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Discovered on the streets of Miami around 2002, the former exotic dancer Channing Tatum quickly began to book gigs modeling for Nautica, Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch as well as commercials for Pepsi and Mountain Dew. He followed up his introduction to acting, a September 2004 guest spot on "CSI: Miami", with "Coach Carter", "War Of The Worlds" "She's The Man". He scored a Spirit Award nomination and comparisons to Marlon Brando for his work in 2006's "Guide To Recognizing Your Saints" and then went mainstream later that year in dance-a-thon "Step Up. His on-screen chemistry with leading lady Jenna Dewan turned into a real-life relationship. He proposed in 2008, married her in 2009 and welcomed their daughter Everly in May 2013. He's done action in "G.I. Joe" and "Fighting", romance in "Dear John" and "The Vow", rebooted the "21 Jump Street" franchise on the big screen and even recalled his rug-cutting roots as a stripper "Magic Mike". In his spare time, he holds the 2012 title of People's Sexiest Man Alive.
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Fedor possibly retiring brought to mind another parallel with the world of pro wrestling. Fedor and Sting have essentially played out the exact same career. Sting wrestled and made his career, becoming a huge star, in WCW. He rose to the very top of the wrestling business and at one point, in 1997, he had merchandise sales on par with Stone Cold Steve Austin in his best years. In the wrestling world the WWE is king and it always has been. That's where all the top guys go. Everybody who has ever been anybody has been with the WWE at one time or another. They are the number 1 promotion and they have always had the best talent in the world. Everyone else had WWE castoffs. Except Sting.
He was far and away the greatest wrestler to never go into business with them. He had a huge run from 1996-2000. He won titles, sold out arenas and brought in a whole lot of revenue on merchandise and pay-per-view buys. But after a while WCW wilted under the pressure of performing consistently against the monster that is the WWE and they were eventually bought out by Vince McMahon himself. The speculation was immediate that finally Sting might make his way to a WWE ring. No doubt, Vince had wanted him for years and made a strong play for him. He never could close the deal though and Sting to this day has not stepped foot in a WWE ring.
Instead he went to a much smaller and lesser known promotion in TNA. In recent storylines he has been pondering retirement and even broke kayfabe on an episode of Impact where he explained to the audience that he wasn't sure how much longer he would be around. I found an interview that someone, not sure who, did with Sting in which they asked him why he never signed on with WWE. His explanation was that he met Vince McMahon and thought he was a nice guy but he was very unsure of the way WWE did business. He had previously worked with some guys in WCW that went over to WWE and didn't like the way some of them had been treated. He said that he didn't know how he would be used and felt like he couldn't trust Vince.
Updated - Below is the video of Sting explaining his decision to not go to WWE.
When thinking about this it was just insane to me how alike these two stories are. I figured I had to throw it up here and share it with you guys. I've always been a pretty big mark for wrestling. The similarities are such that I thought it needed a write up.

