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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Will I need my new Snowshoes for Winter 2011?
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Opportunity to Hook: Mat/Rug Hooking Training
Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, founder of the International Grenfell Mission supported economic development on the Great Northern Peninsula and Labrador. He organized co-ops, especially for local women to help supplement fishing or other incomes from spouses. A visit to Grenfell Historic Properties this summer outlined a quote of the Doctor, asking people to "send your stockings to Labrador". The women would then take the silks and use them to produce mats or rugs to sale. Some residents today continue with this tradition and realize an opportunity to preserve tradition, generate revenues and expand your skills.
The College of the North Atlantic, St. Anthony, is interested in offering part-time evening Mat/Rug classes in the Flower's Cove area.
They are attempting to determine the level of interest. Sufficient enrolment required in order for classes to commence.
To express an interest or to obtain more information, please contact Joan Kinden at 709 457 2719 or Sabrina Gaulton at 709 456 2834.
This is a great opportunity for residents of this region to learn a unique talent, make product or gifts that is one of a kind to pass on to family, friends or others locally and across the globe.
Live Rural NL – Christopher Mitchelmore
Support Needed by Former Resident to Complete Missionary Work!
Valerie Genge, a native of Anchor Point, now resides in St. John's, NL. She is attempting to participate in an initiative to improve the quality of lives of those suffering serious disease in Africa. This missionary work, shows dedication, commitment and compassion to humanity. She is to be commended on her undertaking, but like most volunteer work abroad, it can be costly and she is asking for your support.
Below is a letter received by Ms. Genge:
Dear Friends and Family,
I am writing to you to ask for your help in support of a wonderful cause. I have been asked to participate in an organization called the Pan-African Acupuncture Project that is playing a significant role in helping to alleviate the pain and suffering of people in Africa with HIV, AIDS, malaria and TB. With your generous support, I can join a team of acupuncturists who will train medical providers in Africa how to use simple and effective acupuncture techniques to treat the devastating and debilitating symptoms associated with these illnesses. Acupuncture has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) to be effective in the treatment of many health disorders, and scientific research studies have shown that acupuncture significantly reduces many types of both acute and chronic pain.
Since March 2003, the PanAfrican Acupuncture Project has trained 200 health providers in 12 Ugandan Districts and in Kenya. These trainings have resulted in relief for thousands of patients with two-thirds of them reporting either significant relief or complete resolution of their symptoms. The effects of this project are far reaching because our role as acupuncturists is not to provide direct treatment, but to train health care providers in Africa who will in turn proceed to treat hundreds. It is estimated that every provider trained can treat between 416 and 572 patients per year. At the present time, this translates to providing acupuncture to between 68,000 and 94,000 individuals.
I am asking for your help in raising $5,500 to sponsor my trip in February to train more health care providers in these highly effective acupuncture techniques. The organization is an independent 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax-deductible. Any excess monies raised beyond this amount will go towards providing necessary supplies and expansion of the project into other areas.
I will need to raise these funds by February 28th. I know that these are challenging economic times, but it is also uplifting to know that we can make a tangible and important contribution to those who are very much in need of our help.
You can mail contributions by check made out to: The Pan-African Acupuncture Project at:
The PanAfrican Acupuncture Project 113 Summit Avenue Brookline, MA 02446-2319
561 Nfld Dr
St John's, Nl
a1a 5a2
or at the clinic:
Mount Pearl Wellness
835 Topsail Rd
Mount Pearl ,NL
709 364 7110
(If donating by cheque, please write my name, Valerie Genge, in the memo section at the bottom to ensure this money assists in paying specifically for my trip).
Or you can make a secure credit card payment online indicating that you are donating on my behalf at:
I am very grateful for your support and appreciate your generosity in donating whatever you feel that you can part with at this time. I will be taking many pictures to share with you so that you can see the direct impact that you had in helping countless unknown people on the other side of the globe who are able to experience physical, mental, and emotional relief because of the help and support that you so selflessly gave.
In heartfelt gratitude,
Valerie Genge, D.Ac, R.Ac
You can follow her story on the FACEBOOK group entitled, Pan African Acupuncture Project. Become a supporter or request additional information.
I admire those who take on challenges and aspire to help others. The importance of volunteerism and charity work is needed, internationally and close to home.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact a local non-profit in your area today! You can make a world of a difference just by sharing some of your time with others.
Live Rural NL – Christopher Mitchelmore
Our Beloved Purity Factories…
Our beloved Purity Factories resounds to all Newfoundlander's & Labradorians as being quintessentially "home grown". The Purity brand since 1924 has been served in households and played a big part of growing up in Newfoundland & Labrador. Ask any Newfoundlander & Labradorian about their ever so popular Cream Crackers, Syrups and Candies (Peppermint Nobs, Climax Mixture or Assorted Varieties of Kiss Candies). According to Purity's website, they make more than 50 products.
Even today, following a dinner out of office, our employer had a package of the famous Peppermint Nobs in his car. It was the perfect after meal treat. Who really needs tick tacks anyway?
The company touts itself as a leader in family tradition across the island for nearly a century. In a recent article about the Mummer's Walk & Food Drive, I noted the syrups were served as they would be locally when the costumed "Mummers" would come 'round at Christmas. In the Lure of the Labrador Wild, on the Exhibition – Wallace and Hubbard had taken many pounds of hard tack or hard bread – a staple of many Newfoundlander's & Labradorian's diet; especially for fish n' brewis.
This holiday season, there were worries as no Purity Hard Bread could be found at local retailers and other related products. This occurred in part by the company locking out its workers, affecting production. I searched online selling and auction sites, eBay and Kijiji to find a couple of sellers with the product willing to part with a bag at a premium price tag. Tuesday night brought good news! After four months of a lock-out, the union and management reached an agreement, which means our favourite products will be available locally in abundance and other specialty retailers outside of province.
First of all, I love Jam Jams! Secondly, I will never forget visits to my grandmother's house when I was younger. I would always ask for a glass of the Strawberry Purity Syrup. She would know exactly how to mix it, so that it had an extra special feel for the tastebuds. As well, can not forget disliking the brewis and eggs we had some Sunday dinner's when church service was in the morning. Now, I certainly enjoy a heaping serving of the Purity Hard Tack! When I travel to Europe and other destinations, or want to give someone a treat from my home province, I ensure to bring Purity Kiss Candy. They have become popular with my friends. This past fall, two German girls couchsurfed at my house and they really loved the variety of flavour, as well as the classic packaging. These are memories made in part by an iconic company that truly is local, unlike companies such as Tim Horton's, Molson and the Hudson Bay Company which started Canadian are now owned by foreign stakeholders.
