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on it? (For your sake, I hope so.) In major cities rents are falling,
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what happened in academia over the past 30 years, according to Emory
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secret that most professors are paid based not on the quality (or
even quantity) of their teaching, but rather on the volume of scholarly
articles and books they can produce.
American Enterprise Institute paper, "Professors on the Production
Line, Students On Their Own," reveals the following: Laboring
on the age-old axiom "publish-or-perish," thousands of
professors, lecturers and graduate students are busy producing dissertations,
books, essays and reviews. Over the past five decades, their collective
productivity has risen from 13,000 to 72,000 publications per year.
But the audience for language and literature scholarship has diminished,
with unit sales for books now hovering around 300.
At the same
time, the degree of interaction between teachers and students has
declined. While 43 percent of two-year public college students and
29 percent of four-year public college students require remedial
course work, costing $2 billion annually, one national survey reports
that 37 percent of first-year arts/humanities students "never"
discuss course readings with teachers outside of class, and 41 percent
only do so "sometimes."
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the Right College and Collegeguide.org.
He is author of Wilhelm
Röpke: Swiss Localist, Global Economist. He writes frequently
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The Pacific Northwest Ballet has made an annual tradition of staging short (one hour), fairy tale-based ballets as a showcase for the school's students and to offer a family-friendly show designed to hold the attention of even little ones.
This year's production is Pinocchio, featuring the school's upper level and professional division students.
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The performance opens with Pinocchio as a young boy after the Blue Fairy grants his wish to be human. In a mirror, Pinocchio sees the reflection of himself as a puppet, then steps through the mirror to relive his story, starting in Geppetto's shop.
The newly-made Pinocchio promises to obey his father and go to school, but instead sells his book and takes off to perform in a puppet show, where he earns a handful of gold coins. Instead of taking the coins back to his father, as the cricket reminds him he should do, Pinocchio is conned by a cat and fox who steal the money. The Blue Fairy arrives to console Pinocchio and tell him that his father is out on the ocean looking for him.
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My daughter, who is old enough to understand that the old fairy tales were merely appropriated by Disney – not created by the movie studio – especially enjoyed the humor in the show. She liked the way that Pinocchio the puppet stomps around and puts his ever-lengthening nose in the air, and she laughed at the scolding cricket, who plays the role of Pinocchio's (ignored) conscience. That combination of humor and good storytelling is what makes the show an especially great introduction to ballet for children.
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Inside the squat colonial building, the National Confederation of Campesinos, CNC by its Spanish initials, is working feverishly to win the loyalty of Oaxaca's beleaguered farmers.What no one in the confederation wants is for Oaxaca's poor to start taking up with the Zapatista rebels and other anti-government groups. But rather than criticize the revolutionary cause, the CNC adopts it, at least in its rhetoric.
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The government is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars in social aid into the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Michoacan, Veracruz and Puebla as part of a five-year national development plan. The Mexican military is stepping up patrols in Guerrero and Oaxaca to detect not only illicit drugs but also weapons that might fall into the hands of subversive groups.
The ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), in power for 67 years, is trying to reinvent itself to make the party more appealing to the masses. And PRI-affiliated groups such as the CNC - the country's largest ''campesino'' organization - are trying to teach new farming techniques to raise productivity and improve the standard of living. The PRI-government machine wants to avoid a repeat of the January 1994 peasant revolt in the southern state of Chiapas.
The uprising by a ragtag band of Indians calling themselves the Zapatistas took the world by surprise and shattered the image of Mexico as a modern, stable democracy. For those who were looking, there were warning signs before the rebellion. The Mexican army and the Zapatistas had clashed in May 1993 in Chiapas, leaving several people dead. Military commanders at the time urged the previous administration, headed by then-President Carlos Salinas de Gortari, to take the rebels seriously.
More than two years later, many Mexicans believe that guerrilla groups may again be preparing for rebellion in some of the country's poorest regions. Not that there's any hard evidence. Mostly it's just rumors and gossip, fueled by accounts in the Mexican news media.
Government officials deny the existence of such groups, but go to great length to quell signs of popular discontent. For instance, after the governor of Guerrero, Ruben Figueroa, was absolved of any responsibility in the June killings of 17 ''campesinos'' in that state, Mr. Zedillo took the highly unusual step of asking the Mexican Supreme Court to investigate. He said: ''I've been and will always be respectful of the sovereignty of the states. . .but when the circumstances merit, I'll make full use of the powers granted to me by the constitution. We Mexicans are determined to live in a country of laws and institutions.''
The ''campesinos'' killed in Guerrero were gunned down by police while on their way to an anti-government rally. Police initially claimed they were fired upon first. Nearly two dozen officers and other government employees have since been arrested as part of a widening scandal.
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Another organization founded in the 1970s was the Forces of National Liberation, which was active in Chiapas state and was the precursor to the Zapatista National Liberation Army.
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Following on from the US trailer and poster out earlier this month, Focus Features have now released a new, longer international trailer for their stop-motion zombie horror, ParaNorman. When a small town is besieged by zombies, responsibility falls upon Norman, a local boy with the unique ability to speak to the dead, to save everyone from a centuries-old curse.
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Colorado Springs Neurosurgeon
Colorado Springs neurosurgeon, Todd P. Thompson, MD, FACS, is the newest member of the neurosurgery team at Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thompson received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his residency in neurosurgery, as well as a fellowship in image-guided surgery and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2001. He is board-certified in neurosurgery, and is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Thompson's areas of clinical expertise include complex spine surgery, radiosurgery, and brain tumors. Dr. Thompson was selected as a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Young Neuosurgeon's Committee, he studied in Japan as a Sugita Scholar, was recognized by his peers as a "Top Doctor" in 2009, 2010, and 2011, and serves as a medical consultant for athletes at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
At Memorial Hospital, Dr. Thompson utilizes the latest computer-guided imaging systems to optimize surgical treatments, and improve patient outcomes. For Dr. Thompson, the greatest satisfaction comes from seeing a patient's quality of life improve as a result of a successful spine or brain operation. Dr. Thompson's numerous academic publications can be reviewed at memorialneuro.org.
