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Cougars to open baseball season Thursday
Western Nebraska Community College baseball coach Mike Jones is anxious to get the season going to see just how well this year's team will be.
Jones' enthusiasm is definitely upbeat as the Cougars open the season on Thursday and Friday when they host McCook Community College in doubleheaders beginning at 2 p.m. at Cleveland Field. The contests were moved up from the weekend to beat the forecasted bad weather.
"We look ahead of where we looked in the past," Jones said. "I believe we will be a solid team. We have guys that can play multiple positions so we are going to bounce guys around. It will be different because we have depth with so many guys that play different positions, so we are not locked into one or two guys at a position. It will be a lot of utility players put together. We should stay together as a team and I am looking forward to the season."
Not only is Jones excited to get the season underway, the players are especially anxious to get going.
"I think the excitement will continue to build throughout the week for the players," Jones said. "You will find guys get more and more excited as the opening day gets closer and closer. That is always a special day for everybody. But, it is just another baseball game. It is one of 56 so we can't put too much emphasis on it, but it is more of an opportunity to play."
The Cougars number one goal is to reverse the record from a year ago. Last season, the Cougars finished 14-33 and failed to make the regional playoffs. Jones said what he is stressing to the team is to learn from each game and remember that this is a long season.
"I think it will be important for our guys to understand that we will be challenged a lot early in the season. It will be really tough early and we will face some really tough teams," he said. "We are going to face some good pitching. It is important for our guys to understand that it is a work in progress and that it is a marathon, not a sprint. We have to get better each game and learning from each game and not get discouraged."
The Cougars have a good nucleus of returners to help lead the team. The returners include Grant Rimington of Gering, Zach Ostergard of North Platte, Ernesto Punales of Hialeah, Fla., Challis Wright of Aurora, Colo., Keeton Krause of Loveland, Colo., Pablo Garcia of Orlando, Fla., Nick Vanthillo of Brasschaat, Belgium, and Richard Hernandez of Holly, Colo. Other sophomores on the team include Ozzie Gonzalez of Miami, Fla., and Alex Michaud of Olathe, Kan.
Jones said there are a few guys that are standing out among the rest.
"Ozzie Gonzalez is hitting the ball well and Cameron Snyder [of Aurora, Colo.] had a wonderful fall," he said. "Alex Michaud has shown a lot of power potential and Gabriel DeLa Rosa has showed a lot of offensive potential. I think we have a good core of guys to build around."
Jones said the pitching rotation will be centered around three sophomores, two of which saw spot action a year ago. Vanthilio will open the season as the No. 1 pitcher. Last season, Vanthilio was the starting rightfielder.
Rimington right know is the team's number pitcher and and start the second game on Thursday. Wright will start the second game on Friday, while freshman John Timmins of Bellevue will get the start in the first game on Friday.
"Nick moves from right field to our No. 1 pitching spot and he is a strong arm guy that throws with a lot of velocity. He is still learning how to pitch but he is going to learn as he plays," Jones said. "We are going to give him the baseball and let him go after hitters. He is going to make mistakes, but that is OK. That is how it works as a junior college baseball team.
"Grant Rimington is going to get the ball also. He has shown the ability to execute pitches within the strike zone and do a lot of cool stuff for us while mixing in a lot of off-speed pitches.
Overall, the pitching will be young as the rotation gets innings under their belt.
"I think the pitching is still a bit of a question mark," Jones said. "We have a lot of young arms that will have to eat up some innings. The guys with experience are really going to have to carry the load. We will just see how the pitching carries out."
Offensively, though, Jones said this team will be capable of scoring plenty of runs.
"Right now, offensively, we look good," he said. "For the most part we are aggressive. We have a group of guys that go together where we have our on base guys, our singles guys, our guys that can drive in runs, guys that can hit for power, and that is all mixed with some speed. So, I think we will be able to create scoring opportunities. I am not saying we will score a bunch, but we will create a lot of opportunities."
After this week's four-game non-conference games with McCook, the Cougars hit the road to play four games against Odessa College before facing Barton Community College on the road. WNCC will not be back at home until March 9 and 10 when they host Lamar Community College and Otero Junior College in conference games.
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Job Position and Professional Responsibilities
I work as a Nephrology Nurse Manager/Educator for dialysis facilities in need of making improvements in their operations and/or care of dialysis patients to meet the regulatory requirement of the state and federal government. I also provide regulatory reviews of dialysis facilities upon request.
Role Qualifications
I have served ANNA over 25 years on the local, regional, and national levels. Chapter offices in the Gulf Coast Chapter (#204) included President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. In the Alamo City Chapter (#205) I have served as a conference planner. The Texas ANNA Collaborative meeting was started in 1996. For 10 years I was on the committee and served as Chair for at least 5 of those years. I have also been a member of several SPN groups, including Administration and Hemodialysis over the 25 years. I have also served on the Conferences Committee, the Leadership Committee, and the Awards and Scholarship Committee. I was Chair of the Awards and Scholarship committee in 2009-2012.
Role in ANNA projects/activities illustrating support of ANNA's mission, goals, and objectives
- Leading and empowering nurses through learning opportunities has been my delight since my early years as a nephrology nurse. The ANNA Texas Collaborative meeting is a yearly 2-day conference that was established in 1996. I have served on the planning committee for over 10 years and have chaired the committee at least 5 of those years. As chair, I established the first preconference workshop and a commercial credit card account for ease of registration for attendees.
- As the fortunate winner of the Nurse In Washington Internship (NIWI) this year I have launched a personal campaign to support the goals of ANNA through advocacy. After meeting with my Congressmen's offices in Washington, I have kept in touch through email and have visited their offices in my home town. I also participated in the Virtual Lobby Day and sent letters to my representatives asking them to support the ESRD community and nursing. I have invited them to dialysis clinics in San Antonio and they have accepted. I plan to reach out to them monthly and visit them quarterly. My efforts are getting responses from all their offices.
- Promoting excellence in nephrology nursing is my passion in my day-to-day work. It allows me a chance to mold new nephrology nurses and to provide them a hands-on approach to "doing the right thing" for patients. My work allows me to improve patient outcomes and the satisfaction of nurses at the same time.


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The ZEN Garden Flat in Brooklyn
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- sleeps 4
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- type Studio
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$ 900 - $ 1,050 / week
$ 3,100 - $ 3,300 / month
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The ZEN Garden Flat is cozy and enjoyable -- a spacious loft-style garden flat located on the first floor with two queen size sleigh beds, oak bedroom set resting on bamboo floors. This modern brownstone has been thoughtfully designed and remodeled to a high standard. This quiet oasis offers comfortable plush leather sofa -- perfectly suited for informal gatherings, leisurely television viewing, or just relaxing. Its feel and ambience gives it exceptional warmth and interest. The layout separates the sleeping areas on opposite sides of the floor. There is a modern urban design kitchen that has a separate dining area and a newly renovated bathroom restored to pristine condition. Guest of the garden enjoy a private entrance and exclusive use of the private backyard garden.
