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Gwen Stefani Covers Harper's Bazaar, September 2012
- Photographed by Terry Richardson
- Fashion Editor: Lori Goldstein
- Wearing: Versace ($2,975)
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"It's, like, the real deal, dude," she says. "It's superfun being a mom, but it's hard too. Finding that balance between work and family is the hardest thing I've ever done—by far." But to be perfectly clear, those bare feet are no indication that she's slipping in the sartorial department. (The toes are perfectly manicured in a fire-engine red polish.) In fact, the 42-year-old is still fit, fabulous, and glamorous, boldly sporting her signature accessories: platinum hair and scarlet lips.
"I've always been a girl who loves to dress up," says Gwen. "I already put my makeup on twice today: I put it on to take my kid to school, and then I went home, washed my face, and put it on again to have lunch with you." She even wears it at home because "I like to make my husband like me more," she says, laughing, "and he likes it when I'm wearing makeup."
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Martin Rennie has gone straight to work this off-season in what can be considered as close to a complete overhaul of a squad as will be allowed by the muddy MLS rulebook. No one is exactly surprised, as Rennie has shown he's not afraid to shake things up by his fire sale in Carolina in 2009. That, in addition to the fact that the 2011 Whitecaps were, quite frankly, terrible.
Some of the moves were obvious. Players like Vagenas and Janicki were always likely to be dropped. Even some fan favourites and potentially useful players such as Jay Nolly and Phillipe Davies were sent packing for nothing more than the roster spot they occupied. Rennie even managed to have first season flop Mustapha Jarju's contract ripped up for a large pile of cash in severance pay.
Several weeks later, the pieces are starting to come together and the picture that is the 2012 Whitecaps is beginning to become clear. LeToux, Mattocks, Nguyen, and perhaps Barbara have been brought in to add depth to an already deep attacking group. Lee Young-pyo, Martin Bonjour, and Chris Estridge have filled out what is beginning to look like a rather competent and adequately deep back line.
This should be music to Whitecaps supporters ears. Last season, injuries and suspensions ravaged Whitecaps defenders, and it became evident very quickly that last seasons' 3rd and 4th choice centre backs were not able to keep up with MLS talent. Mind you, much of the blame for the late season sieve-like defending lies with Tom Soehn for inexplicably releasing Maloud Akloul, a strong and entertaining (read: risky) centre back and speedy Whitecaps fan favourite Wes Knight before beginning a painful game of right-back roulette.
Regardless, it appears the Whitecaps will go into 2012 with a much more staunch defence and a full compliment of capable attackers. This leaves one barking questions.
Is our midfield any better?
Rennie has made several useful signings in the middle of the park. Lee Nguyen will likely be an upgrade on Salinas and is rumoured to be on a bargain basement contract. Matt Watson comes with high praise as a steady but unspectacular central midfielder, and Jun Marques Davidson has been praised by Rennie as a strong and steady defensive midfielder with plenty of technical ability. Thorrington appears to be fit to start the season, and Harris may slot in as a starting right winger if preseason is any indication.
While there is certainly more depth to start the year, it's only a matter of time before someone (cough, Thorrington) goes down injured or a stretch of bad form hits and the Whitecaps are forced to play with a midfield marginally better than last years – a midfield that was consistently overrun by even the most flaccid of opposition.
There have already been rumblings from the club that they are still looking for a general in the middle of the park, but finding a good upgrade for the right price is a difficult task in the reality of a salary cap league.
Luckily for the Whitecaps, they have one thing that doesn`t count against the cap which they lacked last season.
Gershon Koffie was a virtual lock in the middle of the park. Finding a midfield partner for him was a constant struggle for consistency and fitness. Rochat was forced to the middle to cover for an injured and inept centreback cadre, which left Shea Salinas as the only player providing width as players were consistently played out of position on both the left wing and right back.
Fast forward to training camp in Arizona this season and a far different picture is painted. The Whitecaps have depth at most every position including in the midfield.
Six months ago it was hard to think of a squad that didn't include Koffie galloping around the middle of the park constantly chasing down opponents and occasionally running the ball straight into them. Today he is not even in the starting eleven. Jun Marques Davidson is a likely starter beside Thorrington, barring new acquisitions,
Both should keep one eye over their shoulder. Koffie and Watson are both serviceable MLS players, and depending on formation, even Davide Chiumiento could usurp one if not both of the starters.
That's the beautiful thing about competition.
Competition within the squad will encourage the best performance on the field., allow for squad rotation and provide versatility.
It was clear that some players on the team gave up towards the end of the season in the rudderless ship that was Tom Soehn's Whitecaps. Soehn didn't have the horses to switch gears in the middle of the season; he also didn't have the guts to really mix it up and player some of the younger kids. It was only when Colin Miller set the starting 11 when the season was already a disaster that players like Nizar Khalfan and Long Tan got a run and provided some spark.
Was that renewed energy because Khalfan and Tan are better players than Salinas and Hassli?
Not at all. The Whitecaps played better because they played the guys who wanted it. They played a bunch of guys with energy and something to prove.
On March 10th, Hassli and LeToux will certainly be the first choice strikers up top, and rightfully so. However, should either falter and slip into a run of bad form, Rennie has the option of installing any one of many capable forwards.Thorrington may go down with yet another injury, but this time, it will not be only Koffie to fill the gap. And should Bonjour not work out in the MLS, Mitchell has shown the potential to be a quality MLS centreback.
This all indicates good things for supporters. Last season, the Whitecaps entered training camp with a core roster full of unknown quantities to the MLS. This season the good parts were kept, the waste was shed, and players have been brought in at every position to either replace or push current starters.
The individual players will be better this year. They'll have to be, or they'll be sanctimoniously replaced.
It's all a recipe for for an entertaining and successful 2012.
Bring on the March 10th. Bring on the Impact.


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CDDRL Working Papers (2009)
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Beginning February 18, UAB will hold a blood drive in an effort to replenish the already depleted blood supply. All types of blood are needed, with emphasis being placed on the need for O negative blood and apheresis platelets.
The blood drive will be held at the UAB Hospital North Pavilian February 18 through February 23 and then February 26, 28, and March 1 at Highlands Hospital.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, Mar. 1, 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Eligible donors of blood or platelets can make an appointment to donate at either drive
www.givelife.org, using sponsor code "UAB," or at 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Donors will be eligible for prize giveaways. Validated parking is available at the Fourth Avenue parking deck for the North Pavilion drive. Parking is free at UAB Highlands. Donors should bring a photo ID.
Nationally, UAB is one of the largest users of blood supplied by the Red Cross. Donors can give blood up to six times a year, every eight weeks.
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A nuclear pioneer's work on safer, cheaper, inexhaustible nuclear power is still inspiring nuclear environmentalists.
by Robert Hargraves
Physicist Alvin Weinberg worked on the Manhattan Project and later co-invented the pressurized water nuclear reactor. As Director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory he led development of liquid fuel reactors, including walk-away-safe liquid fluoride thorium reactors with inexhaustible fuel. Today such cheap, safe, clean energy has the potential to economically displace worldwide coal burning, inspiring many efforts to implement Weinberg's achievements.
Alvin Weinberg was a Chicago product, born there in 1915, educated in Chicago schools, attending the University of Chicago, earning BS, MS, and PhD degrees in physics. Ironically, his master's thesis dealt with the infrared absorption spectrum of CO2, presaging his later efforts to warn of global warming. His PhD work in cell metabolism taught him about diffusion, which turned out to be applicable to neutron diffusion, of interest to the Manhattan Project.
Manhattan Project
Obtaining his PhD in 1939 he joined the University Chicago Metallurgical Laboratory, conducting work for the nascent Manhattan Project. There he rubbed shoulders with physicists Edward Teller, Leo Szilard, and Nobel-prize-winners Arthur Compton, Eugene Wigner, and Enrico Fermi.
Fermi led the project to demonstrate the first nuclear chain reaction. Neutrons from fission of uranium-235 needed to be slowed down to have a good chance of fissioning more uranium-235 before escaping. Collisions with carbon atoms slowed neutrons, so Fermi designed a lattice of graphite and uranium, separated so that the slowing took place outside the uranium, where the neutrons might be absorbed by uranium-238.