Contact Dr. Thompson
To schedule an appointment to see Colorado Springs neurosurgeon, Dr. Todd Thompson, please call 719-365-6300.
Curriculum Vitae
Previous Academic and Professional Appointments:
- 2010-2011: Neurosurgeon, Central Wyoming Neurosurgery, Casper, WY
- 2005-2010: Todd Thompson MD LLC, Hawaii Neurosurgery Group, Honolulu, HI
- 2003-2005: Neurosurgeon, Peachtree Neurosurgery, Atlanta, GA
- 2001-2003: Neurosurgery Division Chief, Straub Clinic and Hospital, Department of Surgery, Honolulu, HI
- 1995-2001: Resident, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery Pittsburgh, PA
- 1994-1995: Intern, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Surgery Pittsburgh, PA
Previous Administrative and/or Clinical Appointments:
- Chief of Neurosurgery, Straub Clinic & Hospital, Honolulu, HI 2001-2003 Co-Director St. Joseph's Hospital, Gamma Knife Center, Atlanta, GA 2004-2005
- Medical Physician and Surgeon License, Pennsylvania: MD060046L Issued 1996-expired
- Medical Physician and Surgeon License, Hawaii: MD 11135 Issued: 2000-present
- Medical Physician and Surgeon License, Georgia: MD053048 Issued 2003-lapsed
- Medical Physician and Surgeon License, Wyoming: 8532A Issued 10/22/2010-current
- Medical Physician and Surgeon License, Colorado: DR-50583 Issued 09/29/2011-current
- Medical Physician and Surgeon License, California: C54877 Issued 9/21/2011-current
- DEA License: Issued 1999- present
- Hawaii State Narcotics License Issued 2001- present
- Wyoming Medical License, 8532A, issued 10/22/2010 – current
Specialty Boards:
- Certifying Board: American Board of Neurological Surgery: 2004
- 1989, BA, Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 1994, MD, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Postgraduate Training:
- Neurosurgery Resident, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh PA,
- Chairmen Peter Jannetta, MD/ Dade Lunsford, MD, 7/94 – 6/01
- Research and Clinical Fellow, Stereotactic and Image Guided Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, Supervisor: Dade Lunsford, MD, 07/99-06/00
Committee Memberships:
- National and International:
- Advanced Trauma Life Support – Instructor 2000
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Young Neurosurgeons Committee, Elected 1999
- Institutional:
- Infection Control Committee, Mountain View Regional Hospital 2010-2011
- Peer Review Committee, Straub Clinic and Hospital 2001-2003 Pain Management Committee Straub Clinic and Hospital 2001-2003 Physicians Advisory Group, Straub Clinic and Hospital 2002-2003 Operations Committee- Straub Clinic and Hospital 2002-2003
Honors and Awards:
- Paul M. Lin Award in Neurological Surgery, May 1991
- Alpha Omega Alpha 1994
- Sugita Scholar, Nagoya, Japan 2000
- Joseph E. Strode Award – Excellence in Research 2001
- Best Physicians, Honolulu 2009, 2010
Society Memberships:
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Hawaii Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Wyoming Medical Society
Clinical Service Contributions:
- Chief of Neurosurgery, Straub Clinic & Hospital, Honolulu, HI 2001-2003
- Co-Director St. Joseph's Hospital, Gamma Knife Center, Atlanta, GA 2004-2005
Other Activities:
- a. Community-Related Service: MEDIA
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. It's your health Atlanta. WGST, October 17, 2004. Atlanta, GA
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Channel 46 news report. November 5, 2004. Atlanta, GA
- Employee Assistance Program Association, "Chronic Pain and Depression: Emphasis on Back Pain" January 26, 2005. Honolulu, HI
- Ask the Specialist. "Back Pain and Slipped Discs" KHON 2 News. December 8, 2008. Honolulu, HI
- b. Community-Related Service: COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
- Low Back Pain. February 24, 2003. Wilcox Memorial Hospital. CME lecture
- The Management of Low Back Pain, Sciatica and other Spine Disorders. February 5, 2004. Northside Hospital. Atlanta, GA
- c. Community-Related Service: COLLEGE STUDENT MENTORING
- Straub Foundation. Summer Research Program, 2002
- Published and accepted research articles (clinical, basic science, other) in refereed journals:
- Pearson HE, Thompson TP. Atrophy and degeneration of ganglion cells in central retina following loss of postsynaptic target neurons in the lateral geniculate nucleus of the adult cat. Experimental Neurology 119:113-119, 1993
- Thompson TP, Albright LA. Proprionibacterium acnes infections of cerebrospinal fluid shunts. Childs Nervous System 14:378-380, 1998
- Thompson TP, Jannetta PJ, Lovely TJ, Ochs M. Unilateral trismus and microvascular decompression. J OMFS 57(1):90-92, 1999
- Thompson TP, Lunsford LD, Kondziolka D. Restorative Neurosurgery. Opportunities for Restoration of Function in Acquired, Degenerative, and Idiopathic Neurological Diseases. Neurosurg 45(4):741-752, 1999
- Thompson TP, Levy E, Kanal E, Lunsford LD. Iatrogenic Pneumocephalus secondary to intravenous catheterization: a case report. J Neurosurgery 91:878-880, 1999
- Thompson TP, Kondziolka DK, Albright AL. Thalamic Stimulation for Choreiform Movement Disorders in Children. J Neurosurg 92:718-721, 2000
- Thompson TP, Lunsford LD, Flickinger JC. Radiosurgery for hemangiomas of the cavernous sinus and orbit. Neurosurg 47(3):778-783, 2000
- Levy E, Niranjan A, Thompson TP, Scarrow AM, Kondziolka DK, Flickinger JC, Lunsford LD, Radiosurgery for intracranial arteriovenous malformations in children, Neurosurg 47(7):834-841, 2000
- Wakabayashi T, Kajita Y, Hatano N, Thompson TP, Nagasaka T, Yoshida J. Clinicopathological study of oligodendroglial tumors: the effectiveness of interferon Beta, ACNU/MCNU, and radiation (IAR/IMR) for anaplastic tumors. Brain Tumor Pathol 17:29-33, 2000
- Maesawa S, Kondziolka D, Thompson TP, Flickinger JC, Lunsford LD. Brain metastasis in patients with no known primary tumor. Cancer 89(5):1095-1101, 2000
- Thompson, TP, Levy E, Jho, HD, Lunsford LD. Primum non nocere: Multimodality management when multiple mass lesions strike a single patient. Surg Neurol;55;332-339, 2001
- Adelson PD, Bonaroti EA, Thompson TP, Tran M, and Nystrom NA. End-to-side neurorrhaphies in a rodent model of peripheral nerve injury: a preliminary report of a novel technique. J. Neurosurg: Pediatrics; 101(1);74-78, 2004
- Thompson TP, Pearce J, Madamba J, Chong G. Surfer's Myelopathy. Spine 29(16);E353-356, Aug 15, 2004.
