enactment two years ago, and federal courts had refused to let the four key provisions take effect.
The Arizona case focused on whether states can adopt their own measures to deal with an estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the face of federal inaction on comprehensive reform, or whether the federal government has almost exclusive authority in that area.
Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote, "Arizona may have understandable frustrations with the problems caused by illegal immigration while that process continues, but the state may not pursue policies that undermine federal law."


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Granite Mountain (Snoqualmie) Climber's Log
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|Nice variety at the top
Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2014
|Another peak good for getting a workout/training. Nice bit of scrambling and boulder-hopping the last 3-400 ft up to the lookout tower.
|Posted Jun 25, 2014 11:55 pm
|Pan-fried on Granite.
|Hiked this one last summer. Didn't care to hear the cars on I-90 most of the way. Apart from that I immensely enjoyed being out on the open granite slopes in the full sun. Lots of wildflowers delight in. Took pictures of pink spirea with Mt. Rainier as a backdrop. They turned out beautifully. Word of warning - keep hydrated & sunblocked. I kept pushing on instead of stopping for any breaks and got a little sick. Lesson learned.
|Posted May 1, 2014 4:34 pm
|summer route in winter
Date Climbed: Dec 25, 2013
|Not enough snow to worry about avalanche danger on the summer route. Other tracks went up the talus ridge for the final push to the summit, but we foolishly decided to try the north side (where the summer trail goes after crossing the bowl), which had more than enough snow to be exhausting - took almost two hours for that section.
|Posted Dec 28, 2013 6:55 pm
|Granite lookout
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2013
|Acres of blue huckleberries. Get a parking spot early.
|Posted Aug 12, 2013 10:33 am
Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2012
|Amazing fall colors. Saw a mama bear with 2 cubs.
|Posted Jun 13, 2013 10:57 pm
|Snowy hike
|Another fine outing with the Boy Scouts. Saw a fawn trying to hide and play dead in a high meadow on the mountain. Also nice glissading near the top
|Posted Mar 20, 2013 6:41 pm
|Above the clouds and warm
Date Climbed: Jan 21, 2013
|I was more than tired of the recent temperature inversion so I decided it was time I summit the super popular Granite Mountain. I was the first to arrive at the parking lot and only saw one person behind me at about 4700'. Whoever it was turned around and I didnt see anyone until the summit. Views were absolutely stunning and temps climbed as high as 65 near the summit. Followed some tracks down the W. Ridge and then S. to the main trail. It was a lot more fun than descending the main route unless you have skis.
|Posted Feb 11, 2013 10:43 pm
|good for the legs
Date Climbed: Aug 7, 2012
|nice hike that burn some energy. you can make a scramble at the end if you like. i went on a weekday, which added to the enjoyment
|Posted Oct 4, 2012 11:56 am
Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2010
|Fun climb
|Posted Oct 1, 2012 8:49 pm
Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2011
|Posted Sep 22, 2012 1:05 pm
|Granite Mountain
Date Climbed: Aug 2, 1996
|Great hike, as I recall (it's been a long time).
|Posted Sep 17, 2012 10:38 pm
|Good day hike
Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2012
|Good quick day hike in the afternoon. Three hours up and another two hours back down. A little bit hazy to see too far onto the horizon.
|Posted Aug 12, 2012 4:27 am
|Cloudy training hike
Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2012
|Fun hike - avy debris still covering the trail but easy the rest of the way.
|Posted Jun 24, 2012 9:50 pm
|Fun hike
Date Climbed: Jul 14, 2011
|fun little hike
|Posted Apr 13, 2012 3:04 pm
|Summer snow
Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2011
|Great hike with a good amount of snow from about the 5000' level and up. Large cornices were still around near the lookout tower.
|Posted Mar 19, 2012 2:28 am
|Granite Mountain
Date Climbed: May 30, 2009
|Good training/fitness peak
|Posted Mar 12, 2012 5:41 pm
|Josh Lewis
|Fall Colors
Date Climbed: Oct 8, 2011
|Fall Colors are starting to show up there.
|Posted Oct 9, 2011 3:39 am
Date Climbed: Dec 24, 2004
|Great winter hike with excellent glissading.
