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Tea-20: Perfect Companion For Your Teatime is a collection of 20 interesting short-stories.
Summary of The Book
The stories in Tea-20: Perfect Companion For Your Teatime by Vinod Kumar are unrelated in their theme, but they all have a common thread of contemporary life in India, with all its stark contrasts.
The stories are varied, humorous, and thought-provoking. They all have a little twist at the end, making them an interesting read.
The stories in this book cover different niches and introduce the readers to many characters. One of the stories provides a fictional account of the reasons behind Sachin Tendulkar's success. Another suspenseful story covers the events that unfold during one rainy night. The life lessons that can be learned from a cup of coffee, the significance of 50 paise, a humorous look at the daily life of an IT professional, and the relationship lessons that one can learn from a dog are the other themes covered through these stories.
The simple language and clear, uncomplicated plots make the stories fun to read. Each story is just four or five pages long, so they are short and crisp reads. The simple plots manage to convey some deep insights into the human mind, relationships, and society.
About Vinod Kumar S
Vinod Kumar is a young writer who lives in Chennai. He works in the IT industry and has a passion for writing.
Tea-20: Perfect Companion For Your Teatime is his first and only book.
Vinod firmly believes that the short story is an effective medium through which one can convey simple messages and interesting facts about life that otherwise go unnoticed. A die-hard Sachin Tendulkar fan, he has managed to weave in his idol into his short stories collection. All his stories are inspired by ordinary events that occur on a regular basis in India.
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The short stories are such that you can relate to them easily. The stories are from everyday life and people, so we can enjoy them really well. Some stories have a twist in the end which make fun of our mindset. The author has done a good attempt in writing these stories which have a hidden message extracted from daily experiences. Worth Reading!!!
Many of us are so engrossed in our work life that we know the number of digits in our salary but not the number of happy meals with our loved ones! How would it be if you find a well garnished ??????Spicy Fish Curry?????? on ya plate but with no salt in it??
Yes, this book precisely talks about those flavours of life that can rejuvenate your every moment. It is no differentiation/ integration that many of us are still waiting to get a chance to apply in our lives, but of those little and mundane things that we usually ignore.
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This book contains awesome 20 stories with mixture of all passions.
??????A cup of coffee?????? reminded my father.
??????Great Escape?????? is a wonderful laughter.
??????Bye?????? made me proud of my wife.
??????Go Straight Turn right?????? is a real treat for me as a fan of Sachin.
??????A beauty that turned dirty?????? is a nice punch for being responsible for our society.
??????50 paisa?????? literally brought tears in my eyes for that old lady.
Over all well narrated stories as if it happens in real.
The composed list of stories is a true blend of humour, lifestyle and frustration of something with which you can truly portray yourself with. Wonderful narration gives you a scenic picture and brings out the sentiments and emotions in you - Write-ups like 'A Cup of Coffee' and '50-Paise' churns out the truth behind simple things. 'BYE' and 'SIGNATURE' gestures you to remind yourself of the long forgotten flavors of life - something that reminded me that I have forgotten to say THANKS, BYE, GOOD-MORNING and other simple things which can keep you bonded for long with your people...Sachin ex... (Expand)
Its a very rare experience to have a collection of short stories you dont mind reading over and over again. Tea-20 is just that!
The story, Nowhere to Run had me laughing out loud while A Cup of Coffee had me in a very insightful mood. I dont think I have heard any IT guy arguing so much on his own behalf as much as Vinod has in his story.
Thank you Vinod for this book :)
I just picked up this book so i could read it in my small breaks.. like a mood change tab..and this one surely stands up to my expectations..Vinod has done justice to the title.. the stories seem to be a live telecast of the very routine aspects of our lives but with a pinch of both sugar n salt. (View complete review)
It is a total waste of money and time. The themes of the stories are noble and impressive, but the delivery and the language is atrocious. Goes to prove that anybody cannot become a writer. The book is full of wrong English and immature expression. Will not recommend it to a teenager or his/ her... (View complete review)
The short stories are such that you can relate to them easily. The stories are from everyday life and people, so we can enjoy them really well. Some stories have a twist in the end which make fun of our mindset. The author has done a good attempt in writing these stories which have a hidden messa... (View complete review)
Many of us are so engrossed in our work life that we know the number of digits in our salary but not the number of happy meals with our loved ones! How would it be if you find a well garnished ??????Spicy Fish Curry?????? on ya plate but with no salt in it??
Yes, this book precisely talks about... (View complete review)
Tea ?????? 20 is the real companion for the teatime and the travel. The way author looked his surrounding and way of narration is amazing. This simple way of Vinod writing about the Society, family life and funny narration about the IT work style drives me to read all the stories in a short span.... (View complete review)


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"Serious" plays help cultivate "cultured" audience, educator says
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 | by IPA High school and college students of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) were treated to an adaptation of a famous Broadway musicale in order to develop in them, among other things, "the culture of cultured audience." This as the university's Amparito L. Lhuilier…Read More »
IT educators urged to conduct more research
Friday, August 29, 2014 Information technology instructors from colleges and universities in region 7 gathered in Cebu to obtain assistance in the conduct of researches and so leverage IT-related research in the academe. This as the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Basak campus hosted a workshop themed "Blazing the Trails"…Read More »
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Multi-agency collaboration to promote tourism
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 The tourism department, local government units, business sector, and the academe all have joined forces to promote good morals among Filipinos as a means of helping boost the country's tourism industry. This as the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) hosted the first among a series of…Read More »
USJ-R hosts forum with CPA BOA member
Monday, August 18, 2014 The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has adopted projects under the so-called "Expanding Horizons Theme" that aim to "improve the competence and enhance the image of Filipino certified public accountants," a member of the Board of Accountancy revealed in a forum. "I urge you to change the…Read More »