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The ZEN Garden Flat location great advantage is easy access Manhattan and the surrounding neighborhoods in Brooklyn by car, bus or train. Located on St. James Place btw Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue. The property is two blocks from the A/C-local subway line at the Clinton/ Washington Station (15 minutes/4 stops to Manhattan). The A/C subway line is one of New York City's major subway arteries that will take you directly thru central Manhattan without any transfer. The Ft. Greene/ Clinton Hill neighborhood in Brooklyn is family friendly. It is safe to walk to and from the subway at all hours. If you decide to drive; on-the-street parking is readily available.
activities and attractions in Brooklyn New York City
Walking distance to major Brooklyn attractions such as, Brooklyn Academy of Music: BAM Café, BAM Harvey Theatre, Mark Morris Dance Group, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Prospect Park, Ft. Greene Park, Pratt Institute, St. Johns College, Fulton/Atlantic Mall and Barclay Center. A plethora of historical brownstones, mansions, architecture, café, restaurants, bars, antique shops, bookstores, pilates studios and yoga for children. Not far from Ft. Greene, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant, Williamsburg, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens. Also check out online magazines for up to date event details: Brooklyn Now (Green Guide), TimeOut New York, The New Yorker, Foods of NY, Hot Stop City Tours, Weather Underground... "When you visit New York, experience Brooklyn Hospitality."
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·$150 - $200 per night/$3100 per month (sleeps up to 4 persons - 800 sq. ft. /2 queen-size beds.)
Reservations for more than 2 persons are subject to daily rate increase of $25 per person - monthly rate increase of $100 per person.
Discounts are given to both long & short-term stays. Restrictions apply!
Alexa Leigh 917-523-6583
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Top things to do in Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Museum
- Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
- BAM Harvey Theatre & Cafe
- Mark Morris Dance Group
- Brooklyn Nets - Barclay Center
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- Brooklyn Library
- Prospect Park - horseback riding
- Brooklyn Promenade
- NYC Water Taxi
- Dumbo
Top things to do with a family
- South Street Seaport
- Coney Island
- NYC Aquarium
- Central Park - horseback riding
- Bronx Zoo & Botanical Gardens
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Word started to spread like wildfire Thursday night that Terry Francona would not return as manager of the Boston Red Sox in 2012. Francona and the Red Sox were to meet early Friday, and the expectation was that the parties would then decide to part ways.
As it happened, Francona met with the Red Sox, and no decision was made. Not immediately. Theo Epstein said that some time would have to be taken, so that all parties could collect their thoughts.
Well, I guess enough time has been taken. Ken Rosenthal:
Francona officially gone. Statements out.
Jon Heyman suggests that Francona wanted a quick answer from the Red Sox, and now he's gotten it. It's important to note that Francona has not technically been fired - technically, he was no longer under contract. The Red Sox have simply declined to exercise their options for 2012 and 2013.
Francona, then, will explore the market for another position. And the Red Sox will explore the market for another manager. What went wrong? Obviously, there was the late-season collapse, and John Tomase talks about clubhouse discontent, poor player preparation, and even pitchers drinking on off-days. Francona could be out for any one of those reasons, any combination of those reasons, or simply because the Red Sox think it's time for a change. Or because he was tired of overseeing a three-ring circus.
Francona had managed the Red Sox since 2004, amassing a 744-552 record. He led the team to just one division title, but also two World Series championships, in 2004 and 2007. This collapse wasn't his fault - the organization has said as much - and we shouldn't expect Francona to be out of work for long, unless he wants to be.


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Comanche County_A woman was hurt in a one-car crash on Rogers Lane, east of Lawton.
It happened around noon Friday near Highway 65.
Witnesses say her car slid off the road and into a ditch. The woman complained of neck and back injuries so she was taken to the hospital.


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Drew Peterson's defense team was dealt a setback in court Friday when a judge denied their request to prevent a key prosecution witness from testifying.
Renowned pathologist Dr. Michael Baden was the first person to publicly declare that Peterson's third wife Kathleen Savio did not die accidentally but was in fact murdered. He conducted a private autopsy for the family after her body was exhumed in November 2007.
Defense attorneys questioned the credibility of Baden's findings because he allowed a Fox News Channel producer to take notes for him and video tape him in the autopsy room.
Savio's death was originally ruled an accident after she was found dead in a dry bathtub in 2004. Authorities reopened the case after Peterson's fourth wife Stacy disappeared.
"Dr. Baden goes there and he decides ahead of time what he thinks happens in this case and then he goes there and confirms his own findings. Now he's not gonna look very good if he goes on TV and says I was wrong before and this was an accident, so it's a self fulfilling prophecy," said Steven Greenberg, one of Peterson's lawyers.
Stephen Watts, the producer who formerly worked for On the Record with Greta Van Susteren testified that he never video taped Savio's remains and never touched them. Watts also made it clear that he only videotaped Baden during a break in the autopsy, and that Baden agreed to reveal his findings on Van Susteren's show, regardless of what they showed.
"As much as the defense would like to make something of it, because they allegedly have no case, my being in that room had absolutely no influence on the outcome, and as I've said before if the defense is hinging it's case on the fact that I was in the autopsy room, they better suit up Drew Peterson for those orange jumpsuits he seems to fancy so much," Watts said after the hearing was over.
Baden's conclusion that Savio's death was murder was corroborated by another pathologist who performed the official autopsy for prosecutors a day before Baden.
Peterson's attorney Joel Brodsky said he will have three or four of his own experts testify that the original autopsy was correct in classifying Savio's death as an accident.
Peterson was arrested for Savio's murder in 2009. His trial begins July 8th.
He has denied any involvement in her death or in the disappearance of his fourth wife Stacy Peterson.


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The restaurant service was awful,housekeeping kept my kids wondering wah type of animal had they tried to create with the towels, long lines for the buffet which had parts closed all the times increasing the traffic. Even the Waterworks were closed early(around 5:45pm),I guess because they did not have enough people for the restaurants...
The only excursion we did not book in advance was in Costa MAya but we went to it when wee arrived. The attendant at the port(from Carnival) was a woman from SOuth Africa who seemed to hate the fact she was there,very unfriendly to say the least, and like most people on the ship just doing the minimum necessary. I already wrote to CArnival about my experience and how I would have to think twice before booking any cruises with them again.
I heard great things about the Allure from Royal Caribbean. I think I'll try that next year.
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Teens, ages 11-17 will get to explore the ancient practice of yoga while making friends. They will be challenged physically and mentally in this week-long intensive program. Teens will learn the foundations of yoga including postures, breathing, meditation, hygiene practices and the history and philosophy for a well-rounded introduction to a beneficial life long yoga practice.
The physical practice of yoga (Asanas) helps to develop balance, strength, flexibility, discipline, mental focus and concentration. Included is information on anatomy, physiology and the energy system. Deep breathing exercises (Pranayama) promote internal cleansing, the release of toxins, negative/restless energy and helps to build the vital force. Meditation promotes self-awareness, the clearing of unnecessary or harmful thoughts, develops the ability to look within, think for oneself, trust oneself and increases mental powers. Karma Yoga develops a sense of service in the community and teaches cooperation and valuable life skills that can be taken out into the world.
A regular practice of yoga develops a feeling of peace and self-confidence, helps to maintain hormonal balance, keeps the mind and body healthy and the spirit vibrant thus planting positive seeds for tomorrow.
It is required that an adult accompany the youth as a guest while at the retreat. Teen students will spend 4 hours a day learning and practicing yoga, 1 hour a day of karma yoga, plus attend evening Satsangs daily and live fully immersed in the teachings yoga.