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Albany - A hazardous waste scare in Dawson Thursday. Several 55-gallon drums were found behind a building downtown, and gave off an odd-scent. Concerned citizens called police, and about 100 other drums were found dumped down the road. Now, the Environmental Protection Division is investigating.
It first started here. People in this building on 5th Avenue in Dawson were cleaning out a building, moving large drums outside. They gave off a strong scent, like a paint solvent. That's why the EPD was called out.
"There were some unusual odors coming from a building in downtown Dawson," said Advanced ecologist Edwin Williams. Once he got to the building, he learned about this site, where more barrels had been dumped.
"When we do a complaint inspection," said Williams, "the first thing is go to the site, do an inspection, photograph what we see, take it back to the office and establish at our office with our managers what the next step will be."
Williams says it doesn't appear the drums, and their contents are an immediate health hazard, just possibly an environmental one. In addition to the barrels, most of which are empty, the site also has trailers on it that are filled with rags. They appear to be covered with nothing more than paint.
But looks can, of course, be deceiving, and Williams say further tests may be conducted. "If barrels have contents, that could include testing the contents of the barrels. Looking at least in this area where the drums are on the ground, looking on the ground to see if there are releases, there will probably testing of the ground."
And ultimately find answers, like who the barrels belong to, what was inside, and why they were dumped here.
Geologist Edwin Williams says because the drums were mostly empty when they were dumped, fumes will quickly dissipate and should not cause any breathing problems.
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Part of the Coda Series Jared Thomas has lived his whole life in the small mountain town of Coda, Colorado. He can't imagine living anywhere else. Unfortunately, the only other gay man in town is twice his age and used to be his teacher, so Jared is resigned to spending his life alone. Until Matt Richards walks into his life, that is. Matt has just been hired by the Coda Police Department, and he and Jared immediately become friends. Matt claims he is straight, but for Jared, having a sexy friend like Matt is way too tempting. Facing Matt's affair with a local woman, his disapproving family, and harassment from Matt's co-workers, Jared fears they'll never find a way to be together—if he can even convince Matt to try.
The whole thing started because of Lizzy's Jeep. If it hadn't been for that, I might not have met Matt. And maybe he wouldn't have felt the need to prove himself. And maybe nobody would have been hurt. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Like I said, it started with Lizzy's Jeep. Lizzy is the wife of my brother Brian, and they were expecting their first child in the fall. She decided that her old Wrangler, which she'd had since college, just wasn't going to cut it as a family vehicle. So she parked it out front of our shop with a handwritten For Sale sign in the window.The shop was started by my grandpa. Originally it was a hardware store, but at some point, auto parts had been added as well. When my grandpa died, my dad took over the store, and when he died, it passed to Brian, Lizzy, and me. It was a gorgeous spring day in Colorado, and I was sitting with my feet up on the counter, wishing I was outside enjoying the sunshine, when he came in. He definitely caught my attention right away, simply because he wasn't from around here. I've lived in Coda my whole life, not counting the five years I spent in Fort Collins, at the university, and I knew everybody in town. So he was either visiting somebody in the area or just passing through. We're not a tourist town, but people do bump into us occasionally, either looking for four-wheel drive trails or on their way to one of the dude ranches that are farther up the road. He certainly didn't look like one of the middle-aged suckers who frequented the dude ranches. He was probably in his early thirties. He was taller than me by two or three inches, putting him just over six feet tall, with military-short black hair and a couple of days' worth of dark stubble on his cheeks. He was wearing jeans and a plain black T-shirt and cowboy boots. Broad shoulders and big arms showed he worked out. He was gorgeous. "That Jeep run?" His voice was deep with a little bit of a drawl. Not Deep South drawl, but the vowels were a little longer than a Coloradoan."You bet. It runs great.""Hmmm." He was looking out the window at it. "Why you selling it?""Not me. My sister-in-law. She says it'll be too hard to get a car seat in the back. She bought a Cherokee instead."He looked a little confused by that, which told me he didn't have kids himself. "So it drives okay?""Perfect. Want to try it out? I've got the keys right here."His eyebrows went up. "Sure! You need collateral or something? I can leave my license."I think at that point, he could have talked me into about anything. My knees were feeling a little wobbly. I was trying to determine if I really was seeing a touch of green in those steel-gray eyes. I hoped I sounded casual when I said, "I'll go with you. I know the roads around here. We can take it up one of the easy trails so you can see how it handles.""What about the store? Hate to leave you short-handed during rush hour." He raised an eyebrow toward the empty store, one corner of his mouth barely twitching up. "Won't your boss be mad if you leave?"I laughed. "I'm one of the owners, so I can slack off if I want to." I turned and called into the back room, "Ringo!"Our one employee came warily out of the back. He was always skittish with me, and if Lizzy wasn't around, he made a point of keeping his distance. I think he was expecting me to make a pass at him. He was seventeen, had stringy black hair, bad skin, and probably weighed a buck five soaking wet. I didn't have the heart to tell him that he wasn't my type."Yeah?""Hold the fort. I'll be back in an hour or so." I turned back to my tall, dark stranger. "Let's go!"Once we were in the Jeep, he held his right hand out to me. "I'm Matt Richards.""Jared Thomas." His grip was strong, but he wasn't one of those guys who had to break your hand to prove how macho he is. "Which way?""Turn left. We'll just drive up to the Rock.""What's that?""What it sounds like—a big fucking rock. It's nothing spectacular. People go up there to picnic. And of course, the teenagers go there sometimes to park or to get high."He frowned a little at that. I was starting to think he didn't smile much. I, on the other hand, knew I was grinning ear to ear. Getting out of the store for a few minutes, especially to head into the mountains, was enough to brighten my day considerably. Doing it in the company of the best-looking guy I had seen in a hell of a long time sure didn't hurt either."So what brings you to our fine metropolis?" I asked him."I just moved here.""Really? Why in the world would you want to do that?""Why not?" His tone was bantering, although his face was still serious. "You live here, don't you? Is it that bad?""Well, no. I love it here. That's why I've never left. But, you know, the town is dying. More people moving out than moving in. Towns along the front range are booming, but nobody wants to live up here and commute.""I was just hired by the Coda PD.""You're a cop?"He raised an eyebrow at me and said with some amusement. "Is that a problem?" "Well, no, but I wish I hadn't told you about the kids coming up here to get high."He raised his eyebrow at me again and said lightly, "Don't worry. I won't tell them you're the rat." The good officer wasn't completely without humor. "So, you've lived here your whole life?" He didn't sound curious so much as like he was just trying to make casual conversation."Yep. Except for the years I spent in college.""And you own the store?""Me and my brother and his wife, yeah. It's not a big money maker or anything, but we manage. Brian's an accountant, and he has other clients, so he mostly just does the books. Lizzy and I run the shop.""But you went to college?" Now he sounded genuinely curious."Yeah, I went to Colorado State. I have a degree in physics and my teacher's certificate.""Why aren't you a teacher?" "I didn't want to let Brian and Lizzy down." That wasn't entirely true, but I didn't want to tell him the real reason: that I didn't want to deal with the fallout of being a gay high school teacher in a small town. "There isn't really anyone else to cover the shop. We can't afford a full-time employee. Well, we could if they didn't want benefits, but they do. So instead, we just have Ringo, part time. We get half his salary back, 'cause he spends his paychecks on stuff for his car, so it works out okay." I laughed. "Ringo! That can't be his real name." I realized I was babbling. "Sorry I'm talking so much. I'm sure I'm boring you."He looked right at me and said seriously, "Not at all."We had reached the end of the trail. "You'll have to turn around here."He stopped the Jeep and looked around suspiciously. There were no other cars. "I don't see any rock.""Just up the trail a bit. Want to walk up there?"His face brightened a little at that. "You bet."So we walked down the trail, through Ponderosa pines and Douglas firs and aspens that were just starting to bud to one of the rocky abutments that must have helped give the Rockies their name. The Colorado mountains are full of these giant piles of stationary rock, rounded and covered with dry sage- and rust-colored lichen. This one was about twenty feet high on the downhill side. If you walked up the hill, you could practically walk right out onto it. But what's the fun in that? Those rocks just beg to be climbed. Once we reached the top, we sat down. The view isn't really any different from there. We could see down the trail to the Jeep, but other than that, we were still just looking at more trees, more rocks, more mountains. I love Colorado, but this type of view can be found in hundreds of spots. I was surprised to hear a contented sigh from Matt. When I looked at him, his face showed amazement."Man, I love Colorado. I'm from Oklahoma. This is better, believe me."He turned to look at me, and I almost quit breathing. He was squinting a little against the sun. His skin was tan, and his eyes were shining. There was definitely a hint of green in them. "Thanks for bringing me up here.""Anytime." And I meant it.
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I really enjoyed Promises. Marie Sexton takes the friends-to-lovers and seemingly straight guy tropes and turns them into a story that's emotional, dramatic, and has just the right amount of angst and conflict. At different points, Promises made me smile, laugh, frown, and even tear up a few times. Read the full review.
Promises is an engaging romance that features solid characters, good writing, and a tension filled relationship without overwhelming angst.
Promises took over my senses and I found myself enveloped in Jared and Matt's world. There is a tiny bit of action and suspense, but the humorous one-liners still have me laughing. Who knew dirt could be so resourceful? For those who are new to this fantastic author you are in for a treat.
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Underrated: "I Think She's The Female Ghostface Killah"
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[SOHH features a new entertainment personality each week to speak on who they feel is the most underrated artist. After Beanie Sigel gave Scarface the title last week, Sleepwalkas' K. Gaines names Rah Digga SOHH Underrated.]
I think one of the people I've really been listening to a lot lately is Rah Digga. I think she's the female Ghostface Killah. Rah Digga.
I've been listening to the Dirty Harriet CD and it's so mind-blowing what she's spitting out. She is one of those female emcees that really expresses it, whatever she's talking about. You can hear and feel what she's saying in her music.
I think everything she's done, starting with the Flipmode stuff and even going back to when she was messing with Lauryn Hill and them back in the days, when they were rocking together on that whole New Jersey thing. Especially when she was doing shows out there.
I remember reading about them in the newspapers. I always thought she grew as an artist and always gave pure energy to hip-hop. We just saw a show with her maybe a couple months ago and she totally murdered it. I'm still thinking about it even to this moment right now.
I definitely think she's one of the most underrated female emcees. She does not get the props that she deserves and should be more on the forefront.
Sleepwalkas' power to invigorate audiences increased even more with the genius addition of veteran DJ M-Tri in 2010. All stellar showmen having more than a decade of experience and the uncanny ability to connect with even the most unpredictable audiences, their new CD release "Cookie Cutter Cornballs Can't Cut It" (April 2011) is nothing short of life changing for current fans, while the perfect introduction to a brand new audience seeking the next big thing. Their album,Cookie Cutter Cornballs Can't Cut It, was released in April 2011.
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Dress - Calamity
Beanie - Forvert via Zalando
Spike bracelets - Romwe
Belt - My Mum's old one
Vintage Levi's Jacket - Cow
Boots - Dr. Martens
Hello lovely people ^.^ I hope you've all been well! Anyway, time for another apology from me for being so shit at posting recently- it's the end of term so university hand-in dates are fast approaching, so I've been a little distracted! Anyway, I should be back to normal(ish) now, and if not, definitely by the end of this week (yay!). Anyway, on to the clothes and stuff!
How gorgeous is this dress from Calamity?! I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it- I'm a sucker for anything involving mesh, and the tartan skirt section sets it off perfectly. They have a gorgeous selection if vintage style/vintage/reworked clothing, and they are definitely worth a look! In order to keep cosy I threw on my heavy wooly denim jacket, over the knee socks (with tan tights underneath because it's bloody cold!) and a beanie. This beanie is from Zalando - they recently asked me to review their UK store, and I was very impressed! They have an amazing range of brands- including Minkpink, Motel, Evil Twin, Dr. Martens, and so many more, so I could have ended up buying the whole shop! However, I refrained, and I got this beanie and a pair of reddish purple velvet boots, which I can't wait to show you, I love them! They arrived a few days later, (by free delivery, eep!) carefully packed and in perfect condition, I couldn't have been happier :3