- Thompson D, Takeshita J, Thompson TP. Selecting Antiepileptic Drugs for Symptomatic Patients with Brain Tumors. Supportive Oncology, Vol. 4 (8):411-416, 2006
- Book chapters:
- Thompson TP, Lunsford LD, Kondziolka D. Distinguishing Recurrent Tumor and Radiation Necrosis with Positron Emission Tomography versus Stereotactic Biopsy. Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 73:9-14, 1999
- Thompson TP, Lunsford LD, Kondziolka D. Technical considerations in movement disorder surgery: frames, imaging, and intraoperative monitoring. Progress in Neurological Surgery, 15:91-102, 2000
- Thompson TP, Lunsford LD. Trigeminal Neuralgia-Percutaneous Glycerol Rhizotomy pp 219-226 in Follett KA (ed), Neurosurgical Pain Management, Elsevier Inc., Philadelphia, 2004
- Thompson TP, Lunsford LD, Albright AL. Patient Selection in Movement Disorder Surgery in Yeoman's Neurological Surgery. Fifth ed. Vol 3, pp 2745-2753, Winn HR ed. Elsevier Inc., Philadelphia, 2004
- Kondziolka D, Lunsford LD, Thompson TP. Stereotactic Radiosurgery with the Gamma Knife in The Handbook of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, pp 165-177. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York. Accepted. February 2003
- Thompson TP, Kondziolka D. "Acoustic Neuroma", Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences, Aminoff MJ, Daroff RB (eds), Vol. 1, pp 14-16, Academic Press, San Diego. March 2003
- Manuals, videos, computer programs, and other teaching aids: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Patient Education Video.
- University of Pittsburgh, Copyright 1999
- Back To Fitness. Lumbar Spine Educational and Fitness DVD. MDFitness, LLC. Copyright 2004
- Other publications:
- Thompson TP, Adelson PD. Evaluating brachial plexus birth injuries. Children's
- Hospital of Pittsburgh: Physician s Update. Spring 1997
- Thompson TP, Maitz AH, Kondziolka D, Lunsford LD. Radiation, Radiobiology and 6
- Neurosurgery. Contemp Neurosurg 21(13):1-6, 1999
- Thompson TP, Kondziolka D, Lunsford LD. Movement Disorder Surgery. Contemp Neurosurgery, 21(16):1-6, 1999
- Thompson TP, Witham T, Lunsford LD, Kondziolka D, Flickinger JC. Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Indications and Outcomes. Contemp Neurosurg 22(7), April 2000
- Witham T, Thompson TP, Marion DW. Prevention wound infections in neurosurgery. Contemp Neurosurg 22(5), February 2000
- Abstracts:
- Thompson TP, Pearson HE. Degeneration of mature retinal ganglion cells in area centralis of the cat following loss of post synaptic targets. Eastern Student Research Forum, University of Miami, December 1991.
- Bonaroti EA, Rose RD, Thompson TP, Adelson PD. Histopathologic and electrophysiologic analysis of end-to-side nerve anastomosis. CNS Annual Meeting, New Orleans, September 1997.
- Thompson TP, Resnick D, Marion D, Darby J. Acid-Base physiology of therapeutic hypothermia in the treatment of severe head injury. CNS Annual Meeting, Seattle, October 1998.
- Thompson TP, Lunsford LD, Kondziolka D. Distinguishing Recurrent Tumor and Radiation Necrosis with Positron Emission Tomography versus Stereotactic Biopsy, American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, Snowbird, Utah July 1999.
- Levy EL, Niranjan A, Thompson TP, Scarrow AM, Kondziolka D, Flickinger JC, Lunsford LD. Radiosurgery for intracranial arteriovenous malformations in children. AANS/CNS Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery. New Orleans, LA. February 2000
- Kondziolka D, Wechsler L, Goldstein S, Gebel J, De Cesare, Cidis-Meltzer C, Thulborn K, Jannetta P, Niranjan A, Thompson T, Elder E. Results from a Trial of Neuronal Transplantation for Patients with Fixed Motor Deficits following Stroke. American Association of Neurological Surgery. San Francisco, April 2000


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HOUSTON -- Underwater connector technology company SEA CON has opened a new encapsulating and molding facility in the West Houston area, to support both its Gulf Coast and international business activities. The company said it plans to hold increased stock of its most popular connectors, to help fill the need for short order custom assemblies.
SEA CON currently has five main production facilities geared to the delivery of a mass production of subsea connectors. At times, the company said, this can make it difficult to provide customers with short order custom assemblies. The new Houston workshop will specialize in these short order needs.