|Posted Aug 12, 2011 4:37 pm
|Great Hike
|I've been up Granite many times in many seasons. Summer is too hot and crowded, winter requires snowshoes (ugh), spring has high avalanche danger, so my favorite time to climb is september. Less people and plenty of blueberries!
|Posted Aug 4, 2011 1:49 pm
|great views
Date Climbed: Sep 15, 2010
|really fun hike steep and short and amazing views of the cascades all around on a clear day, fun to do a ski descent on too
|Posted Apr 11, 2011 12:20 am


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The Formula One Belgian Grand Prix promised to be a thriller, helped by a slightly mixed-up grid, but in the end, the expected rain never came and after a clean first lap, it proved to be a race of few surprises. Sebastian Vettel's win wasn't great for the title battle, but it was well-deserved after a faultless weekend for the German. Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton did at least add to their scores, but it was a bad day for Kimi Raikkonen. Here's what happened among the 11 teams.
Review: GM 2013 Cadillac ATS
Posted by Tom Jensen at 12:00 pm
From the time the original Cadillac Seville was launched in 1976, General Motors' luxury division has tried and tried and tried again to build a no-excuses, no-compromise car in a sensible size.
Ecclestone Still Believes In New Jersey
Posted by Adam Cooper at 10:41 am
Bernie Ecclestone still believes that the New Jersey event could find a place on the 2014 F1 calendar, despite having told a journalist last week that the race may not happen due to lack of funds.
Although the matter is complicated by plans for an event in Mexico City gaining momentum, crowding the calendar still further.
A 2014 F1 schedule is expected to emerge either at or just before the FIA World Motor Sport Council gathering on September 27, and Bernie confirmed that is "more or less" the cut-off point for New Jersey.
Franchitti, Dixon To Drive Second Ganassi DP In Monterey
Posted by John Dagys at 9:17 am
In an effort to bolster its Daytona Prototype title attack, Chip Ganassi Racing will field a second Riley-BMW in next month's Continental Tire Sports Car Festival at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (Live!, FOX Sports 1).
The multi-time and defending DP champions confirmed Monday that two-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will pilot the No. 02 entry, which will carry sponsorship from Cessna.
Guy Cosmo Leaves ESM, Joins Level 5
Posted by John Dagys at 6:06 pm
In the biggest driver shakeup of the year, Guy Cosmo has joined Level 5 Motorsports for the remainder of the American Le Mans Series season.
News broke Monday morning that the former ALMS Rookie-of-the-Year had ended his nearly four-year relationship with Extreme Speed Motorsports, which most recently saw Cosmo go head-to-head with Level 5 in the P2 category.
SPEED.com can confirm the 35-year-old has now joined the rival Scott Tucker-owned operation and will drive one of the team's HPD ARX-03b cars beginning with this weekend's Grand Prix of Baltimore.


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Rep. Stephen Lynch, a 12-year veteran of the U.S. House of Representatives, announced his candidacy to replace Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry in the Senate. Lynch will face Rep. Ed Markey in a Democratic primary in the spring.
Lynch kicked off his campaign online with a YouTube video , highlighting his humble beginnings and "up by his bootstraps" success story. Lynch followed his father into a career in iron work before going back to college, eventually earning a degree in law from Harvard. He began his campaign with an appearance in Springfield in the morning and a rally at the Iron Workers Local 7 Hall in South Boston in the afternoon.
Lynch has an uphill battle to defeat Markey in the primary. Markey already has several big-name endorsements , including one from Kerry himself. Victoria Kennedy, widow of the late Edward Kennedy, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have already announced their support for Markey, and Markey has appeared in public with new Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Markey, the longest-tenured member of the Massachusetts delegation, already has a sizable lead over Lynch in a recent poll as well. Lynch acknowledged the difficulty in a statement on his new campaign website . "This won't be the easiest campaign and we won't have all of the powerful insiders on our side, but the United States Senate is supposed to be about the people, not the powerful."
Markey officially welcomed Lynch to the campaign in a statement released today: " I urge him to join me in committing to the people's pledge to prevent outside special interests groups from injecting millions into this campaign. Time and again, I've stood up to big oil, Wall Street and the gun lobby, and this race should be about the people of Massachusetts having a voice in the Senate, not the special interests."
