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Springfest is held the last Saturday in April from 10am to 4pm in historic downtown Southern Pines. Free to attend, both sides ofBroad Street are blocked off for 2 blocks. Join us for arts, crafts, games, rides, food, entertainment, and more! We host over 160 vendors from all around North Carolina and the country. Enjoy beautiful artwork and crafts including paintings, jewelry, metal art, photography, woodwork, designs from nature, and other amazing creations. This event is held in conjunction with Tour de Moore, an annual bicyle race in Moore County, and is co-sponsored by the Town of Southern Pines. Star 102.5 and WIOZ will be hosting the stage with LIVE music all day...stop by to see us. 10:00 Quicksilver Cloggers 10:30 Tom Compa 11:15 Tony Barnes 12:15 Toucan Jam 1:30 Jason Adamo Band Plus, we'll continue are raffle to benefit Relay for Life Moore County which could send you to Myrtle Beach for 2 days and 3 rounds of golf. Just $5 per tickets. Prizes galore will be awarded so be sure to attend this year's annual Springfest on Saturday on April 27, 2013! |

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Three Conservative MPs beg RCMP to examine late-term abortions as homicides
Hey, remember when MP Stephen Woodworth tried to reopen the abortion debate and the Canadian government voted no?
Apparently three Conservative members of Parliament did not receive that memo.
In a letter dated January 23, 2013, MPs Maurice Vellacott (a pastor and personal care worker from Saskatoon—Wanuskewin), Leon Benoit (a farmer/economist representing Vegreville-Wainwright) and Wladyslaw Lizon (an engineer from Mississauga East—Cooksville) beg the RCMP to investigate some scandalous doings, namely "numerous breaches of the Criminal Code - to be specific, homicides".
The letter states: "These killings appear to have started out as attempted abortions, but the babies were born alive."
Their "proof"? A blog post from October 19, 2012, that claims, "From 2000 to 2009 in Canada, there were 491 abortions, of 20 weeks gestation and greater, that resulted in live births."
The blog's author explains that she came up with this number after looking through Statistics Canada's statistics on deaths during the perinatal period, specifically the section entitled "Termination of pregnancy, affecting fetus and newborn".
(The blog also claims, "This means that the aborted child died after it was born", which doesn't even make logical sense.)
Anyway, all this non-scientific pearl-clutching completely ignores the very valid reasons why a woman would have a late-term abortion.
For those playing at home, here's why a woman would have an abortion after 20 weeks:
- The fetus is likely going to die
- The woman carrying the fetus is likely going to die
- All of the above
Indeed, late-term abortions constitute 0.3 to 0.4 percent of all abortions performed in Canada.
For those imagining babies getting their heads dashed against rocks: the third trimester of a pregnancy typically begins at 24 weeks, so we're talking about late second-term abortions. In Canada, a woman can't even have an elective abortion after 24 weeks anyway, which indicates that one performed at that point would be medically necessary!
But the old, outraged, paternalistic white dudes must have missed the newsflash that explains how doctors do not perform abortions at this stage of a pregnancy for frivolous reasons; generally they do it when the fetus, the mother, or both are going to die otherwise.
So, what these MPs are saying with they're disgusting letter is that they want to subject women—you know, adult humans who have already suffered through the trauma of late-term abortions—and the doctors who perform said abortions to criminal charges.
What's the penalty for homicide in Canada? Oh right: life in prison.
Sadly, there is no penalty against farmers, engineers, and pastors who feel a woman's life is essentially worthless.
I thought your article was very interesting. I am pro-life and this is a fascinating story to me because of the numerous perspectives it has raised on a widely discussed topic.
I was intrigued by two comments in your article in particular. One was about the idea that it didn't make sense that someone could kill a baby after an abortion. You're right, that doesn't make any sense. Instead, I think the issue raising concern for these MPs (and many others) is what happens to some babies when they are born alive, even though an abortion is attempted, intended but not completed successfully. Out of curiosity I looked it up, and it's fairly disturbing, at the least.
The second thing is about your comment regarding the valid reasons why a woman would have an abortion. Of course I'm not a woman and will never experience pregnancy or the birthing of a child. I'm not attempting to put myself in a woman's shoes or suggest that there's anything I could do to speak intelligently from that perspective. But I do find it interesting that in a world where we place so much emphasis on overcoming the odds, fighting for the underdog, helping those in need (look no further than the Oprah show!) that you would suggest that a valid reason for killing a child is because there's a high likelihood that it will die. In this case of abortion we have just made that high likelihood of death effectively 100%. There is also some medical testimony out of Ireland, following the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar and her baby, suggesting that abortion is never required to save the life of a mother (as opposed to the execution of a medical practice by which a baby may be unintentionally killed, which is different). Of course, I'm not sure that whole situation has been sorted out yet.
Anyways, thanks for your article!
Maybe I'm just too old, white and maternalistic to understand your bitter, sarcastic take on this, but in my view, the issue deserves better than you've offered. Kind of sad.
Did your research include the parents who find themselves aborting for medical reasons, but want a chance to see and hold their baby and let it pass away on its own? I've thankfully never been in that position, but there are many women out there who have been or currently are. A woman who elects to induce labour in the second trimester is having an abortion, her baby is being born live, and her baby likely dies after birth. It's heartbreaking, not homicidal.