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Police in Hendersonville said they found a mobile meth lab inside the trunk of a car and another lab inside a home following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning.
An officer attempted to pull over a vehicle near the Wyncrest subdivision at about 2 a.m.
The driver of the car, later identified as Daniel Estill, 23, of Millersville, TN, continued to Briarcrest Court in the same subdivision, and fled on foot.
Estill was later arrested in a nearby field.
Hendersonville officers later located what appeared to be a mobile meth lab in the trunk of the car, as well as a substantial amount of meth.
Police said a second passenger inside the vehicle, Christin R. Boyd, 20, of Millersville, TN, gave false identification information to officers. A third passenger, Thomas Elizer, 19 of Hendersonville, TN, is the son of the owner of the vehicle.
Boyd is charged with criminal impersonation. Estill is charged with felony evading arrest and drug charges. Elizer also faces drug charges.
Police said they later found an active meth lab inside Elizer's home, which authorities removed. More charges are pending, said police.
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Provides guidelines for establishing epidemiology networks to monitor and assess drug abuse patterns and trends and emerging drug problems at community and State levels.
Revised August 2006.
Provides an update on buprenorphine, an effective treatment for opioid addiction, explaining how it helps patients quite opioid addiction and the efforts underway to engage community treatment providers.
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Describes the latest research findings on cocaine, exploring the scope of abuse in the U.S., its potential long- and short-term health effects, maternal cocaine use, and treatment approaches.
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Describes community systems that monitor the well-being of children and adolescents and lists recommendations that define the next steps for creating and mentoring effective community monitoring systems.
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Provides a research update on comorbid drug abuse and mental illness, exploring why they commonly occur, how common they are, and how they can be diagnosed and treated.
Published December 2008. Revised September 2010.
Introduces a report that focuses on the topic of comorbid drug use disorders and other mental illnesses, a research priority for NIDA.
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The Under-Armour All American game features some of the best high school football players in the nation. Florida State has two current commitments. Those include Ryan Green, RB from St. Petersburg, Fl. and Ira Denson, OL from Madison, Fl. Florida State could also pull in a third with DB Leon McQuay III from Seffner, Fl. who will announce tonight during the game.
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OWNER: City of Cape Coral, Fla., Public Works DepartmentPROJECT: Widening two arterial roads; 10 miles totalWHEN: April 2006 – July 2011CONTRACTOR: Balfour Beatty ConstructionCONTRACT: 5 years; $50 million
Five years ago, the Florida city of Cape Coral tried a new procurement strategy for a project to expand two arterial roads from four to six lanes. Traffic on those roads now flows smoothly, as did the Public Works Department's first experience with construction-manager-at-risk (CM@R).
With CM@R, a third party provides consultation to the owner regarding construction from design through completion. The department selected the Cape Coral office of Balfour Beatty Construction as construction manager and general contractor, which made the company responsible for hiring and managing subcontractors as well as coordinating the construction schedule.
This is not a typical delivery method for paving projects. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, it's still illegal for "horizontal" projects in 16 states. But that may be changing. In 2010, the Transportation Research Board published Construction Manager at Risk: Project Delivery for Highway Programs, a report on how public agencies are using CM@R.
City Design and Construction Manager Stephanie Smith, PE, served as project manager and mediator with utilities, residents, and local businesses. Although the partnership relieved her of resolving "an amazing number of details on a day-to-day basis," the project still consumed roughly half her time.
"If we'd undertaken it ourselves, the entire staff would have been involved," says Smith. CM@R allowed the Transportation Division to undertake the multiyear project without adding – and then laying off – extra staff.
The collaboration also kept surprises to a minimum. "The transparency of the process kept the city apprised of the costs of the work," says Balfour Beatty Project Manager Laurie Lagos. "Because we reviewed bids and contractor qualifications before entering into contracts, we could ensure the right partners were selected for the work."
Being involved in the early design phases allowed the company to offer ideas from similar projects to save time and money and minimize inconvenience. One was using a Texas DOT bridge design that met Florida's crash criteria, with cast-in-place walls that complement local architecture and ornate aluminum railings that fulfill bicycle rail requirements.
Construction on one of the roads involved acquiring more than 200 right-of-way parcels, which required coordinating with three utilities, the Public Works Real Estate Division, the City Attorney, and outside legal counsel. To expedite construction, the team began building the bridge while they finalized traffic management solutions for the roadways.
The guaranteed maximum price (GMP) arrangement included a contingency budget that provides the flexibility to adjust to job conditions without changing project costs. At one point, it became clear that one section would need more extensive repairs than originally planned. Smith reallocated unused contingency funds so the repairs could be made without extra startup or mobilization costs – a seamless change.
"The city was very well served by this method," says Smith, citing every project manager's dream: a project that was finished on schedule and under budget.
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This was a lovely vow renewal for our 10th wedding anniversary. The staff, photographer, driver and minister were all lovely and made our day very special. The chapel was gorgeous and they all took time to get to know a little bit about us and make the service special for us. It was a very special day and we will remember it fondly. My husband was sceptical about renewing our vows this way but was delighted with the service and with the chapel and all the staff. Thank you for making it so special!
Doing what: Las Vegas Wedding at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel
I was really nervous about booking online but everything was great. Pics and dvd were good. Got 98 pics instead of 36. Great limo drivers.
Doing what: Las Vegas Wedding at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel
Wow! We booked our wedding online approx. 6 weeks before we planned to arrive in Vegas. We were contacted by Viator to confirm arrangements with regard to what time we wanted to get married and type of flowers etc. All correspondence was usually answered within a couple of days. . On arrival in Vegas we rang the day before the wedding to confirm all was ok, and it was confirmed all booked and what time we'd be picked up. We were informed the limo driver would call us 30min prior to pick up, which he did. We first went to the marriage bureau to collect licence, where we had to wait in line for approx. 20 min, but all this had been factored into the day, so now delays occurred. We were taken to the airport/heliport, the area we sat is had large comfy sofas and was fairly quiet on our arrival so very relaxing. We met with our photographer and minister who introduced themselves, then met with the pilot and took off. There were amazing views from the air and an landed in the Canyon. When we arrived another helicopter was taking off and we were in this area of the Canyon on our own which was lovely (I assume this is all part of the plan). We said our vows in the canyon and colarado river as a backdrop...wow. Our photographer Bobby made us feel relaxed and took some amazing photos, we had some champagne and a few more photos and then it was time to flyback. We booked the limo tour which was great, Bobby recommended a couple of locations and we were very pleased with the outcome. We were provided with a lovely sponge and cream wedding cake a bottle of champagne in the limo on return and even got to keep the champagne flutes as a special momento. Given that we'd arranged it all on the internet we couldn't believe how well everything went and all was well planned. We had an amazing time and the photographer, pilot and minister made us feel at ease and assisted us to have a wonderful day. We are so glad we chose this as our wedding, it truly was amazing!
