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"I'm trying to connect with a new friend, but when we meet she brings along someone else.
I joined a new group last year related to my business. We exchange ideas and network, and I like the people I've met so far. It's been a good way to meet new people, and I'd like to be friends with a few of them. One person in particular seems to feel the same way. At least, I think she does. She's always very friendly with me, and we've talked about us getting together for coffee outside the group. We've met up on three different occasions over the last year, but every single time she brings someone else along. Should I read into this? Does she really not want to get to know me individually? What's going on?"
Depending on the person, it could mean a lot of things.
Introversion, Shyness, and a Business-Only Mindset Could All Be to Blame
Perhaps this person is very shy or somewhat introverted, and feels that another person can help carry the conversation involved in getting to know new friends. After all, when you're first getting to know someone, it's more work than if you just hang out with your old pals. In order to truly make a new friend, you need ask a lot of questions and navigate some degree of small talk in order to find out what you have in common.
Perhaps she brings along someone else because she is afraid she won't be able to keep the conversation going. If this is the case, it will take time to get to know her on a personal level, but keep trying anyways. Continue asking her for coffee occasionally without overwhelming her, and eventually she may just show up by herself so you can connect on a more personal level.
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Another possibility is that since you met your friend at a business networking event, she assumes that you want to continue talking about business only. Therefore, she brings along someone else to better throw out ideas and add to the conversation. When it comes to networking, more people is always better than less.
If this is the reason behind her bringing along a friend, it will take you a while before she begins to see you as a social acquaintance rather than a work friend. To speed up this process a bit, try turning the conversation to personal topics more frequently. When she does share details of her life, listen closely and ask more about herself. Relate any stories to her experience, and try to find personal details that you both share. When she realizes you both have a lot in common, she'll want to spend more time with you one-on-one.
The More Friends the Better
Still another reason for her bringing along someone else could be that she just feels as if more people equals more fun. Perhaps she is so extroverted that one-on-one time seems boring to her. She likes you, and therefore wants you to meet her friends.
This might not have been what you had in mind when you made a point to connect with her, but if this is the case you can be assured that she enjoys your company and wants you to be part of her social circle. You might rarely, if ever, get to spend alone time with her, but perhaps you'll connect on a different level, which you'll come to appreciate. Or, you might meet one of her friends in the process who also wants more of a best friend relationship and is willing to meet you for coffee and get to know you.
Not Interested in Being Friends
Another possibility is that she already has a lot of good friends in her life, and as a result isn't interested in a personal relationship with you. She might not even be consciously trying to put you off, but is naturally trying to connect you with others because she knows that is what you are looking for.
If this is the case, don't take it personally, because, as you said, she is friendly with you and is willing to meet you (albeit with another person along.) Continue meeting her occasionally, and if at some point the future she desires a closer friendship with you, she might seek you out.
Why Does She Bring Another Friend Along?
In order to determine which of these scenarios applies to your friend, you need to give it some time. You'll be able to tell once you learn more about her life and the way she interacts with you which one of these situations most closely sums up the reason behind her need to bring someone along to your coffee dates and get-togethers. In the meantime, enjoy her company and continue to network with her and others in your group.


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The Lincolnview Lancers came to Big Green land to take on another Putnam County League squad after already defeating Kalida and Ft. Jennings earlier in the year. The game was closely fought throughout but the Big Green used a 20-1 free-throw-made advantage to take the 52-40 non-league win over the Lancers.
The first quarter saw the Lancers of head coach Brett Hammons riding the hot shooting of junior Kyle Williams as he connected on three 3-pointers to give his team a 13-10 advantage after one quarter of play. The Big Green relied on junior Luke Schimmoeller to keep them close during the first eight minutes as he netted six of his team's total of 10 for the quarter.
The second quarter saw the Big Green fight back to tie the Lancers early behind two clutch shots by sophomore Brandt Landin. Both teams never allowed the other to go on a scoring run as the score flip-flopped back and forth throughout. The Lancers lost some of their momentum in the quarter when they lost Williams with an ankle injury for most of the stanza. Senior Brooks Ludwig came off the bench to spark the Lancers with four points in the quarter.
With time expiring in the half and the Big Green holding for the last shot, the ball was passed around and eventually fell into the hands of freshman Tyler Roby, who drained a big three at the buzzer to send the home team to the locker room at the half winning 23-21.
Ottoville coach Todd Turnwald knew the importance of that shot heading into the locker room: "Tyler Roby, after probably our worst first half of basketball all year, gave a big spark right at the end of the half when he drained that big 3-pointer that put us up two."
The third quarter, much like the first, saw the Lancers outscore the Big Green 13-10 and grab the lead back 34-32 after three quarters of play. Senior Kade Carey joined Williams (coming back from his injury in the first half) to contribute five points apiece for the Lancers.
Austin Honigford went 4-4, Derek Schimmoeller 2-2, Ryan Honigford 4-6 and Luke Schimmoeller 2-2 from the line during the final eight minutes of play. For the game, the Big Green was 20-28 (71%) from the foul line.
Turnwald continues to be pleased with his team's effort: "Another tough, hard-fought win tonight. The kids did a great job and made a lot of free throws down the stretch. Luke is a 70-75% foul shooter on the season and really struggled out of the gate; I think he missed five or six just in the first half or he could have had a 30-point night for us. Austin made four straight for us when it really counted."