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Sundari will be offering private yoga therapy sessions from November 14, 2013 - January 4, 2014. We recommend scheduling in advance in order to secure the date. Please contact the Yoga Retreat to schedule an appointment.


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Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, has been called the world's most liveable city. It is a genuinely international city with a vibrant arts scene, a multicultural population, cosmopolitan cafes, restaurants and pubs, world renowned sporting events and much more.
The city itself is located amongst parklands along the banks of the Yarra River, just a few kilometres from Port Phillip Bay. The Yarra River flows at the heart of the city and provides plenty of riverside parks and walks combined with fashionable waterside developments bustling with cafes, shops and restaurants.
As any person with an Australian visa has discovered, with the sea to the south and mountains to the north, this modern European-style city with tree-lined boulevards offers something for everyone.
It is characterised by a vibrant, multicultural community, outstanding arts, food and wine sectors, diverse sporting and leisure opportunities, a 'green' environment and a low crime rate.
Melbourne's cultural diversity is most clearly seen in its 3,000 restaurants and the extensive range of delicatessens and markets where food from all over the world is available.
Melbourne is also known for cultural excellence with its concert halls, galleries, architecture, gardens, museums, theatres, arts festivals and libraries.
Furthermore Melbourne is Australia's fashion capital providing world class shopping, with a large selection of designer boutiques, elegant arcades and huge department stores.
A variety of landscapes and an upbeat capital city combined with a pleasant climate, immigration to Australia via the state of Victoria offers a world of benefits.
State Business
The State of Victoria offers great job opportunities in Melbourne and the metropolitan suburbs and neighbouring regions. The Victorian economy alone is larger than that of Singapore and Ireland and constitutes 25% of the national economy.
The State continues to grow at a steady and stable rate, forecast at 3.5% for 2004-05, and projected to remain on this trend for the next five years.
Victoria's great industry strengths are in the agricultural, food, manufacturing, medical research, financial services, tourism and cultural industries.
Victoria's strong and diversified economy attracts investment and supports business growth in a wide range of industries.Melbourne has a substantial economy in its own right, comparable in size to many Asian economies.
Victoria's financial services sector has a tradition of business leadership and a focus on future growth. Having received a AAA rating from Standard & Poors and Moodys, Victoria's open and transparent financial systems support a clear legal and regulatory environment.
Victoria's workforce is highly skilled and productive with around 46% of all workers under 35 years of age. Of the 2.3 million strong workforce around 50% hold post secondary school qualifications.
University participation and graduation rates are the highest in Australia, reflecting Victoria's strengths in knowledge and information based industries. The state has the highest number of students studying engineering science, mathematics and IT.
State benefits and Incentives
Regional Development Victoria, through its Victorian Business Centre (VBC) network, operates offices throughout Victoria to assist small business and aid the development of industry sectors. The VBCs can provide:
- Information on how to get a new venture started
- Information on buying an existing business
- Referrals to other government and business providers
- Assistance to businesses wanting to access a range of financial subsidies through various business assistance programmes
Global Visas works in partnership with government departments and organisations such as the VBC and economic development agencies to attract and settle business migrants in Victoria.
State Sponsorship Programme
The Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is the only agency that has authority to grant Australian Visas.
However each state of Australia can participate in this process through the state/territory sponsored visa categories. These categories provide the ability to attract and sponsor migrants who have skills that are of value and importance.
Migrants who are successful in obtaining state/territory sponsorship are then assessed by DIMIA against specific criteria. The Commonwealth entry criteria are lower for migrants who obtain state sponsorship. However, the awarding of state/territory sponsorship is no guarantee that a visa will be granted by DIMIA.
Regional visas (business and other)
Victoria state sponsorship is available on the following categories of provisional (temporary) and residence (permanent) business skills visas:
- Skilled Independent Regional (SIR)
- State/Territory Nominated Independent Scheme (STNI)
- State Sponsored Business Investor
- State Sponsored Business Owner
- State Sponsored Senior Executive
- State Sponsored Business Talent
Victoria's education system is internationally renowned and draws students from throughout the world to learn about business, medicine, science, agriculture, the arts and more.
It is home to many of Australia's most prestigious universities, and its school system is recognised throughout Australia for its leadership in teaching and learning.
In Victoria, children are required to attend school from the age of six to 15, with most children beginning school at age five or six and continuing through to the completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) at age seventeen or eighteen.
Some children also attend a preschool programme before starting school.
The school year is divided into four terms and begins in late January and ends in mid to late December for the summer holidays.
Public schools
Government schools in Victoria welcome enrolments for children who turn five years of age by April 30 of the year in which they start school.
In Victoria Government schools provide education to around 540,000 students at over 1,600 schools.
Funding is provided to government schools by The Department of Education & Training and this enables the purchasing of essential teaching materials and equipment.
There are some instances where schools may seek contributions from parents, for example to provide their children with textbooks, individual student requisites and school uniforms, as well as funding for school excursions, camps and so on.
Private/Non-Government Schools
In Victoria there is a substantial non-government school sector consisting of both a Catholic Education system and a number of Independent schools.
According to recent figures, Victorian independent schools educate around 12% of all Victorian students, equating to just over 109,000 primary and secondary students over 200 schools.
There is a large variation in fees between different schools which is largely related to the level of government funding they receive. In addition to the annual tuition fee there may be other costs associated with boarding fees (where applicable), computer levies, school camps and so on.
Tuition fees also vary according to the level of schooling, with fees for Year 1, being lower than those for Year 12. There may also be other charges, such as a building fund donation and fees for uniforms and books.
Parents should ask for a copy of the fee schedule at each of the schools they are interested in.
Kindergarten and preschools
Kindergartens or preschools accept children between the ages of three and five years old. Sessions usually run for two-three hours, two-three days per week.
Children in Victoria are not required to attend kindergarten, but it is considered helpful in developing children's social skills.
Due to high demand, it can be difficult to enrol a child in kindergarten in some locations, hence it pays to register your child as soon as possible at two or more kindergartens.
Attendance at kindergarten is fee based and a deposit is usually required to secure a place.
In Victoria, children are required to attend primary school for seven years from preparatory to Year 6. Children must be five years of age by April 30 to begin primary school.
The aim of primary school is to provide a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary for further learning. Religious education is also offered at most schools.
During the early years of learning the curriculum emphasises literacy and numeracy skills, plus there are opportunities for the development of physical, creative and analytical skills.
The Victorian government has put in place a comprehensive strategy for the middle years (Years 5–9) of schooling to ensure that students in government schools remain challenged and interested in learning.
For public primary schools in Victoria (except Catholic primary schools), children are required to attend the school that is in their neighbourhood zone, with neighbourhood schools having an obligation to accept any student who lives in their zone.
Students are required to attend secondary school from Year 7 (12 years old) through to Year 10 (15 years old). Years 11 and 12 are optional, however in most cases students stay at secondary school to complete these two years.
There are a number of different types of secondary schools in Victoria, including government secondary schools (which are usually co-educational), private independent schools, Catholic schools, non-denominational schools and Islamic schools.
Neighbourhood zoning is not as common in secondary schools in Victoria as it is in primary schools.
The earlier years of secondary school consist of a general programme that is followed by all students. During the senior years of secondary school, core subjects are retained but students are also able to select from a range of additional options to assist them in their future career paths.