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Why I Continue to Cheer for the Pirates:
By: Michelle ,a contributing writer for Gold Star Games, your tailgating games company.
As a Pittsburgher, we are used to winning. In one year, we've seen the Steelers and the Penguins bring home championships. Then, you have the Pirates. The Pirates are a team that often finds themselves battling just to stay out of last place. The Pirates are a team that often finds themselves the laughing stock of Major League Baseball. Despite the negativity that surrounds the Pirates, this year I find myself the proud half-owner of Pittsburgh Pirates season tickets. For the most part, anyone I have shared this information with finds me to be absolutely crazy and asks why I wasted my money. To be perfectly honest, I don't feel that I have wasted any money and firmly believe, win or lose, that I will enjoy a summer of America's past time and maybe this year will be different. We can only hope.
While I cannot stop anyone from being a fair-weather fan or a bandwagon fan, I want you to know that it is okay to cheer for a losing team. Here's why I continue to cheer for the Pirates and why I will make many, many trips to PNC Park this year:
- · The Pirates make for a great (and inexpensive night out). My Pirate season tickets figure out to an astounding $4.93 per seat. You cannot see a movie for that price or for that matter order a value meal at your favorite fast food restaurant.
- · I've got faith that one day the Pirates will have a winning streak that lasts longer than a few days. I have hope that the Pirates can manage to be in first place for more than a day. I believe that one day the Pirates will be battling for a place that is better than last!
- · PNC Park is amazing. This ballpark is wonderful and has an amazing view. If the game isn't that great, PNC Park is a great place to walk around and score.
- · There is excitement in PNC Park. The Pirates may not have the best record or unlimited funds to pay the best players. However, that doesn't mean you cannot enjoy an awesome atmosphere with some exciting wins. Does anyone remember beating the Phillies last year or Michael McKenry's first home run that gave the Pirates a 7-4 lead against the Chicago Cubs? I do. There was plenty of excitement. The kind of excitement that has you wanting to come back for more!
While I may not be able to convince you that you need Pirates' season tickets, I encourage you to check out a game or two. You may not become a super-fan overnight. However, you'll understand the hype and why some people keep on coming back for more. Heck, maybe you'll even find yourself at the ticket window looking to make your next ticket purchase.


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06-29-2014 21:17:31 | More by vrbulldog22
3.08/5 rDev -28.9%
Service and atmosphere were so bad that quality and selection didn't matter. It took me an hour to get served. I was impressed with the ridiculously huge selection, however, the staff were so busy screwing around with the promo checklists of the regulars that I wasn't able to just get a drink.
06-19-2014 14:55:54 | More by j_hollings13
4/5 rDev -7.6%
06-05-2014 20:50:53 | More by zimm421
5/5 rDev +15.5%
04-29-2014 17:21:09 | More by MuscleConfusion
5/5 rDev +15.5%
04-17-2014 18:48:21 | More by Farky87
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4.19/5 rDev -3.2%
Unassuming place from the outside. Claims to be "cultural hub of the Midwest."
A Saturday afternoon saw about 6 other people in the dimly lit bar. About 25 taps or so, all interesting stuff, although some of the really good stuff was kicked already. Settled on Fat Heads Trail Head, decent price for it. They have a pretty extensive coolers of bottles, which very conveniently can be purchased for carry-out. They don't mark the bottles up much at all- 4 bucks for Siberian Night, and 8 for Deschutes Hop Hendge. Very reasonable.
The bartender was nice, and indulged me asking about if they had any Three Floyds (I must have really looked like a choad this weekend asking for it, but I really wanted to try some), and gave me some good suggestions on other places to go.
04-14-2014 19:52:44 | More by GreesyFizeek
4/5 rDev -7.6%
04-13-2014 12:11:49 | More by Lynn
5/5 rDev +15.5%
02-09-2014 22:08:59 | More by kvnklingler
3.68/5 rDev -15%
Terrific bar with a very good selection. The bartender was a bit distracted and kept forgetting my order. They do have a very good selection, you won't be disappointed. One cask, was Jolly Pumpkin on this night, very tasty.
The crowd is a mix of locals just looking for a beer and to play pool along with some beery types tasting though new arrivals.
You can buy bottles to go and their markup is reasonable.
I'll go back.
04-09-2013 11:58:55 | More by dougnboston
4.58/5 rDev +5.8%
The "cultural hub of the midwest" classic and I love it.
The atmosphere is a home town dive bar no food just great beer and booze. You can however order food from a couple places and they will deliver straight to the bar.
Quality of brew is awesome. Always changing handles and cask. Great selection of bottles on hand and ready to go if you'd like.
Service is awesome. They know what they are talking about and are just plain good people. I love just sitting there and shooting the shit with the staff.
They also have the Bob's world tour that you can sign up for.
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Bob's Bar in Columbus, OH
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The official weigh-in event for UFC 127: "Penn vs. Fitch" went down tonight (Friday, Feb. 25, 2011) from the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.
The lone fighter to come in heavy was Dennis Siver who took the extra hour he was given and successfully made weight.
Aside from that, as well as the face-off between Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera, in which the Ultimate Fighting Championship briefly became the Ultimate Pointing Championship, it was a rather pedestrian affair.
Blame Dana White for immediately separating any fighters that got a little jittery during their staredowns. Let's hope tomorrow night no one holds back.
UFC 127 will feature B.J. Penn taking on welterweight stalwart Jon Fitch. Michael Bisping has also been tapped to silence the uprising of fellow middleweight Jorge Rivera while local favorite (and lightweight contender) George Sotiropoulos battles Dennis Siver.
A welterweight mash-up between Chris Lytle and Brian Ebersole has also been tapped for the promotion's return "Down Under."
Complete UFC 127 weigh in results and video replay after the jump:
Main Event:
170 lbs.: B.J. Penn (167.2) vs. Jon Fitch (169.8)
Main Card (Televised):
185 lbs.: Michael Bisping (185.2) vs. Jorge Rivera (184.8)
155 lbs.: Dennis Siver (156.6) vs. George Sotiropoulos (155.8)
170 lbs.: Brian Ebersole (169.8) vs. Chris Lytle (169.8)
185 lbs.: Chris Camozzi (185.2) vs. Kyle Noke (183.9)
Undercard (May not be broadcast):
155 lbs.: Spencer Fisher (154.4) vs. Ross Pearson (155.3)
205 lbs.: Alexander Gustafsson (205) vs. James Te Huna (204.6)
205 lbs.: Tom Blackledge (205) vs. Anthony Perosh (204.6)
185 lbs.: Riki Fukuda (184.8) vs. Nick Ring (184.8)
155 lbs.: Maciej Jewtuszko (155.4) vs. Curt Warburton (155.8)
265 lbs.: Mark Hunt (262.2) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (260.9)
145 lbs.: Jason Reinhardt (145.2) vs. Tiequan Zhang (145.6)
Remember that MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of UFC 127, beginning with the PPV telecast at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. In addition, we will deliver up-to-the-minute quick results of all the under card action much earlier on fight night.
It's going to be a fun night of fights so don't miss it. And remember to check us out for all the pre, during and post-fight UFC 126 coverage you can handle.