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text: Baby > Your Life The Truth About Being a Single Mom Whether you're divorced and co-parenting with an ex, never married, or chose to be a single mom, one thing's for sure: Once you've crossed over to single mom status, life will never be the same again. by Christine Coppa As a five-year veteran of the single mom gig, I've been on a constant emotional rollercoaster -- feeling like queen of the universe for potty-training my son in a month, panicking at 3 a.m., as I nurse his 104-degree fever, and even doing a happy dance after dropping him off at day care. I'm free, I think … even though I'm headed straight to work. Then there's the sinking guilt of raising my son without his father and the exhaustion of having to do it all. Being a single mom is pretty much as tough as it's cracked up to be, but that doesn't mean I don't love it. You've got to work at having a social lifeOffice happy hours, a girlfriend's jewelry party and an impromptu date all take a backseat to your child (and so do dental appointments and pedicures). As the only parent, you're needed at home physically and emotionally. But be warned: It's important not to become a recluse, or to feel sorry for yourself. Just get used to planning ahead to get out (and you absolutely should get out)! Having "girls' night out" scheduled in your iCal, or letting your friend fix you up on a blind date will give you something exciting and "adult" to look forward to, and keep you thinking positively. You'll work your butt off -- but still feel like you're treading water job-wiseWith school drop-off and peak traffic, I'm admittedly a little late to work some days, and I dart out at five on the dot. Obviously, I have no other choice, since there's no other parent to take turns with. But why feel guilty? I've learned to scarf a salad and work through lunch, and even accepted that I'll have to get work done after my little guy goes to bed, too. Just don't wear yourself too thin: You need to call it a night every now and then, crawl into bed and watch reality TV -- with or without ice cream. Dating is a juggling act, but it's doable (so do it!)It took me a good four years to start dating again, and I don't take it lightly when it comes to a guy meeting my son. That's still pretty much off-limits. This means I'm currently living in two worlds. One night, I'm getting wined and dined, like any other single lady. The next, I'm back at home with the love of my life, simultaneously searching for a Lego man's microscopic hand, cooking dinner and singing the ABC's -- and okay, shooting my date a text. I actually like compartmentalizing my lives as a mom and as a dating woman. It's nice to occasionally get away, have a drink and recharge my batteries. I always feel refreshed after a night on the town and super-excited to resume my mommy duties. Talking about the absent parent hurts every time Raising a baby and toddler alone is a lot different than parenting an inquisitive five-year-old whose friends have moms and dads who either live together, or are both involved. When my son asks about his father, I answer truthfully, quickly and then change the subject (advice I gained from a child psychologist). I never say anything negative and know this conversation will evolve as my son grows older and more curious. So plan ahead of time how you'll answer. And rest assured that it's normal for you to feel sad, anxious, guilty or even enraged after having this tricky conversation. Just try to keep your cool around your kid. You definitely need help It's a single mom's instinct to feel like she needs to do it all, but that's not realistic or rational. Despite what your seemingly perfect mom friends say or do, no one is super mom. Ask for help and accept help -- especially if you're a solo single mom, like me, with no other parent to pitch in. I know that "being on" 24/7 leads to burnout, so I say yes when family members and friends offer to babysit (and repay them with a coffee gift card or by returning the favor for their kids). In the beginning, it will be hard to loosen the reins of control, but eventually, it will feel comforting to know that help is a phone call away. You'll become a penny pincherI don't care how much money you make, you're going to automatically reel in the spending and rethink your purchases. In addition to basic financial obligations that come with bringing up a tiny human, you'll tack on life insurance, healthcare and a college savings plan (gulp). Child support usually helps with basic costs, plus medical and work-related childcare, but extra expenses always come up: Little League registration, your child's birthday party, tickets to a play. And even though you'll feel empowered that you're supporting two people on your own, you'll be paranoid about what would happen if you lost your job. Truth is, I feel like an awesome mom knowing my kid has a college fund, and that it's partially because I'm rocking a bag from two (or three?) seasons ago. Got to love a semi-vintage bag! Christine Coppa is the author of Rattled! (Broadway Books, 2009), a memoir about starting her journey as a single mom. She's a market editor-at-large, and has been a contributor to several parenting publications. Her son is five years old. Plus, more from The Bump: The Truth About Being a Working Mom Chat With Other Single Moms 7 Surprising (and Sweet!) Things About Being a Mom See More: Mommy Life , Parenting Styles Previous Article: The Runaway Surrogate Next Article: The Truth About Being a Working Mom Lose the Baby Weight Without (Hardly) Trying Seven postbaby calorie burners you can actually commit to. 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No matter which type of travel service you choose to start, you'll find that your clients will come from many backgrounds and from across socio-economic lines. Among those who are likely to use your services are:
- Families
- Honeymooners
- Singles
- Retired people and snowbirds
- Spring break and summer abroad students
- People who want to arrange specialty group tours (i.e., physically challenged, gay/lesbian, Christian, etc.) and are looking for services designed specifically for them
- Business travelers
- People who are relocating due to a change in job or other circumstances
In addition, others who are likely to turn the wheel of their trip planning over to you include:
- The internet-challenged, who don't have the knowledge or are unwilling to navigate through online reservation websites
- People who need help planning the many facets of a complex trip
- First-time cruisers who don't know where to begin
- People looking for adventure on an ecotour (i.e., ecologically or environmentally focused tours, like a trip down the Ganges river or through a Brazilian rain forest)
- Anyone who wants to save time and money by taking advantage of travel agents' insider knowledge
Earnings Potential
With so many people potentially clamoring for your services, you would think it would be a cinch to earn a living in this industry. But the reality is, it takes time to build a clientele, and as a result your earnings could be a little low in the beginning. For this reason, travel industry experts recommend working on a part-time basis until you've acquired enough regular clients to keep the business afloat. Alternatively, if you have a spouse or significant other who can cover the household expenses and provide the health-care insurance while your business is in its infancy, you have a better chance of surviving those lean early years.