In Years 11 and 12, students study for the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) - a combination of external exams and school-based assessments. After completing the VCE, students can move on to universities and colleges.
The VCE is very competitive and entry marks for Victorian universities have been consistently high over recent years.
Another option available for students in Years 11 and 12 is the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL). VCAL is a recognised qualification that gives practical work-related experience, as well as literacy and numeracy skills and the opportunity to build personal skills that are important for life and work.
There are ten universities operating in Victoria, eight Victorian public universities, one private university, and two campuses of the Australian Catholic University, which operates in several states and territories.
Victorian universities offer the bachelor degree as a basic undergraduate course which takes three to four years to complete. After this students may go on to postgraduate and masters degrees or doctorates.
Victorian universities are internationally recognised for their high quality of education and Victoria has some of the highest university participation and graduation rates in the Asia Pacific region.
Victoria is also home to one of Australia's most skilled and qualified workforce, with 24% possessing university qualifications. The majority of universities are concentrated in or around Melbourne.
Key industries
Victoria's key industry strengths lie in the agricultural, food, manufacturing, medical research, financial services, tourism and cultural sectors.
The state is also one of Australia's leaders in the new knowledge-based industries such as information and communication technology, biotechnology, professional services, design, advanced manufacturing and environmental management.
Other growth areas include automotive design and manufacturing, food exports and education and research.
Almost half of Australia's financial services industry providers have headquarters in Melbourne, including Australia's largest bank, as well as many international merchant banks and financial services companies.
Looking for work
There are a number of resources available to jobseekers in Victoria:
- The State's major daily newspaper, The Age, has a dedicated section advertising employment vacancies, with Wednesday and Saturday editions publishing the most extensive employment section. Other newspaper sources include The Australian and the Australian Financial Review.
- Recruitment agencies are another key source for job leads and can be found in the Yellow Pages or the career section of local newspapers.
- The internet is also a useful resource and there are many sites that list job vacancies in Victoria.
- Many large companies have their own websites, which may outline career opportunities or list job vacancies in their organisation.
Home ownership
Victoria offers a variety of housing options from the modern family home, townhouse or apartment to older Victorian or Edwardian style homes.
In terms of location, the city of Melbourne is broken up into the following main areas: the Melbourne Central Business District and surrounds, the Eastern Suburbs, the South Eastern Suburbs and the Western and Northern Suburbs. Each region offers varying lifestyles and benefits and it is often difficult to identify the suburb you want to live in straight away, hence it may better to consider renting for 12 months or so before buying a home.
According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia the average median property price in Melbourne as at December 2004 was approximately AUS$382,000, which is higher than the average in most other states throughout Australia but is still cheaper than Sydney, New South Wales.
As with most large cities, the further you go from the city centre, the lower the asking price of the property.
Irrespective of where you buy your future home, you should keep in mind that when purchasing a property in Victoria (as in most states of Australia) you will be required to pay a stamp duty to the government.
There are a variety of useful resources available when sourcing properties for sale or auction. The Age newspaper advertises apartments and houses for sale in its Wednesday and Saturday editions and suburban/regional newspapers also advertise properties for sale or auction.
In addition, The Age publishes Melbourne area auction results on Sundays and Mondays. Alternatively the internet is also a useful resource, with most real estate websites providing photos and descriptions of the properties available, their location and an indication of the price range.
The majority of rental accommodation in Melbourne is unfurnished, however occasionally furnished properties may be found within Melbourne's inner city region.
Unfurnished accommodation normally contains light fittings, floor coverings, drapes, heating, a hot water service, kitchen cupboards and benches, a stove or oven and on occasion a dishwasher. Tenants are usually required to supply their own white-ware, furniture and furnishings.
To secure a property, tenants must pay a security bond (refundable deposit) plus a deposit of several weeks rent which has to be paid in advance. In many instances two references are also required.
Properties for rent are advertised in the 'To Let' section of The Age newspaper and through local newspapers. Both landlords and real estate agents place advertisements, with the largest number of listings being placed in Wednesday and Saturday editions.
On average around half of available properties are usually rented out within two weeks of being advertised, with the better ones often being taken within days of coming onto the market.
Melbourne has an excellent privatised public transport system consisting of trains, trams and buses.
The city is divided into three transport zones, with Zone 1 comprising of the inner city and the suburbs surrounding the inner city, while Zones 2 and 3 cater to the outer suburbs of Melbourne.
Trams are the main form of transport throughout the Central Business District and run on most main streets. Melbourne's old fashioned trams represent a distinctive feature of the city, while trains are the main mode of transport throughout the greater Melbourne area.
One of the easiest ways to travel around Melbourne is using the Metcard which allows you to change from tram to train to bus, all on the one ticket. Metcard tickets can be purchased from railway stations, trams and buses, and retail outlets such as newsagents and chemists.
With around 4,200 taxis operating in Melbourne, Taxis are readily available and can be hailed on the street or booked by phone.
In addition Melbourne's generally flat terrain also makes cycling and walking a popular option for getting around.
Victoria boasts a truly multicultural population made up of approximately 5 million people from over 160 different nationalities.
About 3.6 million people live in Victoria's capital city, Melbourne.
Victoria's climate is characterised by a range of varying climate zones, from the hot, dry Mallee region of the northwest to the alpine snowfields in the northeast of Victoria.
Victoria experiences warm to hot summers, mild autumns, cool to cold winters and cool springs. The climate varies across the state with the north experiencing much drier and warmer weather than the south.
The city of Melbourne has a mild climate with distinct seasons. Summer runs from December to February and has average maximum temperatures of 26 degrees Celsius. Typical summer days in Melbourne are warm and sunny with a freshening sea breeze in the afternoon.
The Autumn months of March to May are often considered the most pleasant season with temperatures falling to around 18 degree Celcius in Melbourne. Cloudy, showery weather increases towards the end of autumn.
Melbourne experiences some of Australia's coldest weather in winter (June to August) with some nights producing frost. Snow doesn't fall in the city itself, but occasionally the outlying hills receive a light snowfall. The average daily temperature is approximately 10 degrees Celcius, although it can fall below 4 degrees.
At the beginning of spring (September to November), cloudy overcast days with gusty winds can be experienced with an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Time zone
Victoria operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Melbourne is 10 hours in front of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) without daylight saving.
Throughout the summer months, Victoria adopts daylight saving time (also known as Australian Eastern Daylight Time - AEDT). During daylight savings time the local clock is moved forward one hour to gain an 'extra hour' of daylight at the end of the working day.
Daylight saving begins at 2.00 am on the last Saturday of October and concludes on the last Saturday of March, when clocks are put back one hour (again at 2.00 am).
Hugging the lower tip of Australia's east coast, Victoria is Australia's second-smallest state, covering 227,600 square kilometres - roughly the size of the British Isles.
The Great Dividing Range starts north east of Melbourne and heads east to the New South Wales border. This picturesque alpine country offers a wide variety of activities from bushwalking and fishing, to rock climbing and skiing.
The section in north-east Victoria comprises alpine forests known as the High Country while to the west and north of the Great Divide the land flattens out to the dry inland plains.
Another key geographic feature is Victoria's 1,800 kilometres of coastline, ranging from sandy beaches and rugged cliffs to mangrove-fringed mudflats.