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Greensboro, NC (SportsNetwork.com) - Andre Dawkins had 15 points, Rodney Hood scored 13 and seventh-ranked Duke completed its non-conference schedule with an 86-48 win over Elon at the Greensboro Coliseum.
Freshman Jabari Parker posted 12 points, 10 rebounds and three steals for the Blue Devils (11-2), who will carry a five-game winning streak into Saturday's ACC opener at Notre Dame. Quinn Cook had a solid all-around game with 11 points, five boards, four assists and three steals.
Lucas Troutman and Ryley Beaumont both supplied 11 points for an overmatched Phoenix (7-7) squad.
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You knew this was coming. It will be a bit different than last year since I won't have the time, nor do I care enough, to write up a big report card. I just need to make sure DDC is on vacation when his time roles around.
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Cole D. Hamilton, Yee-haw!, was from the crop of the 851 new staff writers. Giving him a straight grade would be dumb. And boring. And prevents me from being
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Antioxidants are molecules that willingly donate their electrons to free radicals. Vitamin E, vitamin C and beta-carotene are the best known of these natural ROS neutralizers. Nutritional science is discovering that there are many other potent natural anti-oxidants present in a wide variety of vegetables and fruits.
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Apple of every parent's eye and the pillar of every nation, a child form an integral part of the society. It is of utmost importance and responsibility of every parents first and then each and every adult member of the society to shoulder this responsibility and work towards making the children an able representative of tomorrow.
Call of the hour is to give attention to every minute elements and quotients that influence the development of the children. As it is said a healthy body and mind is equal to million dollar bucks, every small details concerning to child health must be taken care of. Health is associated with upbringing, notourishment, child safety and child psychology. From the time of child birth till the time of adolescence, they go through mental developments and learn to react to their surroundings. This is the time when parents need to understand the psychology of their offspring's and see to it that the development is positive. There are external influences too and hence society bears the responsibility to offer them a healthy, clean, safe environment conducive to a child's growth. Education is gives us the understanding and ability to grow our rational and understanding. Hence child education is like the support without which the vicious circle is incomplete.
In Canada keeping in mind such necessities, Government has introduced Canada Child Support Guidelines and schemes like child tax benefit Canada and child care subsidy. In case the parents are divorced, children under the age of majority (which is 18 or 19 years) and still dependent on their parents are entitled for child aupport.The guidelines clearly state the eligibility criterion, determining the number of children, determine the parenting agreement and other factors in this regard.


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Softball falls to North Carolina State 7-1 in six innings
March 9, 2008
CLEARWATER, Fla. - The JU softball team fell to North Carolina State 7-1 on Sunday in their final game of the USF/Under Armour Invitational in Clearwater, Fla.
Freshman outfielder Kayla Ouellet went 2-for-2 with an RBI for the Dolphins when she drove in second baseman Kelly McKeon in the bottom of the fifth inning.
"I was disappointed in today's game because it didn't reflect how good of a tournament we had," said JU head coach Amanda Lehotak. "Yesterday's game against South Florida was very emotional and we didn't rebound from that."
The Dolphins (12-16) played only six innings due to North Carolina State's travel schedule and finished the USF/Under Armour Invitational with a 2-3 record.
North Carolina State (14-8) jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning that included a leadoff homerun by senior shortstop Shanna Smith.
Freshman pitcher Jackie Samuels (5-7) picked up the loss after giving up three runs (two earned)in three innings. Senior pitcher Shannon Jensen gave up four runs (three earned) in three innings of relief work.
The Dolphins will be back in action on Tuesday when they host Purdue at the JU Softball Complex.


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WTIC NewsTalk 1080 - Salvation Army Holiday Store set a new record and raised
$195,521.09 in cash donations this holiday season. An estimated $39,259.00 in
new toys and $4,385.00 non perishable food was also
collected, which equals a total value of $239,165.09
raised at the 21st WTIC Holiday
If you ever needed a new definition of "crazy" you
would have had to be present at Avon Old Farms Hotel on Christmas Eve Day for
the final broadcast of this year's program. The day started over $55,000 behind
last year's cash contributions. It was a little slow at 5:30 AM when Ray
Dunaway went on the air, but after 6:00 it started to pick up. And then it
never stopped! Over $50,000 was received during the morning from the many
generous supporters around Greater Hartford. When the program was ending at
noon, Dunaway and Jim Vicevich reported that we were about $3,000 behind last
year and we signed off for the pre-recorded Christmas programming. But more was
still to come! With on line donations, telephone pledges and late arriving US
mail the total is still growing.Salvation Army Greater Hartford
Area Coordinator, Major Doug Hart said, "to even be in the same ball-park as
last year is truly amazing, but these results are phenomenal. We are so happy
and so blessed that people can be this generous during these difficult economic
times. Many families rely on us for help to get them through the holidays and
we were very concerned about the sharp increase in the number of individuals
that were asking for help this year. The Holiday Store success will go a long
way in helping these individuals and families all year. I want to thank WTIC
1080 and their listeners for their generosity and compassion."The
Salvation Army wishes to thank WTIC 1080 NewTalk Radio, our sponsors: United
Technologies Corporation, Connecticut Lighting Centers, Home Builders
Association of Hartford County, and
Lux Bond & Green. We also thank Avon Old Farms Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn
& Homewood Suites in Glastonbury for their hospitality. And we especially
wish to thank all our generous donors who make this campaign a success.


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By Shawn Regan
---- — HAVERHILL — Now that local leaders agree to a plan for a new 1,005-student school, officials are taking their pitch to the public.
For the school to be built, voters must agree to pay Haverhill's $24 million share of the estimated $61.5 million cost. The state is expected to pay the rest, local officials said.
The school is expected to be built on playing fields next to the deteriorated Hunking Middle School in the city's Bradford section.
Superintendent James Scully said public informational meetings for parents and other residents will be held Wednesday at Silver Hill Elementary School and Oct. 2 at Bradford Elementary, both at 6:30 p.m.
"They are part of our ongoing effort to keep everyone informed of what's going on, where we are headed and why," Scully said of the meetings.
Mayor James Fiorentini said voters will be asked to approve paying the city's cost through a debt exclusion. He said that vote will come soon after the state School Building Authority approves the scope and budget for the new school on April 2. The school would house students in kindergarten to grade eight.
Fiorentini said the proposed debt exclusion won't increase taxes because current payments on the debt for elementary schools built almost 20 years ago are about to expire. He said the plan is to continue those payments for another 20 years to pay for the Hunking replacement. Taxpayers, however, still must vote to extend those payments, which currently amount to $67 a year for the average homeowner, the mayor said.
Councilor John Michitson said it's inaccurate to say the debt exclusion won't increase property taxes, however.
"This might be politically unpopular to say, but I'd just like us to say it's going to cost this amount of money and it's going to increase taxes, but we think it's worth it," Michitson said.
The new school proposal cleared a major hurdle last week, when city councilors voiced unanimous support for the plan. Some councilors had asked why school officials were pushing for the largest project instead of giving consideration to building a smaller school. The mayor and School Committee agreed to the plan previously.
Jim LaPosta, chief architect for the JCJ Architecture firm designing the new school, said the largest option is actually the least expensive choice for Haverhill because it would allow the city to replace the outdated and deteriorated Greenleaf School and send Greenleaf students to the new school.
If the Greenleaf remains open, the city must spend $11 million to renovate that building and make it accessible to physically disabled students, LaPosta said. Greenleaf needs a new roof, elevator, stair lifts, mechanical and electrical systems and bathrooms, as well as upgrades to technology, he said. Closing the Greenleaf would also save the district a portion of the $1.7 million that is spent there annually to run the building, Scully said.
Scully said replacing Hunking with a new kindergarten-to-grade-eight-school would allow the district to relieve overcrowding at Bradford Elementary School, as well as other city schools. He said about 200 students who live in Bradford are now bused to schools in other parts of the city because there isn't room for them in Bradford buildings. He also said the proposed 1,005-student school would have room for about 100 students outside Bradford in an advanced middle school program.
While the council showed strong support for the 1,005-student proposal, several councilors raised concerns about how the city is going to come up with its share of the cost.
Michitson encouraged the mayor and school officials to investigate alternative ideas for paying the city's share. For instance, he said other previous tax-increasing debt exclusions that are coming off the books in the near future could be used to lessen the tax impact for the new school.
Those expiring obligations include the loan for Nettle Elementary School in 2020 and various debts on the formerly city-owned Hale Hospital that come off the tax rolls in 2023 and 2024, Michitson said.
Councilors Colin LePage and Michael McGonagle said they would like the city to explore the possibility of using a pre-existing school building design under a state program that could allow the city to increase its state reimbursement by 5 percent or $3 million.
LaPosta said the state School Building Authority must invite school districts into that program, but he conceded Haverhill has not asked the state about it. LePage and McGonagle asked him to do so.
Michitson said he would like the project's architects and consultants to develop a maintenance plan, including cost estimates, for taking care of the new building for the next 20 or so years. He also suggested school officials get a second opinion from the city's Conservation Commission about the suitable of the Hunking property for a new building.
LaPosta said soil testing showed the Hunking site is "wet," but could accommodate a new school on playing fields near the existing building. That plan would allow students to remain at the existing building until the new school is ready. The old school would then be demolished, LaPosta said.
The current building, built in the 1950s, was damaged by water seeping into the basement because it was built without a drainage system, LaPosta said. Water eventually degraded concrete in the foundation, he said.
LaPosta said soil under the property includes "dense silty sand" that doesn't allow surface water to drain, but that the condition is common in New England and is easily addressable with a modern drainage system.
"It's not anything that requires a special foundation or an exotic drainage system," LaPosta told councilors Tuesday night. "We're talking about regular engineering."
In late 2011, the city closed part of the Hunking and moved about 150 students to another school due to structural problems in the Hunking foundation, which threatened to collapse part of the building. Repairs have since been made, but the building is expected to be usable for only a few more years. About 450 students attend the existing grade-six-to-eight-school.