Scott Brown and Warren took "the people's pledge " during their campaign last year. The pledge sought to limit special interest influence and money. Both candidates agreed to donate half the cost of any third-party advertising that supported them to the charity of their opponent's choice.
Markey and Lynch will face off in a primary on April 30. The special election will be June 25.
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Council of Europe Office in Georgia
26, Kakabadzeebi Brothers street, 0108 Tbilisi, Georgia
Council of Europe contributes to annual monitoring of psychiatric institutions in Georgia by the National Preventive Mechanism
18-25 April a Council of Europe (CoE) expert participated in the National
Preventive Mechanism (NPM)'s annual monitoring of psychiatric institutions in
Georgia for 2012. The monitoring was conducted by the Office of Public Defender
of Georgia (PDO) within the framework of the PDO's NPM functions. The PDO was
designated as a NPM in Georgia in July, 2009, in line with the Optional Protocol
to the UN Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment. The report on the results and findings of the
monitoring will be published by the PDO in June 2012. The CoE expert's
participation in the monitoring of psychiatric institutions in Georgia was
arranged within the framework of Denmark's Georgia Programme 2010-2013
"Promotion of Judicial Reform, Human and Minority Rights."
For more information see: www.coe.int / www.coe.ge
|A political organisation set up in 1949, the Council of Europe works to promote democracy and human rights continent-wide. It also develops common responses to social, cultural and legal challenges in its 47 member states.


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Chapter 2: Studying Marriage and the Family
Based upon their reading and careful consideration of Chapter Two, students should:
The very words theory and research often intimidate people. Many Americans distrust quantitative data because statistics challenge comfortable beliefs and people fear that research results may perpetuate unpopular policies. Many aspects of our everyday family lives can be explained by theoretical perspectives or research. The text encourages the reader to be an "informed consumer": In order to understand marriage and family, you need to understand the most influential theories that guide social science investigation.
Theoretical Frameworks for Understanding Families
A theory is a set of logically related statements that try to explain why a phenomenon occurs. The most influential theoretical approaches to the study of marriage and family are examined. In sociology, the ecological perspective studies the relationship and adaptation of human groups, such as families, to their physical environment. Note that ecological theory proposes that individuals' roles and environmental settings are highly interrelated. The structural-functionalist approach examines the relationship between the family and the larger society as well as the internal relationships among family members. Anything that interferes with the fulfillment of social functions is seen as dysfunctional. Functions can be both manifest-recognized or intended-or latent-not recognized or intended. This approach has been criticized for being so conservative in its emphasis on order and stability and that it ignores social change.
According to conflict theories, family conflict can take many different forms. Rather than seeing change or conflict as bad or dysfunctional, conflict theorists see conflict as natural and inevitable. On a macro level, conflict theorists see society not as cooperative and stable, but as a system of inequality in which groups compete for scarce goods and services. Conflict theorists have been criticized for overemphasizing conflict and coercion at the expense of studying order, stability, and consensus.
Conflict theories provided a springboard for feminist theories (the fourth of the macro theories discussed in this section). Feminist theories include a wide range of theories including liberal feminism, radical feminism, and global feminism. They focus on the ways in which socially constructed categories of sex and gender roles shape relations between men and women in such institutions as the family, politics, and the economy. Criticisms of feminism include the fact that feminist analysis by an "old girl network" hasn't always welcomed conflicting points of view from African-American, Asian-American, Latino, Muslim, working class, or disabled women in either research or therapeutic settings. Another criticism is that most feminist research uses qualitative (rather than quantitative) methods.
Unlike structural-functionalism and conflict theories, symbolic interaction is a micro theory. Interaction is the mutual and reciprocal influencing of our behavior and attitudes; our definitions of the situation are learned through interaction with significant others; and family members play different roles. One of the most common criticisms is that because this approach emphasizes micro relationships, it ignores the impact of macro social structures.
The social-exchange theory posits that people make decisions and choices based on perceived costs and rewards and try to maximize rewards and reduce costs. Social exchange theorists argue that most decisions are based on cost-reward considerations. Exchange theorists have been accused of emphasizing the rational to the exclusion of spontaneous behavior and that it doesn't explain how rewards and costs come to be defined as such or how their values are determined.