The Lancers (3-6) were led in scoring on the night by Williams with 14 points, followed closely by Carey's 11 markers. The Lancers shot 43 percent from the field for the game (17-40) and 1-6 (17%) from the stripe.
The Lancers will be back in action next weekend when they host Columbus Grove Friday night and Fort Recovery Saturday night.
The Big Green (4-6) was led in scoring by Luke Schimmoeller with a game-high 19 points. The Big Green shot 38 percent (15-39) from the field and only turned the ball over 10 times on the night. The Big Green will play next Friday night as they travel to Crestview for a 6 p.m. JV start.
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For this once-in-a-lifetime affair, two billion people tuned in to watch Kate walk down the aisle in her custom-made wedding gown. However, only 300 VIPs were invited to the dinner reception hosted by Prince Charles. Source: Getty 1 / 10 Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Date: Aug. 20, 2011 Cost: Wedding planner Sharon Sacks estimated that the fairy-tale affair cost upwards of $6 million, and that number reflects the deep discounts that Kim received for promoting the companies she used on her Twitter feed and TV show. Location: A private estate in Montecito, CA Special touches: Kim wore three custom-made Vera Wang gowns that likely cost about $25,000 each. She wore $10 million worth of borrowed diamonds, including her 65-karat Lorraine Schwartz headpiece. Source: Getty 2 / 10 Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Date: Nov. 18, 2006 Cost: Celebrity wedding planners told People the wedding probably cost around $3.5 million. 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Officers are now sporting new load-bearing patrol vests that have taken the place of the traditional utility belt.
"Officers wear 30 pounds around their waist every day. This redistributes that weight so hopefully we won't have back problems down the road," Smith said.
The vests costs $400 each and are custom fit for each officer.
Smith purchased two heavy-duty entry vests that will protect officers from high caliber bullets as well as a vest for the department's drug dog, SeaDoo.
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The Polaris will also be used to patrol areas such as the local skatepark and will be stationed at Hudson-Kirby stadium during football games.
Other items on Smith's wish list included a riot shield, six radios, six digital cameras, two desktop computers, one laptop, two Acer tablets, a defibrillator and a 39-inch LCD television that dispatchers will use to monitor severe weather.
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Barack Obama's unwelcome Jubilee present to Britain: Washington reaffirms OAS resolution calling for Falklands negotiations with Argentina
Barack Obama was all smiles in his carefully scripted message of congratulation to Queen Elizabeth II on her Diamond Jubilee. But at the same time as he recorded his message, his administration was actively undermining Great Britain at the annual meeting of the Organisation of American States (OAS), held in Bolivia. The OAS General Assembly, which includes the United States, has just re-adopted the 2010 "Declaration on the Question of the Malvinas Islands," which backed Argentina's call for negotiations between London and Buenos Aires over the Falkland Islands.
(Approved at the first plenary session held on June 4, 2012)
The Question of the Malvinas Islands
Under the provisions of resolution AG/RES. 669 (XIII-O/83), the General Assembly decided to continue to examine the Question of the Malvinas Islands indefinitely.
Thus, at its fortieth regular session, the General Assembly adopted AG/DEC. 65 (XL-O/10), which, as at the previous regular session, reaffirmed the General Assembly's commitment "to continue to examine the topic at subsequent sessions until a definitive settlement was reached."
(Adopted at the fourth plenary session, held on June 8, 2010)
CONSIDERING its repeated statements that the Question of the Malvinas Islands is a matter of enduring hemispheric concern;
RECALLING its resolution AG/RES. 928 (XVIII-O/88), adopted by consensus on November 19, 1988, in which it requested the Governments of the Argentine Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to resume negotiations in order to find, as soon as possible, a peaceful solution to the sovereignty dispute;
BEARING IN MIND that in its resolution AG/RES. 1049 (XX-O/90), it expressed satisfaction over the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries;
RECOGNIZING that the accreditation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, under CP/RES. 655 (1041/95), as a permanent observer of the OAS reflects principles and values shared by that country and OAS member states, which facilitate greater mutual understanding;
NOTING with satisfaction that the Governments of the Argentine Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland maintain important political, cultural and trade ties, share common values and are also engaged in close cooperation both bilaterally and in international fora;
BEARING IN MIND that, despite those ties and shared values, it has not yet been possible to resume the negotiations between the two countries with a view to solving the sovereignty dispute over the Malvinas Islands, South Georgias and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime areas in the framework of resolutions 2065 (XX), 3160 (XXVIII), 31/49, 37/9, 38/12, 39/6, 40/21, 41/40, 42/19 and 43/25 of the United Nations General Assembly, the decisions adopted by the same body on the same question in the Special Committee on Decolonization, and the reiterated resolutions and declarations adopted at this General Assembly; and
HAVING HEARD the presentation by the head of delegation of the Argentine Republic,
WELCOMES the reaffirmation of the will of the Argentine Government to continue exploring all possible avenues towards a peaceful settlement of the dispute and its constructive approach towards the inhabitants of the Malvinas Islands.