Geographically compact, everything is within easy reach in Victoria from the snowfields to the beaches, from the city to the rivers and valleys.
The state boasts world class scenery including the Grampians, the Victorian Alps and the famous Great Ocean Road which winds for over 400 kilometres through some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Australia.
Cost of living
A worldwide cost of living survey by the Mercer Group of Companies in 2004 ranks Melbourne as being cheaper than Sydney but slightly more expensive than Adelaide, Perth or Brisbane, and in terms of a global view Melbourne remains considerably cheaper than European cities such as Dublin, Frankfurt and London.
Furthermore, in the Mercer Human Resources Consulting Worldwide Quality of Life 2004 Survey, Melbourne was recognised as one of Australia's best cities in which to live, with accommodation costs being lower than those in Sydney and transport, food and entertainment costs being approximately average for Australian cities.
For information on the Victorian State Government please see: http://www.vic.gov.au/ and living in and Immigration to Victoria: http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/
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In a year full of dubious-looking comic-book adaptations ("Thor," "Captain America," "X-Men: First Class" and, most of all, "Green Lantern"), there's one property that looks a little more promising: Lionsgate and DNA Films' "Dredd." An adaptation of the semi-fascist, "Dirty Harry"-inspired future cop character "Judge Dredd," which serves as the flagship title for British comic house 2000AD, and which previously saw itself on the big screen in watered down, incredibly shitty form in the mid-90s, as played by Sylvester Stallone, the new version looks to be far more encouraging.
Paul Greengrass protege Pete Travis ("Omagh," "Vantage Point") is directing, there's a very strong script from Alex Garland ("Never Let Me Go," "Sunshine") and Karl Urban will embody the anti-hero -- who, it's promised, in keeping with comics lore, won't remove his iconic helmet. Filming's underway in South Africa now, and word has just broken that a familiar genre face will be playing the Judge's principle adversary.
After rumors started circulating on Dredd fansites, The Playlist have confirmed with reps for actress Lena Headey ("300") that the British star will play the principle antagonist, Ma-Ma in the project. The matriarch of a drugs gang, who deals a reality-altering narcotic known as SLO-MO, and who presides despotically over an enormous apartment block called Peach Trees, in which most of the action is set, the character, intriguingly, is described in Garland's script as being heavily made-up and scarred, in her later 50s/early 60s, and enormously fat. Will Headey be donning a fat suit and prosthetics for the role, or has the character been glammed-up in later drafts?
Headey's been a presence for nearly two decades now. Since debuting in Disney's live-action "The Jungle Book," she's worked solidly ever since, seeing her career given a new lease of life after playing the Queen in Zack Snyder's "300," which led to two seasons on TV in "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." She's recently wrapped up the first season of HBO's eagerly anticipated "Game of Thrones" series, but this should be a fun role for her to get her teeth into, "Norbit"-suited or not.
Headey joins Urban and "Juno" star Olivia Thirlby, who'll play Dredd's sidekick, a trainee judge with psychic powers. Like we said, we're big fans of Garland's script, which firmly captures the spirit of the character, with lashings of Verhoeven-style gore and moral ambiguity, and if Travis can get it on the screen, this should be a superhero actioner a few cuts above its rivals. A UK release date in December is being eyed, with the US to follow in early 2012.
Richard Thrift | January 12, 2011 7:33 AM
No problem is it is a good role (and that Lena and the director are making the same movie). That is, I trust her judgement. but I would hope that she would again (soon) return to roles in real time and place. Like she can create like few others can. Like Kaisa, like Margaret, Sylvia, Luce, like Cathy Jones. Not that she did anything less with Guinevere, Kitty or Angelika.
J | January 12, 2011 6:56 AM
Lena Headey's first movie was 'Waterland' in 1992. Many projects later came 'The Jungle Book' in 1994. Looking forward to seeing her in this. But I doubt her character will be in her later 50s/early 60s, and enormously fat. It may be a new year but the same old rules still apply. No matter what the part, women aren't allowed to be anything other than HOT! And if that's not true, than why not cast an overweight actress in her 50's/60's? How about Kathy Bates or Kirstie Alley? I'm just saying???


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Despite a published report, the law firm has not decided to move into Brookfield Properties' Manhattan West.
Despite a published report, the law firm has not decided to move into Brookfield Properties' Manhattan West.
Australia-based Servcorp has signed a lease for almost 38,000 square feet at 1 World Trade Center.
The amount of sublet space on Sixth Avenue has decreased 44% from the third quarter of 2011, causing asking rents to rise in the area.
The law firm of Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom plans to move its headquarters into 500,000 square feet at the proposed Manhattan West complex when its lease expires at 4 Times Square.
Consolidated Edison has sold 49-51 Park Place, two blocks north of the World Trade Center, to Soho Properties for $10.7 million after four years of negotiations. The developer originally wanted to put an Islamic cultural center there.
A group of construction unions have allied with affordable housing activists to push for the creation of more affordable units in the city and the use of union labor on such projects in certain neighborhoods.
Muss Development is expected to put its share of the unbuilt, second residential phase of Sky View Park in Flushing, Queens, up for sale this week.
Brokers from Bohemia Realty Group have opened four coffee shops in Harlem in hopes of boosting the area's retail.
Fongtar Realty is the latest developer who plans to put up a hotel in the popular Queens neighborhood.
After shuttering its superstore in April, J&R Music and Computer World will be returning to lower Manhattan with a small boutique shop in Century 21 this fall.
Ashkenazy Acquisitions is in contract to buy the original Barneys building at 115 Seventh Ave. for $60 million.
The New York City Housing Authority has a $77 million budget deficit this year and unfunded capital needs of $18 billion to repair its housing developments.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is eyeing space at the World Trade Center and the far West Side for its headquarters, which has been located at 270 Park Ave. for many years.
The software giant is in talks to lease space at 677 Fifth Avenue for its first retail store in the city.
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NEWCASTLE, England (AP) -- Moussa Sissoko scored twice on his home debut to help relegation-worried Newcastle beat third-placed Chelsea 3-2 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
The France midfielder, who joined the Magpies on Jan. 24, scored in the 68th minute to level the game at 2-2 and then blasted home a brilliant winner to further boost Newcastle's hopes of avoiding the drop.
The defeat ended a week to forget for Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez after drawing against relegation-threatened Reading in the league on Wednesday and being held by third-tier club Brentford in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Chelsea looked on its way to a first victory in four attempts in all competitions. Frank Lampard canceled out Jonas Gutierrez's first-half opener by scoring his 10th Premier League goal of the season for the 10th successive season and Juan Mata curled home a superb 61st-minute effort.
But a rejuvenated Newcastle refused to accept defeat and Sissoko snatched a dramatic win which was secured when Steven Taylor blocked Lampard's goal-bound effort deep into injury-time.
It was meant to be striker Demba Ba's day as he returned to St James' Park. But having arrived to a less than harmonious welcome, with some Newcastle fans accusing him of chasing the money by heading for Stamford Bridge last month, he departed prematurely with a bleeding nose after just 42 minutes.
However, the confidence gained in Newcastle's 2-1 victory at Aston Villa on Tuesday -- with new boys Mathieu Debuchy, Sissoko and Yoan Gouffran in the team -- resurfaced against Chelsea.