The developmental perspective covers a very broad area and incorporates several approaches: structural-functionalism, symbolic interaction, and social psychology; it examines the stages the family goes through from marriage to widowhood; these stages are called the family life cycle; as family members progress through it, they fulfill role expectations and responsibilities called developmental tasks. Developmental theories have been criticized because some critics feel that the stages are artificial; that because these theories are generally restricted to nuclear and stable families, they neglect families that take other forms; that gay and lesbian families are excluded from family life cycle theory; some critics question why life cycle theories ignore sibling relationships; and that developmental theories are not very useful in comparing family life cycles across historical periods.
The family systems theory views the family as a system, a functioning unit that solves problems, makes decisions, and achieves collective goals. The systems approach is compatible with symbolic interaction theory and is especially useful for clinicians and social workers who rely on symbolic interaction to examine the patterns of interaction among family members. Some critics argue that the family systems theory is too general to be a real theory and that it has a "sterile record."
Methods and Techniques in Family Research
Social scientists employ a variety of social research methods in order to study marriage and family related topics; most research comes from five major sources: surveys and focus groups, clinical research and case studies, observation, secondary analysis, and evaluation research. Surveys typically rely on questionnaires, interviews, or some combination of these techniques. Questionnaires, especially if mailed, are inexpensive and can target large numbers of respondents. Weaknesses of questionnaires include low response rates and respondent misinterpretation, leading to a self-selected sample. Interviews have the advantage of high response rates and respondent misinterpretation is low, but this technique is expensive and time-consuming and respondents may be less willing to discuss sensitive issues. Telephone surveys are inexpensive, effective in obtaining representative samples, and the researcher can deal with problems as they present themselves; on the other hand, respondents are free to discontinue the interview at any time. In recent years, researchers have been using focus groups to explore issues before they engage in a large survey project; usually 6 to 12 members of a focus group participate in a guided discussion of a particular topic.
The case-study or clinical-study method is the traditional approach used by those researchers who work with families on a one-to-one basis. A major strength of clinical research and case studies is that they are typically linked with long-term counseling. Weaknesses include the fact that these techniques are time-consuming and expensive and the results are not necessarily applicable to the average person or even to other troubled families.
In observation, researchers collect data by systematically observing people in their natural surroundings. In participant observation, researchers interact normally with the people they are studying but do not reveal their identities as researchers. In nonparticipant observation, researchers study phenomena without being part of the situation. Studies that use observation have the strengths of offering a deeper understanding of behavior than "one-shot" data-collection methods; they are flexible; and they do not disrupt a "natural" situation. Weaknesses include the expense involved and the fact that it may be very difficult to quantify the observations of variables, including difficulties with control.
Secondary analysis refers to the analysis of data that have been collected by someone else. This type of analysis is accessible, convenient, inexpensive, and it makes it possible to analyze longitudinal data. On the other hand, public usage may be restricted; concessions may have to be made, and the materials may be incomplete or difficult to determine in terms of accuracy.
Evaluation research measures a program's effects against its goals as a means of determining its future and the future of other programs; unlike the other methods described in this chapter, evaluation research is very applied and has important practical applications. Evaluation research can be frustrating, however, because politics plays an important role in what is evaluated, for whom the research is done, and how the results are appraised.
The inclusion of women, minorities, homosexuals, and other powerless and peripheral groups into sociological research, including family studies, is a relatively recent phenomenon. In fact, research in these areas is not a high-priority concern.
Ethical and Political Issues in Family Research
Researchers are sometimes found to have plagiarized, concocted data, or outright lied. Because so much research relies on human subjects, the federal government and many other professional organizations have set up codes of ethics. Politicians mare particularly distrustful of social science research, with human sexuality as one of the most sensitive research areas. Research guidelines are particularly difficult to follow when there are both ethical and political conflicts.
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COUPEVILLE, Wash. -- Island County is bracing for the most notorious criminal it has ever prosecuted -- the teenage "Barefoot Bandit" suspect, Colton Harris-Moore.
Coupeville, a scenic and peaceful island town, is world-famous for its mussels. But soon the teen who prosecutors say went on a whirlwind theft spree, accused of stealing everything from airplanes to boats, will put Coupeville in the international spotlight.