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Rinse (Tidysongs) Review
Tidysongs turned out to be such a successful startup it was recently acquired by RealNetworks. The same company that produces the RealPlayer and other computer software. Tidysongs is now Rinse! Same great software, that will only get better now that it has a major player in the software arena behind it!
Rinse (Tidysongs) iTunes Organizer
Anybody that is serious about figuring out how to organize iTunes automatically needs to turn to a relatively new and revolutionary program called Rinse (Tidysongs). This is an advanced piece of software that is specifically designed to organize iTunes and make browsing your music collection a total breeze. Not only is this ground-breaking program one of the best pieces of iTunes organizer software you can own, but it's also accurate, fast, and a cinch to work with. If you'd like to automatically download album art, find and delete duplicate music in your iTunes library, correct typos and misspellings, and fix genres, this is definitely the software for you! In this Rinse (Tidysongs) review, we'll go over exactly what this iTunes organizer software can do for your music library and how easily it can do it!
Fix Song Details
Have you ever noticed the way an organized iTunes library looks? All of the album names, song titles and artists' names are spelled correctly and contain the correct form. These types of iTunes libraries just look presentable and organized! If you've got several songs by the "Black Eyed Peas," the "black-eyed peas," and the "Blackeyed-Peas," this unique software could definitely help out! Maybe you've got some missing genres, or the release years for a lot of your music aren't accurate. This program can fix this in a flash. You even have the option to allow the software to fix all of your music automatically, or you can designate the program to fix songs one-by-one.
Grammatical mistakes and mislabeled music simply doesn't get past Rinse (Tidysongs). If you want your iTunes library to look composed and tidy and if you want missing song details to be an issue of the past, this is definitely the iTunes organizer software for you. Rinse (Tidysongs) makes your songs look good because it fixes all misspelled titles, artist or album names. And it doesn't stop at that. It will also fill in any missing song details such as genre and release year.
Find and Delete Duplicates
Let's take a look at how menacing duplicate files in your music collection can be. If you've got loads of copies of MP3s in your music library, this can really get annoying. Not only will this have an irritating effect on listening to your music, but many duplicates can really begin to waste space on your hard drive. Instead of trying to remove all of these useless files yourself, you can just use Rinse (Tidysongs) to take care of these files in a fraction of the time. With this program, all you need to do is initiate a search for duplicate music, review the list of music that the program finds, and simply delete! That's really all there is to it, and once you've cleared the duplicates out of your collection, you don't have to accidentally listen to the same song over and over!
To be realistic, you don't want to have to manually remove these duplicate files yourself every time. Additionally, iTunes's "Find Duplicates" feature isn't very effective due to only finding exact matches. Overall, trying to manually remove duplicates gets old, and you really end up wasting a lot of time when you could have let iTunes organizer software do it for you all along.
You can even be confident when deleting duplicate files because Rinse (Tidysongs) uses advanced intelligence to decipher between two copies of the same song. Maybe you want to keep the acoustic version of a song as well as the album version. You can actually configure the program easily to overlook these types of differences, or you can choose to just keep one. It's up to you.
Automatically Download Album Art
This may even be the sole reason you are drawn to this software. If you're sick and tired of looking at blank album art in your iTunes program, it may be time to let this reputable iTunes organizer software take over and download your high-resolution album artwork in a flash. iTunes can only help so much with automatically downloading album art because it requires that the correct metadata be included with the song. If this isn't the case, you aren't getting any album artwork. This application weeds out all of that nonsense and grabs your album art off the internet in a flash.
Organizing iTunes with This Software
Browsing your music collection by the genre is a great way to listen to music that fits your mood at the right moment. However, if your collection doesn't display the correct genres or if there are genres that are missing, this is impossible to do. That's why this software is perfect for fixing your genres so that your music displays its correct classification! Even if some of your music displays odd genres, you can generalize them more using Rinse (Tidysongs).
This program eliminates any need to manually organize and maintain your music library ever again. Have you ever tried to go in and tidy things up a bit in your music collection, and you actually realized that you did more harm than good? This is because it can be confusing and boring trying to manually work with your music. You might even delete the wrong files! Using this software can make keeping a clean and organized collection of music a breeze.
Simply use Rinse (Tidysongs) to:
1. Scan your music library.
2. Review the results and look over the duplicate, erroneous and mislabeled music.
3. Specify how you would like the software to treat the results.
4. Allow the program to do the rest!
That's really it, and you can enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that this software is handling all of your music organization needs.
About Rinse (Tidysongs)
About a year ago, this innovative software was developed by a company by the name of Cloudbrain. The program has been downloaded thousands of times by users all over the world to help fix their music libraries. Unlike other music organizers on the market, this software has consistently received high ratings from most users (to the tune of 4.5 stars out of 5). The program is lightning fast and is not heavily reliable on computer resources in most cases. An internet connection is recommended with the use of this software. If you are serious about trying to organize iTunes and fix common music library errors, turn to this program. This TidySongs review has only revealed just some of the helpful features of this program. Check out the software to get the full effect and to begin organizing!
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5. Physical and Eye Examinations: See school nurse at registration site for more information.
6. Special Education Documents: If the student is newly entering the Omaha Public Schools and has been receiving special education services in the previous school, present the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) report and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) at registration to allow for appropriate placement in the program/services required to meet the child's educational needs. If these documents are not readily available, inform the school of the previous services and provide the name and address of the previous school and district.
At the elementary, middle, and high school levels the Student Assignment Plan allows a student to attend a home attendance area (neighborhood) school based on the student's home address or to attend an "option" school (other than the neighborhood school) on a space-available basis. The student Placement Office must approve of the requests to attend option schools. Approval is based on the reason for the transfer, the class sizes in the requested school, and the student's achievement and conduct. Transportation may be provided to the neighborhood school and to option schools according to the provisions of the Student Assignment Plan.
In order to be considered for enrollment at an option school, a School Selection Form must be completed and submitted during the annual school selection process or through the School Transfer Request (see link below) process. A one- year commitment to the selected school choice is expected. Transfers are considered for families who have moved into a new home attendance area and where there is no transportation to the current school.
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Expect to see micro-manufactured appliances from GE later this year.
For Patch Tuesday, Surface 2, Surface Pro, and Surface Pro 2 users get multiple keyboard, Bluetooth, and wireless network firmware updates.
Microsoft delivers updates and fixes for its Surface RT, Surface 2, and Surface Pro 2 tablets, as part of its November Patch Tuesday releases.
Sporting a space gray paint job, the upcoming new iPad is the star of a series of alleged photos from Sonny Dickson.
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Hosted by guest artistic director David Loud (musical supervisor of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess and conductor of the incidental music for Death of a Salesman), who also provides music direction, Taking a Chance on Love is offered April 6 at 8 PM, April 7 at 2 PM and 7 PM and April 8 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM.
Loud is joined by vocalists Heidi Blickenstaff ([title of show]), James Clow (Assassins, Blood Brothers, Company), Rebecca Luker (Show Boat, The Music Man, Mary Poppins), Erin Mackey (Chaplin, Anything Goes, Wicked) and Matthew Scott (Sondheim on Sondheim, Jersey Boys). Dancers Kylie Shea Lewallen (Olivier Wevers' Whim W'him) and Michaeljon Slinger (West Side Story, Billy Elliot) will perform a number from Duke's first theatrical production, the Diaghilev-commissioned ballet Zéphyr et Flore, staged in the 1925 season of Ballets Russes.
Noah Racey is the stage director and choreographer.
"Vernon Duke has always been a mystery," added Loud in a previous statement. "There is no comprehensive Vernon Duke songbook or compendium, so when you came across a song you liked, there was no easy way to find more. But when I started collecting them, I found that what's in the popular canon is just the tip of the iceberg. Each new discovery – you find Duke songs tucked away in unexpected places –struck me as original, interesting and sophisticated."
Duke's musicals include Sweet Bye and Bye, Two's Company, Sadie Thompson and Banjo Eyes.
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The LEGO Group is set to pay homage to one of the greatest buildings of the Twentieth Century when it debuts a striking new official Sydney Opera House model on 1 September 2013. In the video below Jamie Berard, LEGO Design Manager Specialist, introduces the new model which has been a real challenge to design.
A 17- minute long, animated film documenting important highlights from LEGO Group history from 1932 to 1968. Download the video here.
The LEGO Group will build the experience center "The LEGO House" in Denmark. The building illustrates the systematic creativity of LEGO bricks and is expected to attract 250.000 visitors annually. The interior of the building has not been designed yet and will look very different from what can be seen in the video.
See how the different robots included in the new LEGO Mindstorms EV3 sets work.
Technology and the online world it enables has created a new playground for children beginning as young as three years old. Children can now operate a smart phone or tablet before they can tell time, swim independently or make their own breakfast. These dymanics change the expectations that children have for their play experiences.
The accompanying infographic synthesizes seven key changes that have taken place over the past 15 years, as compiled by the Institute for the Future. Not only are these trends changing the way children play, they have changed the expectations that children place on any new experience and are setting the tone for what's to come.
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The DxO lens corrections are an obvious strength... what else?
Better NR with maintained sharpness, compared to Aperture at least.
So, lens correction and noise reduction in DxO and then Aperture (or Photoshop) for everything else?
Personally, no...I go all the way to RAW in DxO, and Aperture is for library management only (for images needing TLC or creative processing, I use TIF to CS6).