As you may know, today's travel services earn their living from two sources: Commissions paid by travel-related bookings and service fees charged to the end-user (aka client). Unfortunately, though, it's not unusual for a travel agent to spend a lot of time planning a trip, coordinating details and ticketing, and otherwise toiling on behalf of the customer, then earn just a $40 fee for their trouble. It should be clear that volume-as well as sales of higher-end products like all-inclusive cruise packages-is key to success in this industry. On the commission front, the industry standard is 10 to 15 percent of the net cost of the product. Very high-volume cruise companies pay as much as 18 to 20 percent, although this is relatively rare.
As for what you might be able to earn annually once your client base solidifies, the OOH reports that the median annual earnings of travel agents is $27,640, while the lowest 10 percent earn less than $17,180 and the top 10 percent earn more than $44,090. It's important to note, however, that these figures reflect earnings for travel agents in traditional businesses; OOH does not collect information about homebased travel services. But it's probably safe to say that because homebased agencies have much lower overhead, the potential to earn more exists.
"After a few years, you can easily clear six figures. It just depends on how good a salesperson you are," says Evan Eggers, a New Hampshire online cruise business owner. "Your number-one indicator of success is a proactive sales personality. You can't just sit back and take orders-you have to do things like follow up with clients and send 'thank you' notes after their trip. Once you have the train rolling down the tracks, you'll be OK. But in the beginning, it can be ugly. You need to assume your cash flow will be delayed by a year-and that's a conservative estimate."
In fact, a recent Travel Weekly magazine article indicated that some homebased travel agents, including some who work just part time, earned well over $100,000 a year. That could be you, too, with some hard work and determination.


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Doesn't quite work out
posted by JMichaud (BETHESDA, MD) Aug 20, 2010
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23 out of 23 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Gold's Gym Dance Workout tries to follow in Wii Fit's (and some other games of the genre's) steps. Here, the player can engage in workouts that include boxing, Latin dances or play games like running and rowing a boat.
But getting to the workouts can be a workout in itself. You create your avatar and enter information - your date of birth, your height, and your weight.
Then, you select which control configuration you will like to have - one Wiimote or two (two works best)
Then, you pick a standard workout from a list of several or you can create your own workout with all the dance/exercises that you like.
But when I started to exercise, I found it enjoyable sweating to the Goldies. And the game does keep track of the calories you burn, and which exercises you excel at and which ones you did not so well at.
Yes, there were problems with the game recognizing the motion controls, but these were kept to a minimum.
And I would've like to get a better warm up/stretching routine than the one in this game.
Gold's Gym Dance Workout is a good exercise program for those of us who don't have a gym membership or Wii Fit (or any games like Wii Fit). But the confusing menu and lacking warm up routine take it off my buy it list. RENT IT.
Love this Game!
posted by smitdani (YPSILANTI, MI) Jan 4, 2011
Member since Jan 2011
4 out of 4 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Hard to Follow
posted by fluffy85 (EDMONDS, WA) May 28, 2011
Member since May 2011
1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
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posted by roguemutt (STERLING HEIGHTS, MI) Apr 27, 2011
Member since Apr 2011
1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
Mostly you just use the remote, which is the big mistake. Basically you can sit in your easy chair, shake the remote around and it'll tell you you're doing a great job and burning calories. Seriously? Come on, that's really lame. Like most of the Wii Fit Plus, there's nothing to stop you from slacking off or to tell you you're doing the exercise wrong. In other words, it's no better than an old Richard Simmons or Billy Blanks videotape and those are a lot cheaper. Ridiculous.
I'm just glad I didn't really pay anything for this pathetic game.
Decent, but not Great
posted by nbsptt (AFTON, WY) Mar 2, 2011
Member since Mar 2011
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
I bought this game for the exercise but I also enjoy the mini games in exercise games like the Wii Fit Plus. Review made the mini games sound fun. I tried the canoeing game with the balance board and I could not get the avatar to respond at all like I was rowing. I tried and tried and tried and it almost always did the opposite thing. There is a game where you run a marathon and you are running away from a lion. In order for it to work and me not get eaten by a lion, I literally had to swing my arms up and down as fast as I could. It didn't simulate running at all, atleast I don't know anyone that runs with their arms going up and down 100mph.
The good is there are boxing exercises that work pretty good. They are a good workout and follow your movements pretty good. The dancing is hard to get the rythym but the response is good.
BOTTOM LINE: If you want fun mini games-don't buy/rent this game. If you want a workout-the dancing and boxing is pretty good and a decent workout.
posted by quitabone (TEMPLE TERRACE, FL) Aug 27, 2010
Member since Aug 2010
1 out of 2 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
posted by AmberL (CHICAGO, IL) Feb 17, 2012
Member since Feb 2012
This game is awful this shouldnt even be a game!!!
posted by dog12 (BUENA PARK, CA) Jul 25, 2011
Member since Apr 2011
The best of both worlds
posted by kimberly2611 (PALM COAST, FL) Apr 22, 2011
Member since Mar 2011
If you like fast dance games this game is for you
posted by KittenManzutto2 (PHOENIX, AZ) Feb 21, 2011
Member since Feb 2011
Not What I Expected
posted by 40nFab (ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL) Jan 30, 2011
Member since Jan 2011
The only think I did like was being able to customize your workout and pick either dance or boxing routines instead of having them all ready together.
This isn't really a dance workout
posted by MiniDriver (SOMERVILLE, MA) Jan 10, 2011
Member since Dec 2008
I hope they improve this game - there's a lot good about it. The insructions are good, it's easy to follow, and you really do get a half-decent workout.