Buying local supports local jobs, builds a stronger economy and allows our communities to prosper. Next time you consider making a purchase, the savings from a big box store to a small local business may be nominal when you consider all the costs, foregoing customer service and the potential loss of the service in your own community when there is an essential need and the distance to the big box store is beyond reach. Many small towns in Europe survive and thrive on small business, complimenting each others services so they are not competing for same small pool of consumers in the local market.
To close, memories can be made with Purity products, or with other local products. We have a rich culture and tradition, why not build your own brand? Opportunities are around every corner here in Rural Newfoundland & Labrador.
Live Rural NL – Christopher Mitchelmore
A Brief History of Mummering…
The act of mummering actually comes from Rome, which is an awfully long way from Newfoundland and Labrador. The tradition was picked up in Great Britain, a tiny bit closer. It was adapted when some of the planters from Great Britain settled in Newfoundland, they brought the tradition of mummering with them.
At that time there were three types of mummering (or "jannying" or "mumming"). The oldest form was the parade. In St. John's, Newfoundland's capital city, the Mummer's Parade was a yearly event. This parade was not like our Santa Claus parades of today; it was very loud and rowdy, even to the point where people got hurt. In 1861, one hundred and fifty years ago, mummering was actually banned in Newfoundland because a man was killed by a group of mummers. Mummering, illegal?
Mummers also gave a performance visit. A group would go to someone's house and put on a small play for him or her. The play always had a hero who was killed by a bad guy. Then a doctor would bring him back to life again. The actors in the play would ask for money before they left the house. This kind of visit stopped in Newfoundland and Labrador shortly before World War I; that's more than 90 years ago.
The one kind of mummering activity that can still be found in Newfoundland and Labrador is the house visit. But years ago even this form of mummering was often violent and unpleasant. Mummers often carried "splits" or large sticks and fought with other groups of mummers or attacked innocent people. Horns, tails and skins from goats, sheep, caribou and seals were all used in costumes. They did a lot of damage to houses, wharves and fences. Many people were afraid of them.
Just under thirty years ago, in 1982, Bud Davidge and Sim Savoury released "The Mummer's Song". This silly song, written in true Newfoundland dialect, tells about a visit of the mummers who come in and dance. "Be careful the lamp and hold on to the stove. Don't swing Granny hard 'cause you know that she's old." This catchy tune has probably caused more people to start mummering again. This time, however, most mummering is not violent, but fun. It is a really enjoyable way to visit your friends, and when they guess who you are, you invite them back to your house for a similar visit.
Sometime during the twelve days of Christmas, usually on the night of the "Old Twelfth", People would disguise themselves with old articles of clothing and visit the homes of their friends and neighbors. They would even cover their faces with a hood, scarf, mask or pillowcase to keep their identity hidden. Men would sometimes dress as women and women as men. They would go from house to house. They usually carried their own musical instruments to play, singing and dancing in every house they visited. The host and hostess of these 'parties' would serve a small lunch of Christmas cake with a glass of syrup or blueberry or dogberry wine. All mummers usually drink a Christmas "grog" before they leave each house. (Grog-a drink of an alcoholic beverage such as rum or whiskey.) When mummers visit, everyone in the house starts playing a guessing game. They try to guess the identity of each mummer. As each one is identified they uncover their faces, but if their true identity is not guessed they do not have to unmask.
Although mummering has faded in large urban centers, with the exception of the re-introduction of the Mummer's Parade held annually in St. Johns, the spirit of mummering continues in rural Newfoundland & Labrador. So when you've opened all your presents and you've eaten your turkey dinner, you probably feel that Christmas is over – here in Newfoundland and Labrador, the most easterly province in Can, the fun is just beginning, for the Twelve Days of Christmas (December 26 to January 6) is the time we'll be mummering. You can watch for us, but you won't know who we are!
There is still time to mummer, as tomorrow night is OLD CHRISTMAS NIGHT!
Live Rural NL – Christopher Mitchelmore
Related Articles
- A Brief History of Mummering… (liveruralnl.com)
- Calling all Mummers….Mummers Walk & Food Drive December 29, 2010 (liveruralnl.com)
- Mummering flourishes in N.L. homes (cbc.ca)
- Mummer's Walk & Food Drive a Success! (liveruralnl.com)
- Our Beloved Purity Factories… (liveruralnl.com)
Mummer's Walk & Food Drive a Success!
The Mummer's Walk & Food Drive held on December 29, 2010 at the Flower's Cove Lions Centre is touted as a big success. The event started at 2:00 PM with mummers finding their way to the centre, dropping off food items for the Straits Food Sharing Association and ready to have fun.
A total of 20 people shared in the traditional spirit by taking time out of their day to partake in this regional community economic development (CED) activity by dressing up. The mummers along with many citizens showed their kindness by donating to their local food bank, which became the recipient of many staple items consisting of flour, sugar, cereals, can foods and other necessities. This comes at a time when food banks face severe shortages and are greatly needed.
Organizer's Christopher Mitchelmore, Emerging Leaders co-Chair (Canadian Community Economic Development Network or cCEDnet) and cCEDnet Intern, Sabrina Gaultan decided it was well overdue to instill greater uptake, creating a rural revival of this once flourishing Christmastime tradition and support a worthwhile local cause. Christopher had noted that a community event around a revival of mummering should take place during the holidays. Some discussion led to a number of ideas, but with a very short time frame it was agreed to start with a small activity and enable it to grow. This led Ms. Gaultan to become very busy, as she created a visually appealing poster, handled necessary logistics by contacting local food sharing association, RCMP detachment and Lion's Centre. In a short timeframe the marketing, location and partnerships were created. Rural regions can improve by becoming more organized. As residents, let us focus on unique traditions and plan more activities and events in our regions for all of us to enjoy. It all starts with an idea!
Local community leaders, volunteers and participants were discussing the potential for next year's walk. The excitement was there to better promote and continue the Mummer's Walk. It is very positive to see this type of outcome. Maybe 2011 will bring forth a Mummer's Ball? There is all sorts of potential for this tradition to be revived. With the right partnerships formed our sense of community with continue to grow and prosper. I commend all those who actively participated, came to watch, donated food items, supported and helped in any way build on the spirit of our community and made this event a success! We look forward to what this year's event will bring. Happy New Year to All!


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A line dancing session at an East Texas senior center came to an abrupt end when an SUV came crashing through the wall. It happened around 11:30 on Wednesday morning at the Senior Circle building on North Fourth St in Longview with seniors inside coming very close to being hit by flying debris.
Dozens of seniors were on the floor dancing when the walls began to shake.
"When we arrived on scene we discovered that a vehicle had driven through the building. Anytime a building is struck, there's the possibility of quite a bit of danger, especially when people are inside the building," said Longview police officer Debra Stiles.
Police say an elderly woman mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brakes and ran the white SUV into the building.
The front wall had full length mirrors front to back , and the impact sent shards of glass flying. Miraculously, none of the people inside the building were hit by any of it.