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Prints on Demand
Browse the curated National Galleries of Scotland Prints on Demand collection to create your perfect print, an ideal gift.
This allows you to select iconic images from the National Galleries of Scotland collection to take home as a fine art print, photo print or canvas which is delivered direct to your door.
Visitors to the Scottish National Gallery shop on the Mound can also choose to order via our Prints on Demand service using our simple to use touchscreen kiosk.
If the work you would like as a print is not available through our Prints on Demand service please use this enquiry form.


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Woman cut from car after crash (From Gazette)
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Woman cut from car after crash
Updated 9:27am Wednesday 6th February 2013 in News By Helen Barnett
A WOMAN had to be cut from her car when she collided with another vehicle.
The crash happened on New Road, Mistley, on Tuesday night, February 5.
Crew from two Manningtree fire engines went to the scene at 6.25pm to release the female.
She was free by 6.45pm and taken to Colchester General Hospital with minor back injuries.
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Here is a picture of a nice fire engine, on a glorious clear sunny day, attending an accident on Tuesday night!
If you can't print an authentic picture, for goodness sake, don't print one at all. It detracts completely from a serious story.
I think we all know what a fire engine looks like anyway.
This isn't playschool!
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At The Purple Penguin Art Company, artists of all ages and inclinations can enjoy a wide variety of classes, from wheel-thrown pottery to face painting for kids. Camps designed specifically for little ones include fun activities in addition to crafting, ranging from playing dress-up to painting pottery, and are suited for ages 5 and up. Classes for adults and teens are also available in a range of mediums, and adults are encouraged to bring along wine or beer to sip during their sessions.
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For the instructors at Blacklist Martial Arts & Fitness, learning martial arts is just as much about building community leadership skills as it is about punching and kicking. Committing to this belief, they train students of all ages and experience levels in classes held from morning to night. These programs introduce the range of Brazilian jiu jitsu, muay Thai kickboxing, and submission wrestling techniques—the diversity of skills imparted ensures students don't also have to test which ones their in-laws know. For students 14 years and younger, the studio offers Skillz: a martial arts curriculum for children further attesting to the studio's ability to accommodate a variety of clients.
Blacklist's coaching team is helmed by Brazilian jiu jitsu black-belt Tim Credeur, whose dedication to his craft earned him the nickname "Crazy." He isn't the only dedicated one—all of Blacklist's instructors have competed in gi and no-gi jiu jitsu grappling events, and some in professional kickboxing and MMA tournaments. To instill their passion in students, they allow Blacklist's most experienced trainees to represent the gym at MMA events. They also empower top students to lead some of the studio's classes.


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ALDERSON, W. Va (WVVA)-- The woman accused of embezzlement of funds from the Town of Alderson was back in court Friday morning.
Jacalyn Ann Villars, former employee of the Town of Alderson, entered a plea in court over embezzlement charges.
As a result of the plea to the felony charge, she was convicted of embezzling over $1000 from the town. The exact amount taken is still under investigation.
The plea, known as a Kennedy plea, meant that she acknowledged before the court that there was enough evidence to convict her of embezzlement in the court of law, said Monroe County Prosecutor Justin St. Clair.
St. Clair said Villars also requested a restitution hearing to determine the amount of money she must pay back to Alderson.
Police reports from August 2010 state that Villars was working for the town when coworkers realized money was missing. Evidence pointed police to Villars.
They believe she had been at it for several years, stealing money by charging personal purchases to town accounts, using fraudulent credit/debit card payments and other methods.
Villars still has criminal charges pending in Greenbrier County for alleged illegal personal transactions made there using Alderson's money.