Papiss Cisse saw a fifth-minute effort blocked by defender Gary Cahill, but then failed to test returning goalkeeper Petr Cech adequately when played in by Sissoko after 20 minutes.
Yohan Cabaye and full-back Davide Santon both sent volleys just off target in an end-to-end contest in which the Magpies gave as good as they got.
However, Chelsea might have gone in front twice, Lampard blasting high over from Ashley Cole's 15th-minute pull-back, and then Ba forcing a 32nd-minute save from Tim Krul before heading the rebound inches wide under pressure from Fabricio Coloccini, whose boot caused the damage which forced Ba's exit.
Newcastle went ahead when Santon's cross allowed Gutierrez to glance a deft header across Cech and into the bottom corner in the 41st.
Chelsea equalized in the 55th when Lampard controlled Cole's pass on his chest, took another touch and then lashed a dipping shot past the helpless Krul.
Six minutes later, Torres laid the ball back to Mata, who curled a superb left-foot shot over Krul and into the top corner to put Chelsea ahead.
Newcastle dragged themselves back into it in the 68th when, after Cech had parried Gouffran's effort, Sissoko steered the rebound home.
Cech had to be at his best to palm away Sissoko's searing drive after he had run away from Cole down the right, and the former Toulouse midfielder tore the Blues open once again seven minutes from time before cutting inside Cahill, only to toe-poke his effort straight at Cech.
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Family Movie Night - THE FOX and the HOUND
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MAY 4, 2013 - THE FOX and the HOUND
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77 years later, here comes pot
The history of marijuana is clouded by racism and muddled thinking.by Allen Best, Feb 19, 2014
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The pros and cons of banning sugary sodas in a mountain resort town of Colorado.by Allen Best, Oct 29, 2013
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The numbers get squirrely when it comes to explaining massive flooding.by Allen Best, Oct 10, 2013
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After seeing a talk by climate activist Tim DeChristopher, the author wonders: which energy source is the lesser of many evils?by Allen Best, Jun 13, 2013
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Chicken Cordon Bleu with French Gruyere Cheese and Canadian Bacon
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- Lay the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Discard plastic wrap.
- Lay 2 slices of cheese on each breast, followed by 2 slices of ham, and 2 more of cheese; leaving a 1/2-inch margin on all sides to help seal the roll.
- Tuck in the sides of the breast and roll up tight like a jellyroll. Squeeze the roll gently to seal.
- Using three separate shallow bowls, season the flour with salt and pepper, mix the breadcrumbs with thyme, kosher salt, pepper, and oil and beat eggs and water until the mixture is well blended.
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Nation's budget problems slow NASA's toxic cleanup
Original post made on Mar 27, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 8:55 AM
on Mar 27, 2013 at 12:45 pm
So .. just how much does NASA claim this toxic waste cleanup is going to cost? Just how has the Sequester affected NASA Ames' budget?
Without knowing these two numbers, NASA could be well blowing smoke--and not clean up toxic waste with the money it does have.
on Mar 27, 2013 at 1:14 pm
I hate to say it ( not really), but protecting public health and safety has not been a government priority for several decades, if ever.
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NASA knows more about their toxic plume than they let on. Naturally they don't want to pay to clean it up, who would? The fact is NASA Ames has been a superfund site for decades, some of the problems have been addressed, but clearly others have not. The EPA issued a news release a week ago or so stating that they had basically told NASA to stop stalling and get to work cleaning. The sudden lack of funds and citing sequestration as the problem is smoke and mirrors. Don't let their slick PR machine fool you.


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An Albany man is
charged with transporting drugs and counterfeit money.
Nearly $6,000 of counterfeit money and 44 Oxycodone tablets were
found in David Allen Wooden's car.
Drug agents followed him from Albany to the Tifton Mall.
By the time Wooden got to the Tifton Mall parking lot, he was
arrested before he could make a sale on the drugs.
"We had people standing by. They were watching. They
encountered him quick and fast. Definitely a surprise. That's the way you do
it," said Sheriff Gene Scarbrough, Tift County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Scarbrough says Wooden has a history of
criminal activity.
"He's on federal probation for narcotics charges. I got word
this morning that the federal probation officer wants to talk with him real
bad. So I'm sure it's not the end to it," said Sheriff Scarbrough.
Wooden is also on probation for weapons charges.
"He carries a good bit of interest with the federal
people," said Sheriff Scarbrough.
Sheriff Scarbrough says this was a team effort on law
enforcement's part to take this man down.
"Sprung into action. We want all the drug dealers to know we
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later we'll be there. Be patient," said Sheriff Scarbrough.
Wooden is charged with distributing Oxycodone and forgery.
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Hendricks Civic Theatre invites boys and girls (school age kindergarten through high school senior) to audition for the youth musical "The Little Mermaid Junior."
Auditions are 5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 4 or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Saint Malachy Catholic Church auditorium, 326 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Those auditioning must be available upon the director's request for callbacks from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 6.
Auditions are by online sign-ups; no open auditions. Directors will take three singers every 20 minutes. Visit the HCT website (www.hendrickscivic.com) to connect to online sign-ups. Click on the "Auditions" tab to find links to online audition sign-ups and form. Print the audition form from the website and bring a completed copy to the audition. Include any schedule conflicts. Email Kristin Benware at email@example.com or Deena Conway at firstname.lastname@example.com for questions or computer access issues.
Those auditioning should bring piano music to sing 1 verse and 1 refrain. No songs from "The Little Mermaid Junior" show or recorded music, please. A piano accompanist will be provided. No previous theater or music experience required.
Actors must be available to perform in all six shows, Feb. 22 to 24 and March 1 to 3 in the Saint Malachy Catholic Church auditorium. The two performance weekends include Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday shows at 3 p.m. Rehearsals begin Jan. 9. Most rehearsals will be conducted 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Disney's "The Little Mermaid Junior" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. The show's production staff includes Bob Jessen, director; Dr. Mike Acquaviva, music director; and Julie Kays, assistant director.


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With the closure of the local sugar mill, the picturesque Cuban town of Melaza has become desolate and lifeless. School teacher Aldo and now-unemployed Monica eke out a meager living, going as far as renting out their tiny home to the local prostitute for extra cash. When they get in trouble with the authorities, resulting fines lead to more desperate measures. This funny, heartfelt romantic drama explores the limits of love and trust in the face of hardship.
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Teenager Erell (Blue Is The Warmest Color's Adèle Exarchopolous) connects with the people in her life from behind her camera, documenting her friends and family, including her ailing mother and moody father. After years in which Erell had been left alone to run the household and care for her mother, her older sister Sarah suddenly returns. With her sister around, Erell begins to find her own voice without the safety of her camera in this refreshingly honest coming-of-age drama.
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Stifled by his ailing father's oppressive presence, Helmer moves him to the second floor of their isolated rural farmhouse. Free from his father's judgmental gaze, Helmer finds himself developing increasingly warm relationships with the milk truck driver and an attractive young farmhand who moves into the house. Helmer quietly develops a newfound self-confidence and openness towards his own sexuality in this gorgeously acted, intricately plotted film.
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Three generations of men live together in a poor Beijing neighborhood: father Li drives an illegal motorcycle taxi; son Kai is trying to graduate before getting expelled; and Li's father collects recyclables for petty cash. They do whatever it takes to get by, negotiating the systems of authority that rule their daily lives. With a raw visual style, this stark neo-realist drama presents a penetrating look at working-class life and the corruption and graft pervading every level of society.