"When people hit the gas and they think they've hit the brake it takes that extra second, because they're thinking why is it not stopping? So it takes an extra second to realize before they take their foot off the gas," says Stiles.
No charges were filed against the driver.
The accident may have caused the center to suffer some structural damage. It will be closed until May 5 for inspection.
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Officers spoke to the clerk and the cook. The clerk said that at approximately 2:15 p.m., she was returning from the bathroom when she saw the suspect enter the business holding a silver semi-automatic handgun.
The suspect went into the kitchen and demanded money. The clerk gave the suspect between $60 and $80 from the cash register, and the suspect fled.
The suspect was described by both employees as wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, a ski mask and gloves.
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Unions vie for home care workersBy DAVE GRAM
The Associated Press | June 26,2013MONTPELIER A second major national union formally put in its bid Tuesday to represent more than 7,000 home care workers allowed to organize under a new state law letting them engage in collective bargaining.
The filing at the state Labor Relations Board one day before the deadline is expected to set up a spirited summer campaign pitting the Service Employees International Union against the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees in a battle to represent a workforce in which wages of $10 per hour are common and benefits are few.
On Tuesday, about 60 SEIU members and supporters gathered for a rally at the Statehouse before marching down the street to deliver the signed union cards to the Labor Relations Board.
Voting for SEIU is an easy choice for me, said Karen Topper, state coordinator of Green Mountain Self Advocates, one of Vermonts leading disability rights organizations. As a home care worker myself, I know that when it comes to disability rights, we need to have a partner who understands how important this is for our clients and our communities.
AFSCME responded with a statement quoting supporter Janelle Blake, a home care provider from Essex Junction. She cited the $10 per hour wage as typical in Vermont, adding that she has no health insurance or sick days. In other states, like Iowa, Maryland and California, where home care workers are represented by AFSCME, workers have received pay increases and access to health benefits, registries and training.
Each union pointed to the others base outside of Vermont as a shortfall.
SEIU said of AFSCME: A Boston-based prison guard union just isnt the right choice for Vermont homecare workers.
AFSCME called its rival the out-of-state, New York City-based SEIU.
SEIU leaders razzed an AFSME official for mispronouncing Montpelier, playing a recording of the official saying MAHN-tee-peller.
SEIU officials then presented a poster-sized thank-you card to Sen. John Campbell, the Senate leader and a key backer of the bill allowing home care workers to unionize. The card called him Senator John Campbell/Speaker Pro Tem. His actual title is president pro tem.
Some union activists at Tuesdays rally spoke of caring for disabled family members with a state subsidy. One, Zev Nicholson, who said he had come for the SEIU organization effort from Minnesota, said he would rather care for his ailing mother for love instead of money.
But, he said, My car loan and my student loans, they arent going to have the same philosophy in the matter. Theyre not going to do it out of love.MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER A lawsuit filed Wednesday against the state Department for Children and Families... Full Story
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Climb the face just left of a right facing crack, using the crack like an arete. Gets interesting toward the top, layback or stem until you can traverse left to the top of Teeter. Worth doing if you just led Teeter, but look out for spiders (you may want to clean on the way down from Teeter).
Just to the right of Teeter. Lead Teeter then set up a top-rope for both routes.
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NEWCOMB — Tzipporah Marks-Barnett cannot account for it, but the notion presented itself that she become a maggida, an ordained Jewish storyteller.
Maggid Yitzhak Buxbaum of Brooklyn was recommended to teach her the art.
"It was weekly classes over the phone," said Marks-Barnett, who recently presented "Jewish Music and Stories through the Ages" with Rabbi Cantor Moshe Halfon and Herbert Chatzky at the Newcomb Methodist Church. "Once a semester, we go to his place in Brooklyn and have an intensive workshop."
For two years, she studied ancient and modern texts, story collections, and Torah and Talmud interpretation. Buxbaum descends from the storytelling lineages of Rabbi Sholomo Carlebach and Rabbi Zalman Schacter-Shalomi. Marks-Barnett, a former trial attorney, was ordained in 2009. She lives in Santa Monica, Calif., where she is a labor arbitrator and hearing officer.
"Jewish storytellers are little bit unique," she said. "They carry a teaching with them. They are not just for entertainment or to instruct on what life was like in a certain culture. There is a lesson there. It's usually a spiritual/ethical lesson. In fact, I would say always."
She tells her stories in English to reach many. Some are non-Jewish but are still embedded with teachings. Much of Jewish storytelling tradition hails from Baal Shem Tov, Master of the Good Name, a 17th-century Jewish mystical rabbi in modern Ukraine.
"He was a brilliant rabbi, very well-trained and such a great scholar. He also had a great love for the common person. He began to notice the common Jews were being treated badly. They couldn't read or write. They were very poor. He wanted to change this. What he did was, he would travel from town to town, village to village and never identify himself as a rabbi," Marks-Barnett said.


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The Japanese capsule thought to contain the first samples grabbed from the surface of an asteroid has returned to Earth with delightful images from a group of astronomers from NASA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and other organizations [Japanese TV vid and Australian TV vid].
The science team had a front row seat to observe the Hayabusa spacecraft's fiery plunge into Earth's atmosphere. The team was aboard NASA's DC-8 airborne laboratory, packed with cameras and other imaging instruments, to capture the high-speed re-entry over an unpopulated area of central Australia [video].
One of the more exciting ground videos was posted with some Japanese commentary as the returning capsule glowed bright white, red and green over the Woomera night sky. Here are more reports from the BBC and SpaceflightNow. More information on whether or not the asteroid sample mission was successful will be announced following capsule recovery and analysis over the next few days.


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The Bimini Baths have been gone for more than 60 years, but I grew up hearing family stories about how amazing they were. This mission-style swimming pavilion was replaced with a dreary cinder block church and parking lot, but according to this clip the artesian springs remain near Vermont and Beverly. I love that puppeteer Bob Baker and former L.A. Conservancy staffer Connie Humberger are among the interviews. They're good friends and bright shining windows into old L.A. that I treasure. If I can't see it with my own eyes, at least I can see it through theirs.
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It seems like the only response other teams' fans have to their team getting beat by the Braves is, "oh yeah, well Atlanta has the worst fans!"
However, saying we have the fewest fans still would be incorrect. The Braves are actually averaging about 31,000 per game, which is 14th out of the 30 teams. Also, several teams which are still in contention for a playoff spot have worse attendance than the Braves. These include the Texas Rangers (leading their division), Chicago White Sox (2nd in their division), Cincinnati Reds (leading their division), San Diego Padres(leading their division), and the Tampa Bay Rays(tied for lead in their division). So, the next time you hear that tired old chorus about the Braves having "the worst fans", you can set them straight.