-- But I do find it interesting that in a world where we place so much emphasis on overcoming the odds, fighting for the underdog, helping those in need (look no further than the Oprah show!) that you would suggest that a valid reason for killing a child is because there's a high likelihood that it will die.
What society places value on isn't what an individual will place value on. Carrying a dead fetus is very risky to maternal health -- putrefying tissue located within the body sure is a great pathway to sepsis. And, well, some women just don't want to be biological life support systems to a child that will be born into suffering. I'd hate to be in the position to have to make that choice, and I refuse to condemn those who are.
The fetus is likely going to die
The woman carrying the fetus is likely going to die
All of the above"
I have one or two more troubling reasons to add:
Because the baby is a GIRL
Because the Daddy wants only a BOY
Because Grandma and Grandpa say GIRLS cost too much.
I digress. 491 babies were not aborted. Canada's law says they were Human beings, and persons under the law. Why is there no outrage over their deaths? The way I read your article the only determining factor to be considered with regards to ending a pregnancy either before or after is the degree of the child's wantedness by the mother. Using that citeria scares the heck out of me.
We can do better than nine months of open season on pre-born children.
Admittedly, I am not nearly as up to speed on the research behind abortion as I would like to be, but my comments were attempting to reflect some information that shows, using one specific example - reasons for abortion (12% - concerns about mother's health; 13% - concerns about fetal health; 78% - can't afford baby now).
Note: These are selected stats (very selected, for this discussion!) from the link below. The source, research sponsor, timing of study and other research parameters should absolutely be critiqued, as with any research information. It seems to be the type of study where you can pick multiple answers, so there definitely may be overlap in responses from unique respondents.
I just wanted to give some context behind my comment. And this is certainly not about finger-pointing people re the reasons for having an abortion, but I think it's certainly interesting in light of the medical discussion around abortion, albeit only from one source that I only skimmed quickly. And agreed, incredibly heartbreaking!
To your second paragraph, I am guilty as charged! Agreed, general societal values carry very little weight in this discussion. It was a personal observation that has no bearing on my argument. And maybe I misread the article (or your point!) but I wasn't under the impression that removing a dead fetus from a woman's body was in question. I thought I was responding to the suggestion that an abortion would be valid in the case of a fetus that was likely to die (it will probably die, so we'll abort it) - it was the reasoning that I was wondering about.
Part of my perspective also comes from seeing the incredible effort that was put into delivering one of my cousins who was born considerably premature with a serious heart complication that he was not supposed to survive. My understanding is that the MPs are questioning those situations where a baby who is not actually killed in a abortion procedure, almost 'accidently' born alive, and suggesting it deserves the same level of medical life-saving intervention, since according to the law/criminal code, it is a person. Instead what many people are suggesting is that the inherent value of the fetus that is not wanted (the one being aborted) disappears on the decision of the mother.
And yes those parents grieve and hold funerals for those babies that cannot be born.
These three ideologues should have to face those parents whose wanted babies could not be born and tell them to their faces they should go to prison. Somehow I don't think they will - because they don't want us realizing the real, tragic truth of this so-called "crime".
All I know is my child was born 6 months ago, and she died 4 hours later. We knew she would not have a long life and that she was sick. Even if the whole process was super sad, it was not for me to judge her or shorten her life because of the pain the whole ordeal would bring to me. My little girl was not really what was causing my deep pain, it was not her fault and aborting her to "take away my suffering" was tempting but ultimately a smokescreen.
And by the way Minerva, all the doctors I saw wanted to abort my girl, and it was NOT MEDICALLY NECESSARY. In fact she was fine inside of me! And yes, this was when I was well into my 3rd trimester. They just felt she was not worth the effort and time.
Sorry Minerva, maybe check with your sources. Imagine if someone got rid of you, because you caused them pain. What term are you in? Its a bit extreme is it not? :( Maybe the 3 white men are on to something... even if they are white men.
A life is a life, no matter how small. Dr. Seuss.
Too bad you did not meet the doctors who wanted to abort my little girl. Perhaps you would recant your suppositions about no abortions past 24 weeks.
The doctors treating me and my baby, were ready to abort her in a heartbeat, scheduling the abortion 2 days after I received the news about my baby being ill. I wish you were right, but in Canada, a person only has rights when he or she passes fully through their mother's cervix. That is what is going on, and that is what medical professionals use as a measuring stick. Claiming otherwise is dangerous and misguiding others.
This is why some want to discuss things regarding the current state of the criminal code of Canada. If not, we are in good company regarding federal laws and the unborn... along side China and North Korea. Yay for conversation, tolerance, understanding and dialogue!
A sketchy blog post is not sufficient evidence, I agree. But that is why the MPs are not asking to arrest 491 mothers or any other such nonsense. They are asking for an investigation because it's entirely possible that maybe 10 of the 491 fetuses could have lived a healthy life if they weren't denied food and water after the botched abortion.


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With the Holiday Party Season fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to discuss Dress Codes. (As if deciding what to wear wasn't hard enough!)