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Meet the Staff
Undergraduate Admissions Office
We're eager to assist you with information and advice about D'Youville College and the admissions process. We look forward to your application for admission and hope to meet you soon.Location on campus: D'Youville Academic Center (DAC), Room 144
Visitor parking is available in Lot A
Mailing Address: 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14201-9985
Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone: (716) 829-7600 or (800) 777-3921
Fax: (716) 829-7900
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Meet the Undergraduate Admissions Staff
When you apply, one of the admissions staff will become your personal counselor. Ask us just about anything, from choosing a major to getting involved in campus life. It always helps to put a face to a name! So, let us introduce ourselves!
- Anne Anthon
- Mary Evanco-Caryk
- Joshua Cozzo
- Meg Harmon
- Erin McCarthy
- Lauren McGowan
- Mark Plesac
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Anne M. Anthon
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Office: DAC 138
Phone: (716) 829-7600
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Title: Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Derby, NY
Degree: Elementary Education, D'Youville College;
MBA, D'Youville College
Hobbies: I play Scrabble with my husband every evening. I love bird watching and have several feeders within view of my dining room window. My territory covers all of Pennsylvania, Ohio and much of the Southern Tier of New York, and I love exploring the new cities and towns I visit when meeting with students. I also love learning and actually miss doing my homework and research now that I've completed my degree!
What I love about D'Youville: I graduated from D'Youville TWICE and love many things about the school. Number One is the great education I received from the professors I encountered as a student here in the 70's and again over the past two years. They know who you are and care about your success. The location is great to get to so many things to do in Buffalo. We are minutes from Niagara Falls, malls, fabulous beaches, skiing, museums, parks, the Buffalo Zoo, the theatre district, Elmwood Village, professional sports arenas, fabulous festivals and so much more!
My advice: START EARLY! Don't wait until your senior year. Look at all different types of schools to find out where YOU fit: Large and small, public and private, 2 year and 4 year, urban and rural, local and away. Utilize the admissions counselors and other resources available to you. Campus visits, Facebook, college websites and information links as well as old fashioned phone calls to ask your questions are all there to help you decipher the process and help you narrow down your choices!! From personal experience with my children, open houses provided a lot of information about a college in a little time. We then visited the top choices more than once to shadow classes, meet sports coaches and stay overnight in the dorms.
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Title: Admissions Counselor, Nursing Recruiter
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Degree: Bachelor of Science Nursing, University at Buffalo; MS/Nursing Informatics (in progress American Sentinel University)
Hobbies: Playing the piano, traveling, gardening and volleyball
What I love about D'Youville: Warm, comfortable campus; caring students; faculty and staff. Surrounded by beautiful architecture in the City of Buffalo and only blocks away from Lake Erie and the Niagara River.
My advice: Don't shy away from visiting private colleges because of tuition without checking into scholarship and financial aid information first. For nursing students – go for your bachelor of science in nursing right away – check out our direct entry program with 7 out of 8 nursing semesters!
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Degrees: BS, Diplomacy & International Relations, Seton Hall University; MS, International Business, D'Youville College
Hobbies: Travelling the globe whenever possible and being outdoors; camping, fishing, boating, snowboarding, it all works for me.
What I love about D'Youville: Working with a great group of people at a small college where everyone knows your name.
My advice: Make a list of what you're looking for in a college; location, size, programs, athletics, clubs, resident or commuter campus, etc. and then go out and visit as many of those schools as possible to not only have it look good on paper, but also in your mind.
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Hometown: Niagara Falls, NY
Degree: Higher Education Administration, Buffalo State College
Hobbies: Reading, listening to music, and cooking complex family dinners with my husband.
What I love about D'Youville: I love the students here. I've watched our student ambassadors become amazing young professionals full of enthusiasm and motivation, and it never gets old.
My advice: Talk to current students at every institution you visit and ask questions about their individual experiences. Try sitting in the dining hall or student union and start observing the students around you. If they look like they're enjoying themselves, and you feel completely comfortable hanging around, chances are the school is worth some further investigation.
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Hometown: Wilson, NY
Degree: BS/MS International Business, D'Youville College
Hobbies: I am a thrift store, coupon cutting extraordinaire. I also enjoy reading and crafting, especially quilting.
What I love about D'Youville: I love the school because I feel that the D'Youville College community is like a family. The school fosters a very caring and supportive environment that makes it very easy to get involved and meet and work with a ton of great people.
My advice: Find a school that works for you. Schools offer many different opportunities to their students, so pick one where you feel you will be in the best position to take advantage of what the school has to offer. Talk to current students to get a feel for their experiences.
Lauren McGowan
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Title: Admissions Counselor
Hometown: Liverpool, NY
Degree: MS in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, Buffalo State College
Hobbies: Running, reading, traveling, singing, and learning new things
What I love about D'Youville: I felt welcome the second I stepped on campus. The level of passion and caring that the faculty, staff, and students exhibit is amazing!
My advice: Trust yourself. How you feel at a school is just as important as other factors (size, location, program, etc.) Don't be afraid to visit colleges that don't exactly match your written criteria. No matter which college you ultimately attend- get involved! Your college experience will be what you make it!
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Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Degrees: BS, Business Administration / Environmental Studies, Alfred University; MS, International Business, D'Youville College
Hobbies: Snowboarding, travelling, hockey, guitar, going to Bills and Sabres games.
What I love about D'Youville: I love D'Youville's location in the city of Buffalo, just minutes from downtown, the waterfront, and the Elmwood Village.
My advice: Start your college search early and explore all of your options. Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. Search for a school that will be the best fit for you, and help you grow as a student and individual.
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Degrees: PhD and EdM: Higher Education Administration, University at Buffalo
Hobbies: Family time—playing with my young son and daughter and trying to teach our puppy a trick or two. When time affords itself, I can also be found on the ski slopes or hitting golf balls. I enjoy watching the Bills and Sabres. People ask me what I would want more—the Bills to win the Super Bowl or the Sabres to win the Cup. Even though I'm a bigger Sabre fan, I'd have to go with the Bills because I think it would really be great for the city.
What I love about D'Youville: This is easy—the people. Our students are bright and focused on taking strides to improve their lives and prepare for a career. They also want to make lives better for others. Our faculty are truly focused on their needs and I hear countless stories of how they bend over backwards to make life better for their students. The administrators are largely a relaxed group and get along well. We are dead-set on creating the best possible experience for our current and future students. All three groups are completely different than any other place I've worked or studied.
My advice: Think about college early. The sophomore year in high school is a great time to at least take an unguided tour around a college campus. Start to develop your personal ideal of a college early on and then get out there and take formal visits when you can. Also, think about getting letters of recommendation along the way—don't wait until your senior year. When it comes to classes to take in high school, there is a lot of variety out there. I like to recommend that students focus on the holy-5: English, foreign language, history, math and science. Do your best to take the most competitive array of these classes that you can be successful in (getting a D in AP Chemistry does no one any good).
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Source: Amelia'sMagazine.com
Master guitarist and don to the desert rock producing world, Alain Johannes takes to the skies with his debut record Spark.
Written by Willemijn Barker-Benfield
You might not know it, but you know Alain Johannes. Producer and artist extraordinaire, having previously produced and collaborated with the infamous Queens of the Stone Age; No Doubt, PJ Harvey, Eleven, and toured with the super group Them Crooked Vultures earlier this year, Johannes is renowned throughout many rock circles for his mesmerising guitar skills, which in March of this year had me caught in a spell during a musical intermission of the Crooked Vultures' intense set. Thinking Johannes was a brave man to compete with the likes of Grohl, Homme and Jones, I was left blown away by his talent and unequivocal sound.


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Steelers running backs Coach Kirby Wilson is staging a comeback.
at his town home in Seven Fields, the veteran running backs coach is attending this week at St. Vincent College in Latrobe.
On Thursday, he shared his joy at being back with the team—and his determination to make a full recovery.
"It's great to be back," Wilson told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "It's my most rewarding camp ever."
In April, Wilson returned to the Steelers , including evaluating running backs. He also coached during organized team activities and the spring mini-camp, according to the Post-Gazette.
While much of that time was spent yelling instructions to the players from a golf cart, Wilson now is well enough to jog up and down the sidelines.
"No doubt ever came in my mind that I would not be here," Wilson told the PG. "It was just what conditioning would I be in when I got here? That was the goal in the OTAs and mini-camp—to be smart, pace myself, learn what bothers me and what doesn't bother me. Just fix that when we got to training camp. I'm pretty much 100 percent right now. I got a little bit more, but I'm happy where I'm at."
Earlier in July, Wilson was honored with the Kirby Wilson Courage Award during the Homeboys football camp at Geneva College.
While at the camp, he spoke to WPXI's Alby Oxenreiter about his desire to inspire others overcoming huge obstacles in their lives. A father of five, Wilson was burned on more than 45 percent of his body and also suffered a smoke inhalation injury during the fire, which started when his He went through several serious surgeries before returning to work.
"The biggest obstacle to overcome is just believing that you can do it," Wilson said to Oxenreiter. "That's the reason I'm here today."
He added he continues to be grateful for the overwhelming support he has receives from family, friends, fans and the Steelers organization.
"I think the people may see him a little bit more when the fans see him on the field and they can appreciate what he's done to get where he's gotten to," Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said during an interview with WPXI.
Already, Wilson has set a few new goals for himself, making a full recovery—and winning another Super Bowl.
Have a message or words of encouragement for Coach Kirby Wilson? Tell us in the comment section.