Really Bad
Not that great
posted by mrskershne (TECUMSEH, MI) Jan 10, 2011
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|Thu, 03-14-2013 - 5:01pm
....teach them basic car stuff. When to change the oil, how to change air filters, and HOW TO CHANGE A TIRE!! A long time friend of mine called because her daughter had a flat at college. We live a mile and half from her campus. Her girl is almost 20 years old and called her mom, because dad was at work. I asked if she was unable to get the lug nuts off, because I know that the shops often put them on so tight. Then her mom told me that she, the mom, took the daughter's car in for oil changes, put new tires on last week. Not the kid, the mom!! And, this kid had no clue about a flat. Um..she is almost 20 and in college. So, she was hoping that I would, on my day off, go and rescue her, if the mom could not get there for whatever reason. Um...I will hold the manual open so she can read it while she changes it, but that is about it. So, the mom went and swapped cars so her little princess would not have to change the tire. They live about 15 miles away. My dd had to change a guy friend's tire when they got a flat, because he had no clue!! My dad would not let me get my license without knowing that stuff. Both my kids can change a tire, and ds isn't even able to have his permit yet!! I told her she did her kid no favors at all today by rushing to her rescue. The girl wanted her mom to swap cars while she was in class, so she wouldn't have to wait around and be inconvienced!!
|Thu, 03-14-2013 - 5:12pm
I do need to go over all of that stuff with ODD again. She knows how to check the oil in the car, she just never does, "she forgets", but she does know how to change a flat tire at least. My dad was not mechanically inclined, but he kept buying us all junk cars that broke down often, so I know quite a bit about cars, though I don't know how to change the oil, I'd be happy to learn. I told him one time I was going to take a basic auto class at the community college and he discouraged it and told me I didn't need to learn. My younger girls will definitely know how to do all of that, their dad is very mechanically including and will make sure of it!
|Thu, 03-14-2013 - 5:13pm
Oh and since we're on the topic of things to teach your daughters, teach them how to properly use a toilet plunger before they move out of the house!! My dad never taught me and I had to have him stop by my condo a week after I moved out of their house to show me how because my toilet was clogged and I had no idea how to get it unclogged!
|Mon, 03-18-2013 - 2:04pm
I love this post! I was never taught how to use a toilet plunger by my parents so my DH had to show me!
I techically know how to change a tire but often lack the strength to actually turn the lug nuts and such.
|Mon, 03-18-2013 - 8:28pm
I agree! And if you aren't going to teach them anything, at least teach them how to get a AAA card! Girls should know how to care for a car.....after all they own them, they should care for them. That mom was doing a big disservice to her daughter....and it shows that her daughter is spoiled because she didn't want to be inconvienced.....but she could inconvience everyone else!
|Mon, 03-18-2013 - 8:30pm
Welcome to the group! Glad to hear that your dd knows how to change a tire! Congrats
|Mon, 03-18-2013 - 8:31pm
Amen to the plunger suggestion! With some of the low volume flush toilets it is totally necessary!
|Thu, 03-21-2013 - 5:36pm
My dad told me to check each lug nut to be sure I could loosen them before I left a shop. We do have roadside assistance with our insurance. I wouldn't turn my keys over to one of my kids without knowing they can do this. I also am sure they can cook, clean, do laundry, sew on a button or fix a seam, paint a wall, etc.... It is my job to be sure they can stand on their own. Now perhaps they can call to consult dh or I, but I hope that they will be ss independent as possible.


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This column must start with Giorgio Chiellini's reaction because he's the latest victim of Luis Suarez's on-field felony: "Suarez is a sneak and he gets away with it because Fifa want their stars to play in the World Cup. I'd love to see if they have the courage to use video evidence against him," said the Italy centre-half after Suarez sank his teeth into his left shoulder during the World Cup Group D decider against Uruguay. He went on: "The referee saw the bite mark too, but he did nothing about it."
A serial offender, Suarez doesn't have the education or dignity for repentance. So it was not surprising that he described the whole bite-gate as "casual play". He and his associates—from Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez to captain Diego Lugano and a very partisan home media—rather hit out at the "conspiracy theory" floated by the English and Italians. But much to Chiellini's relief—and everyone who considers football a beautiful game—Fifa has come down severely on Suarez, handing him a four-month ban from any football activity, which includes a nine-match suspension for Uruguay. Suarez won't be even able to train or enter a football stadium during this period.
"Such behaviour cannot be tolerated on any football pitch and, in particular, not at the Fifa World Cup when the eyes of millions of people are on the stars on the field," said Fifa disciplinary committee chairman Claudio Sulser.
A line had to be drawn somewhere, for Suarez has now made it a habit of biting his rivals to dust. His attack on Chiellini was as mindboggling as it was shameful. It came without any apparent provocation. Video evidence was conclusive. Suarez had to be condemned to self-inflicted ignominy.
And now, there's every possibility that he will have to walk alone. Liverpool defended him vehemently after he racially abused Patrice Evra and was suspended for eight matches. Manager Brendan Rodgers personally spoke to him after he unleashed his gnashers on Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in 2013. It was an offence that saw him get a 10-game ban. Before that, in 2010, there was the incident involving PSV Eindhoven's Otman Bakkal. A chomp on the latter's shoulder had incurred a punishment of seven matches for Suarez. 'The Cannibal of Ajax', cried Dutch paper De Telegraaf. The 27-year-old, always in denial mode, refuses to learn from his mistakes. Liverpool, a great football institution with a huge global fan following,


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Everyone is shocked — shocked! — that the indiscretions of Gen. Stanley McChrystal failed to provoke a general reevaluation of our course in Afghanistan, rather than merely a review of who's in charge of it. I find this shocking.
After all, as I recall, Obama ran on ramping up the war on the Afghan front, and even threatened to invade Pakistan, two campaign promises he has kept. Furthermore, he is committed to prosecuting the war in Afghanistan and now Pakistan on a scale that even the nuttiest neocons never dared suggest, a u201Cnation-buildingu201D project that is nothing less than the construction of a US colony, or satrapy, from scratch. McChrystal went into Afghanistan declaring he was ready to roll out a u201Cgovernment in a box,u201D i.e., a puppet regime such as the Japanese set up in Manchuko in 1931. This is the CNAS-Obama-ite u201Cnational securityu201D doctrine in action: pretending to be the Viet Cong while reenacting every mistake the US ever made in Vietnam, starting with getting involved to begin with.