Doing what: Grand Canyon Helicopter Wedding
Fantastic Fun.
Really well done and organised.
We renewed our vows with Elvis presiding.
Either for vow renewals or a wedding consider this, and Elvis just has to be part of it.
Doing what: Elvis Wedding at Graceland Wedding Chapel
We renewed our vows 8 years to the day of our original wedding and it was an amazing day. The staff were wonderful and the service was very special and moving. Elvis capped off the day. I would highy recommend this to anyone thinking of doing it.
Doing what: Las Vegas Wedding at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel
It was the funniest experience of my life! I had booked it as a suprise for my husband who had been going on about it for months, with me saying no 'it's tacky'. A fantastic, funny and tackiest time of the trip and I am so glad I done it! (Brendan Paul) aka Elvis made it! Ask for him to be ur Elvis!
Doing what: Elvis Wedding at Graceland Wedding Chapel
This was a beautiful wedding night. The lighting outside was amazing and made it look just like historical times. The minister was very engaged keeping everyone entertained and interested. It was a great sermon and we loved it.
Doing what: Las Vegas Wedding at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel
We loved the minister he was very traditional and provided so much more entertainment than we expected. We had a great wedding and a super fun evening.The flowers were so special.Thanks for a giving us the best wedding.
Doing what: Las Vegas Wedding at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel
This was absolutely perfect from start to finish! I can't think of one bad thing to say. Highly recommend. Very well organized!
Doing what: Valley of Fire Wedding by Private Limousine
Me encantó todo! El fotógrafo todo un profesional y el chofer encantador! Fue una experiencia inolvidable. Gracias!
Doing what: Valley of Fire Wedding by Private Limousine
We had a blast! Very professional. We were so pleased. The minister was wonderful, spoke beautifully and thoughtfully. My husband, a minister, was pleasantly surprised by the ceremony. The photographer and videographer were professional, yet fun to work with! The limo driver was on time and very patient. We couldn't have asked for better. All made our day very special.
Doing what: World Famous Drive-up Wedding in Las Vegas
It was a great experience, in spite of the incredible heat. It was a terrific stay in a 5 star hotel and a classy wedding.
Doing what: World Famous Drive-up Wedding in Las Vegas
New Zealand
We were in Las Vegas to renew our wedding vows on our 20th Wedding Anniversary. After months of trolling the internet this was the best value by far. Everything went smoothly. We were picked up in a limo, the renewal ceremony was lovely, photos fantastic (the DVD was cringe material, but then who likes hearing/seeing themselves on the big screen!! Lol). A link to the ceremony was posted on the internet so our family and friends back in New Zealand were able to share it with us. Thanks to the team at "A Special Memory Wedding Chapel" for making our day so special. It was wonderful, a day we will never forget! :-) xxx
Doing what: World Famous Drive-up Wedding in Las Vegas
The entire day from beginning to end was very professional. We were greeted at our hotel and driven to the courthouse to pickup the marriage license. We had staff waiting to direct us both in and out. The ride to Valley of Fire was pleasant and the photographer (Bobby) was unbelievable. He had us climbing rocks for the most beautiful photos (over 250 photos). The pastor met us at the National park and the ceremony (just us) was something to remember! We had our champagne and drove back to Las Vegas where we took more pictures of the old Vegas sign. Also we were part of more pictures over looking New York New York and MGM Grand. We were then driven back to the hotel where we were given a small but delicious wedding cake and said our good byes. To anyone wanting to experience a well planned and professional day, this is one we both will cherish for the memory and for the photos. Thanks to all who were part of this. Maria and Mel
Doing what: Valley of Fire Wedding by Private Limousine
Wow! What an experience, was perfect from beginning to end. Views were stunning, a fantastic place to get married. The Pilot, Reverend and Photographer all helped to make this a most enjoyable and memorable Wedding. The tip however, is a bit steep for the Chauffeur, the others actually do a lot more than he does.
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Central Council Members 2013-14
|CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda is a fellow member of the Institute of the Chartered Accountant of India . He is currently holding Chairmanship and is also member of the various Committees of the Institute . He was the member of Northern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for two terms and was Chairman(2002-2003), of the Northern India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He has presented various papers on variety of topics relating to profession of Accountancy.
|CA. Naveen ND Gupta, is all India rank holder (CA Final - 25th Rank) Chartered Accountant with more than decade experience in the profession. He has been Member of Advisory Committee constituted by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India (2006-2009); Member of Delhi Value Added Tax Advisory Committee, Ministry of Finance, Government of Delhi (2006- 2009);Public Director of Delhi Stock Exchange Ltd (Nominated by Securities & Exchange Board of India) (2009-2011); He is also the Member of various Apex Professional Bodies He is Vice - Chairman and is also Member of various Committee of the Institute .
|CA. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has been elected as the Central Council Member of the Institute W.e.f. 12th February, 2010. He was elected first time in the Northern India Regional Council in the year 2004. He has held the position of Chairman (2004-05), Treasurer (2006-07), Member 2004-07 & Nominated as Convener / Joint Convener taxation study group for the year 1998-99, 1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2003-04.
|CA. Atul Kumar Gupta is a qualified Cost Accountant, Chartered Accountant, CIQA & PGDEMM. He is the member of All India Management Association, Delhi Management Association, Institute of Internal Auditors (Delhi ) He remained as a Member of Special Task Force (Service Tax) of ASSOCHAM. He is also an author of exclusive Ready Reckoner on Service Tax, Practical Guide on CENVAT Credit Rules 2004 comprehensive Guide on Service Tax & GST. He remained as a Chairman of NIRC of ICWAI (2005-06) and remained speaker on Service Tax on various forums of ICAI, ICWAI and other Corporate Programs.
|CA. Sanjiv K. Chaudhary is Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Elected in 2013 as a Member Central Council of ICAI form the Northern Region. He has approx. 30 years of professional experience in Domestic and International Tax advisory and consulting and he has spent more than 11 years with the firm in India. He has been a Member of the Fiscal Law Committee of ICAI and also the Committee on International Tax Research Committee and the Editorial Board. He has been the Chairman of Tax & Tariff Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce and also advisor to Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Bar Association, New Delhi. He has also been a Member of the Direct Tax Committee of ASSOCHAM, PHD Chamber of Commerce, FICCI etc.