Dress Codes are largely dependent on the area of the world that you live in, however some basic principles are the same straight across the board – such us "Casual" does NOT mean that you can wear jeans! (More on that later…)
In Canada, we typically have 5 dress codes, although you may only ever encounter 3 of them. Here's a list of your standard dress codes and what you should and should not be wearing for each:
White Tie – This is the most formal dress code, and one that most people will never encounter (think State functions and Royal events). Men should wear a long, black coat with tails or a morning jacket, a white waistcoat, and a white tie. Women should wear long gowns, and have professional hair and make-up. Opera-length (to the elbow) gloves are optional. If you happen to own a tiara, this would be the event when you could wear it again, as opulent jewelry is not only accepted, but encouraged.
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Black Tie (Formal) – Black Tie has 2 different forms and it is another dress code that you may not encounter very often. However, despite the fact that it is rare, it should be strictly adhered to when it is listed. For the formal version, men should be dressed in a black tuxedo with a classic black bow tie. (A black suit is NOT acceptable). Women should be in long gowns or fancy cocktail dresses with their hair and make-up professionally done.
Black Tie (Optional) – This form of Black Tie really only concerns the men. This means that the men may wear either a black suit or a black tuxedo, as both are acceptable.
Semi-Formal / Cocktail – This is one of the few dress codes where there is a difference in attire depending on whether the event itself is being held in the daytime or in the evening. For an evening event, men should dress in a dark suit with tie; while women should wear a cocktail dress.
For a daytime event, men should be in a suit without a tie, or a tie and waistcoat without a jacket; and women should wear a dress or suit. Traditionally, women should avoid wearing black during a daytime event, as black dresses and suits were more reserved for evening events. However, more and more women have started to wear dark colors to daytime events.
However, it is widely agreed that if the ceremony is taking place in the daytime, and the reception is in the evening (and if time allows), women should be changing outfits for the evening reception.
Business Casual – There is the odd time that you may see this on a wedding invitation, but more than likely you will encounter this for meetings, conferences, etc. Business Casual is typically a bit more formal than what you may wear to the office. For men, this means you could wear khakis or slacks, a button-down shirt, and a sport coat. NO jeans, sneakers or ties. For women, stick to skirts and slacks, blouses and dresses. Shoes can be with or without a heel, however please refrain from "dressy" sandals, flip-flops and jeans.
Some Additional Notes on Dressing Appropriately for an Event:
- If the wedding ceremony is being held in a church, ladies please make sure that your attire is appropriate – don't show too much skin or cleavage. Be careful of strapless/spaghetti straps, see-through fabric, and short hemlines. Think about adding a shawl, cardigan or blazer while you are in the church. It's a matter of respect for the church and its parishioners.
- Even if a wedding invitation says "casual", jeans and running shoes are NEVER acceptable for a wedding! Now, I know that we live in Alberta and I'm probably going to get a lot of flack for this one, but a wedding is a special and important event. Therefore, you should not look like you stopped by the ceremony/reception on your way back from working on your truck! At the very least, wear khakis, loafers and a golf shirt (no corporate logos please!).
- Things get tricky if you are going to the theatre, symphony, opera or ballet. While traditionally these were places where the acceptable dress codes were Black Tie or Semi-Formal, today you will see everything ranging from evening gowns to jeans. This is due to an economic shift over the last few decades. (Translation: These forms of entertainment, while previously reserved only for the wealthy, are now available to the masses). So as you can imagine, the dress code got watered down a bit. Personally, I think that its best to stick to Business Casual to Semi-Formal for these events, depending on whether it is a matinee or evening performance.
- Remember: it's all in the details! If you're wearing a beautiful evening gown, but are carrying around your everyday, giant handbag…well, that just ruins the look, doesn't it? Pay attention to the details – your shoes, your purse, your nails, your jewelry, etc. It may seem like nit-picking on the details, but together they help to polish your overall look.
If in doubt, never be afraid to inquire as to the dress code of an event.
As for me, I always prefer being over-dressed to being under-dressed.
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The idea of an entrepreneur's or start-up visa that grants high-skilled immigrants the right to stay if they start job-generating businesses is gaining traction. Last Wednesday, a Wall Street Journal article laid out the case for it and the next day it was discussed both at a meeting I attended on how to boost innovation in the U.S and at the President's Jobs Summit as a way to create jobs.
We have long argued that the American model for development assistance could improve dramatically if entrepreneurship becomes a stronger element of economic development efforts. Unfortunately, the importance of new firm creation is a concept that has yet to gain relevance in traditional development models, such as the Washington Consensus. However, there are a few actors who understand the power of entrepreneurship and have been using it to improve lives. Diaspora entrepreneurs are using their experience and understanding about entrepreneurship to invest in new ventures in their country of origin. These transnational entrepreneurs view a globe of porous borders.
America's heritage as a nation of immigrants is a source of tremendous economic strength, and current research confirms that immigrants who have been attracted to the U.S. for its pro-growth culture and excellent universities often stay and create valuable, fast-growing startup firms. High-skill immigrants in particular have two significant positive impacts on growth – first as critical engineering and science talent at U.S. companies and second as potential entrepreneurs of new U.S.-based companies. Despite the nearly universal bi-partisan support for high-skill immigration, the existing system of immigration into the U.S. has become a disaster. Visas and green cards are bureaucratic, the number of high-skill migrants to the U.S. is capped at an artificially low level, and security laws have made travel to the U.S. after 9/11 difficult. America now risks losing its attraction as a "brain magnet" in contrast to other nations that are reforming in order to compete for the critical resource known as human capital.