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Tremblay, 20, is wanted on warrants from Rockingham County for probation violations stemming from convictions and sentencing on charges of assault, criminal threatening and intimidation (stalking). Tremblay is described as 6-feet-1, 159 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He has tattoos on his chest, both hands and arms, and his fingers. He also has ear piercings with gauges. He was last known to be living in the Rochester area, but his current whereabouts is unknown.


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Mondo Rock are hitting the road this June for the first time in 24 years, but this time with the classic line-up not seen since the Summer of '81. Ross Wilson, Eric McCusker, James Black, Paul Christie & Gil Matthews are reuniting for this very special run of national shows. The tour coincides with the 33rd anniversary of the bands breakthrough album, Chemistry, which spawned four massive hits. Mondo Rock started out as a quintessential pub rock outfit and quickly developed into one of the most prominent bands of the burgeoning live music scene of the 80's. The band dominated the charts and was influential from its inception in 1976 until the last tour in 1990. Playing their trademark electric performances to packed houses across the nation and with a string of sophisticated albums to their name, Mondo Rock were one of the most popular acts and produced songs that would become the soundtrack of the 80's. As Mondo Rock prepare to take the stage once more, fans can expect to experience the same musical pleasure all over again – the concert will be a two hour, all Mondo affair, with the first half being a performance in full of the Chemistry album, including the Top 40 singles: State of the Heart, Cool World, Chemistry and Summer of '81. The second half will cover other highlights of the band's career and will include album favourites, rarities and of course, other hits such as No Time, Fugitive Kind and Come Said the Boy. Eric McCusker says "I'm really excited about Mondo's first national concert tour in 24 years, it's a great line-up, terrific to have Gil Matthews drumming. Some recently unearthed live recordings with this line-up show what a fierce live band it was. We can't wait to play the Chemistry album as a piece for the first time and we are really buzzed about the chance to play for the real fans again after all this time!" Ross Wilson also shares his sentiments "Getting back together with the original Chemistry era Mondo Rock members, I imagine, is like when war veterans get back together 'you had to be there, no one else understands' kind of thing. And then when we do re-unite, we'll raise all kinds of musical hell". A limited deluxe edition, double CD & 20 page book version of the Chemistry album with bonus tracks, B-sides, previously unreleased demos and live recordings, will be released by Aztec Records on May 2. The remastered Chemistry album is available on iTunes now. Mondo Rock are back - be sure to get in early so you don't miss these very special shows. Tickets on sale now
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Real Fruit Hydration Drink Mix maker Skratch Labs today announced a partnership with Australian-based Distributor FE Sports to bring Skratch Labs products to Australia and New Zealand.
There is nothing artificial about this amazing company and that is why their real fruit hydration drink mixes caught our attention, said Danny Brkic, Vice President of FE Sports. We could not be more excited about partnering with Skratch Labs and spreading their mantra of everything REAL throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Were really looking forward to working with Danny and his team our companies share similar values and goals in business and life. However, it was a bit of a shock when they explained to us that the Coriolis effect influencing the direction of draining water in Aussie bathrooms is a myth said Jay Peery, Skratch Labs Director of Sales and Marketing.
FE Sports is a family-owned Australian company dedicated to supporting their brick & mortar retailers by partnering with manufacturers who share the same ethos. We specialize in distributing new-world products to the Australian and New Zealand cycling, running and triathlon markets.