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Start climbing up the pinches to the offwidth (crux) that takes a good #6 or sketchy #5 camelot. Continue climbing to a ledge with a small roof above with a good .4 placement. Pull around the roof (crux) and continue up face climbing on beautiful granite until you reach a small roof under a yellow over-haning bit of rock. Traverse left to a large roof and belay. Climb up and right slinging a rock horn off the belay. Climb up and right towards the two small trees over a lot of loose terrain. Angle back left to a short headwall. Start climbing the scary headwall (crux) and traverse right to a good side pull. Continue up and right to the top.
After reaching the base of the Wedge, hike around its left side and locate the cairn at the base of Mica Folly (see start photo).
Cams 0- #5 or #6, nuts, slings (for rock horns). There isn't much pro on the route, but the cruxes are well protected and the gear is solid.


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Children are being used in a new political campaign video, singing about what America will be like if Obama isn't re-elected. The lyrics describe a scary world of environmental catastrophe.
Pro-Obama Ad Has Children Singing About an America Where 'Sick People Just Die' & 'Oil Fills the Sea'
The founders of the ad agency behind the iconic "Got Milk?" ad campaign and some of the other most well-known advertisements in the country have a new message: re-elect President Barack Obama, or your children will live in an America where "sick people just die" and "oil fills the sea."
A two-minute black-and-white spot features a chorus of children — "the children of the future" — singing to their parents that "something happened to our country, and we're kinda blaming you."
…The ad is the brainchild of Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein, of the San Francisco-based Goodby Silverstein & Partners, for their Future Children Project. The Future Children Project states on its website, "Re-electing President Obama is a momentous decision that will require every single voter. What would the children of the future say if we let them down this November?"
The lyrics are disturbing:
Imagine an America
Where strip mines are fun and free
Where gays can be fixed
And sick people just die
And oil fills the sea
We're the children of the future
American through and through
But something happened to our country
And we're kinda blaming you
We haven't killed all the polar bears
But it's not for lack of trying
Big Bird is sacked
The Earth is cracked
And the atmosphere is frying
… Find a park that is still open
And take a breath of poison air
… When we look around
The place is all dumbed down
And the long term's kind of a drag
…Mom and Dad
We're blaming you!


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Havent posted in a while, and it seems the overall activity of CFC has quietened a little as menacing ghosts from collapses past loom ugly again. Football has resumed narrative-intense spursecution and our serene sail has been transformed into a Pacific storm adrift in a leaking canoe.
This week could be fatal if our rivals secure 9 points before we play a scary looking City, so I'm choosing to focus all my zenergy on a fat, balding Dutchman who I'm quite sure is still in love with me, perhaps more than Steffen Freund, and has a say in 6 of those points.
He left under a cloud, but failed to prove Levy wrong, embarking on a series of solid seasons at middling clubs. His finest years were at Spurs, and underplayed, when we finally cracked a glass ceiling with two fifth place finishes and the best team in a generation.
Despite a savage shanking from the board, Jol has always spoke well of Spurs and seemed a little nostalgic. He will be relishing two home fixtures with Red Team and Blue Team, both looking vulnerable, with Fulham now enjoying a heart-warming late season climb.
A couple of results and we're favourites again, and Martin will be the greatest manager in Spurs history.


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Wild Card
Valenti and Foster: Do You Consider MLB Wild Card Games Part Of The Playoffs?
"I can't help thinking this is something that's a great idea, but it's difficult to execute," Valenti said on his radio show Thursday. "It cheapens the postseason."
VIDEO: Disputed Call Nearly Causes Riot At Wild-Card Game
The disputed call led to a protest by the Braves – which was quickly denied – and an ugly display as fans littered the field with debris, causing a 19-minute delay.
Tickets For Potential 2012 Tigers Postseason Games On Sale Thursday
Individual game tickets for Detroit Tigers potential 2012 Wild Card and American League Division Series home games at Comerica Park will go on sale Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Jeff Riger: Extra Wild-Cards Coming In 2012
It could be official as soon as today that Major League Baseball will add an extra wild-card team to both the American and National League for the 2012 season and I love it!


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Now the top uncommitted tight end prospect in the country by 247Sports, 2013 Belton (TX) tight end Durham Smythe is getting ready to set up his official visits:
Former Texas commit Durham Smythe taking official visit to Stanford in Jan. Schools that want him to visit: Florida, Oregon, Mizzou, Baylor— Max Olson (@max_olson) December 20, 2012
At this point, Stanford may be the favorite, as the Cardinal were one of the finalists for Smythe back in March when he originally committed to the Longhorns. An official visit out to Palo Alto would be his second trip to Stanford for the consensus three-star prospect.
The race for Smythe came down to Stanford and Texas months ago, when he had extremely positive things to say ($) about the Stanford program:
I was really impressed with Stanford. They had a beautiful campus. Their football program continues to get better, which is always good. It's a great school for academics as well, just like Texas.
Among the 10 current pledges for Stanford, two of them are tight ends. However, with the power-rushing attack run by head coach David Shaw that uses multiple tight ends, H-backs, and fullbacks on any given play, the need is apparently great enough to justify taking a third player at the position int he 2013 class.
In the week after decommitting, the 6-5, 230-pounder received in-home visits ($) from Stanford and Florida.
Notre Dame was a school that was also high on Smythe's list originally, but it appears that the Irish may not have room to take the Belton product, as they already have two tight ends committed in the 2013 class.
As for the other four schools mentioned, Smythe does have four official visits he can take other than the one to Stanford, as he declined to take his official visit to Texas, a telling sign that he was about ready to decommit.
The local school, Baylor, which is only 44 miles away from Belton, may be surging into contention after receiving an unofficial visit only two days after Smythe decommitted from Texas. If proximity was a factor in his first decision, being able to stay close to home and play for the Bears could be a factor in his second decision.


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DANDRIDGE (WATE) - The Jefferson County Sheriff is looking for the person or people who stole a school bus from a bus driver's home Wednesday night.
Jefferson County Schools bus driver Robert Ellis said he noticed the bus, #46, missing Thursday morning when he went outside to start his route.
Ellis reported the theft and continued his route using a spare school bus.
Sheriff Bud McCoig said the bus was taken from Ellis' home on R.H. Ellis Road in Dandridge between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
The school system owns the buses, but allow drivers to take them home.
Ellis told officials the keys were not in the ignition, but a set of spare keys had been hidden on the bus.
The bus was spotted after 9:00 p.m. behind a gas station near Exit 415.
Officials later located the bus about two miles from Ellis' home. They believe the bus was taken for a joyride and then abandoned.
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BOISE The extreme off-road motorcycle race is a stop on the Geico AMA EnduroCross Championships Series tour and features X Games champions as well as local riders. The practice and qualifying session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is open to the public free of charge. Racing begins at 7:30 p.m., with tickets starting at $22 for adults and $12 for children. Tickets can be purchased at IdahoCenter.com.
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Summer Group Exercise Schedule
*Classes begin the week of the 19th*
12-1 Power Yoga - Kat - GDS (free and open to Brandeis community, no registration required)
6-7 Cycle - Bill - LMP 2 (12 wk session, $70 or $10 drop in if space allows)
12-12:45 Faculty/Staff Yoga - Kat - **International Lounge (12 wk session, $70 or $10 drop in)
**Subject to change-Kat will email each week to let participants know where to go
5:30-6:30 Zumba - Michael - GDS (12 wk session for $70, 6 class punch card for $40 or $10 drop in)
- GDS=Gosman Dance Studio (by cardio area in Gosman); LMP 1 and 2 are over by Linsey pool
If you want updates and emails, join the fitness list serv (email@example.com).
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Class Descriptions
This cardiovascular class will get your heart pumping while cycling on indoor stationary bikes using drills, imagery, and heart-pumping music. Cycling is a great workout that people of all fitness levels can enjoy.
Faculty and Staff Yoga
A Hatha yoga class tailored to the groups' needs and
requests each week. Postures are given with ample variations
to suit each individual. Great for all levels, beginners
Fuses hypnotic Latin and world rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow your away. No experience necessary. Come and join the party!
Power Yoga
A vigorous, fitness-based Yoga that offeres you a great "workout" in a casual, relaxed, and fun atmosphere. Whether you're learning Yoga (beginners welcome), or are a seasoned Yogi, participating in this heart-thumping, active practice will benefit your mind, body, and spriit.
INSTRUCTORS (all CPR/AED certified)
Michael Golitsyn- Official Zumba Instructor
Kat Page- AAAI/ISMA Yoga certification
Bill Pastuzek- Certified Spinning Instructor