REAFFIRMS the need for the Governments of the Argentine Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to resume, as soon as possible, negotiations on the sovereignty dispute, in order to find a peaceful solution to this protracted controversy.
DECIDES to continue to examine the Question of the Malvinas Islands at its subsequent sessions until a definitive settlement has been reached thereon.
The inhabitants of the Falklands are more than 95 percent British and have no desire to be ruled by Argentina, a point that both the OAS and the Obama presidency are happy to ignore. This is a clear-cut case of self-determination, and the Obama administration's continuing support or a negotiated settlement (made abundantly clear by a senior State Department spokeman last week) is a slap in the face for both the Falkland Islanders as well as the British people. In his message to the Queen today, Barack Obama paid lip service to the Special Relationship, but his actions over the Falklands demonstrate that in practice he has nothing but disdain for America's closest friend and ally.
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DELAWARE - More than 300 soldiers with the Delaware National Guard are set to come home early.
A spokesman with the Delaware National Guard says the 198th Signal Battalion will start returning in phases from Afghanistan starting next month, as operation bases begin to shut down. The phases will reportedly continue over the next three months, and some soldiers may not return to Delaware until February. The unit deployed back in June, and the normal standard rotation for the Army is supposed to be nine months.
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This morning, NBC's Today Show announced a brand new contest in correlation with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando. The contest, open to US citizens "currently employed as a teacher of students between five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age in a U.S. school," would allow for one class to be chosen for an trip to the opening of the Wizarding World theme park. In order to enter interested teachers and their classes, are required to produce a three minute or less video answering the question "Why is my class extraordinary?" Full rules, submission information, and parent/guardian permission procedures can be found right here.


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On the fifth day of the cruise we were advised that the cruise would also be affected by the pre-planned general strike in Athens that was scheduled for 19th and 20th October. We could not therefore return home on 19th but Regent had arranged for us to be accommodated in Athens for at least two nights in a safe hotel away from the expected demonstrations. However, we were warned that it might not be possible to leave the hotel during this period and all costs must be met by ourselves. The last day of the cruise at Kusadasi was to be shortened slightly to allow for diembarkation in Athens before the start of the strike.
These arrangements were not acceptable and 230 passengers preferred to leave the cruise at Kusadasi. Originally we were warned that we would have to make our own arrangements for this alternative transfer home. Eventually Regent arranged for a fleet of coaches to take passengers to Izmir airport to connect with flights to Istanbul and onward connections. The cost of the land and air transfers to Istanbul and any overnight accommodation is to be met by the passenger. As yet we do not know how much this will be and as we have no official documentation, we do not know how (or whether) we will be reimbursed.
So - do not choose a cruise where port visits incur tendering passengers from a ship at anchor and make sure that the shipping line has made contingency plans for alternative shore visits during inclement weather.
Also make sure that you choose a cruise line that will accept responsibility for any costs incurred by curtailment or alterations to the schedule because of civil unrest that could have been foreseen before the cruise started. Cynically I wonder if the poor weather was used to Regent's advantage so that we could dock at Kusadasi in time to disembark passengers, thereby reducing costs for the company and reducing the need for accommodation in Athens.


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Back in ye olden days regular salt or sodium chloride was the usual choice for deicing roads and sidewalks. Now there are several deicer options, so you can choose the best deicer for your situation. The Transportation Research Board offers a tool to help you compare 42 deicer options based on price, environmental impact, temperature limit for melting snow or ice, and the infrastructure needed to use the product. For personal home or business use, you'll probably see only a few different products on the market, so here's a summary of some of the pros and cons of the common deicers:
sodium chloride (rock salt or halite)
Sodium chloride is inexpensive and helps keep moisture from accumulating on roads and walkways, but it is not an effective deicer at low temperatures [only good down to -9°C (15°F)], damages concrete, poisons the soil, and can kill plants and harm pets.
calcium chloride
Calcium chloride works at very low temperatures and isn't as damaging to the soil and vegetation as sodium chloride, though it costs a bit more and may damage concrete. Calcium chloride attracts moisture, so it won't keep surfaces as dry as many other products. On the other hand, attracting moisture can be a good quality since calcium chloride releases heat when it reacts with water, so it can melt snow and ice on contact. All deicers must be in solution (liquid) in order to start working; calcium chloride can attract its own solvent. Magnesium chloride can do this too, though it isn't used as commonly as a deicer.
This is an amide/glycol mixture rather than a salt. It is supposed to be safer for plants and pets than salt-based deicers, though I don't know much about it otherwise, except that it is more expensive than salt.
potassium chloride
Potassium chloride doesn't work at extremely low temperatures and may cost a little more than sodium chloride, but it is relatively kind to vegetation and concrete.
corn-based products
These products (e.g., Safe Walk) contain chlorides and work in very low temperatures, yet are supposed to be safe for yards and pets. They are expensive.
CMA or calcium magnesium acetate
CMA is safe for concrete and plants, but it is only good down to the same temperature as sodium chloride. CMA is better at preventing water from re-freezing than at melting snow and ice. CMA tends to leave a slush, which may be undesirable for sidewalks or driveways.