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The Philadelphia Eagles bested the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, 24-22. With the win, the Eagles wrapped up the NFL regular season and locked up the NFC East. That means they'll enter the playoffs as a No. 3 seed, and will host the New Orleans Saints next week.
It was a hard-fought game, though Philadelphia led the entire game after a field goal got the scoring started in the first quarter. The Cowboys fought a close one, getting within one point in the third quarter, at 17-16. But the Eagles managed a touchdown late in the fourth to take the eight-point lead. Dallas fought back, though, and managed a deep touchdown to Dez Bryant, but the Cowboys were unsuccessful converting for two points.
Philadelphia took back over, but only drained the clock to the two-minute warning. The Cowboys regained possession and started to drive ... but Kyle Orton was picked off by cornerback Brandon Boykin, sealing the game for the Eagles.
Tony Romo was placed on injured reserve with a back injury prior to Sunday's game, so Orton took over as the starter. He had a decent game, completing 30 of his 46 passes for 358 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions . Nick Foles continued his solid play for the Eagles, putting up 263 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Philadelphia jumped to an early 10-point lead in the first half, off an Alex Henery 47-yard field goal and a three-yard touchdown pass to running back LeSean McCoy. Dallas responded with a touchdown of its own, as a 39-yard pass to rookie receiver Terrance Williams set them up in Eagles territory. Orton managed to find tight end Gavin Escobar for a 17-yard touchdown to bring the game within three points.
Unfortunately for Dallas, after forcing a Philadelphia punt, Orton was intercepted near mid-field when throwing to Jason Witten. That set the Eagles up in Dallas territory, and Foles found Brent Celek on back-to-back plays, one for 35 yards and one for a 14-yard touchdown to put the Eagles up, 17-7.
The Cowboys slowly fought their way back, though. Dallas kicked a field goal at the end the second quarter, and Dan Bailey sunk his second of the day, from 43 yards out, near the beginning of the third to make it 17-13. The Dallas defense once again made a stop, this time forcing a fumble on Foles with an 11-yard sack. Bailey sunk a 36-yard field goal to bring Dallas within one point.
Late in the third quarter, the Eagles got started on a long drive that took them all the way to the goal line. The drive started near mid-field, and three first downs later, the Eagles were at the six-yard line. DeSean Jackson was held out of the end zone on a third-down pass, but he took it to the one-yard line. After a Dallas timeout negated what might have been a Philadelphia touchdown, the Eagles called a draw on fourth down, but Foles was stopped for no gain.
The Cowboys were unable to capitalize, and Philadelphia found itself in Dallas territory again on its its next possession. And this time, the Eagles scored, converting a 3rd and 1 at the Dallas 10 on a McCoy run, and running it in from six yards out with Bryce Brown to go up 24-16.
Dallas fought back, and after a technical error with the game clock, seemed to be out of it before the aforementioned deep pass to Bryant that went for a 32-yard touchdown. The Cowboys couldn't convert for two points, though. After stopping Philadelphia on the following drive, Orton's interception sealed it, as the Eagles were able to kill the clock on the second attempt.
Fantasy studs and duds
If you stretched your fantasy season to its limit, there were definitely some performances worth noting in this one. Eagles running back LeSean McCoy had 27 carries for 131 yards and one receiving touchdown. Dallas tight end Jason Witten had 12 receptions for 135 yards, while Eagles tight end Brent Celek managed three receptions for 71 yards and a touchdown.
Injury report
Tight end Jason Witten was banged up a little bit late in the game, but there were otherwise no significant injuries in this game.
Did they cover?
The Eagles opened as narrow 2-point favorites for the game, but the line widened to a 7.5-point margin on some books, according to OddsShark. Whether or not they covered depends on when you managed to get in, but they did not manage the wider of the two.
What's next?
The playoffs! Philadelphia made it in, and as the No. 3 seed, will play host to the New Orleans Saints in the Wildcard Round. Dallas will go home.
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I just bought my tickets to see the Wings in Phoenix. Monday, April 18th. Row 2 of the upper level. Anyone going to travel down to see them play? I was super bummed to be busy on the night they were here during the season, but pleasantly surprise when my wife was chill with me buying two tickets to the playoffs.
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Vanguard Natural Resources, LLC ("Vanguard") (NYSE:VNR) today announced that Scott W. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer and Richard A. Robert, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will deliver a presentation at the Independent Petroleum Association of America Oil & Gas Investment Symposium in New York City at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers on Monday, April 16, at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation slides will be available on Monday, April 16, 2012 on Vanguard's website under Presentations on the Investor Relations tab at www.vnrllc.com.
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SonicWall combines automatic data archiving with off-site backup option
CDP 1440i offers choice between disk and data vault storage for application backupsFollow @infoworld
We all know that we should back up our priceless data, but we always seem to forget just how valuable that data is until the next crash or stolen laptop. Another sticking point is that although off-site storage has become the de facto standard recommendation for most auditing agencies, the price of that personal salt mine for off-site media storage just hasn't gotten any cheaper.
SonicWall's new CDP 1440i is the first of what may be a new wave of personal and small-business automated backup solutions with optional off-site storage just a click away.
Designed to sit quietly on a bookshelf in the trusted network behind your SOHO or SOBO firewall, the SonicWall CDP 1440i is an SMB-backup solution just a bit bigger than my favorite Tom Clancy hardback. It's also easy to set up. The two-step process is standard SonicWall fare, involving a one-time static network configuration through a browser.
However, the rest of the configuration can be completed only from a thick Windows Administrator client, which automatically installs a client whether you like it or not. (There is a client-only installation option available.)
I installed my review unit off the trusted interface of my firewall, but the CDP doesn't have to be on the same subnet as the target workstations. I backed up documents multiple times through my SSL-VPN connection over my home cable modem connection and over my Sony Ericsson Edge modem. SonicWall just recommends that the initial "seeding" (first-time backup) of the backup be performed locally to avoid bottlenecking potentially slow remote connections.
SonicWall's disk-based system is actually multiple backup systems in one. First, you can use it for traditional archiving of selected folders and files. Second, it can perform complete system backups and is licensed with varying numbers of bare-metal restore licenses for workstations and servers. The sleeper third option is a little check mark to turn on optional off-site backup.
Data is first sent locally to the CDP through an encrypted link for instant backup and recovery. Then you can choose to send all data, some data, or nothing to the off-site datacenter with the off-site service. Protection for your off-site data is done with an AES-256 bit encryption key created for each agent during installation.
Annual subscriptions are available in 5GB steps. You get an e-mail notice when you reach 80 percent of this hard cap so that you can either increase your subscription or start grooming out old versions. However, the hard ceiling is just that — don't expect quick five-minute bursts to 105 percent when reorganizing.