In about two weeks, on October 14, Colton Harris-Moore is scheduled to appear at the Island County Courthouse to plead guilty to state charges stemming from that county as well as Snohomish, Skagit and San Juan counties. Harris-Moore has already pleaded guilty to seven federal felonies.
He will also spend time in the Island County Jail. With its new control room and surveillance system, the jail is ready for it's fifty-ninth inmate.
"We're not going to make a circus of it," said Chief Deputy "De" Dennis, administrator of the Island County Jail.
Harris-Moore will be booked and suited up in orange jail garb, just like any other prisoner. His crimes qualified him for the minimum security section, which means sleeping in the cell with several other prisoners. Any of them could end up playing cards or checkers with the Barefoot Bandit.
"I don't think he'll be a problem here as far as a risk of escape," said Dennis. "I do think some of the inmates will want to toy with him, because of his notoriety."
The jail is prepared to house Harris-Moore for two weeks, which is the standard time from arraignment to sentencing. But if the Island County Prosecutor has his way, it will take just one day.
"Because we expect it to be a guilty plea to a number of charges and sentencing, there is no reason not to [do it]," said prosecutor Greg Banks.
With requests from network news crews and media from as far away as France, Banks knows the courtroom, with just three small aisles, won't be enough to accommodate everyone interested in the case.
"It's not big," he laughed.
Victims who want to be present will have special seating in the courtroom as well.
"I think some people want restorative justice," said Banks. "They want to bring it home to Colton, what it meant to them.".
"I think it's negative attention for our beautiful county space," said Coupeville store owner Cindy Olson.
Prosecutors from all four counties are expected to participate in the proceedings. Harris-Moore will be sentenced for his federal crimes on October 28.


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Scones are continuing to gain popularity in the United States as more gourmet coffee shops open for business. My latest scones recipe calls for buttermilk that gives the scones a rich, delicious flavor.
Yield: 12 scones
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 Tbsp butter, chilled and chopped
- 1 cup buttermilk, about
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease large baking or cookie sheet.
- In medium bowl, mix together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Chopped chilled butter into smaller chunks. Add to flour mixture and work the butter in with your fingers until the mixture looks like crumbs. Slowly add enough buttermilk while mixing until a stiff dough is formed.
- Knead dough on floured board until the dough is smooth. Divide dough into two equal parts. Form each half into a circle that is one-inch thick. Cut each circle into six wedges (12 wedges all together). Place on greased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until done.
- Serve warm with honey, jelly, or marmalade.


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Best & fastest way to learn to use my new Canon Rebel T4i?
posted by Jurassic
preferably with someone who knows what they are doing. But mostly just take a ton of pictures.
I usually shoot on aperture priority, which means I pick the aperture setting and let the camera pick the shutter speed. If I want no depth of field (i.e., the background subjects are blurry), I set the aperture as low as I can get it (4 if I can get it -- fast lenses make a big difference here). If I want to have lots of depth of field, I set the aperture higher: 10+ if I can get it (again, depends on the lens).
I am fairly certain that your camera will blink at you through the viewfinder if you are picking a setting that will likely result in a shakey or underexposed picture. Sometimes that's okay as you can adjust it during processing (via whatever photo program you use).
Also play around with the ISO settings. 400 is pretty standard. Use higher for lower light situations. Things on my Canon get grainy above 1600.
I rarely ever use the flash.
Learning about the balance between aperture, shutter (edit)
2013-01-03 17:07:37
Good advice. You could also get a book specific to your
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A 21-year-old Greendale man is facing felony charges after he allegedly burglarized two New Berlin homes in August 2011.
Matthew J. Miller was charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court Wednesday with two counts of burglary. If convicted, he faces up to 25 years in prison and $50,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
At 5:52 a.m. Aug. 17, New Berlin police officers were called to a home in the 13000 block of West Hawthorne Lane after residents there noticed someone had broken in between 1 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and stole electronic devices and $300 cash.
Later that day, police were called to a home in the 13000 block of West Woodfield Lane after a resident there reported someone had broken into her garage and stole a $2,000 Louis Vitton purse out of her car, which also contained a credit card and checkbook.
Police were able to get Miller's fingerprints from one of the homes, which are adjacent to each other. They contacted him on Dec. 23, but Miller refused to answer questions about the burglaries.
He will make his initial appearance in court July 2.