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Quincy, IL (WGEM)-- Lots of people like to run outside year round. But is it still ok to exercise outside when our highs are only in the teens?
I spoke with certified athletic trainer Brian Pahlmann today and he says to dress in layers, that way you can shed clothing if you start to get too hot. Also, protect your hands and feet.
He says the biggest thing is to know your limits. Such as how long you can withstand the cold and what level of exercise you are used to.
"Air passages do tighten up, they restrict a little bit. It can cause asthma like symptoms. And also you'll get more mucus because they get irritated so a lot of people have to take Kleenex with them when they go for long workouts in the cold," said Brian Pahlmann, a Certified Athletic Trainer.
Pahlman says he recommends not stretching before your work out in the cold. It makes you weaker because your muscles can't produce as much force. But be sure to stretch your tight muscles when you're done.
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Full Report: A look inside Lindsay Sandiford's Bali prison
ITV News has managed to film inside the Bali jail where a Teesside grandmother may spend the rest of her days - if a death sentence is overturned.
56-year-old Lindsay Sandiford, of Redcar, was sentenced to death for smuggling more than a million and a half pounds worth of cocaine.
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News: Ludacris' Atlanta Restaurant Closes Its Doors For Good
Sunday, Jan 8, 2012 7:50PM
Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris plans to insert his complete focus on the forthcoming opening of his Chicken & Beer restaurant at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport by revealing plans to shutdown his other hometown restaurant, Straits.
Speaking via a statement, Luda dished out his plan to close down Straits after taking an ownership role back in 2008.
"As I continue to learn and evolve as a businessman, I am extremely excited to put my restaurateur footprint into a new venture inside the busiest international airport in the United States, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Straits was a great segue into the industry and with Chicken N Beer I can create my own concept. I look forward to expanding my creativity and driving. (Statement)
A few days ago, Luda announced his new airport restaurant venture.
"Im taking my restaurateur footprint into the busiest airport in the WORLD! Hartsfield-Jackson ATL International! Chicken & Beer coming soon!," he tweeted January 3rd.
"IT WILL BE IN CONCOURSE D!!! RT @brookiemcb: @Ludacris awesome! Where will it be located? Can't wait to try it out #chickenandbeer"
"WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THE BUSIEST AIRPORT ON THE PLANET!! THIS IS HISTORY!! #chickenandbeer" (Ludacris' Twitter)
This marked his latest venture in the food industry since opening up Straits four years ago.
Chicken & Beer will be Luda's second foray into the food world. In 2008, seduced by kung pao lollipops, he licensed the name and pan-Asian concept of Straits from Chris Yeo, a California-based chef and restaurateur, and opened the fifth branch of the restaurant in Atlanta's Midtown area, where it is still operating. But while the menu at Straits is fairly extensive and wandering, we suspect the offerings at Chicken & Beer will be significantly more focused. (RapFix)
According to reports, Hartsfield-Jackson is known for being frequently packed with people.
It makes sense. After all, Hartsfield Jackson is the busiest airport in the world, serving over 243,000 passengers per day and 89 million passengers a year. We have some advice for future restaurateurs: putting your restaurant in a casino was so 2011. In 2012, if you want to make some real money, put your restaurant in an airport. Here's a list of some musicians who have made it in the dining world-from casino drinking spots to sports bars to hokey Northern "Southern" style grills. (Houston Press)
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We have all asked this question at some time. I've heard explanations ranging from a shortage of lithium in the brain to dog bites in childhood. Obviously, there is a great deal of misinformation to be had.
To add to the confusion, scientific research continues to publish new information and theories. A 2000 study in the American Journal of Psychiatry reported "in those with bipolar disorder, two major areas of the brain contain 30 percent more cells that send signals to other brain cells." This report theorizes that "the extra signal-sending cells may lead to a kind of overstimulation, which makes sense considering the symptoms of bipolar disorder."
But has anyone found the true cause of bipolar disorder? It would be wonderful to say that X or Y was the cause, but the answer is not that simple. Most scientists believe that mental illnesses are caused by a combination of several factors working together. In bipolar disorder, these factors are usually divided into biological and psychological causes. In plain English, the main reasons mental illness develops are physical (biological) and environmental.
Genetic Factors
When talking about biological causes, the first issue is whether bipolar disorder can be inherited. This question has been researched through multiple family, adoption and twin studies. In families of persons with bipolar disorder, first-degree relatives (parents, children, siblings) are more likely to have a mood disorder than the relatives of those who do not have bipolar disorder. Studies of twins indicate that if one twin has a mood disorder, an identical twin is about three times more likely than a fraternal twin to have a mood disorder as well.
In bipolar disorder specifically, the concordance rate (when both twins have the disorder) is 80 percent for identical twins, as compared to only 16 percent for fraternal twins. (Identical twins occur when one fertilized egg splits in two, so they share the same genetic material; fraternal twins come from separate fertilized eggs, so the mixtures of genetic material are different.) There is overwhelming evidence that bipolar disorder can be inherited and that there is a genetic vulnerability to developing the illness.
However, exactly what is inherited? The neurotransmitter system has received a great deal of attention as a possible cause of bipolar disorder. Researchers have known for decades that a link exists between neurotransmitters and mood disorders, because drugs which alter these transmitters also relieve mood disorders.
- Some studies suggest that a low or high level of a specific neurotransmitter such as serotonin, norepinephrine or dopamine is the cause.
- Other studies indicate that an imbalance of these substances is the problem, i.e., that a specific level of a neurotransmitter is not as important as its amount in relation to the other neurotransmitters.
- Still other studies have found evidence that a change in the sensitivity of the receptors on nerve cells may be the issue.
Stress Triggers
For mental, emotional and environmental issues, stressful life events are thought to be the main element in the development of bipolar disorder. These can range from a death in the family to the loss of a job, from the birth of a child to a move. It can be pretty much anything, but it cannot be precisely defined, since one person's stress may be another person's piece of cake.
With that in mind, research has found that stressful life events can lead to the onset of symptoms in bipolar disorder. However, once the disorder is triggered and progresses, "it seems to develop a life of its own." Once the cycle begins, psychological and/or biological processes take over and keep the illness active.
Putting it all together
When we look for the cause of bipolar disorder, the best explanation according to the research available at this time is what is termed the "Diathesis-Stress Model." The word diathesis means, in simplified terms, a physical condition that make a person more than usually susceptible to certain diseases. Thus the Diathesis-Stress Model says that each person inherits certain physical vulnerabilities to problems that may or may not appear depending on what stresses occur in his or her life. Durand and Barlow define this model as a theory "that both an inherited tendency and specific stressful conditions are required to produce a disorder."
So the bottom line, according to today's thinking, is that if you are manic depressive, you were born with the possibility of developing this disorder, and something in your life set it off. But scientists could refine that theory tomorrow. The one sure thing is, they won't give up looking for answers.
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The University of Michigan. (October, 2000). Evidence of Brain Chemistry Abnormalities in Bipolar Disorder. Accessed October 30, 2000.


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The Billboard chart rankings, at least in rock's first golden age, were well-known for their accuracy. Which means somebody must have loved these songs... but time has not been kind to these smash hits, all of which were the most popular songs in the US for at least one week of glory. (Click on "compare prices" to hear a clip of the song in question and, maybe, buy it anyway. Got a suggestion for another horrible Number One hit of the Fifties, Sixties, or Seventies? Feel free to e-mail me!)
1. The McGuire Sisters, "Sincerely"(six weeks, February 12 - March 19, 1955)
The McGuires, that last bastion of WWII harmony, had a pleasing vocal blend, to be sure. But there was never a more vivid example of how pop music tried to bland out R&B -- in this case, the far superior Moonglows original. That version sounds like everything in the world hinges on an unrequited love; this one merely indicates loneliness and desperation without actually reproducing it. A good example of where cultural battle lines were being drawn.
2. Shelly Fabares, "Johnny Angel"(two weeks, April 7 - 14, 1962)
Yes, you loved her on Donna Reed, in Elvis movies, and even on Coach. But this was perhaps the most famous example of what an echo chamber can do for a flat vocalist... dear Shelly's hardly there, if you actually listen closely, and the song itself's not much more vibrant. See also anything by Annette Funicello. (For the record, "Reed" co-star Paul Petersen's "She Can't Find Her Keys" and "My Dad" are even worse. But they didn't make it near Number One, thank God.)
3. Freddie and the Dreamers, "I'm Telling You Now"(two weeks, April 10 - 17, 1965)
Pop historians love to point out how the Beatles wrote some duff songs back in the day, but the pop idol mill has to start working sometime. Not so, apparently, for Freddie and co., who wrote this nothing of a Merseybeat wonder themselves. "I`ll be staying for many a day"? Oh, my. The heart reels. In fact, the extraordinary lameness almost makes it a parody of what the Invasion's poppier elements were up to. And it makes The Dave Clark Five sound like the Animals.
4. Frank and Nancy Sinatra, "Somethin' Stupid"(four weeks, April 15 - May 6, 1967)
Father-daughter duets are the bane of music's existence, and while we all loved Nancy in her go-go boots, even The Chairman of the Board can't make this monument to sap take off and fly. It doesn't help that the verse structure is as circuitously confusing as, say, "Gentle On My Mind." And can anyone explain why a father-daughter duet would focus around a love song, anyway, especially one so kittenish-cute about the early stages of romance?
5. The Carpenters, "Please Mr. Postman"(one week, January 25, 1975)
The Seventies oldies revival led to a number of washed-out reproductions of classic oldies -- Linda Ronstadt practically made a career out of it. But you simply cannot replace the woozy, mashed-potato good time of the original's Motown stomp with California soft-rock ooze and expect it to work. Karen, bless her soul, sounds as if she's waiting on her Publisher's Clearing House envelope. And not to enter the sweepstakes, either, just to get 40 percent off Redbook.
6. The Partridge Family, "I Think I Love You"(three weeks, November 21st - December 5, 1970)
No one's denying the Nixon-era joys of the theme song, or the Monkees-as-nuclear-family spirit of the original TV show, or even superior followups like "Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted" or "I Woke Up In Love This Morning." But I'd be willing to bet most folks who love this song rarely listen to it, at home, all the way through -- it's a load of half-baked ideas in search of a hook. And when we get a hook (like that intriguing intro), it's gone.
7. Sammy Davis Jr., "The Candy Man"(three weeks, June 10 - 24, 1972)
Two great tastes that taste bad together. Sammy can make anything hep, but he usually started with material that was somewhat hep to start off with -- kids songs and Rat Pack vocal stylings do not mix. Most of what's wrong with this Willy Wonka number turned hit 45, however, has to do with the awful Up With People style production. I realize that the innocence of children was considered a major selling point in those more idealistic days, but come on.
8. Vicki Lawrence, "The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia"(two weeks, April 7 - 14, 1973)
Story songs reached their peak around 1973, when this Carol Burnett star made her vinyl debut. But it helps to have a coherent story, one not so packed into the grooves that you have to take an extra chorus just to lay it all out. We know now that Vicki's narrator was the killer in question, thanks to Reservoir Dogs. But who did she kill, again? And why? Whose footprints were those? Was that judge corrupt, ot just incompetent? It's not worth going back to find out.
9. Paul Anka, "(You're) Having My Baby"(three weeks, August 24 - September 7, 1974)
Ew. The touchy-feely leftovers of the hippie movement ripen and go bad on this smash, which finds Paul assuring his woman that she looks great, really. If only he'd written followups like "What Kind Of Ice Cream Was I Supposed To Get" and "She's Vomiting Again." Actually, you yourself may feel a bit queasy when Anka tells the woman he's knocked up that she "didn't have to keep it" and she could have "swept it from (her) life." I repeat, ew.
10. Donna Summer, "MacArthur Park"(three weeks, November 11 - 25, 1978)
For many, this was the nadir of pop music in the Seventies -- marrying one never-ending cultural trend (disco) with memories of Richard Harris and cake recipes lost forever. Summer's one of the world's great vocalists, but even her talent and dignity can't save this one, an epic tale of regret being played out like a glitter-ball marathon. And yet, it could have been worse: that disco I Love Lucy theme could have been hyped all the way to the top.