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Comedian Steve Coogan reprises his most beloved character, monumentally self-absorbed DJ Alan Partridge, in this long-awaited big screen adaptation. After being laid off following a corporate takeover, Alan's colleague Pat takes their radio station hostage. At Pat's request, Alan is called in by the authorities to negotiate. Inside the station, Alan's complete lack of effectiveness does nothing to deflate his ego, which is swelling due to his central role in a national news story.
Returning home to Buenos Aires following a stint at a psychiatric clinic, sensitive, reserved teen Liso must work to rebuild his life. Struggling to reconnect with family and friends, he drifts from one experience to the next, while those around him unsuccessfully try to understand him. A quiet but impactful drama about one young man's search for peace, La Paz explores the depths of unyielding loneliness with subtle yet intricate imagery, drawing the viewer into its complex emotional universe.
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Men's Soccer - Archives 2014
Washington got their season started on the right foot with a dominating 4-0 victory over Gonzaga.
No. 6 Washington gets the 2014 season underway on Friday when it travels east of the mountains to face Gonzaga.
Wednesday wraps up the position previews for the Washington men's soccer team with a look at the forwards
Wednesday, GoHuskies.com continues with the 2014 men's soccer position previews with a look at the midfielders.
In preparation of the opener, GoHuskies.com will take a look at the depth charts as it previews each position group. Tuesday, it will be the defense.
Washington tuned up for the regular season over the weekend with exhibition matchups against Michigan State and Indiana.
Coming off the most successful season in school history, the Washington men's soccer team will open the season at No. 6 in the national rankings as released by the NSCAA.
Washington's Spencer Richey and Cristian Roldan were two of the 32 NCAA Division I players tagged as the leading players to watch this season that could vie for the 2014 MAC Hermann Trophy.
Washington men's soccer has arrived in Europe for their two week trip through Scandinavia.
Former Husky defender Taylor Peay scored his first professional goal last night for the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer.
The defending Pac-12 champs will be seen regularly on TV this season with 12 games broadcast by the Pac-12 Networks as announced Tuesday by the conference.
Washington men's soccer season is right around the corner. The Dawgs are coming off the greatest season in program history and will have growing excitement revolving around the 2014 season.


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'Holy-Ween' Party
ANDERSON — Allen Chapel, 1610 Sheridan St., will host a "Family Night Free Holy-Ween Party" from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight.
There will be fun, food and fellowship. All ages can join in for free Halloween treats, candy, crafts and a hot meal.
Stillwell Manor
ANDERSON — Stillwell Manor Haunted House will be open tonight from 8 to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m.
Prices are $18 for Fridays, Saturday and Halloween.
$3 off with a donation of three canned goods (people or pet) or an unwrapped new toy. Donations go to local Food Bank, Humane Society and Toys for Tots.
Muncie Halloween Party
MUNCIE — Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 E. Main St., will host its annual free family-friendly Community Halloween Party, from 4 to 6 p.m. tonight.
Activities include games, prizes, treats, activities and refreshments. This community Halloween party is for all ages. Come dressed in a costume.
Information: Carly Acree King, 281-9503, ext. 15.
Children's party
ANDERSON — The Knights of Columbus, 1225 Main St., will host its annual Halloween party for children from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight.
Annual Halloween display
ALEXANDRIA — More than 4,000 wooden pumpkins and over 300 cartoon characters will be on display on a 4-mile stretch of County Road 200 West, between Indiana 128 and Indiana 28 today from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Free trick-or-treating
ANDERSON — Good's Candy Shop is offering free trick-or-treating, from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight. All kids 12 and under in costume will receive free candy.
Hay ride, costume party
FRANKTON — The Frankton American Legion Post 469, 116 Washington St., will have a hay ride for the kids on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
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City, community leaders celebrate SBC Foundation Grants
The Kansas City, Mo., Information Technology Department joined City leaders, state legislators, and education and business leaders at a celebration today to announce receiving a $20,000 SBC Foundation Excelerator Grant. The grant will assist in the planning phase of a computer center in the Gregg-Klice Community Center. The computer center is scheduled to open in March.
"We are honored to receive this SBC Foundation gift and look forward to providing free access to computers and the Internet, and a wi-fi hotspot in the historic 18th and Vine District," said Gail Roper, the City's chief information officer.
The City's Information Technology Department is partnering with the Kansas City, Mo., School District; the University of Missouri-Kansas City; and the Kansas City Public Library System to launch this project. Additional support for the project will be secured through in-kind donations and other grants.
Elonia Norwood, technology director for the Kansas City, Mo., School District, said "This is a great opportunity for our children to have access to technology after the school day is over."
"At SBC, we place a high priority on expanding technology access to all people throughout the 13 states that we serve," said Cynthia Brinkley, president, SBC Missouri. "As a partner in this initiative, we're also able to address other areas that are important to all of us at SBC – education and economic development."
"Easy access to technology, in the communities in which we live, is a vital resource needed to support the educational efforts of our constituents," said Missouri State Rep. Sharon Sanders Brooks, 37th District.
There will be 16 computers in the computer center in the Gregg-Klice Community Center and eight additional computers will be available in a common area of the community center. The computer center will be open four hours each day and the computers in the common area will be accessible during the normal operation hours of the community center, which is operated by the City's Parks and Recreation Department.
Classes will be taught by volunteers and paid interns to introduce users to basic computing and Internet search skills. The center has the technical infrastructure to provide educational enrichment, workforce skills and economic development for residents through computerization.
"By providing computer technology and training in lower income areas, the City will help make a substantial impact on the digital literacy of the residents of this community by assisting them in learning valuable computer skills," said Councilman Terry Riley, 5th District. One of Riley's special projects is promoting literacy.
Other SBC Excelerator Grants for Kansas City, Mo., include:
Full Employment Council/Missouri Education Center Youth Scholarships
Kansas City Public Library Interactive Web-based Children's Center
University of Missouri-Kansas City's Institute for Urban Education.
The SBC Excelerator Grant program is the largest special grants program ever undertaken by the SBC Foundation. The SBC Foundation is the charitable giving arm of SBC Communications Inc. The grants provide critical funding to hundreds of organizations interested in more fully integrating technology into their ongoing operations and community outreach efforts. Introduced in 2002, the SBC Excelerator Grant program was founded on the idea that technology access and resources can improve lives of people across the nation. To qualify for an SBC Excelerator Grant, an organization's major focus should address education, community development, health and human services, or arts and culture.
Media inquiries regarding the grant should be directed to Gail Roper, chief information officer, Information Technology Department, (816) 513-3670, or Don Brown, SBC, (785) 276-5992.


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He better get used to have this called on him more--He's a Buck now!
An artist's rendering of the Bradley Center's new scoreboard. However, probably more importantly, the Bucks also released a fact sheet that can be seen here. It gives a pretty clear idea of just how much better this new one is.
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yeah, so do you think they also whine on the internet about it?
My friend hasn't whined about anything. He only got it two days ago.