The CDP Enterprise Manager Tool is where you set up policies to govern how much of the internal disk and how much of the off-site subscription each user can gobble up. Configuring the default policy gives the admin a chance to set up required applications and/or folders while still giving users the option to add additional items.
The CDP Agent Tool is the interface for users to add folders and/or applications within the scope of the policies defined in the Enterprise Manager. It is through the Agent Tool that users can find misplaced files with a truly flexible search tool and the ability to roll back their work to any of the versions backed up either on the internal disk or off-site.
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Since the turn of the 21st century, DFA club music maestro Juan MacLean has been laying groundwork. First, there were killer singles, from "By The Time I Get to Venus" in 2002, to international mega hit of 2008 "Happy House" as well as the "The Simple Life". There was a debut full-length (Less Than Human, 2005); remixes for colleagues like Air, Yoko Ono, Daft Punk, David Gahan, Franz Ferdinand; international tours with Cut Copy and Shocking Pinks, and DJ gigs from Telluride to Tel Aviv. In April 2009 came the second album, The Future Will Come – a more pop inspired collaboration with DFA mainstay Nancy Whang. "In my career as The Juan MacLean, my guiding principle was to start out more dance-y and instrumental, and someday bow out making flat-out, three-and-a-half minute pop songs." As he puts it himself – The Future Will Come estimated this creative arc is at its midpoint. The next stop on the journey was 2010's Juan MacLean DJ KiCKS mix CD. True to the series' standard, it was selected by DJ Magazine as the #1 essential mix of 2010. Juan's expert take on pure house music (re) introduced house to a new generation of dance music fans such that the genre's popularity has risen to new heights. Last year DFA releaseda 12" under Juan's "house-de-plum" Peach Melba and a digital-only album called Everybody Get Cl


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Alexander, Brown, Burpee, Buswell, Chase, Clough, Eastman,
Harlow, Hastings, Heath, Hersey, Kidder, Kimble, Rawson,
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Holmes, John (World War I)*
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Howe, Washington (Civil War)*
Marden, John
Merrill, John
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Pillsbury, Jerry (Vietnam)*
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Stocker, Albert B.
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Thornton, Clarence*
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Wallace, Joseph (World War I)
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Go for a foxy look with this bejewelled ring! Crafted in 18K yellow vermeil over sterling silver, this gorgeous ring showcases 54 round cut 1.7-1.5mm orange citrines, two marquise cut 3 x 1.5mm sapphires, 24 round cut 1.7-1.6mm and 30 round cut 1.2-1.3mm white topaz and 48 round cut 1.5mm smoky quartz. All of the gemstones have been set in prongs.
The total citrine weight is 1.02ct, the total sapphire weight is 0.10ct, the total topaz weight is 0.77ct and the total quartz weight is 0.94ct (all approximate). The ring measures 1-1/4"L x 13/16"W x 5/16"H.
From the NYC II Collection. Gemstones will vary in color or patterns. Please allow for these natural variations. All weights pertaining to diamond weights are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.
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Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.
The "vermeil" technique of plating sterling silver with gold originated in France in the 1750s. It differs from "gold filled" or "gold plated" in terms of the thickness or thinness of the microns over sterling silver. "Gold filled" pieces have a much thicker layer, between 15 and 45 microns, which is mechanically bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. Vermeil is a more expensive version of "gold plated". It does not wear off as quickly as gold plating does. However, over time, vermeil wears off and therefore will require re-plating.
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Named from the French word for lemon, "citron," citrine is a variety of quartz available in a range of golden hues from lemon, to straw, to sun yellow, to deep gold, to orange, brown and deep red. Darker colors are more highly valued, including the medium golden-orange and dark-sherry colors, sometimes called Madeira citrines after the color of the wine.
Citrine crystals can form together with amethyst to form ametrine, or with smoky quartz to form bicolored quartz. Citrine is generally less expensive than amethyst, and is also available in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes, including very large sizes. Considered an alternative to topaz as the birthstone for November, it is also thought to be the traditional gift for couples celebrating their 13th and 17th wedding anniversaries. Citrine ranks a 7.0 on the Mohs Scale, and because of this durability, it is ideal for jewelry wear.
Almost all citrine on the market is heat-treated amethyst, and generally starts life as either smoky quartz or amethyst geodes. Heat treatments first turn them clear and then give them a permanent color ranging from yellow to brownish-red. In some amethyst deposits, the amethyst has been partially or fully changed to brown citrine by natural means of heating, thereby transforming it into citrine. Natural citrine is pale yellow to orange, and occurs in much lighter hues than the heat-treated material. Citrines whose colors have been produced by artificial means tend to have much more of an orange or reddish caste than those found in nature. Since most citrine was originally amethyst that was heated to turn its color to gold, both citrine and amethyst jewelry should be kept away from prolonged exposure to strong light or heat.
Most citrine is mined in Brazil, but almost all of the Brazilian material is heat-treated amethyst. Supplies are most plentiful in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, particularly from the Serra Mine. The Ira' Mine also produces large quantities of the gem. Citrine can also be found in the Ural Mountains of Russia, in Dauphine, France, and in Madagascar.
In ancient times, citrine was carried as a protection against snake venom and evil thoughts. It was thought to give calmness and mental balance to its wearer. Throughout history, people have confused citrine for topaz. Many citrines were sold as topaz and thus thought to carry the same qualities, such as knowledge and beauty. Today, citrine symbolizes truth and integrity, and is believed to promote creativity and personal clarity.
With its uniquely mystical appearance, quartz was the "rock crystal" used in ancient times to make crystal balls. It was believed to attract energy and is still considered to be spiritual today. The gemstone was once believed to be a compact form of ice. In fact, the Greeks originally named quartz "krystallos," meaning ice, but this terminology soon applied to any type of crystal.
Often identified by its six-sided prism shape, quartz is the most common mineral on Earth, found in nearly every environment throughout the globe. With a ranking of 7.0 on the Mohs Scale, it is a component of almost every rock type and occurs in virtually every color imaginable. Quartz has a great amount varieties that are well-known by other names, including amethyst, citrine, ametrine, rock crystal, agate, druzy, chalcedony, tigers eye and many more. There are also several varieties that hold the name "quartz," including rose quartz, smokey quartz and rutilated quartz.
The pale pink color of quartz is known as rose quartz, the traditional gift for couples celebrating their 2nd anniversary. It is a delicate powder pink color that ranges from transparent to translucent. Transparent rose quartz is quite rare and is usually so pale that it does not show much color, except in large sizes. The translucent quality of rose quartz is much more common and is used for jewelry and carvings.
Rose quartz is probably one of the most prized stones for its mystical properties. Known as the "Heart Stone," it is believed to have incredible powers to balance emotions and open the heart. Folklore says rose quartz can comfort brokenhearted people, bringing healing and clarity to the heart and allowing the wearer to learn to trust again. The stone is also said to foster happiness and the joy of life by bringing about contentment in love and filling one with optimism, tenderness and gentleness.