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Perfect timing.
That is how Red Sox manager Grady Little described David Ortiz's first hit of the American League Division Series, a two-run double Saturday off closer Keith Foulke in the bottom of the eighth to help Boston keep its impossible dream alive for at least one more day with an unforgettable 5-4 victory.
That also is an apt way to describe MLB.com's exclusive Digital Download Service. If you are that Red Sox fan who did not want to leave Fenway Park after Bill Mueller caught Erubiel Durazo's pop fly for the final out, or if you watched the game on TV or listened to it on the radio, then the timing of this new service is perfect because you now can own the complete Game 4 broadcast on your computer.
Old way: Play a classic over and over in your memory, or maybe tape it on a VCR and watch it later on the same TV. New way: Order this game or any postseason game now for just $3.95, and then download it to your hard drive 24 hours after Scott Williamson's final pitch. Burn it onto a CD for optional storage, watch it at the office, on an airplane, anywhere you can to reassure yourself that what you saw really happened.
In fact, you might want to start your own digital library by downloading both games from a spine-tingling weekend of postseason survival in Boston. A night earlier, Trot Nixon rescued the Red Sox from elimination with an 11th-inning walkoff home run. Then Ortiz sent the series back to Oakland by ending his 0-for-October skid in a spectacular way.
"There could not have been a better time for that to happen," Little said.
Buy the game now, and you can relive:
It has been thrilling game after thrilling game at Fenway in 2003, and that included the latest weekend of baseball there. Now anyone in Red Sox nation with a high-speed connection can own either or both of those victories. File sizes range between 400-600MB, and a typical game runs about two hours with commercials removed between innings. The RealVideo file will take approximately 40 minutes to download from a broadband connection (DSL may take longer).
With the Digital Download Service, any Red Sox fan also can own another notable classic that once extended a postseason series one more day. MLB.com's exclusive Baseball's Bestlibrary now is making many of its classic broadcasts available for you to download, and that includes one of the biggest postseason moments in history: Game 6 of the 1975 World Series, featuring Bernie Carbo's pinch-homer and then Carlton Fisk's shot over the Green Monster that won it in the 12th inning.
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Exhibition at the Gallery Hotel "Home away from home"
Artists Joseph Egan, Maria Magdalena Z'Graggen, Viktor Kolibàl and Judith Schifferle will be showing work at the Gallery Hotel of the Teufelhof from August 2013 to July 2014.Parallel to the exhibition of " Contemporary Swiss Artists from the Nationale Suisse Collection" in the Atelier, Bel Etage and Bar, the Gallery Hotel is also showing a new exhibition, entitled "Home away from home". Conceived by the Nationale Suisse curators, Andreas Karcher and Nathalie Loch, in collaboration with the artists, it also runs until June 2014. Superb works by Joseph Egan, Viktor Kolibàl, Judith Schifferle, and Maria Magdalena Z'Graggen will be on display on all three floors and in the rooms of the Gallery Hotel. The Teufelhof team are delighted once again to be able to call on the know-how of the specialists at Nationale Suisse in presenting a striking, high-quality exhibition.
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Joseph Egan
"A hotel can be "home away from home". It is a place of chambers and dreams and chance encounters. A guest usually has one room in which to rest and recover. If this room were to contain original art, over the course of a year the art works would be there for quite some different people! Der Teufelhof Basel is such a place who invites artists to surprise the guests with art works in the rooms and corridors. I have great pleasure to place my artworks in the living environment of the hotel. They become an active part of the world outside of my quiet studio in Ziegelbrücke. The joy of experiencing them for a night or two hopefully adds something special to the visit to Basel, an unexpected encounter and perhaps a window into the poetic realm from which they come. "
Joseph Egan was born in Scranton, PA, USA, in 1952. He discovered the wonders of paint, colour and brushes as a child and has been following this inspiration ever since. He completed his studies in art and art history with a Masters Degree from the Yale School of Art and Architecture in 1977. A scholarship from the BINZ39 Foundation in 1987 brought him to Zurich, giving him his first chance to live and work in Europe. Egan and his Swiss wife have been living in Zurich since their marriage in 1996. He is represented by the Annemarie Verna Galerie in Zurich.
Viktor Kolibàl
Viktor Kolibàl's early interest in photography focused on the "self" as a pictorial subject. This photographic, and sometimes cinematic, quest for another self led him through architectonic and urban spaces, culminating in his group of architectural portraits. The panoramas shown here situate his self-images in architectural spaces and landscapes in the form of a performative journey through Finland. The time the pictures were taken, the movement of the camera, perspective as directionlessness, repetition, automatic shutter release: all of them become concepts guiding Kolibàl's works.
Viktor Kolibàl was born in Olten in 1967. He studied with Jürg Stäuble, Hannah Villiger and André Lehmann at the Basel School of Design and has had work stays in Budapest und Helsinki. He lives in Basel and has worked freelance since 1999.
Judith Schifferle
The texts accompanying Viktor Kolibàl's panoramas take up the (personal) challenge of coping with distance. "Home away from home" – strange, yet familiar – defines the nature of word and image. Here they enter into dialogue in an attempt to stretch time; not to interrupt the silence, but to suspend the monologue with the past that is inherent to photography and writing. The (poetic) I or Thou detects the present that energises the picture.
Judith Schifferle was born in Grenchen in 1978. She studied literature, art history and European ethnology in Basel and Vienna, obtaining her doctorate in 2011. Since 2003 she has spent extended periods working in eastern Siberia and Ukraine. She is currently a cultural and literary mediator with Wisent Reisen and the Philosophicum Basel.
Maria Magdalena Z'Graggen
As a painter, Maria Magdalena Z'Graggen seeks to explore the process, techniques and history of painting, which become a starting point and point of reference. Until a few years ago her painting probed the medium itself, serving as both an instrument and the result of this research. Today the artist is concerned, first and foremost, with discovering how to create complexity in painting with a minimum of means and actions. On her quest, she has produced watercolours, works in oil on paper or canvas and, most recently, sculptures as well.
The daughter of an Italian mother and a Swiss father, Maria Magdalena Z'Graggen was born in Basel in 1958. Travel and foreign countries became formative influences early on. After an extended stay in Brazil, she studied with Werner von Mutzenbecher, André Lehmann and René Pulfer at the Basel Academy of Art and Design, and with David Reed, Hans Haacke and Robert Breer at the Cooper Union School of Art in New York. She has since had exhibitions in Europe, the USA, South Korea and Cuba, and has spent time working in the American Southwest and Argentina (2013). Ms. Z'Graggen teaches at the Basel Academy of Art and Design.
All of the works on show are available for purchase. We will be happy to give you information on the individual works at the Reception Desk.
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Deputy US Marshals are members of the oldest and most respected American law enforcement agency. As the enforcement arm of the United States Courts, deputy marshals hunt down federal fugitives, conduct asset forfeiture, provide judicial and witness security, and many other special missions.
The Marshals Service operates several well known programs such as the Witness Security Program and Air America, and has fields offices in numerous oversea countries to facilitate the extradition of international criminals and terrorists.
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Deputy United States Marshal positions are currently open only to qualified, currently enrolled college students who participate in the Centralized Student Career Experience Program (CSCE).
The CSCE program requires currently enrolled juniors or seniors (from participating schools) seeking degrees in criminal justice, political science, psychology, public administration, sociology, or social sciences to complete 16-week work study program.
Students who successfully complete the program can noncompetitively be appointed as Deputy United States Marshals.
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The United States Marshals Service is a highly selective employer which has only several hiring events each year. However, the number of deputy marshals hired each year increases as the agency grows and takes on more responsibilities. Candidates who graduate with honors or with a military background are highly sought after.