This idea that the Obama-ites are really peaceniks in disguise, who have to hide their u201Ctrueu201D beliefs in order to pass electoral muster, is a myth woven by Fox News and the neocon Right: he and his Pentagon are no such thing. Indeed, they are even more serious — albeit not as visibly enthusiastic — about projecting American military power globally than their predecessors in the White House. If the Bushians left behind the doctrine of preemption as their geopolitical and military legacy, then the contribution of the current crew appears to be the u201Cnewu201D COIN (or counterinsurgency) doctrine developed by the Obama White House in tandem with the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) — the semi-official Obama-ite national security think-tank, whose cadre oversee the Pentagon policy shop.
The indiscretions of Big Mouth McChrystal are only the latest and the least of the u201CCOIN-dinistasu201D problems. Their neo-Maoist u201Clive and fight among the peopleu201D doctrine is failing big time in the field, and they are falling back on the u201Crevolution betrayedu201D explanation for the inability of their new-fangled counterinsurgency strategy to turn the tide against the Taliban. Like their neoconservative predecessors in the Bush administration, this crew is retreating behind the alleged lack of support coming from Congress and the civilians in charge of the war effort. Just in time for the debate in Congress over re-funding the war.
As in the Bush administration, so in the age of Obama: the u201Cantiwaru201D Democrats will make a lot of noise and then cave, in the end: bribery works every time. Their u201Cantiwaru201D stance is just a bargaining chip: what they really care about is how much lard they'll be allowed to pack into the legislation.
The outing of McChrystal as a lout and a loudmouth is not a very big deal except to those Washington insiders who like to play the game. All this brouhaha over personalities is just a smokescreen so as to avoid the real issue: what in the name of all that's holy are we doing in Afghanistan, not to mention Pakistan?
The administration insists they're out to get Osama bin Laden and his gang, but when asked by Jack Tapper on ABC on Sunday if there's any new intelligence on bin Laden's whereabouts, CIA Director Leon Panetta admitted — in an offhand, almost carefree manner — that they hadn't been on his trail since 2001, when he slipped away at Tora Bora.
What COIN is all about is nation-building: if the Afghans can be won over to a government that provides them with both physical and legal infrastructure, the Taliban can be bypassed and made irrelevant as the lives of the people improve. u201CClear, hold, and build,u201D or so the COIN-dinista aphorism goes. Yet what, precisely, are we building over there? Surely not an independent state: our obstreperous client, u201Cpresidentu201D Hamid Karzai, is little more than the mayor of Kabul — and that's on a good day. On most days his authority barely extends outside the presidential palace.
Justin Raimondo [send him mail] is editorial director of Antiwar.com and is the author of An Enemy of the State: The Life of Murray N. Rothbard and Reclaiming the American Right: The Lost Legacy of the Conservative Movement.


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The Implicit Project at Harvard University
Yesterday, while talking with Elsie and Jennifer, a favorite website of mine came forth. The Implicit Project at Harvard University is an multi-languaged site (the entry portal is in English) that uses a series of association tests to identify, and to some extent quantify, our personal biases on a wide range of diversity topics.
For example, the first test I took was about gender bias. I figured as a white male growing up on the east coast of the United States with a stay-at-home mom, that no matter how much I might awaken to gender equality my childhood imprinting would leave a latent bias about men as workers and women being at home. I took that test five times, over several weeks, and in different sequences. Each time it confirmed what I had imagined -- a low-level bias toward men being the providers and women being the family. Fortunately it was a VERY low-level bias and, therefore, easily compensated for with conscious attention to the truth of gender equality and challenges to creating gender equity.
I also figured that my female colleagues would have the same bias. Despite their gender, they recieved similar imprinting, right? Sure enough, all three of my female colleagues had the same low-level bias toward men as providers and women as family.
Anyway, I very much enjoy the site and have used it many times with clients, friends, and family who were interacting in a diverse environment. Have fun with it. It can be very informative.
So Very True!
I have taken this same test, and yes, I had the same results. It's so easy for many of us to be in denial about being racist or sexist; however, through my own personal growth I've come to realize just how prejudice I am, unconsciously, due to cultural imprinting.
Even though the results of the tests were disappointing. It did give me a foundation to move forward, and a greater ability to be empathetic towards others. Awareness also breads incite, which is pivotal to moving forward.
Dave, I also have a question. When I post this does this go to only you or everybody in my community? I'm sure it's a silly question, but I should probably know this stuff if I'm going to be an effective "hugger".
Thanks Dave
Dear Dave,
Thanks for sharing this excellent resource at Harvard University.
Once I have done the test, i will share the results with you all.
Hugs from the Middle of the World!
Ms. Maria-Sara Jijon
Quito, Ecuador
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Two Airdrie track competitors teams overcome obstacles at meet
By: Lucas Punkari
| Posted: Thursday, Feb 20, 2014 06:00 am
Two track-and-field competitors from Airdrie made their way south of the border as Scott Chalupiak and Katie Yackel took part in the Simplot Games in Pocatello, Idaho on Feb. 13 to 15.
Chalupiak, a 14 year old, who competes with Airdrie Aces team, took part in the boys' 800m race on Feb. 15, where he came away with an eighth-place finish with a time of 1:59.56.
"There were 134 competitors in that event, which was the most people that I have ever had to race with over the course of a meet," Chalupiak said. "Usually at the Alberta meets, you are competing against no more than 20 athletes, so this was a little bit different."
The Grade 9 student at George McDougall High School also achieved a personal goal, as he was able to break the two-minute barrier in the 800m race.
"That is something that I have been wanting to do for awhile now," Chalupiak said.
"Getting under the two-minute mark is a wall that everyone has trouble getting over, but once you do, it's a pretty amazing feeling."