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From Roma to cherry to beefsteak, any kind of tomato can be used to make this soup. You can play around with the colors of the tomatoes, too. Look for heirloom varieties at your local farmers' market: They might be red, orange, yellow, purple, even green.–Ann Gentry
LC This is So Not Gazpacho Note
Given its deep, robust taste, texture, and tint, this recipe is the antithesis of gazpacho—or any chilled tomato soup, for that matter. But don't take our word for it…
Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe
- Quick Glance
- Serves 6 to 8
- For the soup
- 4 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and quartered
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 12 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 3 teaaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 to 2 small red onions, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup lightly packed chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
- 5 cups cold water
- For the optional herbed croutons
- 1/2 loaf crusty French bread (about 8 ounces), crust removed, cut into 1/2-inch cube
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Make the soup
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
- 2. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the vinegar, garlic, 2 teaspoons of the salt, and the black pepper. Transfer the tomato mixture (including all of its liquid) to a large, heavy rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer, skin side down. Roast until the tomatoes are charred on the edges, about 40 minutes. Let cool slightly. Slip the skins off the tomatoes.
- 3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until the onions are quite soft, about 10 minutes. Add the basil, parsley, and sage and sauté for about 1 minute.
- 4. Stir in the roasted tomatoes and garlic along with all the accumulated juices from the baking sheet and bring to a simmer. Add the water and simmer gently just until the flavors meld, about 8 minutes. If a smoother consistency is desired, blend all or a portion of the soup with an immersion or standing blender.
- Make the croutons
- 5. While the soup simmers, reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Toss the bread cubes, basil, dill, rosemary, black pepper, and salt in a medium bowl. Drizzle the oil over the herbed bread cubes and toss to coat. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the croutons are golden brown, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
- 6. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with some of the croutons, if you please, and serve. (This soup is best eaten the day it is made, but it can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day. To rewarm, bring the soup to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally and adding water to thin the soup to the desired consistency.)
Hungry for more? Chow down on these:
- Ribollita from The Kitchn
- Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Soup from For the Love of Cooking
- Green Spring Soup of Spinach, Lettuce adn Sorrel from Leite's Culinaria
- Portuguese Bread Soup with Shrimp from Leite's Culinaria
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Dan Kraan
Aug 05, 2011
This Roasted Tomato Soup has a good deal of character and flavor. The sweetness of the oven-roasted tomatoes and balsamic harmonize quite nicely with the richness of the onions and garlic and the herbs add a good depth. The sage is a nice addition, but judicious use of it is in order to avoid masking the tomatoes. The croutons, while not necessary, also add a nice taste and textural dimension to the soup. I enjoyed this "as is" but think that a few rounds in the blender would make the soup more appealing, allowing the deep red of the tomatoes to come forth while melding the flavors to a better degree. Actually, I pureed the leftover soup and feel it really enhanced its properties. It's not only less messy without the stringy pieces of tomato slopping around each spoonful, but the croutons look absolutely wonderful resting atop the burnished red liquid. I found the onion to be very prevalent in the soup, to the point where it began to mask the tomato flavor. Next time, unless I puree the soup, I'll only use one. The sage adds a nice depth of flavor with its earthy qualities but was a bit overpowering. I'd only use a tablespoon at the most. I ended up using only 4 cups of water instead of 5 to bring the soup to the quantity indicated.
Karen Depp
Aug 05, 2011
This recipe is one of those that you just can't put away. The soup is delicious – and you aren't quite sure why. The combination of the herbs and the balsamic vinegar gives it a sweet/sharp/fresh taste that plays off the mellowness of the roasted tomatoes. I'm thinking that this would be good as a cold soup —I'll let you know tomorrow! I can also see it as the beginnings of a wonderful bread soup or over some fresh fettuccine as well. And I almost forgot – it would be a wonderful sauce for baking chicken thighs.
Emily Olson
Aug 05, 2011
The recipe works as written. Cranking the oven to 500 degrees in August might not be the best decision to make, but the results of syrupy balsamic vinegar with charred heirloom tomatoes and garlic is worth it. I cut the recipe in half and added an additional 1/2 teaspoon of salt. One major change that I made was using an immersion blender at the end of the cooking process. Everything was just too "soupy" and benefited from a few quick pulses of the blender. I didn't make the croutons, but toasted some pieces of tomato bread and cut those up for the topping. Interested in tasting this soup a day later!
Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe © 2011 Ann Gentry. Photo © 2011 Sara Remington. All rights reserved.


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All-levels WOD/Beginner WOD:
Power Clean 5-5-5-5
Competition Team WOD:
Here's what's on tap for Monday's classes, on a modified schedule for the holiday:
Columbus Day Schedule:
All WOD Classes normally at 26th Street are canceled.
All CFE Classes are canceled.
Everything else, including Elements at both locations, is normal.
All-levels WOD/Beginner WOD:
Snatch + Hang Snatch + Overhead Squat 8×1+1+1
Competition Team WOD:
Part A. 5 minute EMOM: 5 strict chest to bar chin ups (weighted if possible, supinated grip)
Part B. "D.T." 5 rounds for time: 12 deadlifts (155/105), 9 hang power cleans (155/105), 6 shoulder to overhead (155/105)