Before the August congressional recess, key Senators anticipated that an immigration reform bill will be ready for the Senate to consider this fall. Given that congressional action on immigration could start soon, it is time again to highlight why the U.S. needs a smart immigration reform that considers high-skilled immigrants' contributions to the economy.
In the hopes to continue a much-needed conversation on how to revamp the economy, this week I would like to highlight another policy recommendation that emerged from the Kauffman Foundation's State of Entrepreneurship address: reform immigration policy to attract migrants who want to start new companies and create jobs.
So we know that entrepreneurs are the primary engines of job creation in the United States. Research study after research study has confirmed that it is young firms that drive improvements in the employment situation. From 1980–2005, firms less than five years old accounted for all net job growth in the country. In 2007 alone, young firms (1-5 years old) accounted for nearly two-thirds of job creation. We also know more than half of the companies on the 2009 Fortune 500 list were launched during a recession or bear market, along with nearly half of the firms on the 2008 Inc. list of America's fastest-growing companies. In light of all this evidence and in face of the employment crisis in the country, how can we truly support the entrepreneurs behind these young firms?
The $787 billion economic stimulus package includes large investments in innovation in areas such as energy, health IT, and broadband. Developing these new technologies will be scientists and engineers, but here's a reality check: we don't have enough of them. Although increasing the number of U.S. scientists and engineers is a must, in the shorter term, we need a quicker fix: more high-skilled immigration.
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This 18 X 25 screen print is illustrated by the artist known as Plastic Crimewave, a Chicago-based illustrator, writer and musician. He portrays with rich, vivid turquoise and black and white, the monolithic rock that inspired LUSH perfumer Simon Constantine. Simon brewed up Devil's Nightcap perfume with earthy ingredients like oakmoss and clary sage to tell the myth about his Satanic Majesty hurling a rock in an attempt to hit a nearby town. There are only 104 hand numbered screen prints available. Printed on acid-free paper to preserve the artwork.
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Distinguished Ball State alumnus David Letterman, host of CBS's Late Show, returned to his alma mater in September 2010 to host a conversation
with Twitter cofounder Biz Stone about social media. The two media pioneers shared the stage before a full house in Emens Auditorium for an interactive lecture on Twitter and emerging media.
The exchange between the late night broadcaster and Internet entrepreneur was part of the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series, established by the university in 2008 through a generous gift from Letterman. Since its debut, the lecture series has brought a procession of national experts in emerging media to campus for important exchanges with students and faculty.
Angela Ahrendts,chief executive officer of Burberry, returns to campus in March to
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Goal 4, Objective F: By 2012, increase by 20 percent over 2006–07 base participation in cultural activities on campus.


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For the first time in his career, Buffalo Sabres' rookie Luke Adam experienced failure.
He was sent down to the minor league Rochester Americans Saturday after failing to score in his last 20 games with Buffalo.
"It was a bit of a shock," he said after Rochester's 4-1 loss to the San Antonio Rampage. "I didn't see it coming."
He played like someone in shock on Saturday night. Adam only registered only two shots and took two penalties, both of which San Antonio scored on. Coach Ron Rolston said the 21-year-old center played "an average game."
Even before being demoted, his ice time had faded and he was a healthy scratch Friday night against Dallas.
"Ice time in hockey is not something you are given," Adam said quietly, looking down at the three or four microphones below him. "It's not something that's owed to you. Nothing is owed to you in this game. I had to earn it. Obviously (coach Lindy Ruff) didn't like the way things were going."
At the beginning of the season, there was little not to like about the way things were going. Adam scored 10 points in his first nine games and was seeing major ice time on the Sabres' top line. He was clicking with stars Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville.
Somewhere along the line, however, he fell out of favor with the coaching staff. His ice depleted to playing fewer than 10 minutes in five of the last nine games. Before packing up his gear in Buffalo, Adam talked with Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff.
"They just told me they wanted me to play," he said. "I wasn't playing very many minutes up there, I had kind of been struggling on the score sheet, so he said he wanted me to come down here and play the power play that I'm used to playing and play the big minutes I'm used to playing."
Why did he lose those minutes? Did Ruff explain why he was relegated to the fourth line?
"No," he said under his breath.
Ruff wouldn't say either. All the Sabres' coach would let on was if Adam performed in Rochester, he would be back in Buffalo soon. "It's up to him," Ruff said before Saturday night's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning
Scouts often talk about learning how to fail. It's something most take for granted. But to many top athletes, failure is a completely foreign language.
Adam has always dominated on the ice. By age 17, he was the best player on his QMJHL's St. John's Frog Devils. He scored 66 points in 70 games and racked up 72 penalty minutes. The Sabres drafted him 44th overall in 2008 to fulfill two needs: size and depth at center.
Adam wasn't drafted in the first round because prospect evaluators originally thought he wouldn't be able to skate well enough to be a top line player in the NHL. One year later, he changed their minds. Buffalo's prospect was blowing away the QMJHL, scoring 90 points in 56 games for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. In 2010, at age 19, the 6-foot-2, 200 pound forward was named to the Canadian World Junior team. The expectation changed from a maybe-NHLer to a top six center.