Yackel, a 15 year old who competes with the Calgary Warriors track team, competed in the 60m hurdles event where she had a 13th place finish with a time of 9.29 seconds.
"I thought I did well overall, but I also feel like I could have done a little bit better," Yackel said.
"The whole experience there was overwhelming at times, as there were so many athletes there and so many people watching you, and it felt a lot different than the meets back home."
"But I'm not using that as an excuse," she added.
Another challenge the Grade 10 Bert Church High School student had to deal with was the hurdles at the meet in Idaho because they were slightly higher at 33 inches than the 30-inch hurdles she flies over regularly at meets in Alberta.
"It took me a little bit to get used to that," Yackel said.
"However, I was able to practice with the higher hurdles before I went down to the meet, so I had a bit of an idea of what to expect in race conditions."
Chalupiak and Yackel are now preparing to take part in the Alberta provincial championships for indoor events, which will be held in Edmonton on March 1 and 2.
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Boston Cream Pie
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Creamy and comforting, this classic cake recipe always hits the spot. How can you go wrong when moist vanilla cake is filled with vanilla custard cream and topped with a bittersweet chocolate glaze?
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Serves: 16
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min
Prep Time: 25 min
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- 1.5 stick(s) (3/4 cup) butter, softened
- 1.5 cup(s) sugar
- 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla
- 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2.25 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup(s) milk
Custard Filling
- 1 box(es) (3 oz) cook & serve vanilla pudding and pie filling mix
- Yolk of 1 large egg
- 1.5 cup(s) milk
Chocolate Glaze
- 1/2 cup(s) (3 oz each) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon(s) each butter and light corn syrup
- Heat oven to 350ºF. You'll need two 9 x 2-in. round cake pans coated with nonstick spray. Line bottoms with wax paper; spray paper.
- Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, baking powder and salt in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until fluffy.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each. On low speed, beat in flour in 3 additions alternating with milk in 2 additions, just until blended. Divide between prepared pans.
- Bake 25 minutes or until a pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on rack 10 minutes, invert, remove paper and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make filling: In medium saucepan, whisk egg yolk and milk into pudding mix. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Pour into a bowl; place plastic wrap directly onto custard surface. Chill 30 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir or whisk custard until smooth. Place one cake layer on serving plate; spread custard over top. Top with remaining cake layer, rounded side up. Refrigerate.
- Meanwhile, make glaze: Stir glaze ingredients in small saucepan over low heat just until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Spread glaze over top of cake, allowing some to drip down sides. Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature until glaze is just set (or refrigerate until serving, then let stand at room temperature about 20 minutes before serving).
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I never know quite how to begin. I always stumble and falter with the words in my mind. They never quite come out right. I don't think you can really ever expect them to. I find that words aren't half as effective as actions are. Recently, I find my actions may have set me back personally when my intention was moving forward. Such is life. I can only hope to make forward strides. And days feel a lot longer than they used to. Days used to start and stop, with clear boundaries and lines. Now the days melt into each other, spilling over and blurring things. A sunset is known to be the marker of a day ended and a new day begun. I can't remember the last time I actually had time to sit down and just stare at the horizon while the sun descended out of sight. The sun brings her to mind, and I'm sure I could compare her with all these things, but I doubt it would do me any good. I'm usually more alert at night. when everything is hushed and still. sometimes I feel like there is so much that floods my mind and perhaps that clouds my judgment. I'm holding on to something I should probably be letting go of. I find that some of the best things in life are worth holding on to, but mostly I'm holding on to the past. holding on to that most precious moment. something you're afraid of never having again.
Random Brandon- The heap of human-ness that is spewed into this lifeform. I am the space ghost of (not only Livejournal) Blurty. Beware Mothers, lock your children in your house's. This boy is on the prowl. A real time heartbreaker? Dream taker? Vague empitimy of everything. But it all is so much clearer now, or is it?as i squint in an attempt to obtain an unobstructed glimpse of the past, the grandiose nature of the future allures me. i am walking on the edge of the earth. i stand, feet staggered, with one foot on familiar terrain; the side that cannot be altered. it has already transpired thus offering me security. the other threshold: my future. it is the side that i can mold, it is the side that is seemingly more tangible to me. it is the side that i am capable of controlling. indubitably i am torn between the two.
but somehow, i am compelled to gravitate towards the imminent light that is the future. i am drawn to the unknown.
the only thing i can think of to connect all of this with is the process in which a pearl is made. through irritation and force, in the end, something beautiful is made by an unorthodox inner force. how can something so marvelous and pure come from a process that is so vulgar? the sweat, the tears, the energy it took to make the pearl radiates from the natural splendor, however, it is not reflected. to the naked eye, the creases where the grains of sand fused cannot be seen. the surface is smooth and slick, the color has not yet been tampered with. i used to think that the ends justified the means or that it was the end result that only mattered. i have come to the comprehension that the route taken to reach the final destination is as of much importance. it is what etches the journey permanently in your mind.
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Update: Both Google and Word Lens declined to comment on the details of the future of the app or acquisition, other than to confirm an acquisition had occurred.
Makers of the exceptionally popular AR translation app Word Lens, Quest Visual, have been acquired by Google, according to the company's website. Quest's tech will be merged into Google's Translate products.
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May 14, 2014 4:39 AM by Associated Press
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - The judge overseeing the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius has ordered the double-amputee athlete to undergo psychiatric tests, meaning that the trial proceedings will be delayed.
The decision Wednesday by Judge Thokozile Masipa followed a request for a psychiatric evaluation by the chief prosecutor, Gerrie Nel. The prosecutor had said he had no option but to ask for it after an expert witness for the defense testified that Pistorius had an anxiety disorder that may have played a role when he fatally shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
Masipa did not immediately specify the length of the psychiatric evaluation.
Pistorius says he killed Steenkamp on Feb. 14, 2013 by mistake, thinking there was an intruder in his home. The prosecution says the Olympic runner killed her after an argument.
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