Deicer Summary
As you would imagine, calcium chloride is a popular low-temperature deicer. Potassium chloride is a popular warmer-winter choice. Many deicers are mixtures of different salts, so that you get some of the advantages and disadvantages of each chemical.
- December 29, 2008 at 1:48 pm(1) Benton Jackson says:
I used only Safe Paw liberally on my sidewalk last winter, and I still got some grass kill. So this winter I'm trying to reduce the amount I use. I sand the sidewalk sometimes instead of salting, if it's only a thin layer of ice.
I've heard some cities are experimenting with "liquid salt"- I presume what they're doing is applying a heated saturated solution. This would apply the salt more uniformly, allowing them to use less. I might try that on my sidewalk. I'd also want to use a salt that has a steep solubility curve, to minimize the amount of water I'd have to use.
- January 8, 2009 at 9:52 am(2) Rodney says:
There is a new product on the market in Canada..called Ecotraction. It is volcanic sand/ash and does not need to be combined with sand as it has a low freezing temperature. I use it on my concrete driveway as very slippery. Need to clear snow first and a bit dirty, but works.
- May 17, 2010 at 12:45 pm(3) Steve Vernik says:
My name is Steve with the Safe Paw Ice Melting company. Thanks for this wonderful Article explaining to people the dangers of Salt. Sorry about your grass, I am sure you noticed it came back to life shortly after spring. It is merely a temporary issue from the Nitrate inhibitors. If too much Safe Paw is applied it makes it hard for the plant to take up certain nutrients, but this is quickly resolved after a good rainfall or two and sunlight. Hope all is well.
- June 16, 2011 at 8:21 pm(4) f says:
Steve, You are employed by Safe Paw, is that correct?
- October 5, 2010 at 4:41 pm(5) Charleen says:
This past winter we had heavy snow in the Mid-Atlantic region. An eco-friendly deicer was sprinkled on my concrete stairs. The snow on the stairs wasn't completely removed, there was still a good layer of snow on the stairs. I'm also aware that how the concrete was installed can make a difference in whether or not there would be damage to the concrete. (My guess is that my concrete wasn't of good quality.) My home is 4 years old. Could a one time application of deicer cause damage to concrete?
- April 13, 2011 at 2:05 pm(6) Nick Scaglione says:
Anne, some of your facts regarding the effect of deicers on concrete are incorrect. You state that CMA is safe for concrte. However, CMA (calcium magnesium acetate) or any magnesium based deicing salt can chemically attack concrete. You also state that sodium chloride damages concrete. If the concrete is of good quality, and was properly finished and cured, then sodium chloride will not harm the concrete.
Over time, the use of chloride based deicing salts can cause corrosion of the reinforcing steel within the concrete (mostly a concern in bridge decks). Studies were performed with CMA to show that it won't cause corrosion of the reinforcing steel of concrete and hence was claimed to be safe for use on concrete. However, since that time numerous studies have been performed showing that the use of CMA on concrete will deteriorate the concrete.
- June 16, 2011 at 8:19 pm(7) f says:
Safe Paws is NOT safe for lawns. I used it in Chicago and it killed my lawn all along my driveway. Since its so harmful to plants, I am not too sure it really is safe for pets.
- May 24, 2012 at 11:03 am(8) R says:
I never use deicers – clear the worst by hand and then just use sharp sand or another crushed material like pumice if locally cheap – all you need is a grip to prevent slippage – no need to deice and have it refreeze again!
Oh and driving… going slowly and anticipating means no slips even with summer tyres!
- November 30, 2012 at 9:30 am(9) Brett says:
@ Nick, Nick your information is wrong about CMA (Calcium magnesium acetate) CMA is the only deicer you can use on new concrete all other deicers you usue you have to wait a year before using any kind of deicer. CMA has be and for many years been studied and proven to be the safest deicer we have. The Salt Institute from Alexandria, Virginia has done research, Cryotech makes it and does contineous research on it and its effects, and actually CMA came from the DOT for deicing on bridges and in no salt zones all over the US. I will say this is why CMA is less corrosive than tap water, and CMA is proven to reduce the corrosiveness of Chlorides, CMA is biodegradable and if it gets on your lawn it is no different then liming your lawn CMA, CMA biodegrades to carbon dioxide and water while the calcium and magnesium increase soil permeability, it is essentially non-toxic to aquatic species. Nick you claimed that CMA is not safe on concrete that is false information, by using CMA on your concrete, pavers whatever it may be it is actually proven better than not using anything the reason being is the freeze thaw cycle with CMA down that freeze thaw cycle is not as big as the water that mets off the ice and re freezes, now when you add maybe ethylene glycol (which is in Safe Paw, and anti-freeze in cars…), Urea ( Fertilizers), Calcium Chloride, and Sodium Chloride your freeze thaw cycle is a lot bigger causing spalling and crack in your concrete, popping pavers and damaging your concrete no matter how well you lay your concrete.
- November 30, 2012 at 9:31 am(10) Brett says:
** I want to encourage people to read what chemicals are in the deicer products before you buy them. There is no law in labeling so comapines can say "safe for pets" when actaully it is not safe at all for them. It can burn their paws, and if they drink puddles from melted ice/snow from the chemical it can burn and harm them from the inside. Know your chemicals and what you are putting down and how much material you are putting down. Be Smart about what you are buying and don't buy into salesman BS. Stay safe in the winter season everyone!