The American Hockey League – just one step below the NHL – didn't offer the type of challenge for Adam as it does most second-round picks. Adam was named AHL Rookie of the Year after scoring 62 points in 57 games. During the 2010-11, he was given a sniff of the NHL. He played in 19 games, scoring four points.
Because of an injury to Jochen Hecht and Derek Roy's lack of chemistry with Pominville and Vanek, Ruff tapped Adam on the back to begin 2011-12 to center the two star veterans.
It seemed odd at the time. The Sabres had just signed Villie Leino to an enormous contract and dubbed the big-money forward their new solution at center. They had failed to move Roy in the off-season for a more capable two-way center and Adam hadn't shown much in his 19 games. In a way, it was disappointing that a team that had spent to the cap would have to start a rookie at No. 1 center.
But Adam eased skepticism. He scored six points in his first four games and 10 in his first nine with the Sabres. He was clicking with Vanek and Pominville. After one month he was looking like the Sabres' version of Steven Stamkos or Jeff Skinner.
Then the Cloud Nine evaporated. Whether it was the "rookie wall," or complacency, attitude or simply poor play, is hard to tell.
Whatever the reason, the 21-year-old is learning failure. It's an important crossroads. Scouts say it can make or break a player. If he comes to terms and is motivated by it, he'll succeed. If not, he'll fail.
Adam has nearly a whole week to think about his first failure. We'll learn much more about whether he's learning the language or not on Friday night when the Americans play again at home.
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Saturday Happy Hour & Live Entertainment at Piazzetta
When: From 10/20/2012 to 12/31/2012
Enjoy an evening Oceanside at the Tuscan inspired Piazzetta Marketplace and Restaurant with live music from local singer and guitarist Roberto Obregon and enjoy the following drink specials.
Every Saturday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
L'CHAIM Bloody Mary $6
L'CHAIM Martini/Cosmo $8
L'CHAIM Mix Drinks $6
Red/White Sangria $8
House Red Wine by the glass $6
Draft Beer $4
Complimentary valet included
Acqualina invites Junior Hotel Guests to enjoy our children's marine biology inspired program, AcquaMarine, on a complimentary basis everyday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The children's program focuses on all things pertaining to the ocean, combining education, exercise and fun to keep kids learning and laughing all day long.
Today's theme: Seals, Sea Lions and Walruses*Available from 10:00-4:00 pm
Acquamarine Special Holiday Activities
Acqualina invites Junior Guests to fun-filled Special Activities during the Holiday Season.
Scavenger Hunt
Please meet us at the Outside Lawn from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.
Sand Art
Please meet us at the Camp Room from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.
Il Mulino New York's Weekend Jazz Brunch
Hotel guests, residents and locals may enjoy a special brunch menu while enjoying a live Jazz band every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Adults $39, children ages 13 and under $20 (tax and gratutity not included). To make a reservation call 305.466.9191.
Two Hours to Gorgeous Full Body Treatment
When: From 12/01/2012 to 01/31/2013
Enjoy a Luxurious Full body Treatment just in time for the Holiday Season.
The two-hour full body facial stimulates, exfoliates and is designed to smooth skin and improve circulation. A Lifting and Smoothing Mask is applied to the derriere along with a lymp drainage massage to release toxins while the mask sets ending with a Firming Body Butter to eliminate water retention. The relaxing treatment ends with a non-surgical Micro current facial.
The first 10 guests to book a treatment will receive the ESPA Body Butter and Nourishing Shower Gel as a complimentary gift from Acqualina Spa by ESPA.
Call the Spa Reception Desk at 305.918.6844 to book your treatment.
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amorak Posts: 3Hi Everyone, greatings from your friends up North :shades:
My mum is looking to upgrade to something new from her current 2001 RAV4, which has about 120,000KM on it (~75K Mi).
Anyways, she is trying not to put out too much, and thankfuly these RAVs have a great resale value up here. Couple that with the common border we share with you guys and the knowledge available online, it is easy for us Canucks to buy a car down south (maybe Canadian dealers will stop gouging us if we speak with our wallets and buy down south...).
Anyways, long story short - What's the best deal in the 20k (USD, obviously) and below range for something with AWD?
I was thinking 2009 Ford Escape, if some serious rebate action opens up on that.
Otherwise the 2009 Vibe AWD looks good.
It has to be one of these makes (for warranty validity purposes on cross border sales):
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Another New Orleans Christmas tradition involves a different type of light from Celebration in the Oaks. Feux de jois, or "fires of joy," is a local Christmas Eve pastime that involves lighting bonfires along the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. Legend has it that the bonfires guide Papa Noel—or Santa Claus—downriver in his paddleboat, through the dense river-rolling fog, to help his late-night, present-filled journey along.
Since the 1720-30s, these Christmas bonfires have caught the attention of thousands of visitors to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Gramercy, Lutcher, Reserve, and other Louisiana towns. Another explanation for the founding of this custom—brought over by the first European settlers—was that long ago, before the levees were ever built, these bonfires used to serve as lighthouses that helped to guide friends and family, who were visiting the area for Christmas Eve, down the river to their landing destinations.
On Christmas Eve, you can take a "Bonfire Adventure" with Gray Line New Orleans, which includes a narrated motor coach tour of bonfires built by local communities, a River Road Plantation Tour, and a Cajun Country Dinner. On this tour—or your own personal tour—you'll see giant structures resembling teepees lining the levees of the Mississippi—more than 100 in all. They're constructed out of trees, bamboo, sugar cane, and any other flammable product, covered in kerosene, and lit simultaneously around 7pm.