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Albany --The days of reporting for duty are over for Dougherty County Police Chief Bill Kicklighter. His retirement doesn't take effect until February, but Kicklighter has months of un-used leave time he plans to use.
Even though he won't be in the office anymore, Kicklighter says he's only a phone call away.
Chief Kicklighter said "I'll continue to wear a beeper until February 1st. And if he runs into any problems or anything major comes up, I'm subject to call."
Assistant Chief Jeremy French will head the Dougherty County Police Department's day to day operations until a new Chief is hired.
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The Beauregard Parish Tourist Commission has a new home, inside the old DeRidder post office. The building houses "Rural Free Delivery," a Depression-era fresco painted by Conrad Albrizio, who is regarded as a dean of Southern art.
Lori Darbonne, the commission's executive director, said the move came Jan. 2.
The tourist commission was previously housed in building space on Washington Avenue in downtown DeRidder. The old post office is directly across the street from the Beauregard Parish Courthouse and the Hanging Jail. It served as DeRidder's post office from 1936 to 1982. The building was recently revamped as part of a Beauregard Parish Police Jury project. The post office has a basement, a main floor and an upstairs level. It is located on W. First Street.
"We are delighted in our new location and look forward to promoting our area and its attractions here in Beauregard Parish," Darbonne said.
Albrizio painted the fresco, considered a state treasure, in the post office in 1936.
Albrizio, a New York native who died in 1973, was commissioned by Gov. Huey P. Long in 1929 to paint murals inside of the state Capitol.
That work led Albrizio to be asked to paint murals in post offices in the 1930s and 1940s as part of a federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.
The DeRidder mural was completed in 1936. It stretches on the west wall of the building. In it, a farmer rests on a wooden fence beside some leaning mailboxes. The farmer is reading a letter, ignoring his sheep flock and the fields around him.
"Mr. Albrizio painted a typical country scene just after the arrival of the mail," Darbonne said.
The Beauregard Parish Tourist Commission is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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man. i want so bad to like this. i like music LIKE this, but what the crap?? it's like everyone has a HXC crazy-title-having, dont-do-anything-for-more-than-20-seconds-in-a-song-before-changing-tempos-for-no-reason, hyper-colorful-album-art "metal" band these days.
there's some talent here, i think…i mean as a musician i know some of the riffs and techy junk isn't easy to play…but it's all so arbitrary. crazy for the sake of crazy, because they are trying to be like another band they like.
however, this music is annoying.
and the first song goes into a hardcore version of inspector gadget's theme song. it's so embarrassing…so not cute. not clever. not anything.
they over-highlight the girl's voice like they have some popstar they need to lime-light, but it's reeeeeaaaaaally embarrassing to listen to. currently, there's a cricket wireless commercial on tv where kids sing "R E S P E C T" on home videos. i cringe when it comes on. i cringe when i listen to this cd. the more hardcore parts have their moments of ok-ness, and track 2 actually kicks off like it's going to go someplace, but instead they do that arbitrary change-for-the-sake-of-change…you know, to be cuh-razee.
i'm a little bitter. i dont get why there has to be 1 or 2 good bands per subgenre (genghis tron KILLED it early on and no one can touch them since…why emulate something so great?)


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This recipe for pareve (non-dairy) ice cream is a must-have for those who keep kosher, have children, and tend to serve meat meals on Shabbat and holidays.
- 1 carton pareve whipped cream (10 ounces)
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 package vanilla sugar
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 cup sugar
- frozen mango juice, defrosted (optional)
Preparation:1. Beat the whipped cream according to directions on the package. Blend in egg yolks and vanilla sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the whites. Blend in 1/4 cup sugar.
3. Fold the whipped cream mix with the egg white mix.
4. Defrosted frozen mango juice can be gently stirred into the mixture if a fruity taste is desired.
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Eliga is turning 13-years-old on Tuesday and like most kids his age he wants an iPod Touch or a PlayStation 3 for his birthday. But unlike most kids his age, Eliga's birthday wish list includes finding a family to call his own.
Eliga was a natural with a microphone when we first met him two and half years ago and he made this heartfelt plea to our viewers:
"Is there anyone that wants to adopt kids from all different types of facilities? Including me."
Unfortunately, there hasn't been a family yet to answer Eliga's call, but he is still optimistic that he will find a forever home.
"I'd like to be adopted, whoever wants to adopt someone,"
And he holds out hope, with a good sense of humor. Eliga isn't asking for much. He longs to do the type of things kids his age should be able to enjoy with a family.
"Play video games with them, go to the park, go airshow, baseball games, football games, yadda yadda yadda etc etc etc," said Eliga.
Eliga says he loves dogs and he's fascinated by electronics and technology.
The 7th grader is extremely inquisitive and full of questions for Photojournalist Ann Marie Spaulding while testing the features of her video camera.
Eliga needs a forever family that will be nurturing, patient, teach him how to set boundaries and an older sibling, who can be a good role model, would be a bonus.
And just like he was when he was 10, Eliga felt right at home playing the role of reporter and wanted to interview people at the park.
Eliga is hoping he will one day have a parent or parents to love him and once again, he made an earnest request to those who are considering adoption:
"Hopefully you will make the decision, the right decision to adopt a child that needs your help, literately needs your help."
Eliga turns 13-years-old this week and would like an iPod Touch, but he said he'd gladly give that up, in exchange for the gift that has topped his wish list for years:
"Mainly I just want a nice loving family."
If you're interested in adopting or becoming a foster family, call 1-877-I-ADOPT-U during regular business hours.