- December 2, 2012 at 8:25 am(11) Ray says:
Reading about the bridges and just wondering about how they mix this stuff with concrete in the winter to keep it from freezing. naybe that corodes the rebar in the bridges as well
- September 30, 2013 at 12:06 pm(12) Joel Hamel says:
Go Green! LSM is completely non corrosive to the environment. This includes all plant life, vegetation, water systems, bridges, asphalt and concrete. Your valuable spreading equipment will also benefit from this non corrosive feature, saving you the costs associated with cleaning, repairs or replacement stemming from the use of salt based products. No other product today can make the claim to be 100% bio-degradable and earth friendly. Extensive testing, the results of which we can provide or demonstrate, show LSM as 400% more effective than NaCL in melting capacity per gram of ice. LSM is extremely fast acting with impressive per gallon coverage areas that all equate to better results at a lower cost.
- November 4, 2013 at 12:23 am(13) Kelly Lienau says:
I've been using a shovel for years with pretty good results. If there's some ice I can't remove, traction sand seems to work. I think all these deicers are a lazy alternative and are just something more to wash into our rivers.
- November 19, 2013 at 9:13 pm(14) Angela says:
It really depends what you mean by best. If it's best value, then it's brown rock salt. If it's the best in terms of making sure your carpets don;t end up filthy, then it's pure white solar salt. Of course the old fashioned shovel is the best for the environment but perhaps not your back.
- November 29, 2013 at 9:14 pm(15) John says:
You missed out on Sodium Acetate. It works to -18 Celsius, biodegrades, is safe for plants and pets and protects concrete. However it tends to leave a slush with oatmeal like texture so it's only used to deice planes and roads. Note mixing vinegar with baking soda produces sodium acetate and CO2 however household vinegar is mostly water so it would only be a 10% solution. I'm not sure if 10% is enough, commercial sodium acetate de-icer fluid is 97% sodium acetate but the solution can be boiled down which we do for educational science experiments. Keep in mind that it's also a supercooled fluid which heats to 165 Fahrenheit when it crystalizes ( it's used in those reusable heat packs ), it takes something to start the crystallization such as a crystal, a contaminant or an ultrasonic sound wave compressing the solution ( the metal disc you press in the heat packs producing a click ).
- December 9, 2013 at 4:55 pm(16) Mike Wilson says:
I've been looking for something to put on my icy concrete. In just a few minutes of Google searching, I was able to find two university studies (U of Kansas and U of Iowa) on concrete damage due to deicers. The results of these studies were surprising, to say the least. Here are a couple of quotes:
U of Iowa:
"Our study observed that magnesium in any form was very damaging to the concrete."
"Calcium magnesium acetate solutions were the most damaging of all solutions tested. "
"Sodium chloride solutions were the least deleterious to concrete under our experimental conditions"
U of Kansas:
"At low concentrations, magnesium chloride and calcium magnesium acetate can cause measurable damage to concrete. "
"At lower concentrations, sodium chloride and calcium chloride have a relatively small negative impact on the properties of concrete. "
"At high concentrations, sodium chloride has a greater but still relatively small negative effect. Damage appears to be primarily due to the effects of crystal growth within concrete pores. "
"At high concentrations, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and calcium magnesium acetate cause significant changes in concrete…"
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NYCC: Oni Press Mega-Announcement Part TwoA comics news article
By Natalie Parker
And we're back. Is everyone sitting comfortably? Good for drinks? Smashing. On with the Oni Press Mega-Announcement!
As mentioned in our previous article, Oni Press editor in chief James Lucas Jones promised us "a host of new projects involved in our 2013 re-envisioning of OniPress.com" the company's website and digital information network.
He wasn't kidding, either. Oni Press are embracing digital publishing in a big, big way.
In January, OniPress.com will be transformed from a simple marketing resource for Oni's print lines into a full-fledged digital content hub, with comic updates five days a week and exclusive digital-first series.
It's a bold step forward for digital comics, and publisher Joe Nozemack talks us through the thinking behind the initiative. "We saw the transformation of the music industry over the last decade and we see comics experiencing a comparable metamorphosis. We believe there's opportunities for new models to emerge alongside the existing ones giving both established and new readers comics that engage and entertain."
"We love comics and we want to share that love with as many people as possible," adds Jones. "The web is the perfect tool to help us deliver great comics to a global audience."
The "new model" of business is more than simply making print comics available to digital users. Initially, OniPress.com will offer two brand new serials in a week, along with three additional classic serials pulled from the company's 15-year back catalogue of titles.
January's new serials were announced as A Boy & A Girl, by Jamie S. Rich & Natalie Nourigat and Buzz by Ananth Panagariya & Tessa Stone; both were previously teased at this year's Comic Con International in the summer, with details released in full today.
A Boy & A Girl poses the question "have you ever met the girl of your dreams, only to have her disappear into a crowd?"
The book explores one wild day and night in a future where real people are steadily being supplanted by life-like androids; where the need for an emotional connection can become all-consuming.
Buzz promises to be considerably more off-beat, painting a cut-throat world of (wait for it) one-on-one competitive spelling bees!