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Press Room
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Trevor Gumbi and Friends take over Emperors Palace
24 June 2014
On 5 July, the Palace of Dreams will shake away the dreary winter blues to make way for some of South Africa's funniest comedians as Trevor Gumbi and Friends kick-off in the Theatre of Marcellus.
Eat-your-heart out at the Emperors Palace Food, Drink and Music Festival
17 August 2014
"Laughter is brightest where food is best" – Irish Proverb Cooking is love made visible and Emperors Palace proves exactly that at the Emperors Food, Drink and Music Festival from 28 – 31 August.
Have a right royal time with Evita & Co this Women's Day at Emperors Palace
21 July 2014
Expect laughs aplenty when Pieter-Dirk Uys, Evita Bezuidenhout and a rogues' gallery of characters make their long-awaited debut at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in EVITA & CO this Women's Day weekend, on 9 and 10 August 2014.
David Tlale to launch New Traditional Bridal Collection at East Rand Wedding Show, Emperors Palace!
06 July 2014
David Tlale to launch traditional bridal creations at the inaugural wedding show at Emperors Palace this July. Often referred to as the King of Fashion in South Africa, David Tlale will lead an impressive line-up of the country's top bridal outfitters.
Really Good Weekends heat up with award winning Mafikizolo at Emperors Palace
20 July 2014
Emperors Palace in association with PHUMZZ Events and projects will fight the winter blues with sizzling hot African fusion entertainment on 27 July.
Peermont Education Trust pays homage to Nelson Mandela
02 July 2014
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela
Celebrating 10 years of laughter with Blacks Only at Emperors Palace
20 July 2014
South Africa's favourite comedy brand, Blacks Only Comedy, will officially celebrate its 10 year anniversary on 1 August at Gauteng's number one entertainment hub, Emperors Palace.
Emperors Palace to host yet another 'Really Good Weekend'
24 June 2014
Emperors Palace will come alive on Sunday, 29 June, when the talented singer and songwriter, Zonke, will entertain guests on the picturesque lawns of the 5-star D'oreale Grande hotel.
Emperors Palace and the Peermont Children's Trust open a new chapter this Mandela Day
24 June 2014
Learners from Maphanzela Primary School stand to benefit when the school unveils a refurbished library to improve the level of teaching and learning, whilst also enhancing the culture and discipline of reading, especially among the young learners.
The East Rand Wedding Show to feature the latest collections from one of SA's top designers
22 June 2014
Craig Jacobs of Fundudzi to showcase their catwalk creations alongside the leading bridal brands at the inaugural wedding expo at Emperors Palace.
Tickle your mahlaya bone with 99% Zulu ComedY at Emperors Palace
02 June 2014
On 18 and 19 July, the Palace of Dreams will face a Zulu ukuhlasela that will have the East Rand shaking and quaking with laughter
Nataniël dubs RAINBOW AT MIDNIGHT "most advanced project of my career" at Emperors Palace
03 June 2014
After the runaway success of last year's Factory production, Nataniël will return to the newly improved Theatre of Marcellus from 21 August to 28 September with a brand new creation, RAINBOW AT MIDNIGHT.
Emperors Palace comedy hits the spot, impromptu style!
20 March 2014
The renowned art of improvised comedy has finally hit Emperors Palace with an all-star cast of comedy and musical improvisers who will perform in the Odeon Showbar on 24 May. Jittery Citizens, Jozi's hottest comedy troupe, will introduce improvised comedy theatre to the Palace of Dreams with unique and hilarious on-the-spot skits, with little or...
Emperors Palace presents a Winter Wonderland of cultural entertainment this May
16 May 2014
The icy bite of winter signals a brand new line-up of incredible entertainment at Emperors Palace this May. From laid-back contemporary adult entertainment to rich cultural performances from local Afrikaans actors, and an international superstar; there's nothing left to be desired at the Palace of Dreams.
SA's hottest artists to perform in the Jukebox Roadshow at Emperors Palace
03 June 2014
kykNET, kykNET Musiek and Music Profile Management, in collaboration with Emperors Palace presents Die GROOT Jukebox Roadshow – "Rock en Pop Konsert" on 20 and 21 June!
The ultimate wedding show experience at Emperors Palace this July
02 June 2014
The premiere launch of the biggest wedding expo in the eastern suburbs of Johannesburg will take place in the Centre Court on 12 and 13 July.
The Barnyard Theatre officially arrives at Emperors Palace
04 June 2014
The Palace of Dreams is proud to give The Barnyard Theatre a big warm 'howdy partner' welcome to Gauteng's leading leisure and entertainment resort. Located in the Entertainment Emporium, the popular entertainment venue will officially open its doors to the public on 31 July 2014.
Sizzling hot song and dance at Emperors Palace
22 May 2013
Sizzling hot song and dance at Emperors Palace Get ready for a show that is so hot it sizzles when "Some Like It Hot" explodes onto stage on 22 May at 64 LIVE in the Entertainment Emporium at Emperors Palace. Some Like It Hot brings to life some of music's greatest and latest hits in a brand new sultry, high-energy production of song and...
New Club Floor adds to five-star business hotel experience at Emperors Palace
29 April 2013
Launching in May 2013, the deluxe Club Floor and Business Centre Lounge at the award-winning 5-star D'oreale Grande hotel at Emperors Palace will provide discerning business travellers with an enhanced stay experience. The Club Floor and Lounge will consist of plush VIP rooms, meeting rooms, lounge and a host of personal and concierge services for...
Miss Polly Rae and her Hurly Burly Girlys are finally coming to Emperors Palace
11 October 2012
It's been a smash-hit in London's West End and now The Hurly Burly Show arrives at Emperors Palace for a summer season of deliciously bawdy burlesque fun!


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Routes Sorted
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This is an unnamed route in Sven's book. Get Jacked starts to the left of The Good, The Bad & The Jacked but not on the detached block. Climb a jam crack for 20 feet into a cramped little alcove. From here use the sharp layback flake to a nice stance. Have fun with the decent amount of run out. On top of this platform, you're almost to the top, wonder if you have the right gear to protect the last move (Red BD C3), place it, and do a strange mantle to top out. Variations are certainly possible. Alternatively one could eliminate all features and focus solely using the offwidth just to the right (Hot Beef Injection). Possibly harder than 5.6 but better protected.
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Chapter 16 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS*
Section 16-191 Definitions.
The following terms as used in sections 16-191.1 through 16-214, shall have the meaning given in this section.
means any written statement which is authorized or required by law to be made under oath, and which is sworn to before a person authorized to administer oaths.
"Government" means any branch or agency of the government of this state or of any political subdivision thereof.
Judicial proceeding.
"Judicial proceeding" means any official proceeding in court, or any proceeding authorized by or held under the supervision of a court.
"Juror" means a grand or petit juror, including a person who has been drawn or summoned to attend as a prospective juror.
"Jury" means a grand or petit jury, including any panel which has been drawn or summoned to attend as prospective jurors.
Official proceeding
means any cause, matter, or proceeding where the laws of this state require that evidence considered therein be under oath or affirmation.
Public record.
"Public record" means any document which a public servant is required by law to keep.
"Testimony" means any oral statement under oath or affirmation.
(Code 1964, § 7.875)