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I received a box of the limited edition Nature's Path Organic Love Crunch Cereal to review. The description on the front of the box read, dark chocolate chunks, raspberry, strawberry, coconut & flax granola. Now as tasty as that sounds, it also seems rather decadent and calorie laden, so I decided to scope out the nutrition facts first.
Each 55 gram (3/4 cup) serving of Nature's Path Organic Love Crunch Cereal provides 260 calories, 9 grams of total fat, 2 grams of which is saturated (14% and 10% of the daily value), 4 grams of fiber (16% of the DV), 10 grams of sugars and 5 grams of protein. Unfortunately, that calorie count is way higher than any cereal I would normally consume - give me some Nature's Path Organic Flax Plus Multi Bran Cereal at 110 calories per serving, or Nature's Path Optimum Organic Strawberry & Yogurt Cereal at 170 calories for a 1 cup serving - and I'm good.
But, the taste is phenomenal. The cereal is crunchy (but not as hard as Kashi GoLean Crunch) and the chocolate chunks are plentiful, so they provide a nice change in texture as well as a pop of sweetness. I wish there had been more berry pieces, because they provide a little tartness, but they were few and far between.
The ingredients list is of course, all natural & organic. Nature's Path Organic Love Crunch Cereal can be purchased at Whole Foods (not sure of the retail price but it's usually $4 - $5), but as mentioned before, there are other, less caloric, all natural cereal choices out there. I do love me some Nature's Path products, but this cereal would not be a regular everyday cereal for me.
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"Since this is an election year, our goal here today is to give you a voice because policies do matter and your vote counts," said Dr. Glendscene Williams associate professor of finance and president of the Cleveland Branch chapter of AAUW.
Williams noted that the topics for the panel discussion were chosen due to October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
"This campaign is dedicated to training women to run for student government and to later run for elective offices after college," said Williams. "Women issues cannot be ignored, and the public needs to know how their elected officials voted on these issues."
"An informed and involved citizenry is essential to democracy and to our society," said Ann Lotven, Delta State provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. "One of the primary missions of any institute of higher education, and specifically here at Delta State University, is to provide educational opportunities to assist individuals in expanding and broadening their knowledge and understanding of key issues that impact members of our society."
The guest panel consisted of Attorney Sayward Fortner, a law clerk for U.S. Magistrate Judge Jane M. Virden in the United States District Court in Greenville, District Attorney for the 11th Circuit Court District of Mississippi Brenda Mitchell and County Court Judge Gwendolyn Thomas.
According to its national Web site, the AAUW empowers women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization has more than 150,000 members and supporters across the United States, as well as 1,000 local branches and 700 college and university partners.
Fortner began the forum with the difficult task of explaining the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
"The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act came as a result of a court case, which made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court; Ledbetter vs. Goodyear," said Fortner.
"Ledbetter was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company from 1979 until 1998. After retiring in 1998, she filed a claim against Goodyear under Title VII, or the federal discrimination statute, alleging that she had been denied pay raises a number of times during her employment because of sexual discrimination," Fortner continued. "During the trial, she argued that she was earning significantly less than her male counterparts at the end of her time with the company."
At trial, the jury found in Ledbetter's favor and awarded her back pay and other damages. Goodyear then appealed the case on the basis that Title VII requires claims to be made within a few months after alleged discrimination occurs and Ledbetter did not show that any discrimination occurred during this period before she made her claim. In response, Ledbetter argued that each lower paycheck she received was discriminatory because it reflected the company's past discriminatory actions.
The case ultimately reached the Supreme Court, which found in a four to five decision in 2007 that Ledbetter's claim was untimely under Title VII. However, Congress did not agree with the Supreme Court's interpretation of Title VII, so it passed the act in direct response to, and for the purpose of reversing, the Supreme Court's decision.
The act would allow Ledbetter to make a claim against Goodyear for discrimination resulting in unequal pay so long as she made the claim within a few months after receiving her last paycheck with the unequal pay. The act is retroactive to May 28, 2007, meaning it would include any illegal employment practice that occurred before May 2007 if it resulted in lower pay or poorer benefits the employee was still receiving as of May 28, 2007.
"What the act does is extend the statute of limitations to file a complaint," said Fortner.
Mitchell spoke on campus violence.
"On college campuses across the nation, campus violence is on the rise," said Mitchell. "Campus violence can take many forms such as murder, robbery, aggravated assaults and sexual assaults."
According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, there were seven reported forcible sex offenses, eight non-forced sex offenses, 19 robberies, 23 aggravated assaults, 379 burglaries, 34 motor vehicle thefts and 18 arson cases on Mississippi higher education campuses in 2010.
"Fortunately here at Delta State we don't see many violent crimes reported on our campus," said Mitchell. "However, we know that a lot more of these crimes are occurring and are not being reported."
Mitchell said that one reason that a lot of these crimes go unreported is because of the stigma that is placed on the victims.
"Statistics show that 84 percent of women who report being raped know their attackers," she said. "Of that number, 57 percent of these attacks happen when these people are out on dates. These are alarming numbers."
Following Mitchell, Thomas discussed domestic violence.