Nope, we weren't expecting that either. But it sounds crazy. We suggest putting Survivor's "Eye Of The Tiger" on while you read this next part.
"The comic follows new high school student Webster as he finds himself thrown into the highly competitive world. Webster's vast vocabulary throws a powerful punch as he trains for the biggest Bee of his life and a showdown with the most feared speller the world has ever known."
The OniPress.com announcement doesn't stop there though; the second wave of Oni's digital first serials was also announced, due for arrival in April.
We have MEGAGOGO by Wook-Jin Clark to look forward to. I'll confess, I have no idea at this moment in time if the title is supposed to be capitalized, but reading the synopsis I can only see the name in huge, sweeping letters.
"MEGAGOGO is an American Shonen story featuring a super sentai style team operating out of Atlanta, Georgia. Once upon a time, they were heroes, but it's been 10 years since the last battle that left the city and the team in ruins. Now, they must assemble a new lineup that can reverse the city's scorn and defeat the kaiju monsters and amped up bigots that threaten the metropolis they call home!"
Clark promises: "Giant Mech battles! Car chases! KKK robots! Wooo!" He's very excited, and it's infectious.
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What better proof do we need than the recent war with Hamas in Gaza, dubbed "Operation Protective Edge," that transformed the pain and suffering of three families into a sense of unparalleled unity and outpouring of love of the entire nation of Israel?
"It isn't the work," said Eliezer. "I want to learn our holy Torah."
So many families are mourning, and all along we mourned with them.
In addition to his great erudition, Rabi Akiva was known for his optimism.
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What can we do to help him stop feeling so sad all the time?
Children with dyslexia or dysgraphia frequently have problems in social relationships.
Israel's neighbors engaged in hostilities from the onset. The War of Independence was a hard-won battle. Aggression and enmity has followed for 66 years.
The inclusion program, in which children with special needs are in the same class as neurotypical (mainstream) peers, is, says Gansburg, the only Jewish program of its kind in Florida.
The contest will include student-created sculpture, computer graphic design, collage, videography, PowerPoint and painting.
David, an 8-year-old boy on the autism spectrum, recently attended a Friendship Circle event. As he entered he told his Dad, "I love coming to the FC programs 'cause everyone loves each other."
Goldsmith himself went on his own "voyage of discovery" to the places where his grandfather and uncle landed and were sent.
Frank proclaimed himself Zvi's successor and the reincarnation of King David.
(((CLICK BELOW TO HEAR AUDIO))) Yishai talks with Tommy Waller, Director of HaYovel, an organization that brings Christians to the mountains of Samaria for Israel's annual grape harvest under the supervision of Rabbi Eliezer Melamed. Waller joins Yishai in-studio to share his beliefs on how the group takes part in the prophecy of Israel's redemption. […]
With new neighbors along our Syrian border, we thought we'd check out what they're saying and what's going on…
Danny Goldstein, founder and chairman of 'Calcala' ('Finance'): "We are focused on making Israel a better place to live and a better place to invest by merging the best of Israel and America – representing Israelis, but with an eye on the American perspective."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "The Israeli economy grew more than most Western economies, almost 2.5 times the OECD average…In contrast to the collapsing economies around us, Israel's credit rating was upgraded last year."
Deputy FM Danny Ayalon said Israel would not be cooperating with the Council in the wake of its passage of a resolution ordering a 'fact-finding mission' into Israel's conduct in Judea and Samaria: "We have no reason to continue cooperating with a hypocritical organization which specializes in double-speak and has a mission to smear us."
Since Kadima's fracturing is inevitable, the leadership primary becomes significance in that it will determine which leader will secure the votes of those Kadima MKs whose allegiance is to the party, and not its leader.
PM Netanyahu: "Israel will do everything to help" find the killer, who had "strong murderous anti-Semitic motive"; UN Human Rights Council "should be ashamed" to host a Hamas official on the day of a terrorist attack.
Dalia Itzik, Kadima's Knesset Faction Chairwoman and the last faction member yet to announce who she will support in the upcoming primary between Livni and Shaul Mofaz, has been linked to discussions with Mofaz's campaign over the weekend.
Noted Israeli author and Israel Prize Laureate A.B. Yehoshua said that living outside Israel "is a very deep failure of the Jewish people," and lamented that immigration numbers from the United States are "minimal" and "embarrassing." He was equally acerbic regarding the large Israeli ex-patriot community.
The resolution read, "Egypt after the revolution will never be a friend of the Zionist entity, the number one enemy of Egypt and the Arab nation." It also supported Palestinian resistance "in all its kinds and forms."
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We have an early candidate for American League Pitcher of the Month. Or Year.
This month, Félix Hernández has started five games. He's given up six runs in those five starts, while winning four of them. Oh, but we've seen months like that before, right?
Sure. What we haven't seen before is this: According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Félix Hernández is just the third pitcher in recorded history to pitch three 1-0 shutouts in one calendar month. And the last guy who did it was ... Well, first let me ask this question ...
Where were you in July of 1933?
That's what I thought. So you missed the last time a pitcher hurled three 1-0 shutouts in a month, because Hall of Famer Carl Hubbell was the last one who did it. And the first was Dick "Baldy" Rudolph, who did it in 1916.*
* Also in 1916, the National League's total earned-run average was 2.61. Shutouts weren't all that easy to come by, though, because of all the unearned runs.