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Warner Bros has released the teaser trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, and it promises dragons, precisely five armies, and yet more of the archer elf Legolas »
Alice Finch, best known as the woman who brought a more-or-less exact replica of Hogwarts to Emerald City Comicon in March, is back. This time, she teamed with fellow Lego architect David Frank »
Warner Bros has announced Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, a game set before the events of Lord of the Rings, which will launch on the next-gen consoles as well as the current lineup »
For the second time in the past five years, the heirs of JRR Tolkien are locked in legal battle with the parties responsible for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies »
Lord of the Rings' demonic villain, Sauron, has lent his name to a previously unknown genus and species of dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period »
We are in the process of planning a geeky family trip to New Zealand next year. While I was investigating flights a couple of pages about Air New Zealand caught my eye »
The first trailer for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit is a real doozy, giving us our first long look at Martin Freeman's depiction of Bilbo Baggins »
Easy to follow books, films and TV may suite a young audience, but miss the value of more complex stories »
Usually, the only constraint on building a Lego creation is your imagination. Unless, that is, you build a giant structure which demands its own 'Lego Room' »
Halfway into the first episode of Game of Thrones, an ambitious prince forces his gorgeous sister to marry a barbarian so he can gain the backing of the warrior's army »
Here's a heck of a treat for all of us Tolkien fans. (Be sure to switch it to HD, if you've got the bandwidth for it) »
There's nothing like a wasp-sting to focus the mind on the material rather than the virtual, like cyborg body augmentation »
We've cooked up seven ways to celebrate Frodo and Bilbo Baggins' birthday with your little hobbits »
Tolkien's family, who have been paid nothing since the author signed over film rights, are seeking $220 million before they let The Hobbit go ahead »
Mobile retailer Phones 4u has launched a contract that lets customers upgrade their handset as often as every six months, without egregious upfront costs »
The new working environment is at once rec room and high street, coffee bar and potting shed »
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Marblehead — Jean Jacobs Conant, 92, has died at her home in Marblehead. Born on March 19, 1921, she was the youngest daughter of Attorney Earl Cleveland Jacobs and Maude Goodwin Jacobs. Jean grew up in Lynn, Mass., graduating from Lynn English High School in 1939. She received a Bachelor of Science from Boston University. After service in the Coast Guard during World War II, Jean returned to Marblehead, where, with her sisters, she assisted their parents who owned the Adams House restaurant on Front Street. In 1946, she married Harding Sortevik of Boston. Their marriage ended in divorce.
After the death of her father in 1959, and the subsequent closing of the Adams House restaurant, Jean taught at what was then Endicott Junior College, while completing a master's degree in psychology, which she received from Boston University. She spent the rest of her professional career in educational counseling, working in high schools in both Ossining, N.Y., and Danbury, Conn., where she was highly respected as a colleague and a mentor to students.
Upon her retirement in 1979, she returned to the North Shore, and lived for a number of years in Salem, where she restored her 18th century residence on Derby Street with great care and attention to historical detail. She also obtained a license as a real estate broker, and worked for various agencies selling property throughout the area.
In 1990, she married George M. Conant and they made their home in Marblehead. In her later years, she exercised her intellectual curiosity by taking many courses at the Explorers Lifelong Learning Institute of Salem State University.
Mrs. Conant was predeceased by her husband, George, and by her sisters, Beth J. Downes and Ruth J. Farwell, both of Marblehead. She is survived by her niece, Dr. Susan J. White of Norwich, Vt., and London, England; her grandnephew, Todd A.H. Waller and his wife, Dr. Kimberly Waller of Salem; and great-grandniece, 6-year-old Zoe.
ARRANGEMENTS: Burial will be in Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead, but at her request there will be no service. Gifts in her memory may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, or Perkins School for the Blind. Arrangements by Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home of Marblehead.


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Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the cells of your lower esophagus become damaged, usually from repeated exposure to stomach acid. The damage causes changes to the color and composition of the esophagus cells.
Barrett's esophagus is most often diagnosed in people who have long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — a chronic regurgitation of acid from the stomach into the lower esophagus. Only a small percentage of people with GERD will develop Barrett's esophagus.
A diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus can be concerning because it increases the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Although the risk of esophageal cancer is small, monitoring of Barrett's esophagus focuses on periodic exams to find precancerous esophagus cells. If precancerous cells are discovered, they can be treated to prevent esophageal cancer.
Barrett's esophagus signs and symptoms are usually related to acid reflux and may include:
Many people with Barrett's esophagus have no signs or symptoms.
When to see a doctor
If you've had long-term trouble with heartburn and acid reflux, discuss this with your doctor and ask about your risk of Barrett's esophagus.
Seek immediate medical attention if you:
The exact cause of Barrett's esophagus isn't known. Most people with Barrett's esophagus have long-standing GERD. It's thought that GERD causes stomach contents to wash back into the esophagus, causing damage to the esophagus. As the esophagus tries to heal itself, the cells can change to the type of cells found in Barrett's esophagus.
Still, some people diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus have never experienced heartburn or acid reflux. It's not clear what causes Barrett's esophagus in these cases.
Factors that increase your risk of Barrett's esophagus include:
Increased risk of esophageal cancer
People with Barrett's esophagus have an increased risk of esophageal cancer. Still, the risk is small, especially in people whose lab test results show no precancerous changes (dysplasia) in their esophagus cells. The overwhelming majority of people with Barrett's esophagus will never develop esophageal cancer.
Studies of people with Barrett's esophagus show most think their risk of esophageal cancer is much higher than it really is. This causes needless worry and anxiety.
If you're worried about your risk of esophageal cancer, ask your doctor to explain your chances of developing the disease. Also ask what you can do to reduce your risk. This may help you feel more in control of your health.
Barrett's esophagus is most often diagnosed in people with GERD who undergo endoscopy exams to look for GERD complications. If your doctor has discovered Barrett's esophagus on an endoscopy exam, you may be referred to a doctor who treats digestive diseases (gastroenterologist).
Because appointments can be brief, and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be well prepared. Here's some information to help you get ready, and what to expect from your doctor.
What you can do
Your time with your doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. List your questions from most important to least important, in case time runs out. For Barrett's esophagus, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared, don't hesitate to ask questions that come to mind during your appointment.
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may allow time to cover other points you want to address. Your doctor may ask:
Diagnosing Barrett's esophagus
Your doctor determines whether you have Barrett's esophagus using a procedure called upper endoscopy to:
Determining the degree of tissue changes
A doctor who specializes in examining tissue in a laboratory (pathologist) will examine your esophageal biopsy samples under a microscope. The pathologist determines the degree of changes (dysplasia) in your cells. Grades of dysplasia include:
The type of dysplasia detected in your esophageal tissue determines your treatment options.
Your treatment options for Barrett's esophagus depend on whether high-grade or low-grade dysplasia is found in the cells of your esophagus, your overall health and your own preferences.
Treatment for people with no dysplasia or low-grade dysplasia
If a biopsy reveals that your cells have no dysplasia or that your cells have low-grade dysplasia, your doctor may suggest:
Periodic endoscopy exams to monitor the cells in your esophagus. How often you undergo endoscopy exams will depend on your situation. Typically, if your biopsies show no dysplasia, you'll have a follow-up endoscopy one year later. If your doctor again detects no dysplasia, your doctor will likely recommend endoscopy exams every three years. If low-grade dysplasia is detected, your doctor may recommend GERD treatments and another endoscopy in six months or a year. If you're determined to have high-grade dysplasia, then your doctor may offer other treatment options.
Sometimes when endoscopy is repeated, no evidence of Barrett's esophagus is detected. This may not mean that the condition has gone away. The affected portion of the esophagus could be very small, and it may have been missed during the endoscopy. For this reason, your doctor will still recommend follow-up endoscopy exams.
Treatment for people with high-grade dysplasia
High-grade dysplasia is thought to be a precursor to esophageal cancer. For this reason, doctors sometimes recommend more-invasive treatments, such as:
If you undergo treatment other than surgery to remove your esophagus, there's a chance that Barrett's esophagus can recur. For this reason, your doctor may recommend continuing to take acid-reducing medications and having periodic endoscopy exams.
Most people diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus experience frequent heartburn and acid reflux. Medications can control these signs and symptoms, but changes to your daily life also may help. Consider trying to:
If you've been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus, you may worry about your risk of esophageal cancer. You may experience anxiety and worry with each new sign or symptom. With time, you'll discover ways of coping with a Barrett's esophagus diagnosis. Until then, consider trying to:


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LAKE CHARLES, La. —
The 2013 "Party by the Pool" concert series will end with a bang this summer following the announcement of the final artist of the season.
British rockers The Cult will bring the "Electric 13" headline the final show of the summer concert series on Thursday, Aug. 29 at the "Party by the Pool" held at L'Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort in Lake Charles, La. for ages 21 and older. Tickets are $10, plus service charge, at all Ticketmaster outlets.
The Cult is touring in support of May 2012 release, "Choice of Weapon," which features the songs "Honey from a Knife," "The Wolf," "For the Animals" and "Lucifer" and debuted in the number 1 position on the U.K. Rock Chart.
The band, which formed in 1983 and still features co-founding members Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, are best known for its string of hits in the mid-to-late 1980s, including "Love Removal Machine," "She Sells Sanctuary," "Rain," "Wild Flower," "Lil' Devil," "Fire Woman" "Sweet Soul Sister" and "Edie (Ciao Baby)."
Other artists scheduled to perform at the annual Liquid Society "Party by the Pool" include the opening showcase on Thursday, May 23, featuring The Black Crowes, Kenny Wayne Shepherd on June 6, and Buckcherry on Aug. 8.
Visit www.thecult.us for more information on the band, or visit www.llakecharles.com for more information on the "Party by the Pool" concert series.
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And they paid dividends on Tuesday night when the Cardinals beat Shady Side Academy, 2-1 in OT, in the opening round of the PIAA playoffs on Tuesday night.
After Shady Side pulled away early - Audray Koi scored a goal just seven minutes into the contest - Forbes Road never gave up.
The game remained 1-0 until the waning seconds of the contest, and it looked as if Shady Side would take the shut out victory.
Then Forbes Road started to take advantage of its set plays. Corey Parsons took a shot off a corner, which was stopped by the pads Shady Side keeper Gabby Harchelrodd. But Shania Gelvin was there to scoop up the rebound and put it in the back of the net. With just 30 seconds left in the game, the Cardinals had knotted the score at one.
Shady Side came out a new team in overtime, though. Six of the Indians' 11 shots of the night came in OT.
"Usually we're stronger in overtime, and we were not," Forbes Road coach Carol Cline said. "We were tired, and we did some multiple subbing. We just weren't able to keep them from bringing the ball in the circle. Pretty much in regulation, we were in control of the game, but in overtime, they were."
Cardinal goaltender Olivia Mills stopped all six of the Indians' shots in OT to give her offense a chance for the "W."
"Olivia was just awesome," Cline said. "She was so busy, but Olivia did fantastic at that time."
With just under a minute left in OT, Forbes Road broke free. Parsons scored a goal off a penalty corner designed specifically for her. Malea Truax inserted the ball, which was stopped at the top of the circle by Gelvin. Gelvin hit a perfect pass to Parsons, who rocketed the ball to the back of the net for the victory.
"She has such a rocket shot," Cline said. "We called it the laser shot. When we got that penalty corner in the overtime, they even said, 'Watch the rocket.' And Corey just sent in a bullet."
With the victory, Forbes Road (15-2-1) advanced to the PIAA Class AA quarterfinals, which will be played on Saturday at Lower Dauphin at noon. The Cardinals will face Greenwood, which beat its opening round match up against Line Mountain, 3-0.
Forbes Road 2, Shady Side Academy 1
Shady Side 1 0 0 - 1
Forbes Road 0 1 1 - 2
Shady Side scoring: G - Audray Koi.
Forbes Road scoring: G - Shania Gelvin, Corey Parsons. A - Malea Truax, Gelvin.
Shots - SS 11; FR 12. Penalty corners - SS 3; FR 8. Saves - SS 6 (Gabby Harchelrodd); FR 7 (Olivia Mills).
Next game: Saturday, PIAA-Class AA quarterfinals vs. Greenwood at Lower Dauphin, noon


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As the charts show, workers with disabilities were distributed across occupational groups in a way similar to those without disabilities. Notable differences existed in the share of each type of worker in two occupational groups. The percentage of workers with disabilities employed in service occupations was somewhat higher than the percentage of workers without disabilities. And in professional and related occupations, the share of workers without disabilities was notably higher than workers with disabilities. However, these two occupational groups also employed the largest share of both types of workers.
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Tom Naylor eases Bradford City's defensive worries
4:35pm Friday 16th November 2012 in Bantams By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter
Bradford City have boosted their defensive options by signing right back Tom Naylor on loan from Derby.
The 21-year-old has joined for two months, and with Stephen Darby struggling with a hip flexer injury, he could be involved straight away against Exeter tomorrow.
Naylor, who can also play centre half, began his career at Mansfield.
Nigel Clough took him to Pride Park this time last year on loan before making the move permanent in January.
He has made eight appearances for the Rams but has played only once this season as a substitute in the Capital One Cup against Scunthorpe.
His loan will run until after the Oxford home match on January 12.
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In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that closely held, for-profit corporations have a right to exercise the religious beliefs of their owners and therefore cannot be required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to provide contraception coverage to employees if it conflicts with those views. The Gazette spoke with Harvard Law School Professor Mark Tushnet about the decision and what it means for future corporate challenges to the Affordable Care Act.
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On the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum, Harvard Law School's Human Rights Program and American Constitution Society co-sponsored a talk titled "The Alien Tort Statute: In Pursuit of Corporate Accountability." Paul Hoffman, counsel for petitioners in Kiobel, joined Marco Simons, legal director of Earth Rights International […]
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In a cold January wind, mourners stood in a line out the door of St. Ann Church and on to Pleasant Street last night, waiting to pay their respects to the family of Matteo Russo and John Orlando, two Gloucester fishermen who died at sea over the weekend.
Before an altar filled with flowers, Russo's wife, Josephine, told those gathered of her love for her husband and shock of his sudden death.
"All your life, you worked hard for your family and it is sad to know how much you sacrificed for us," she said. "You lived your life to the fullest."
With mystery still surrounding the sinking of Russo's fishing boat, the Patriot, Josephine Russo said coming to terms with her husband's death was made even more challenging by not knowing its cause.
"It is difficult to know why such a great man was taken away," she said during the remembrance vigil last night. "There are so many unanswered questions."
Orlando's daughter, Grace, Josephine's sister, told the several hundred who attended the vigil that she couldn't believe her father was gone.
"I am not ready to give you up and live life without you. Every phone ring, every knock at the door, I think it is you coming home from a fishing trip," Grace Orlando said.
She recalled fondly ringing in the new year a week ago with her father and the rest of her family.
City Councilor Sefatia Romeo, who has known Orlando, 59, since she was a child, told those gathered how he had stayed close to her family through the years, been skilled at fixing things, and had helped her feel better about having an unusual name.
"When he would come home from fishing, he would come over and check on us and give fish to my mother," Romeo said. "He fixed our screen door. Everything else in the house is gone, but the screen door is still there."
State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante, arriving in Gloucester after being sworn in to the Legislature in Boston hours earlier, said several lawmakers, who had known Russo from his work advocating for fishermen, had come up to her and expressed their condolences.
Ferrante, who knew Russo since childhood, said so many people from fishing communities fondly remembered the 36-year-old because of his affection for those around him.
"Matteo loved everyone so much," she said. "He loved people, loved life and loved fishing."
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I have installed Carbide.c++ and the Series 80 SDK (which the download page says supports CodeWarrior). Compiling the HelloWorldBasic in the SDK examples gives linking errors because there is no winscw library directory installed with the SDK.
If I change the linking options to use the wins library directory the program compiles OK. If I then launch the debugger the Communicator emulator runs but nothing happens - there are no error messages and the HelloWorldBasic is not installed in the emulator. I presume this is because I have used the libraries from the wins directory.
Is there another Series 80 SDK download somewhere that does contain the required CodeWarrior libraries or is there another solution to this problem?
Regards, Robert Kovacic