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence, is defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one partner against another in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation.
"One thing you need to understand about domestic violence is that it is a power game for the abusive party," said Thomas. "They don't care if the crime is reported because, previously, many times accusations were not taken very seriously."
According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, one in four women has experienced domestic violence in her lifetime. Estimates range from 960,000 incidents of violence against a current or former spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend to three million women who are physically abused by their husband or boyfriend per year.
Thomas said that women, ages 20-24, are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence. She also pointed out that in the past, victims of domestic abuse had to file charges against their abusers before arrest could be made, but that is not the case any longer.
"It is now common practice for law enforcement to make arrests and file charges when there is evidence that an abuse has taken place," she said.
Thomas spoke about the lack of facilities or 'safe houses' for victims of domestic violence in Bolivar County before a brief Q&A session with panel.


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text: (Attica, OH) Attica Raceway Park will honor the top 10 in the final point standings in all four divisions from 2007 at an awards banquet to be held Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Attica Fairgrounds Banquet Hall. Tickets for the banquet - which includes a delicious buffet dinner - are $25 each and can be obtained by calling the track office at 419-680-5606. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the dinner at 6 p.m. and the awards ceremony starting at approximately 7 p.m. Not only will the top 10 in points share in prize money, but World Auto Parts of Huron & Cleveland 410 sprint champion Byron Reed will receive a new Eagle Chassis courtesy of Kears Speed Shop, the 305 sprint champion Andy Shammo will receive a new Triple X chassis courtesy of Kears Speed Shop, and 2007 Fultz Fabrications and Speed Shop Attica Late Model champion Ken Hahn will receive a new Rayburn chassis thanks to Rayburn Race Cars and Service Drive Solutions. The four rookies of the year in each division will also be recognized. The top 10 in the World Auto Parts of Huron/Cleveland 410 Sprints were: 1. Byron Reed; 2. Lee Jacobs; 3. Mike Linder; 4. Paul Weaver; 5. Caleb Griffith; 6. Mark Keegan; 7. Chris Andrews; 8. Bruce Robenalt; 9. Aaron Middaugh; 10. John Ivy. Rookie of the year is Chris Andrews. The top 10 in the 305 sprints were: 1. Andy Shammo; 2. Bryan Sebetto; 3. Dustin Dinan; 4. Stuart Brubaker; 5. Duane Zablocki, 6 (tie) Dustin Keegan and Coty Runion; 8. Kevin Lee; 9. Cap Henry; 10. Mark Pridemore. Rookie of the year is Cap Henry. The top 10 in the Fultz Fabrications and Speed Shop Attica Late Models were: 1. Ken Hahn; 2. Larry Kingseed; 3. Ryan Missler; 4. Mike Marteney; 5. Ernie Haynes; 6. Chuck Hummer; 7. Steve Sabo; 8. John Bores; 9. Jeff Pelton; 10. Mike Bores. Rookie of the year is Jeff Pelton. The top 10 in the dirt trucks were: 1. Art Ball; 2. Cory Ward; 3. Bob Dible; 4. Shawn Valenti; 5. Steve Endicott; 6. Churck Roelle; 7. Brian Arnold; 8. Eric DeVanna; 9. Donald Fitch; 10. Dave Gibbs; Rookie of the year was Donald Fitch. Attica Raceway Park would also like to thank the following point fund sponsors for 2007: Friendship Food Stores, Underground Utilities Inc. and the Tiffin Community Business's - Burns Electric, Jeff Hoyda Dentistry, Schiefer Nationwide Insurance, Quick Dry, Inc by Nick Zeis, Myers & Smith Insurance, Make a Wish Team 33, Reinecke Family Dealerships, Missler Industries.


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IRAQ: Thousands of Private Contractors Support U.S. Forces in Persian Gulf
by Kenneth Bredemeier
Washington Post
March 3rd, 2003
Private contractors are sending thousands of technical experts to the Persian Gulf region. They operate communications systems, repair helicopters, fix weapons systems and link the computers with the troops to command centers.
US: Sex scandal still haunts DynCorp
by John Crewdson
May 13th, 2002
Hoping to avoid a repeat of a sex scandal that marred the presence of American police officers in Bosnia, U.S. law-enforcement personnel recruited to help reorganize Iraq's shattered police forces must acknowledge in writing that human trafficking and involvement with prostitution "are considered illegal by the international community and are immoral, unethical and strictly prohibited."
ECUADOR: Farmers Fight DynCorp's Chemwar on the Amazon
by Jeffrey St. Clair and Alexander Cockburn
February 27th, 2002
The International Labor Rights Fund has filed suit in US federal court on behalf of 10,000 Ecuadorian peasant farmers and Amazonian Indians charging DynCorp with torture, infanticide and wrongful death for its role in the aerial spraying of highly toxic pesticides in the Amazonian jungle, along the border of Ecuador and Colombia.
US: DynCorp Disgrace
by Kelly Patricia O'Meara
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January 14th, 2002
Middle-aged men having sex with 12- to 15-year-olds was too much for Ben Johnston, a hulking 6-foot-5-inch Texan, and more than a year ago he blew the whistle on his employer, DynCorp, a U.S. contracting company doing business in Bosnia.