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24 days from now Alabama bow hunters will be patiently sitting in their tree stands and ground blinds. Some will be tucked inside several rows of standing corn, while others will be quietly sitting at the base of a mature tree. While the method may vary, each hunter's objective is to validate the time, effort and resources invested in preparing for the Alabama whitetail deer season.
This preparation has resulted in me effectively abandoning fishing for the past couple of months. Instead, my attention has been turned toward getting into shape, shooting my bow, pre-season scouting, and trying to get through the shoulder pains I've been experiencing lately. Will this shoulder pain disrupt my hunting season? Not if I can help it.
I've been racking my brains trying to figure out what caused the inflammation but, for the life of me, cannot identify "the moment". Was it when I rolled my ATV this year? Was it the wooden yolk of the canoe slamming into the shoulder while preparing to carry it out of the Flint? Could it be an old sports injury that's just starting to rear its head? Did I overshoot my bow? I think it may be a combination of all of the above. After all, at 36, I'm not getting any younger.
Not one for doctor visits I've been trying to "handle it" for as long as I can. Unfortunately, I've reached a point in which the discomfort is too much so a trip to the doc was warranted. My Dr. suspected inflammation but recommended that I have X-rays ran to ensure the skeletal system had not been compromised. Thankfully they came back negative. With negative X-rays in hand she wrote a prescription for Celebrex, an anti-inflammatory medication. While the discomfort subsided a bit the root cause was not addressed.
Several weeks and a new physician later I was referred to a specialist. After a short visit in which I explained symptoms and provided additional background information the TOC Dr. informed me that I had minor bone spurs and some other technical term that flat out escapes me. I do remember the words mild arthritis being used somewhere in his sentence. I immediately thought he would recommend surgery and sure enough he did. Thankfully, surgery was recommended as a secondary option.
The primary option we're going to employ is a more aggressive anti-inflammatory. This will be coupled with exercises that target the muscle groups I'll be using to draw the bow. If, in three months, there is no improvement in the discomfort level, the surgery option will need to be reviewed. Thankfully he agreed to hold off until the end of hunting season, assuming I can tolerate it that long.


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For students looking for information about degrees in the new academic structure, it can be found on the college web pages:
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Since the introduction of HIV/AIDS to the present day, significant progress has been made in HIV prevention efforts, and in the care and treatment of those living with HIV/AIDS. HIV is no longer a death sentence as more people are living healthy and productive lives with the virus. The scaling up of antiretroviral therapy in low- and middle-income countries has transformed national AIDS responses and generated broad-based health gains. The number of people dying from AIDS-related causes began to decline in the mid-2000s and there has been a steady decline in HIV incidence since the peak in 1997. In 2011, 1.7 million people died from AIDS-related causes worldwide, representing a 24% decline in AIDS-related mortality compared with 2005. Worldwide, the number of people (adults and children) acquiring HIV infection in 2011 (2.5 million) was 20% lower than in 2001. The number of children newly infected with HIV is also declining. Moreover, low- and middle- income countries have for the first time made more investment than the global giving for HIV control in 2011 (UNAIDS, 2012).
PCI is committed to combatting HIV/AIDS and continues to contribute to these accomplishments and towards the theme for 2011-2015, Getting to Zero: Zero New HIV Infections. Zero Discrimination. Zero AIDS Related Deaths. Through key approaches such as quality integrated/holistic and community driven programming; identifying and dealing with social drivers including gender inequalities, gender-based violence, and stigma; systems strengthening especially local capacity building of civil society organizations; and strategic targeting, PCI ensures community participation and ownership and the sustainable impact of our HIV/AIDS programs.
Integration with Other Key Sectors for Efficient and Comprehensive Care
Since 2003, PCI has worked closely with the Zambia Defense Force Medical Services to implement an HIV/AIDS prevention program in 52 Zambia Defense Force (ZDF) military units across the 9 provinces of Zambia, targeting ZDF military personnel, their families and civilians in the surrounding communities. With funding from PEPFAR, through the U.S. Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program (DHAPP), the program strengthens the capacity of the ZDF to implement effective HIV prevention, care and support activities which include mobile and static testing and counseling, prevention with positives, home-based care and support services for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), OVC support and HIV prevention messages and condom use promotion. In recognition of the relationship between HIV infection and cervical cancer, the ZDF HIV prevention program decided to provide cervical cancer screening and treatment services to women, by integrating the service into the existing mobile HIV testing and counseling services.
The cervical cancer screening program was initiated in August 2011, with the aim of increasing women's access and utilization of HIV testing and counseling and cervical cancer screening and treatment services using a "one stop" service delivery approach. The overall goal of the intervention was to prevent precancerous lesions in women from progressing to invasive cancer of the cervix. The program reached out to women in military camps and those from surrounding civilian communities. By April 2012, of the 1,021 women screened for cervical cancer, 11% were found with abnormal cervical lesions; 66.6% of those found with abnormal cervical lesions were eligible for on-site cryotherapy and were treated immediately, representing 7% of all women screened; and 33.3% of those found with abnormal cervical lesions were referred to the Gynecologic Cancer Prevention Unit at UTH for treatment of more complicated cases, representing 4% of those screened. The prevalence of HIV among women with abnormal lesions was 32%. The prevalence of HIV among all women screened was 24%.
Social Norm Shifting in Gender-based Violence for Reducing HIV Risk
Through its USAID/PEPFAR-funded Social Mobilization to End Gender-Based Violence project in South Africa, PCI is spearheading a cross-sectoral effort to affect the norms that give rise to and sustain physical and sexual violence against women which put them at increased risk of HIV infection. The project has been recognized by USAID for its "bold, well-conceived, and evidence-based strategies" that have reached 3.6 million people.
Community mobilization efforts led by PCI and local partners drove the creation of an innovative new social movement, Prevention in Action, to create and sustain a new norm of action in response to violence against women. The movement includes 12 public and civil society sector partners across the two provinces. Prevention in Action currently has 90 active Community Engagers, over 4,000 Community Influencers in KwaZulu-Natal and 2,000 Community Influencers in Western Cape who have attended all 5 training sessions and have the tools and knowledge to take safe, effective group action to their communities to prevent violence against women in ways that are relevant, acceptable and unique. Up to 60,000 Prevention in Action group members are potentially active in the movement. PCI's social mobilization model re-enforces engagement, amplification communication, and social action to engage many segments of society in an effort to change social norms that keep violence against women alive. Based on evidence, PCI and partners believe that appropriate actions, in sufficient number at the community level, will lead to a 'tipping point' where violence against women is consistently addressed when it occurs, and where prevalence of violence against women declines over time as primary prevention becomes the norm.
Integrated, Person-centered TB and TB-Comorbidities Care
Through its USAID-funded SOLUCIÓN TB (Strengthening Observed therapy Linking Up Community based Integrated Outreach Networks for TB control) program , PCI focuses on community-based TB prevention and control by employing advocacy, communication and social mobilization (ACSM) strategies to target and deliver treatment to the most at risk populations across 13 high priority states in Mexico. PCI also works closely to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, state and jurisdictional partners on expanding ACSM activities across the nation, increasing adherence to treatment, and decreasing stigma and discrimination. The Solución TB program (STBE) has resulted in an average cure rate in the 13 participating states of 90.7%, compared to a national rate of 84.1%.
The fourth phase of SOLUCION TB Program (also called STB4), started on October 1st, 2010 in five states (Baja California, Chihuahua, Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas and Jalisco) and focuses on tuberculosis (TB) and co-morbidities (HIV and Diabetes). PCI/STB is collaborating closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Mexico through its implementing programs: the National TB program (NTP), the national center for HIV/AIDS (CENSIDA) and the Elderly/Adult program which manages diabetes (DM) control. STB4 works with two different target populations: health providers and affected individuals who are at the center of the design, to promote integrated, person-centered services. The health providers are mainly supported through capacity building and follow up of detection activities. Affected persons receive direct support in information, orientation and diagnosis of TB/HIV or TB/DM. In addition, four state/jurisdictional level implementation plans and 37 coordination meetings took place at the state or jurisdictional levels to improve collaboration between the three programs (TB, HIV, and DM).
Health Systems Strengthening Through Building Capacity for Quality HIV Testing
PCI has been implementing the CDC-funded PRATIBHA (Project for Accelerated Technical Assistance and Integrated Capacity Building for HIV/AIDS) since September 2009 in India. The main objective is to provide technical assistance to HIV laboratories at national and state levels in improving quality systems and processes using standard guidelines. This is done in collaboration with the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO). The approach involves assessments of laboratories with trained assessors following which improvement processes are developed and implemented. The processes include on-the-job training, mentoring, coaching, and supportive supervision. Several tools including posters, handouts, manuals, and guidebooks were developed to support the improvements in quality. Technical exchanges both intra-country and internationally were also undertaken. This has led to accreditation of one (1) laboratory whilst ten (10) are far advanced in the accreditation process and would soon be accredited. An additional five (5) laboratories have also entered the accreditation process.