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Weight Downs Review
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Recently there has been an increase in the number of faith based workout programs and weight loss programs. Weight Downs is a faith based program that has been around for longer than many others. Testimonials listed on the official website offer legacies of permanent weight loss reaching back up to 10 years. The amount of weight loss achieved varies from 30 pounds to 300 pounds. Behind the program is God's way of eating and faith based classes.
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Nutritional program and classes for weight loss based on faith.
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The Weight Downs program starts off with 6 weeks of classes. These are presented, at first; as being in person classes that take place at the church, but the dieter is given the option of order the classes by eBook or hardcover with CDs or MP3s. There is no physical class, just an "in demand" series as put by the creator of Weight Downs.
The program focuses on a faith-based way of eating to stop weight gain and reverse the effects of bad eating habits. There is no mention of the types of foods allowed on the diet or how the program is supposed to work from home. There are live events and conferences listed on the website, but none are related to weight loss.
The number of programs available on the Weight Downs program website is a bit confusing. There is a basic, beyond basic, plateau, last 10 lbs, self-paced and children's option. Each is available at a different cost, but the entire program could easily cost the dieter more than $4 a day for the duration of the program, despite the claim of it costing less than $4 a day by the program founder. The starter kit alone sells for $149.00.
Aside from the positive testimonials on the website, there is no real information on food choices and how hunger and eating disorders are curbed. There is mention of eating whatever foods you wish to eat as long as those foods are eaten in moderation. There is also reference to the program curing dieters with eating disorders.
- The Weight Downs program seems to have worked for many men and women.
- The program is very expensive.
- No physical classes come with the Weight Downs program.
- There are online classes offered with the purchase of each program.
- There is no information about what foods are acceptable but there is reference to the fact that all foods are acceptable.
We are a bit confused by the Weight Downs program. There is clearly a program that includes a book and audio in addition to online classes. The self-paced program offers access to the same online classes, but they can be viewed on a personal schedule as opposed to a scheduled time and date.


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Everyone has his own variation of marinara sauce for manicotti. This version, from Borgatti's Ravioli & Egg Noodles, in the Bronx, is basic and can be used whenever marinara is called for—the seasonings and herbs can be adjusted to taste.–Mario and Chris Borgatti
Manicotti Recipe
- Quick Glance
- Makes 4 servings
- For Borgatti's Marinara Sauce
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Two 28-ounce cans peeled, crushed plum tomatoes, with liquid
- 10 basil leaves, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or 1 teaspoon dried
- For the manicotti
- 1 pound ricotta
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 squares fresh manicotti noodles
- Borgatti's Marinara Sauce
- Make the marinara sauce
- 1. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, heat the oil. Saute the garlic, salt, and pepper for 5 minutes or until the garlic is softened.
- 2. Add the remaining ingredients, then raise the heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3. The sauce can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator and several months in the freezer.
- Make the manicotti
- 4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and set a large pot of water on the stove top to boil.
- 5. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and salt and pepper. Set this filling aside.
- 6. Cook the manicotti in boiling water for 1 minute. After they've cooked for 1 minute, remove the pot from the heat but do not drain the manicotti squares in a colander as the noodles often stick together. Instead, run cold water into the pot until you can fish the manicotti squares out safely with your fingers. Shake off the excess water as you remove each square. It is usually best to place the squares on a clean cloth to further blot them.
- 7. Lay the squares flat on a cloth, placing the filling across the center of the dough, leaving a little room at the edges on each side. Turn up the edge nearest you so that it lies on top of the filling. Now turn the edge farthest from you toward you so that it lies on top of the first edge. You now have a cannoli-like tube. Spread one ladleful of the sauce onto the bottom of a 9 x 12-inch baking pan.
- 8. Turn the manicotti over and place seam side down in the baking pan on top of the sauce. Continue until the pan has a layer of manicotti. Spoon two more ladlefuls of sauce over the top and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving. Serve with additional sauce for individual servings.
Hungry for more? Chow down on these:
- Baked Manicotti from Lottie and Doof
- Pumpkin Manicotti from Foodie Crush
- Giant Ravioli from Leite's Culinaria
- Fresh Whole Milk "Ricotta" from Leite's Culinaria
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Feb 07, 2004
This manicotti recipe was excellent. It was easy to make, and even though canned tomatoes were used, the sauce had a "zesty freshness" quality to it. Any leftover sauce is a great for dipping when served with toasted garlic-bread fingers.
Isabel Fonte
Feb 07, 2004
I was surprised that something so simple could be so good. I was impressed with the flavour of the manicotti. It was delicious without requiring any extravagant ingredients or difficult techniques.
Manicotti Recipe © 2004 Mario and Chris Borgatti. Photo © 2004 Vegar Abelsnes. All rights reserved.


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Reuters reports that captive U.S. hikers Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal are headed out of Iran. The pair, both 29, were captured by Iran in the area of the Iran-Iraq border two years ago, accused of being American spies, and sentenced to eight years in prison earlier this year. Today, the Swiss ambassador to Iran picked up the men from Iran's notorious Evin prison and took them to a plane to fly to Oman, and then home to the United States. According to reports, Oman paid the total $1 million bail for the two hikers. Oman also helped arrange for the release of their companion, Sarah Shourd, last year.
American Hikers Are On A Plane Out Of Iran
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Public Events in 2012
Sat 26th and Sun 27th May, 10.30am till 4.30pm
There will be a display at Wyevale Garden Centre, Woburn Sands featuring bat-friendly wildlife gardening and volunteers on hand to answer your questions.
Sat 2nd June, from 10.00am
There will be stand at the Young Farmers' Club's Waddesdon Country Show with volunteers around to answer your questions. Entrance fee to show.
Sat 16th and Sun 17th June, 12.00pm till 5.00pm
We will have a marquee at the NGS Open Gardens Days in Loughton Village, Milton Keynes. Volunteers will be on hand both days so come along and enjoy these private gardens. Entrance fee to gardens for charity.
Sat 23rd June, 6.30pm till 10.00pm
Meet at St Andrew's Church in Chinnor for a talk and presentation, followed by a walk around the churchyard with detectors to see what we can find. Chinnor Goes Wild. Donations welcome.
Sat 7th July
Outdoor display at the Ashley Green Summer Fair. Free entry.
Sat 14th July, 8.45pm
Public bat walk at Hazeldene Farm, an organic farm on Asheridge Road, Chesham. Contact Susan Makepeace. Donations welcome.
Sun 15th July, 9.00 pm till 10.30pm
With the right equipment and knowledge, an evening walk around a good bat site such as BBOWT's Weston Turville Reservoir can be a fabulous natural experience. Join Matt Dodds for an informal walk and talk to see, hear and learn about these fantastic and fascinating mammals. Meet at the eastern entrance to the reserve in Halton Lane. Donations welcome.
Sun 29th July
Outdoor display at the Great Linford Parish Council Eco-Festival.
Sun 29th July
Display at RSPCA Blackberry Farm Fun Day.
Sat 4th August, 1.30 till 4.30pm
We will have a display at Monks Risborough Horticultural Society Show.
Sat 11th and Sun 12th August
Display at the Chiltern Woodland Burial Park Open Days.
Sun 2nd September, 11.00am till 5.00pm
Display at the Lillingstone Lovell Village Rural Day.
Fri 14th September, 6.45pm
Public bat walk at Hazeldene Farm, an organic farm on Asheridge Road, Chesham. Contact Susan Makepeace. Donations welcome.
Sun 16th September, 10.00am till 4.00pm
Display at the Chilterns Countryside Festival.
Sat 27th October, 6.30 till 8.00pm
An evening display as part of Chilterns Conservation Board's Aston Rowant Lantern Walk.


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September 8, 2011
On Feb. 10, 2011, I arrived at Attica for the third time during my 40 year incarceration. As soon as I entered the reception room, I heard a correctional officer announce to all the other prisoners: "What you heard about Attica is true. We don't care what you do to each other, but if any of you touch one of us, we will put you in the hospital or worse … Welcome to Attica!"
June 25, 2011
Given the detection of "hot particles" in Japan and as far away as Seattle, there is reason for concern. When ingested or inhaled, "hot particles" give intense radiation to local tissue areas. We acknowledge that many factors can cause infant deaths, but the critics who ignore Japanese fallout as possible contributing factors are acting irresponsibly.
April 3, 2011
The nation has lost one of its unsung civil rights heroes: Ray Dones was the Martin Luther King of the construction industry. We lost Ray at a time when his kind of leadership is most needed. We all recognize now that the best way to fight violent crime is with a well paying job.