US: Company Seeks to Reassure NSA on Groundbreaker
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August 13th, 2001
For Computer Sciences Corp., winning the National Security Agency's huge Groundbreaker outsourcing contract has been like catching a tiger by the tail.
DynCorp-State Department Contract
May 23rd, 2001
Corpwatch has acquired a copy of a $600 million dollar contract between DynCorp and the U.S. State Department. The company carries crop fumigation and eradication against coca farmers in Colombia, Bolivia and Peru. In Colombia it is also involved in drug interdiction, transport, reconnaissance, search and rescue missions, medical evacuation and aircraft maintenance, among other operations.
DynCorp in Colombia: Outsourcing the Drug War
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May 23rd, 2001
A U.S.-made Huey II military helicopter manned by foreigners wearing U.S. Army fatigues crash lands after being pockmarked by sustained guerrilla fire from the jungle below. Its crew members, one of them wounded, are surrounded by enemy guerrillas. Another three helicopters, this time carrying American crews, cut through the hot muggy sky.
Colombia: Private Firms Take on U.S. Military Role in Drug War
by Juan O. Tamayo
Miami Herald
May 22nd, 2001
As U.S. efforts to reduce drug trafficking out of the Andes escalate, more U.S.-supplied equipment is flowing into the region and more Americans are becoming involved -- and occasionally coming under fire. But because of the growing privatization of U.S. military efforts abroad, their presence is often unseen.
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Now updated to fully document the inside story of the Iraq war since late 2005, The Gamble is the definitive account of the insurgency within the U.S. military that led to a radical shift in America's strategy. Based on unprecedented real-time access to the military's entire chain of command, Ricks examines the events that took place as the military was forced to reckon with itself, the surge was launched, and a very different war began. His stunning conclusion, stated in the last line of the book, is that "the events for which the Iraq war will be remembered probably have not yet happened."


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Cimino Bros. Produce, Salinas, Calif., is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, with about 200 creditors owed from $10 to $50 million.
"This reorganization is important, not only to the general credit body and my family, but also our many employees in the United States and Mexico, as well as the Mexican growers of produce," Vincent Cimino said in the court filings.
Cimino Bros. did not return requests for comment Dec. 18.
Cimino Bros. is year-round grower-shipper primarily of broccoli with operations in Mexico under Cimino Bros. Co. Produce Mexico, formed in 1998. The company developed the largest national network of Asian foodservice distributors, according to court filings. The company also owns a cooler in Laredo, Texas, and reported strong growth between 2004 and 2007 when revenues jumped from $14.6 million to $20.7 million.
But heavy rainfall and low yields in 2007 "restrained the growth path" the company aimed for that year, according to court filings, and grower advances coupled with low yields and bad weather affected the 2008 growing season and the company's cash flow.
Problems with weather in Mexico and a carton supplier cost Cimino Bros. $6.5 million in 2008 and a lawsuit, according to court documents, further affected cash flow for the year and money needed for capital expenses. This year, Wells Fargo, which is owed more than $6 million, pulled its funding from Cimino Bros., according to court documents. The company was unable to secure additional bank loans in time leading to an ongoing dispute between the company and Wells Fargo over seized accounts.


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I wish I could say I have fond childhood memories of my mom slaving away in the kitchen, but in reality, she's more the ordering-in or going-out-to-eat type. However, when she does whip up something in the kitchen, it's always delicious. Unlike her fudge recipe, which my dad claims she's made well only once in her life, she always executes her granola recipe perfectly.
This recipe is so tasty; it doesn't even require milk to fully enjoy it. Simply take along a Ziplock bag full of the granola to brighten up your work day with a crunchy snack, add as a topping to yogurt, or include with a bowl full of berries for a well-balance breakfast.
However you decide to enjoy this granola, rest assured that this recipe is for everyone – even my mom's fellow kitchen novices will find it nearly impossible to screw up!
*Helpful Hint: The better the butter, the better the granola. I recommend the richest and most indulgent butter on the market, Plugra. You can find it at most better supermarkets.
Mom's Granola
Active Time: 30 minutes
Yield: About 7 cups
Prep: Preheat the oven to 350∞F.
Ingredient Finder: Shredded sweetened coconut and wheat germ can be found at any supermarket.
Grab These: 2 baking sheets and a small saucepan (to melt the butter and honey)
Shelf Life and Storage Instructions: 14 days stored in an airtight container or ziplock bag at room temperature
4 cups Quaker Instant Oats
1/2 cup Wheat Germ
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 1/2 cups raisins
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, warmed to room temperature
3/4 cup honey
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
2. Heat the butter and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 1 minute.
3. Pour the hot butter/honey mixture over the dry ingredients, stirring until it is fully incorporated.
4. Spread the mixture on baking sheets and bake at 350F for about 30 to 45 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
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Before founding Hard Candy Cases, his sleek collection of premium high-tech accessories, Danville, California-based designer and entrepreneur Tim Hickman founded and ran the iPod accessory brand Speck. Since its debut in 2009, Hard Candy has evolved from a collection of hard-shell MacBook cases into a powerhouse of protective gear for the iPad, Kindle, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Each Hard Candy case features rubber bumpers and shock-absorbing corners crafted to offer premium protection.


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People age differently and celebrities are no exception to that rule. Take a look at these celebrities who are, surprisingly, the same age.
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