In addition to helping with romantic love, rose quartz is believed to enhance all other forms of love as well, including self-love, platonic and maternal. Its loving, nurturing energy is said to take away fears, resentment and anger and replace them with feelings of higher self-esteem and confidence. This soothing stone is also thought to balance emotions and heal emotional wounds. It is said to be especially powerful in times of stress or loss, bringing peace and calm to the wearer.
Ranging in color from nearly black to smoky brown, smoky quartz is transparent and owes its warm earthen hue to exposure to natural radioactivity. Care must be taken since its rich color will fade in the sun. Spelled either "smoky" or "smokey," this variety of quartz is often incorrectly called "smoky topaz."
Smoky quartz is believed to help dissolve negative energy, release stress and relieve depression. It is said to be a mild sedative with a relaxing effect that calms, soothes and restores balance and harmony. Folklore says the gem can embrace dark areas with light and love and therefore clear and cleanse the body both physically and emotionally. Smoky quartz is thought to be a warm, friendly and down-to-earth gem.
Rutilated quartz is a type of transparent rock crystal that contains long, fine needles of rutile crystals (titanium dioxide). These highly valued inclusions form a landscape of shining gold needles in an array of patterns that is breathtakingly beautiful. These golden inclusions are also known as Venus hair, Cupid's darts and fleches d'amour ("arrows of love"). There is a less well-known variety called tourmalinated quartz that, instead of golden rutile, forms black or dark green tourmaline crystals.
Although rutilated quartz is usually cut as a cabochon, it can be a difficult stone to attain a smooth surface without pits. This is because rutile ranks a 6.0 on the Mohs Scale, while quartz ranks 7.0. The difference in hardness between the two materials, and because of the way rutile forms inside, causes problems when cutting. Each final cut piece is unique, with no two being exactly alike. Modern folklore says rutilated quartz brings forth each person's strengths, originality and ability to relate to others.
An ancient Persian legend states the Earth rests on a gigantic sapphire that gives its blue reflection to the sky. The most popular colors for sapphires range from light blue to a blue that appears black. Hence, the name was derived from the Latin form of the Greek word for blue, "sapphirus." Bright daylight makes most sapphires shine more vividly than the somewhat muted artificial light. So the most highly cherished color for blue sapphires is not the darkest blue, but a deep and satiated blue, which even in dim, artificial light remains to appear blue.
While sapphires are best known for being velvety blue, it was decided long ago to consider all gemstones of the mineral family corundum to be sapphires. Non-blue sapphires are termed "fancy" and can be nearly any color, including yellow, green, white/colorless, pink, orange, brown, purple, golden and even black. Red corundum is the exception, however, and was given the special name of "ruby." Since pink is really just a light red, the International Colored Gemstone Association has resolved to consider light shades of the red hue to be included in the category ruby, as it is too difficult to legislate where red ends and pink begins. In practice, however, pink shades of corundum are known as either pink ruby or pink sapphire. All sapphires rank a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, second only to diamonds in hardness.
There are a great number of varieties of sapphire, many of which are quite rare and highly sought-after in the gemstone market. A rare orange-pink variety, known as padparadscha, can be even more valuable than blue sapphire. Pronounced PAD-PA-RAD-SHAH, the name comes from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom. Endowed with both pink and orange color components, its hues range from pastels to fiery shades. Padparadscha sapphires are usually heat treated to improve and intensify their color, while the color of untreated stones will fade over time. An untreated padparadscha sapphire that has faded will return to its original pinkish-orange color, however, if exposed to sunlight for about an hour.
Another rare variety of sapphire is known as the color-changing sapphire. This stone exhibits different colors in different light. In natural light, color-changing sapphire is blue, but in artificial light, it is violet.
For experts and connoisseurs, the Kashmir-color is considered the most beautiful and valuable shade. It features a pure and intensive blue, which is enhanced by a fine, silky gloss. Its color does not change in artificial light, but remains intense with a deep, velvety sheen. Setting the standard for the color of top-quality sapphires, Kashmir sapphires were found in 1880 after an avalanche. They were intensely mined for only eight years until the source was depleted. The Burma-color is also considered especially valuable, ranging from rich royal blue to deep cornflower blue. Ceylon sapphires are prized as well for the luminosity and brilliance of their light to medium blue color.
There is a translucent variety of sapphire, called star sapphire, which displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. The mineral rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the stone, causing light to reflect in a phenomenon called "asterism." Six- or twelve-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star sapphires and rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. Value is influenced by the intensity of the body color and the strength and sharpness of the star. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the sapphire's spirit.
The stone is mined in many parts of the world. The oldest sapphire mines are situated in Ceylon, today called Sri Lanka, where gemstones were mined in ancient times. Most blue sapphires today come from Thailand or Australia, but sapphires from Kashmir and Myanmar (formerly Burma) are considered the most rare and highly prized. Sapphires are readily available in sizes of up to 2.00ct, but gems weighing 5.00-10.00ct are not unusual. The cushion-cut Logan Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighs an astounding 423.00ct and can be seen at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. There is also a 258.00ct stone set in the Russian crown, which is kept in the Diamond Fund in Moscow.
Because the gem has long symbolized sincere love and enduring faithfulness, blue sapphires are often given in engagement rings to express commitment and loyalty. Many women throughout the world decide on the blue stone for their engagement rings, as the gem also represents truth, friendship, harmony and consistency. Sapphire blue has become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, making it an ideal stone to symbolize the promise of marriage.
Often referred to as "Gem of the Heavens," sapphire also symbolizes a noble soul. It is September's birthstone and is traditionally given as 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gifts. Star sapphires are given for the 65th anniversary. The color sapphire-blue is known for representing clarity and competence. In fact, the first computer to ever declare victory over a chess grandmaster and world champion was named "Deep Blue."
Sapphires have been associated with magical powers throughout the ages. The Greeks identified white sapphires with Apollo and the oracles at Delphi used them to tap into the subconscious and super conscious. During the Middle Ages, sapphires symbolized the tranquility of the heavens and wearing them was thought to bring peace, happiness and purity of the soul. The color blue became the symbol of the union between a priest and the heavens, so sapphires came to be adorned on the rings of bishops. Soldiers wore them to prevent capture by enemies and kings wore the gemstone to defend against harm and put themselves in divine favor. This supposed "divine favor" is why sapphires were often the gemstone of choice for high priests and royalty throughout history. In fact, the British Crown Jewels contain a number of notable sapphires.