Not sure why you quoted me about this - I was just replying to the previous post
thank you, i am just pointing out that nikon also has problems but you don't really see them whine online as much as canon users... canon users on the other hand... is making a big deal out of this light leak situation (sorry, i can't say it's an issue)


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It was one hundred years ago that this hoax was perpetrated. The Guardian has an interesting article about who the perpetrators might have been.
The aim of the study, which will take weeks to complete, is simple. It has been set up to solve a mystery that has baffled researchers for 100 years: the identities of the perpetrators of the world's greatest scientific fraud, the Piltdown Hoax. Unearthed in a gravel pit at Piltdown in East Sussex and revealed to the outside world exactly a century ago, those shards of skull were part of a scientific scam that completely fooled leading palaeontologists. For decades they believed they were the remains of a million-year-old apeman, an individual who possessed a large brain but primitive jawbone and teeth.
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Creole and Cajun cooking is synonymic with Louisiana style of cooking. Cajun cooking originated with folks from the southern part of France. Several groups migrated to Nova Scotia in the 1600's, formed a colony called Acadia. In the early 1700's the British forced them to leave their settlements and a large number of them settled in the bayou country of Louisiana. There they lived a simple life of farming and fishing. They adapted to living off the land and using what was available to them in order to survive. The rich and fertile soil along with a long growing season provided an excellent area to raise a diverse variety of crops. From the brackish waters of the deltas to the fresh water of the bayous there was an abundance of meat sources. From the waters came fish, turtles, alligators and the ever popular crawfish. Deer, rabbit, squirrel and various other wildlife provided a diversity of food supply.
With the abundance of new foods available to them that they quickly incorporated into their lifestyle, life was good. Indians and a few Spanish taught them there was spices available just by taking a walk in the woods. An example of this gumbo file' which is dried and ground sassafras. Mirlitons which is a squash like vegetable had been brought into the area by the Spanish, bringing it up from Mexico where it is still called chayote.
Black pepper, white pepper and cayenne pepper are used extensively in meat and vegetable dishes. White pepper is the outer part of the pepper while the black is is the inner part While imparting different flavors that excite the taste buds it creates a full flavor in foods. A major thing to bear in mind is that you do not want to taste the pepper first but to notice it only as an accent. White pepper while costing a little more than black pepper is certainly worth the difference. Cayenne pepper as we all know imparts a stronger heat sensation in foods. Used in different ratios these three can and will make a huge difference in your dining pleasure. Beside improving flavor pepper also cleanses the palate to the point of wanting another bite.
Onions, celery and bell peppers are the trinity or big three of Cajun cooking along with garlic, which is also used extensively, round out the basics of Cajun cooking. Again like using pepper changing the combination ratios can make a huge difference. Sauteing them at the beginning of the cooking process will create a caramelizing with a deep rich flavor. You can also saute half of them and add the remainder later and alter the textures of your food. Your imagination, experience and creativity are your only limitations in cooking. Don't be afraid you might make a mistake, we all have and will again. No two cooks enjoy exactly the same flavors and textures in food. A little more of this or a little less of that can make a difference while maintaining the same cooking style.
Creole cooking on the other hand started in New Orleans. A good cook in New Orleans was a prized and highest paid member of the household staff. New Orleans was ruled under seven different flags in it early history. When a new ruling class took over the the previous ones generally left and returned to their home countries leaving the cooks behind. They then worked for the new governors and incorporated new styles and preference in tastes. The combination of cooking styles along with the ethnic style as most of these cooks were black brings us to what we know as Creole cooking. In Cajun country it was also known as city cooking.
Over the last 150 years much of each styles of cooking has been intermingled until today I would just call it Louisiana cooking. What a wonderful marriage of the two. The full richness of flavors and different textures bring a dining pleasure unique to New Orleans and the delta country. While rich in seasonings it does not mean that the flavors are hot to the taste. But I might add that there is a variety of recipes that distinctly to Cajun or Creole cooking. Quite a few of these recipes go back as far 250 to 300 years with little deviation. While each family had their own combination of spices and textures the basic were still the same. Of course everyone thought their Mom's was best.
Another feature of Louisiana cooking is that when they created a stuffing mixture they used some of the same food they were stuffing. For example if they were stuffing squash, they will scoop out a portion of squash and incorporate it into the stuffing mixture. This creates a singular flavor that will compliment the squash. This is not not really any different than creating a turkey stuffing for Thanksgiving. We use giblets and broth to enhance the flavor. This alone can make the difference between a good dish and a great one. If you did not like the flavor of a food you would not be cooking it in the first place. So why not make what you do enjoy better?
Basic Cajun Seasoning
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
mix all ingredients
stores well
To Make A Roux
use equal parts lard or shortening to flour
melt lard over medium high heat
add flour stirring constantly
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A Taste Of Louisiana
Easy to make and fantastic flavors
serves 8
2 tablespoons butter
1 large white onion chopped
1 large red bell pepper chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
1 lb andouille sausage cut in 1 inch pieces
1 lb boiled chicken deboned and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
2 8oz cans tomato sauce
1 can rotel tomatoes with green chilis
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Louisiana hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3 1/2 cups water to cover ingredients
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add onion and bell pepper
saute until onion is translucent
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bring to boil
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stir occasionally
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Ron's Louisiana Style Chicken Breasts
serves 6
6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 16oz can petite diced tomatoes
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
between 2 sheets of wax paper pound chicken to 3/8 inch thickness
in a large bowl combine flour, salt and garlic powder
mix well
add chicken and toss well to coat
in a large heavy skillet heat oil over medium heat
add coated chicken and saute for 5 minutes per side
remove chicken and set aside
add onion, celery and bell pepper to skillet
saute until onion is translucent
add undrained tomatoes and deglaze skillet
add remaining ingredients and bring to simmer
return chicken to skillet and simmer for 10 minutes
serve hot over cooked rice
Cajun Steak
serves 4
2 to 2 1/2 beef flank steak
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 10oz can rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis
1 large white onion halved and sliced
1 large green bell pepper halved and sliced
1 large tomato cut into 1/8s
slice steak into tin strips cross grain
combine flour, salt and pepper
add meat and toss to coat well
over medium heat in a heavy skillet heat oil
add meat and brown on all sides
add onions and bell peppers
saute for 5 minutes
add rotel tomatoes, tomato and hot sauce
note: do not drain tomatoes
cover and simmer for 1 ? hours
add a little water if needed
serve hot over rice
Jambalaya Creole Style
true New Orleans flavor and richness
serves 4
4 tablespoons rendered bacon fat
1 lb ham diced into ? inch cubes
2 medium onions chopped
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 16oz can petite diced tomatoes drained
1 1/2 cup long grain rice uncooked
2 cloves garlic minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 medium green bell pepper chopped
1/2 tablespoon white pepper
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
1 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
1 quart oysters shucked, juice reserved
in a large dutch oven over medium heat melt rendered bacon fat
add ham and cook for 5 minutes with a tight fitting lid
add onions more fat if needed
stir over medium heat until ham is lightly browned
onions should be translucent
add flour and stir for about 1 minute until flour has reddish brown color
stir in tomatoes, cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes
stir occasionally
add chicken broth, bell pepper, white, black and cayenne pepper,
parsley, thyme and reserved oyster juice
bring to slow simmer
add rice and continue simmering until rice is cooked but firm
add salt and shrimp stirring in gently with fork
simmer for 5 minutes until shrimp s are pink
stir in oysters and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes
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