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Any football on today?
If you're not exhausted from this week in football, please do enjoy Augsburg vs 'Gladbach at 2:30 PM, and Real Vallodid against Malaga at 3:00 PM. But unless you're a fan of any of these clubs, give it a rest.
What's the big story?
It appears a few newspapers got to talk to Arsenal's American majority owner Stan Kroenke yesterday. It might be a public relations campaign to signal long term faith in manager and historical transfer window deadbeat Arsene Wenger, perhaps striking while the Ozil-sized iron is hot. The Independent's summary is pretty good.
Any other interesting news?
Messi is in court along with his father on tax fraud charges today. The extent and specificity of the charges is what's particularly interesting. From the Daily Mail:
According to the prosecutor's office for tax crimes in Catalonia, income from the sale of Messi's image rights was hidden using a complex web of shell companies in Uruguay, Belize, Switzerland and United Kingdom to avoid paying tax in Spain.
The income was connected to contracts with Banco Sabadell, Danone, Adidas, Pepsi-Cola, Proctor and Gamble, and the Kuwait Food Company.
This is an old tack whereby the world's extremely wealthy people set up empty companies in nations with low taxes and little tax oversight. Both Messi and his dad claim their taxes were taken care of by their "tax consultants," and they will explain everything.
Andre Villas-Boas "broke up" with Jose Mourinho with four years ago and they haven't spoken since. It all pertains to AVB trying to get ahead back at Porto, and Mou would have none of it. Dearie me, children. Grow up. It's a profession.
And It appears Jose Mourinho the AVB hater didn't take news that he was overlooked for the Man United job very well, according to Spanish journalist Diego Torres:
"Mourinho … thought that Ferguson was, besides his ally, also his friend and godfather. He was convinced that they were tied by a relationship of genuine trust. He thought that his fabulous collection of titles constituted an 'endorsement' unreachable to any other contenders. When he knew that Ferguson had elected Moyes, the Everton coach, he was struck by a terrible disbelief. Moyes hadn't won absolutely anything!"
Torres said that Mourinho was on the phone constantly to his sports agency Gestifute. "Mourinho wouldn't stop calling them. His 'interlocutors' had heard him sob loudly and they were spreading the word. The most feared man in the company was crushed."
I don't know Mourinho (and neither do you), but this doesn't exactly ring plausible to me. And yet, there it is…
…oh, and Ireland look set to win the 2018 World Cup.
Any fun stuff?
This might be the best football video you will watch ever.
And lookin' 'Sharp', Man United!
Any good reads?
If you haven't yet, please do get acquainted with Brian Phillips' latest on Paolo Di Canio:
"When you think about Di Canio, your ingrained responses to sports stimuli start blending into one another in a way that's hard to analyze. His firing has been a huge story in the world of the Premier League, burning up far more news-cycle oxygen than the sacking of a Sunderland manager would normally merit — and while some of that can be ascribed to Di Canio's status as a onetime star player, a lot of it clearly has to do with the sheer difficulty of reconciling his persona's contradictory aspects. He fascinates us because, beyond the broad outlines of a controversial, unbalanced figure, we don't have a clue what to make of him."


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On Sep 25, 2011, at 10:06 PM, Arif Ahmadov <email@example.com>
Senator and former presidential candidate John McCain spoke scathingly
about the messages on the nomination of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's
presidency . "What a surprise a** the shocking news a** Putin again
nominated for president" a** wrote a politician in his microblog on
Saturday night.
On 9/25/11 9:45 PM, Lauren Goodrich wrote:
Heh... yea.
I am interested to hear how the Repub camp reacts.
On 9/25/11 9:33 PM, Chris Farnham wrote:
The US would be saying this no matter who came in short of sitting
Stalin's carcass on the throne. [chris]
US-Russia 'reset' to remain under Putin: White House
(AFP) a** 7 hours ago
WASHINGTON a** A "reset" of US-Russian ties will go forward
regardless of who Moscow's next president is, the White House said,
amid news that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin could return to the
Kremlin next year.
"The reset has always been about national interests and not
individual personalities, said National Security Council spokesman
Tommy Vietor, in a statement sent to AFP on Sunday, reacting to news
of an impending job swap between Prime Minister Vladmir Putin and
President Dmitry Medvedev.
Medvedev, a Putin protege who took over the Kremlin from his mentor
in 2008, announced on Saturday that he would step aside for the
incumbent prime minister in the March 2012 polls and instead serve
as government chief.
The job swap will allow Putin to extend his brand of strongman rule
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Although Putin expressed strong criticism of the United States
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Whiskey, like wine, caters to a range of tastes but perhaps more than any other drink, dramatically polarises opinions. A couple of hours with an expert left me questioning whether what I had tried in the past was a fair representation of this fabled beverage.