Just a month ago, Hernández was not a viable Cy Young candidate because he'd won only nine games: 9-5; granted, with a sparkling 2.80 ERA. But now King Felix is 13-5 with a league-best 2.43 ERA, and he certainly is a Cy Young candidate.
Just one of five, though. It's truly wide open, with Hernández joined by Jered Weaver (16-3, 2.74), David Price (16-5, 2.53), Justin Verlander (12-7, 2.50) and Chris Sale (15-4, 2.64). A sub-2.50 ERA might be enough to win it, or 20 wins might be enough to win it. The combination would probably be a lock.


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Jim Fregosi, a former All-Star who won more than 1,000 games as a manager for four teams, has died after an apparent stroke. He was 71.
The Atlanta Braves say they were notified by a family member that died early Friday in Miami, where he was hospitalized after the apparent stroke while on a cruise with baseball alumni.
The Braves released a statement on Friday morning:
"We have lost a dear friend and a wonderful baseball man. The Atlanta Braves will truly miss Jim and we send our deepest condolences to his wife Joni, his entire family and all of his many friends throughout baseball."
Fregosi ended more than 50 years in baseball as a special assistant to Braves general manager Frank Wren.
Fregosi managed the Philadelphia Phillies to the 1993 National League pennant and the 1979 California Angels to their first American League Western Division title. He also managed the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.
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Boze ZZ Walker - $5.89
The ZZ Walker from Boze, the same company that makes the famous Sumo Frog, is a soft plastic walking bait that can be fished in any water on the lake. The unique weedless design will get the ZZ Walker over and through the thickest slop and heaviest weedbeds you can find. When you see a patch of clear water in the middle of some nasty grass, you can throw the ZZ Walker without dragging a couple of pounds of salad with you, unlike the classic hardbait style walkers like a Spook or a Sammy.
The ZZ Walker is weighted on the bottom of the tail, making casting easy and upright landings every time. When you start walking the ZZ Walker, it will look like something alive in the water and will pivot on the weight. The ZZ Walker's head will swing wildly back and forth like something desperately trying to get away, and we know bass can't resist if they think something is getting away! The ultra-sharp Owner double hook is situated near the middle of the body and will provide positive hookups when a big bass bites. The big eyeballs sit just above the waterline, just like a real frog or other aquatic animal, providing more realistic attraction. The ZZ Walker comes is a variety of great colors and Tackle Warehouse carries all of them. If bass are chasing shad deep in a stand of reeds or tules, or lurking in holes in the grass, the ZZ Walker could be just the thing to get at them. Be sure to use heavy monofilament or super braid so you can pry the big fish out from their haunts.
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Earlier we told you about a story from Ain't It Cool News on French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet(Amelie) being approached by Warner Brothers to direct the film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Today Variety has this story where Jeunet does confirm the interest from Warner Brothers, but is still undecided about his involvement in the project.
The helmer also is mulling what film project to tackle next. Warners has been sounding him out about the next "Harry Potter" pic, Jeunet said, but it is hard to think clearly with "A Very Long Engagement" still in his system. "Making a film is like a love affair," said the helmer. "I'm not capable of moving straight on from one to the next."


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Farzana Ahmed: I hoped my husband had put Shafilea somewhere safe
A mother accused of murdering her teenage daughter insisted she hoped her husband had put Shafilea somewhere safe and hadn't killed her. Farzana Ahmed claimed she didn't tell the police she saw Iftikhar Ahmed attack Shafilea on the night she disappeared because she was scared of him.
But the court was told that during hundreds of hours of secret recording at their home he is not heard threatening his wife. After playing the jury an extract in which she shouts at her husband and appears to be telling him off, Prosecuting Barrister Andrew Edis QC asked Farzana Ahmed,
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Fundraising concert for Yorkshire Dales village hall
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FUNDRAISING for the refurbishment of Reeth Memorial Hall continues on Saturday, March 8, with an evening of traditional folk music and stories.
Zeke Deighton will present a variety of folk songs, readings and anecdotes covering his memories of growing up in a small Yorkshire village in the 1940s.
His show, Country Life - A Country Childhood in Words and Song, is a glimpse into a way of life which had hardly changed for centuries but is now gone forever; a world before television, motorways and the hustle and bustle of the 21st century, where life and work proceeded at the pace of the heavy horses that powered it.
Tickets are £5 in advance or £6 on the door (under 16s half price). They are on sale at Reeth Post Office or by contacting John Little 01748-884759. The concert starts at 8pm and all profits are for the hall.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville's next challenge for downtown development will be "keeping" people there.
That's the focus for a new master plan that will be a blueprint for possibly another decade to come.
And downtown planners are taking their next steps to get the public's input. They held a first meeting on Tuesday night.
An example of their initial thinking: Waterfront Park is one of several amenities that planners now say need to be connected... to keep you downtown -- for a few hours more -- or a lifetime.
Since they wrote their last master plan 11 years ago, Louisville's built the arena, beefed up museum row and expanded the medical district -- among other improvements.
But what's next?