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Let's Talk About Sly Cooper Thieves in Time
Anyone else forget that this game comes out today? I wouldn't blame you. There's been little to no hype or marketing from Sony, but what else is new these days? (Expect a longer form post from me about that soon)
Anyways, has anyone picked up the game yet? Anyone planning on picking up the game? I know I will be getting it later today when it publishes on the PSN store.
I'd love to hear your guys thoughts on the game/series/PlayStation. Feel free to discuss different outlet's reviews here, and especially Polygon's (when it's posted).


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The Rye City Council hired Manhattan-based law firm Brune & Richard to run the city council's investigation into dealings at Rye Golf Club during a special city council meeting this morning, according to Councilman Joe Sack.
Because the Rye City Manager's ability to handle the investigation was called into questionthe council voted to make itself the lead agency in the matter and to hire an independent counsel last week.
"I would like to commend my colleagues on the city council for the swift, unanimous and significant action we have taken as a group over the past eight days," said Sack, who has been the city official most vocal about investigating the Rye Golf Club general manager's relationship with a staffing agency he hired and the allegations of misappropriated funds.
In its investigation, the outside counsel may issue subpoenas, secure documents, conduct interviews, take sworn testimony, and marshal the evidence, the councilman said.
"Because of the unique circumstances, this investigation will and must be separate and apart from the city manager and regular city lawyers, in order to maintain the integrity and independence of the investigation. Ultimately, whatever the investigation shows, the results must be beyond reproach, so that the public can have faith and trust in the outcome," Sack said.
The council will allocate funds for the investigation from the city's existing contingency fund.
What are your thoughts on the city council's decision to handle the investigation and hire outside counsel? Tell us in the comments.
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Buster Sports: Q&A with Paul Wulff
Nick Daschel, formerly of The Columbian newspaper in Vancouver, Wash., checks in with this interesting piece with football coach Paul Wulff. What's that you say? You're not ready for football news yet and want to read more about Ken Bone? Don't worry. Plenty of that coming -- just thought we'd pass this along because it's pretty cool. (And different.)


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New technology from ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo debuted at Computex 2014 today.
Not only is Microsoft ending support for Windows XP in April, it's also ending updates for its own anti-virus software on XP.
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Google is recalling the charger for HP's Chromebook 11, because the charger can overheat and melt.
The new gaming laptop sports a very high-res screen, as well as an NVidia graphics card that lets you play games on 4 monitors at once.
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Both business and home users still need laptop PCs. Here are six steps the PC industry should take to make its products compelling again.
A TV-tuning USB dongle and free software let you hear the radio signals emitted by computer screens, TVs, smartphones -- even keyboards.
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Snagged a new laptop or ultrabook, but don't have a disc drive? Not a problem! Read on for our tips on leaving the optical drive behind!
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If you want a computer with a free SSD, this might be the best opportunity.
As much as Apple would like you to believe the MacBook Air is the only notebook of its kind, there's a whole world of Ultrabook alternatives out there.
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Bumpy roads, bad bridges, nothing that 16 and a half million dollars worth of road and bridge projects can't fix.
The biggest chunk of change green lighting a project to help build another east-west corridor from highway 59 to Foley Beach Express by extending Fern Avenue.
"We've been talking about this for a couple of years and we had the landowners agreed to donate the right of way." Foley mayor John Konair says the plan is to get first responder from emergencies to the hospital quicker. "The emergency vehicles in downtown Foley are a nuisance, a accident waiting to happen. It slows them down. This will speed them up, make them more efficient, get them out of the downtown community."
The Fern Avenue project is the only one that builds a road where there's not one now. It maybe the biggest and most expensive but some say it's not the most important.
"I'm totally ecstatic," says Barbie Pearce. The bridge over Boggy Branch on Keller Road may not look like much but it's dangerous enough to keep emergency vehicles, even garbage trucks from risking it. "For a long time they had to stop up the street. It's a blessing to have the bridge replaced," says Pearce.
In Gulf Shores, a bridge that's been closed for years is now slated for repair but folks who live nearby aren't so happy about it. "I would rather them not replace it," says Toby Wallace. "It's been nice not having the traffic. There's not having them come through here has given us back our area our community."
Other areas getting road, bridge and drainage work: Fairhope, Daphne, Robertsdale and Bay Minette.
In all 14 projects in six cities, Gulf State Park and two projects in the county. Construction should begin in the spring and summer of next year.
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April 27, 2006
Valdosta - A South Georgia amusement park is teaching kids how eat healthy and exercise while having fun.
Wild Adventures teamed up with the Youth Becoming Healthy Project Thursday for the "Adventures in Motion Day." Local fitness groups and dietitians were on hand to give information on how to get and stay healthy.
Todd Williams of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers also signed autographs and encouraged kids to eat right and exercise in order to be successful. "If these kids really have aspirations of really doing something in life, having confidence and self respect, they have to eat properly and a lot of kids don't know how to eat properly," said Williams. "That's where I come in to help and encourage them."
Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in America , behind smoking. Georgia ranks sixth in the U.S. when it comes to the number of obese people.
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Two children ill in Powys E.coli outbreak
Health officials are investigating the possibility that two children who have contracted E.coli may have become infected at a petting farm in Brecon.
The children, who are recovering at home, had visited the Cantref Adventure Farm in the days before their illness.
The farm has stopped direct contact between animals and members of the public as a precautionary measure and is also undertaking a deep clean of the premises.
Two other people, who are family members of one of the infected children, have also tested positive for E.coli O157 .
E.coli O157 is a very serious infection that causes very severe diarrhoea, sometimes with blood in it, abdominal cramps and fever. In children, it can cause kidney failure that can prove fatal.
– Dr Mac Walapu, Public Health Wales
Anyone who has visited the farm since the beginning of August and has symptoms of E.coliO157 should contact their GP as soon as possible.
"The infection can pass from person to person and so it is important that anyone who is ill should observe strict personal hygiene to avoid spreading the infection.