Today, sapphires are still believed to hold special powers. The stone is said to provide healing properties for mental illness and depression. It can be considered an aid to psycho kinesis, telepathy and clairvoyance, while providing spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. White sapphires, like diamonds, are considered the guardians of love, enhancing it and ensuring fidelity in marriage. The most powerful type of the gem is said to be the star sapphire. They are believed to protect against negative energy and have a calming effect that allows the mind to experience tranquility, joy and clear thinking.
A symbol of strength and intelligence, topaz derives its name from Topazios, an island in the Red Sea that is known today as Zabargad. The Greek word "topazios" means "to seek," since the island was covered with a thick fog and difficult to find. Gemstones found on the island were called topaz, although the stones were eventually found to actually be peridot. The real gem of topaz is found throughout the world, with different occurrences producing specific colors.
Brown, yellow, orange and red topaz are found in Brazil, Sri Lanka and Siberia. Most brownish topaz is heated to produce a permanent and glamorous pink color. Following the discovery of pink topaz in Russia during the 19th century, Imperial topaz was found. Featuring a sherry red, deep pink or reddish-orange color, the gem was so coveted that its ownership was restricted to the Czar, his family and those who received it as a royal gift. Today, Imperial shades are the most rare and, therefore, the most valuable.
Blue topaz is rarely found in nature and is most often created through a combination of heat treatment and irradiation. It is found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and China. Topaz is often colorless, too, and can be found in the United States, Mexico, Russia and Pakistan. In 1998, a new type of enhanced topaz made its appearance with a greenish-blue or emerald green color. All colors of topaz rank an 8.0 on the Mohs Scale of hardness.
Yellow topaz is November's birthstone and blue topaz is December's birthstone. Blue topaz is also the traditional gift for 4th and 19th wedding anniversaries, while Imperial topaz is celebrated as a 23rd anniversary gift. Perhaps the most famous topaz is a large, colorless stone known as the Braganza. It was discovered in Brazil in 1740 and was originally thought to be a priceless diamond. Today, the giant 1,680.00ct stone is set in the Portuguese Crown.
The mystery and allure of topaz goes back thousands of years. To the ancients, it was a symbol of love and affection and was thought to ward off sudden death. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, the god of the sun. The Greeks called it the Stone of Strength, believing it had the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency. The Egyptians said the gem was colored with the golden glow of the sun god, Ra, making topaz a powerful amulet that protected its wearer against harm.
Topaz's mystical curative powers were believed to wax and wane with the phases of the moon. The gem was said to change color in the presence of poisoned food or drink and falcons were carved on the stones to help earn the goodwill of kings and magnates. During the spread of the Bubonic plague in 1347-1400, the clergy touched topaz to people's sores. Also in medieval times, the gem was thought to prevent death and heal physical and mental disorders. The stones were ground into powder and added to wine to prevent asthma and insomnia.
Today, topaz is said to be the gem that has the widest range of curative powers. It is believed to dispel enchantment, improve eyesight and protect against negative emotions such as depression, anger, fear, greed and envy. Its properties are supposedly enhanced when the gem is mounted in gold. Because of this association with gold, topaz is used to bring or enhance the wearer's money-gathering abilities and has long been used in money and wealth rituals.
Wearing topaz is said to improve and deepen relationships, promote patience, ensure fidelity and enhance the ability to love. The gem is also believed to bring friendship, intelligence, long life, beauty and a pleasant disposition.


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Election results: Labour gain seats in St Albans
Updated 5:08pm Friday 3rd May 2013 in News By Zoe Forsey, Senior Reporter
Labour has made a political breakthrough in St Albans by winning two seats in yesterday's county council election.
Although the Liberal Democrats gained the majority of the seats, the loudest cheers came as Labour candidates were named victorious.
Roma Mills took St Albans North and with 1487 votes and Dreda Gordon gained the Colneys seat with 1235 votes.
Both seats were snatched from the Liberal Democrats.
Councillor Mills said: "I was very pleased with the outcome.
"I had a very good reaction on the doorstep and that was reflected in the vote.
"An awful lot of work goes into this.
"There was a very good and happy atmosphere for Labour on the night."
The Liberal Democrats held seats in Sandridge, St Albans Central, St Albans South and St. Stephens.
Sandy Walkington was named as the new representative for St Albans South with 35.7 per cent.
He said: "I'm enormously honoured. It is a fabulous division to represent.
"It is a really encouraging for Liberal Democrats in St Albans.
"We won six out of eight seats. It was ghastly for the Conservatives."
As well as holding both Harpenden seats, the Conservatives retained one seat in St Albans.
Conservative Maxine Crawley held St Albans Rural seat with a 50 per cent majority with 1802 votes.
She said: "I am absolutely delighted. I'm just thankful to the electorate for having trust in me.
"I'm really looking forward to another four years.
"It is really nice when you work hard for four years that people are happy with what you have done.
"I'm really happy with the result. I just really like being a councillor.
"I was surprised at how many votes UKIP got. They did surprisingly well across the district.
"I think we would have won at least three more seats if it wasn't for them."
Although UKIP did not gain any seats in St Albans, they received 12 per cent of all the votes cast across the St Albans district.
Their highest vote count came in St Stephens, where Peter Whitehead won 951 votes.
The Greens were also unable to secure a seat on the night despite having candidates in the running for every seat.
Jack Easton, who lost out to Liberal Democrat Chris White for the St Albans Central seat, said: "I'm pleased that lots of Green voters showed out but I'm disappointed there weren't enough to put a dent in.
"The reaction on the doorstep was very good and convinced me it was an even race.
"The sustainability agenda will never go away. We will keep fighting. We are here for the long haul."
The elections saw a turnout of 35.4 per cent, with 37,652 people visiting the polling station, compared to 45.5 per cent in 2009.
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I'm not implying anything I'm just stating fact.
lovffc, I doubt very much the immigrants would have voted tory or limp dhimmiprat in the first place,
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53 mpg city / 46 mpg hwy / 50 mpg combined
Launched in 2012, the littlest Prius is a subcompact, and beyond marginally better fuel economy, it's also the lowest priced of the bunch.
Not surprisingly, it consistently ranks in the top-four saleswise, and only other Toyota hybrids beat it – these being the Prius v, Camry, and of course, regular Prius Liftback.
Its city figure is where it really shines, and to be sure, the lower-case "c" in its name stands for this. The car weighs 500 pounds less than the Prius Liftback from which it borrows the other part of its name, and the Hybrid Synergy Drive's electric motor is put to maximum effect in sedate around-town driving.
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This place would have been perfect if it was just a bit busier, nice room, great common area, cafe/takeaway downstairs is great, there just weren't a lot of people. It's really close to the centre only about €1.50 on the bus and we even got the cable car down and walked the rest and it only took 15 mins. The place is set up for loads f people so if it were busier it would have been great! Also the breakfast isn't great but it's free!