Perhaps not one or two new, "big" projects -- but rather, housing, stores and other attractions to keep people downtown longer after concerts or sporting events -- or to live there.
Resident Stu Noland wanted planners to hear his ideas.
"We're not making the right decisions to have an attractive urban core..." Noland said.
Alan DeLisle is head of the Downtown Development Corporation, the entity responsible for writing a new master plan.
"We hope more and more people can work downtown and live downtown and not have to drive and spend a lot of money on gas and work in buildings that are green," DeLisle said.
Issues to be studied include studying traffic patterns, parking and public transit to make it easier to get -- or "connect" from one place to another.
Studies show people will accept a five-minute walk, once they park or get off a bus.
And studies show downtown living increasingly appeals to people born after 1980 -- and adults without children.
It's enough data already for a new men's store owner on Fourth Street.
"We believe urban living is a great ways for things to bloom, the economy, the convention center," Sharon Williams, co-owner of The Leading Man, said.
"There's no bad ideas. We need them all out there," DeLisle said.
Another issue: compatibility with the new downtown bridge.
The new downtown master plan should be ready in October. More meetings for public input are planned in coming weeks.
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Amazing Family Weekend
Review submitted: August 1, 2012 Date of arrival: July 26, 2012
Phenomenal location, beautiful views. We came from Reno to host our extended family of 12 from across the US, who all stayed the weekend very comfortably. The great room in the top floor accommodated 30+ local guests for one afternoon (with us providing extra tables and chairs). The views and quiet are well worth the trek up the hill.
Much has been renovated this summer, and many appliances and fixtures were obviously new. Showers were confusing at first, but the kids loved the many settings. The floors are stone tile, so bring your slippers! Be aware, also, that individuals with mobility concerns may have difficulty accessing the house, as some of the steps are older and not all of the landings are level.
Numerous beaches are within short driving distance, Sand Harbor being the easy "tourist" beach, but do a little googling for a few nicer beaches if you like some nature with your swim. Tahoe is fed primarily by snowmelt, and it shows - the water is beautifully clear, if cold.
The management staff was courteous and helpful. We will keep this house in mind if we host similar events again.
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Nice Mountain House with Fabulous views
Review submitted: March 4, 2012 Date of arrival: February 17, 2012
We went skiing during the President's day weekend. The property manager John was very responsive and helpful for our inquiries. It is very convenient to go skiing at the nearby Diamond Peak ski resort. In fact, every morning we could watch the ski team doing early morning practice on the slop. Another side of the house provides a fabulous view of Lake Taho as well. The house provides all the comforts you expect from a vacation home and the game room is great too.
It has 2 marked parking slot and other cars can park on the street as well. Overall, it is great for a gateaway vaction.
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Helpful votes: 2 / 2
Great place for a manly get together
Review submitted: August 2, 2011 Date of arrival: July 28, 2011
I met with a group of 8 friends for a bit of a reunion in late July. Found the place on a VRBO website and really liked the views immediately. In person, it certainly did not disappoint. You know the views are going to be spectacular, but the photos don't convey just how neat the grounds are. You are up on the top of a hill at the highest elevation for 360 degrees around. Granite boulders are strewn around interspersed with tall pines. The patio table and barbecue sit amongst the rocks and trees providing an amazing dining area with plenty of room to hang out and enjoy the great weather. The house was nice....very clean and well kept. The kitchen is a bit dated (especially the fridge and stove) but things were in working order and clean. The three second level bedrooms were good size and the bathrooms had some updates. The bottom level made for a great man-cave with 4 beds and a ping pong/pool table (foosball upstairs was also a hit). The place is a bit far from the attractions in incline village such as casinos and dining, and the cab companies are not interested in such short fares. So designate a driver if you anticipate drinking. Also bring an iPod player as there is really no way to play music here otherwise. Overall, this was a great place that I would highly recommend.
Owners response: I am glad you all had a wonderful time there. It is definitely a fantastic place for get togethers. We will be replacing the refrigerator and stove soon and adding stereo system to the lower floor since the TV there with digital music is only good for the top floor. Walking to the Incline town center is certainly far for most of houses in Incline Village. But I am glad you were able to arrange a ride. We welcome you to stay there again in the future.
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Helpful votes: 8 / 8
What a memorable July 4th weekend...
Review submitted: July 6, 2011 Date of arrival: July 1, 2011
An email excerpt: "...We had a fantastic July 4th weekend. Several fireworks around the Lake were all visible from the deck, even as far as the one in South Lake Tahoe. By the way, I love all the Grace Kelly memorabilia in the house. Very classy just like Princess Kelly herself..."
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Definitely an one-of-a-kind vacation house
Review submitted: June 27, 2011 Date of arrival: June 25, 2011
Had a wonderful stay at this house... Definitely an one-of-a-kind vacation house. Amazing view all around the house. The photos on the site doesn't come anywhere close to encompassing the grand views. Out of all the Tahoe houses we've stayed at in the last 10 years, this one definitely has the the nicest setting and probably is the best in Tahoe that beats any with just a panoramic lake view. By the way, we thought it was far and remote, but the house is actually right next to Diamond Peak. It sits on top of a small hill just above Incline. Two minutes and you're by the Lake side.
Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 9 / 9
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