text: Burma Previous: #171 Democratic Republic of Congo Next: #173 Eritrea overall score39.2 world rank172 Rule of Law Property Rights10.0 Freedom From Corruption15.0 Limited Government Government Spending96.8 Fiscal Freedom81.9 Regulatory Efficiency Business Freedom20.0 Labor Freedom20.0 Monetary Freedom65.1 Open Markets Trade Freedom73.6 Investment Freedom0.0 Financial Freedom10.0 Embed This Data Create a Comparison Chart See how Burma compares to another country using any of the measures in the Index. vs Read more about Burma Economy. See more from the 2013 Index. Close Download PDF Quick Facts Population: 62.4 million GDP (PPP): $82.7 billion 5.5% growth 6.3% 5-year compound annual growth $1,325 per capita Unemployment: 5.5% Inflation (CPI): 4.2% FDI Inflow: $850.0 million Embed This Data Burma's economic freedom score is 39.2, making its economy the 172nd freest in the 2013 Index. Its score is 0.5 point better than last year due to improvements in freedom from corruption and monetary freedom. Burma is ranked 40th out of 41 countries in the Asia–Pacific region, and its overall score is much lower than the regional average.A number of notable changes in Burma's economic environment have occurred since the second half of 2011. Economic sanctions have been eased or lifted. A new foreign investment law, which would permit foreign firms' full ownership and ease restrictions on land leases, was passed, although its implementation has been delayed.Despite these reforms, Burma still performs very poorly in many areas. Long-standing problems include poor public finance management and underdeveloped legal and regulatory frameworks. Weak enforcement of property rights and fragile rule of law have driven many people into the informal sector. The inefficient public sector remains the largest source of employment. Read more about Burma Economy. Close Background The military has dominated Burmese politics since 1962. After the opposition National League for Democracy won a large majority in the 1990 legislative elections, the junta redoubled its efforts to crack down on dissent. The United Nations estimates that the violent government response to pro-democracy demonstrations in September 2007 resulted in over 30 fatalities. Elections were held on November 7, 2010, but the NLD refused to participate, and the election drew sharp criticism from the United Nations. General Thein Sein, who had resigned from the military to run as a civilian, became president and has implemented some reforms. NLD leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi was released from jail on November 13, 2010, and in what appear to be the first truly credible elections in decades, she won a seat in parliament in 2012. Burma is richly endowed with natural resources, but government intervention in the economy has made it one of the world's poorest countries. Rule of LawView Methodology Property Rights 10.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Freedom From Corruption 15.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Private property is not protected. Private and foreign companies are at a disadvantage in disputes with governmental and quasi-governmental organizations. Corruption is pervasive and continues to be a serious barrier to sustained economic development. In 2012, the government took its first, tentative steps toward institutional reforms, but the positive impact on potential investors remains to be seen. Limited GovernmentView Methodology Government Spending 96.8 Create a Graph using this measurement Fiscal Freedom 81.9 Create a Graph using this measurement The top income and corporate tax rates are 30 percent. Official fiscal statistics are not regularly available. Overall tax revenue is estimated to equal less than 5 percent of GDP, although income tax revenue has been rising rapidly in recent years. Government spending amounts to 10.4 percent of total domestic output, but deficits have stabilized. Public debt corresponds to 44.3 percent of GDP. Regulatory EfficiencyView Methodology Business Freedom 20.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Labor Freedom 20.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Monetary Freedom 65.1 Create a Graph using this measurement The regulatory environment is hampered by a lack of legal transparency, and much business activity is concentrated in state-owned enterprises. Inefficiencies in the labor market contribute to chronic unemployment and underemployment. The state sets public-sector wages and influences wage-setting in the private sector. Other state price controls distort domestic prices. Open MarketsView Methodology Trade Freedom 73.6 Create a Graph using this measurement Investment Freedom 0.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Financial Freedom 10.0 Create a Graph using this measurement Trade freedom is constrained by myriad non-tariff barriers that increase the cost of trade. The government has discussed liberalization of foreign investment laws, which remain biased against foreign investors. Banking is dominated by state-owned banks, although several private banks have been in operation. Most loans are directed to state-led projects, and access to credit remains poor. 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I've found this little gallery by accident walking during an art show here in Miami, I asked the artist to take some photos of the place and he let me do it, very nice people and they were very kind, I loved the paintings there and the Cubism style.
This is Mano, a friend of mine at he's Studio.
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The United States is one of the most diverse countries on earth, jam packed full of amazing sights from St. Patrick's cathedral in New York to Mount Hollywood California.The Northeast region is where it all started. Thirteen British colonies fought the American Revolution from here and won their independence in the first successful colonial rebellion in history. Take a look at these rolling hills carpeted with foliage along the Hudson river here, north of New York City.The American south is known for its polite people and slow pace of life. Probably they move slowly because it's so hot. Southerners tend not to trust people from "up north" because they talk too fast. Here's a cemetery in Georgia where you can find graves of soldiers from the Civil War.The West Coast is sort of like another country that exists to make the east coast jealous. California is full of nothing but grizzly old miners digging for gold, a few gangster rappers, and then actors. That is to say, the West Coast functions as the imagination of the US, like a weird little brother who teases everybody then gets famous for making freaky art.The central part of the country is flat farmland all the way over to the Rocky Mountains. Up in the northwest corner you can find creative people in places like Portland and Seattle, along with awesome snowboarding and good beer. Text by Steve Smith.


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