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Great kitchen/common area, free breakfast, staff super friendly and helpful, was very quiet when I stayed, but still managed to meet people. Location is not great - you have to take a bus to get to actual San Marino, it's too far to walk up unless you have loads of time. But I wouldn't recommend staying in San Marino longer than 1 or 2 nights anyway!
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I really like the place, but only because there were 3 people staying in the hostel when i was there. Could imagine how busy it will be if the hostel is full, especially with the common showers area and only one toilet. However, great living room and good atmosphere too, feel like the owner put a lot of thought into making it a fun hostel. Again only downside is the shower and WC, anything else is great. And the location is NOT in San Marino old town, it's in Borgo Maggiore.
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Its just next to the bus stop and there is a bar/fast food downstairs. The view from the hostel is good, can see both the old town above and Rimini below. The staff is friendly and explained everything we asked. However, we have to pay extra fro the bed sheets and towel. There is only 1 toilet, which is not enough. My bladder nearly exploded in the morning. T.T
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I'm feeling...a bit tired. Wish I could crawl back under the covers and go back to sleep but the day has begun and I must begin with it.
On my mind...finishing my Bible Study responses. This year's study of Exodus is nearly over and I have learned much.
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 teaspoon soda
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Mix thoroughly margarine, confectioner's sugar, egg and vanilla. Blend in flour, soda, and cream of tartar. Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes or just drop cookies onto a greased cookie sheet.
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A vinaigrette, or French salad dressing, in its simplest form is one part vinegar or lemon juice to three or four parts olive or vegetable oil. It is seasoned with a little salt and pepper. Mixed extremely well just before using, the vinaigrette is smooth and delicate tasting; if not well blended, it can be harsh and oily. If the oil and vinegar used have excellent flavor, nothing else is needed to sauce a mixed green salad.
Dijon mustard is often used as a basic ingredient by many chefs. Besides adding flavor to the vinaigrette, it also acts as an emulsifier, holding the oil and vinegar in suspension longer. Other ingredients added to a vinaigrette are fresh-chopped herbs, chopped shallots, chopped hard-boiled egg, and garlic.
Fresh herbs can go over your salad or in the dressing, and I often shred a hard-boiled egg over a salad enhancing both its flavor and appearance.
I generally keep a bottle of vinaigrette in the refrigerator ready to use, shaking it well just before pouring it over a salad.
Using the proportions shown here, it's easy to scale this recipe up or down. I use a blender to help whenever making large quantities of the dressing.
1. In a small bowl or jar, mix the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper together.
2. Add the vegetable and olive oils and mix all ingredients until well blended and smooth the. Blend well again just before using.
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If you want to use either all vegetable oil or all olive oil in the vinaigrette instead of the blend here, keep in mind the proportions that follow.
Olive Oil Vinaigrette: Three parts oil to one part vinegar or lemon juice.
Vegetable Oil Vinaigrette: Four parts oil to one part vinegar or lemon juice. If the vegetable oil you use has a strong flavor, use the ratio of 3:1 instead.
Because garlic can overpower a salad, add a halved garlic clove instead of chopped garlic to the dressing. In this way you can remove it when the dressing has acquired sufficient garlic flavor.
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Brian Rea for Marni
The style bigwigs at Marni have tapped into the very quintessence of fashion: as an artform of self-expression. In their third artist-based collaboration, Marni have recruited the skills of America illustrator and former art director at the New York Times, Brian Rea. In a meeting of quirky and colourful minds, the pair have produced collections for the Marni Foulard 2012 Winter Edition and Marni Mens AW12-13, with Rea's metropolitan scenes scribbled across dresses, tote bags and t-shirts.
The sketches' whimsicality and childlike nature are tinged with a sense of irony and solemnity; Rea's work is as melancholy as it is magical. Marni superstar, Consuelo Castiglioni describes her vision for the collection, wanting it to "clash and mingle in unexpected ways". Looks like Rea and Marni nailed it.
All clothes from Marni Foulard Winter 2012 collection and all images by Brian Rea
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The first part of the video shows some clips of Harbaugh during some practices. It's great stuff, but my favorite is when he tells somebody "You see the 20-yard line down there? It's got the '2' and the 'O.'" And what was that part about only having to say Hauschka and he falls apart? Was that directed at Gano? The second part of the video has some team analysis. Brian Billick, as usual, is very fair with his assessment of the team. When asked if we can improve in 2009, he says that would entail going to the Super Bowl. Unlike a lot of pundits (see below), he says that you know we'll be playing good D for a number of reasons, and actually mentions Landry's return. It's refreshing to hear that kind of talk from a national media figure. And then there's Marshall Faulk. The first words out of his mouth seem to be agreement with Billick, but he goes on spew all the usual idiotic crap. According to Faulk, Rex Ryan is the reason for Ray Lewis's success. How can you argue with that? Watch Billick's face while Marshall is talking; he looks like he wants to jump over the table and slap him while he's talking.


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Ballmer's days of sports fandom go back to childhood. An avid pick-up basketball player who lacked the athleticism to excel at it, he channeled his passion into being team manager at the Country Day high school in his hometown of Detroit.
There, he supported players and was a perfectionist with stats. He made sure towels and balls were in order, and that water bottles were ready when the players stepped off the court. "And, of course, he cheered," then coach John Hansen told author Fredric Alan Maxwell for his 2002 book "Bad Boy Ballmer."
He didn't have a hoop in his backyard, but neighborhood kids knew from his bellows when he wanted a game.
"He'd be so loud, calling out to see if anyone wanted to play," childhood friend Rob Mason told the author. In the game, he was no less determined. "You could see how Steve ended up where he did. He just kept driving toward the basket. He was hugely competitive."
That kind of background makes Ballmer, 58, the "perfect owner" for the Clippers, says author Maxwell.
Ballmer is a huge basketball fan, but is organized and analytical enough to manage a large organization.
"He knows how to hire talent. He won't get in the way of that," said Maxwell.
But just wait for the courtside excitement, he said.
"When they play the Lakers, (Jack) Nicholson will be sitting down and Ballmer will be jumping all over the place," he said. "That's the maniacal side of him."
Apart from the flamboyant rah-rah displays of emotion Ballmer was known for at Microsoft, his career credentials are significant.
He helped build Microsoft into a software juggernaut after dropping out of Stanford's MBA program to help his college friend Bill Gates. He joined as the company's 30th employee in June 1980. Since Microsoft's initial public offering in 1986, the company's stock has climbed some 41,000 percent, helping build Ballmer's vast fortune, which Forbes estimates is roughly $21 billion.
Ballmer stepped down from the chief executive post in February as investors grew impatient with the company's slow progress adapting to a new era of mobile computing dominated by tablets and smartphones. One of Microsoft's key businesses -- selling its still dominant Windows operating systems -- is buffeted by a slowdown in demand for personal computers, even as the business and cloud services are gaining strength. (continued...)
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