Rum & Sugar has plenty of character and a buzzing atmosphere, located in a charming area of the Docklands.
London has some of the best restaurants on the planet, but if you really want to titillate your tastebuds and have a unique meal, head down to one of these weird and wonderful eateries.
There's no reason why you need to pound the pavements or be bored on the treadmill if you want to get fit in London. Just go to ninja school or swing a sword instead!
On Sunday February 1, the biggest showdown in American football is happening, so forget you have work and stay up late at one of these venues...
Burger fiends rejoice because the Five Guys' feature of free extras has extended to the O2 with the restaurant's new branch - making this one of the most satisfying fast food fixes around.
The first restaurant where guests are encouraged to put their faith in Lady Luck (and a few good 'hands') to win a gourmet meal has added extra dates to its London launch.
Brian Blessed collapsed on stage but after 'a cup of sweetened tea' returned to finish off his performance as King Lear
Deep among the myriad narrow of lanes around Spitalfields, La Tagliata is an almost-hidden haunt which offers up a small but quality menu of homestyle Italian cooking.
Most people know the simple pleasure of curling up with a nice glass of wine and some delicious chocolate. But how many people can tell which chocolates and wines actually work together without overpowering one another?
At Amaru, Asian and Peruvian flavours enhance fresh seafood in ways that signify great things to come.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, London24 reporter Dominic Gover selects the Top 5 most romantic places in London to take that special someone.
Though Paris is known as the city of love, it seems more and more people are finding beautiful spots in London to pop the big question to their partners.
If you're struggling over what to buy for the man in your life, our gift guide is here to help. We've had to indulge in some gender stereotyping, so it might be worth checking back for our gifts for her, quirky gifts, and Valentine's gifts for under £20 guides which are coming soon.
He may be Scotland's favourite son, but there's no reason why we can't raise a glass to Robbie Burns in London. We've got all the best parties for homesick Scots and curious Sassenachs.
From the World Naked Bikeride to Streak For Tigers, it seems that Londoners are looking for any excuse to get their kit off.
It's not too late to go ice skating this winter! Winter Wonderland might be gone, but there will be ice rinks in the capital until the end of February, in case you should fancy a romantic Valentine's Day skate under the stars...
These pictures show the amazing skill of Cirque Du Soleil as they practise for their show Kooza at London's Royal Albert Hall.
London-based artist Ron Mueck's incredible hyper-realistic sculptures have been unsettling audiences around the world for more than a decade. Here we look at some of his most amazing work.
Caen in northern France is a hidden treasure with history in the air.
Is your New Year's resolution to get fit, lose a few pounds, or maybe run the London Marathon? Whatever your goal, we've got all the right gear to help you get kickstarted come January 1.
The London New Year's Day parade is an annual tradition and 2015 is set to be bigger and better than ever. Instead of nursing a hangover indoors, getting out in the fresh air to watch the spectacle. Here's everything you need to know!
It's the same every year – weeks of anticipation, fevered planning, massive expense – and then it's the same old disappointment come New Year's Eve. Well not this time, with our guide to the coolest alternative events to ring in 2015 in London:
The Gruffalo and Gruffalo's Child, as with many of Julia Donaldson's children's books, are etched on the brains of most parents whose toddlers have fallen under the spell of these endearing tales of a mouse who twice triumphs in woodland that is home to a mysterious creature known as the Gruffalo.
With the run up to New Year well under way, using up those last days of holiday to jet off somewhere warm may be impossible - with limited time to plan and spiralling Christmas prices. But, though the next few months may be cold and dreary, there is no other city quite like ours and taking steps to enjoy it is easier than you think.
This is a Christmas gallery with a difference - all of these pictures of Victoria Park's Winterville were taken with a smartphone...
Come in from the cold, make your way down the creaking staircase and enter the cosy, candlelit labyrinth that is Le Garrick. You are no longer in Covent Garden.
Surprisingly, Sir David Hare's new play at the National Theatre, Behind The Beautiful Forevers, makes for a very pleasing evening out. Surprising because the story concerns the desperate survival strategies of the 3,000 inhabitants of Annawadi, a Mumbai slum located next to an open sewer on land reclaimed during the building of the new airport in the 1990s. Their lives are as wretched as those of the rats infesting their shacks.
Kitted out in blue overalls and spade in hand I'm ready to shovel some poo. This might not sound like much fun but the poo in question is rather exotic - it came from a group of zebras.
Despite the influx of American-themed cuisine reaching our shores in the past few years, nowhere will you get a dining experience quite like Brooklyn Bowl. The vast O2 space somehow manages to be a state-of-the-art bowling alley, live music venue and justifiable restaurant, all at the same time.
X Factor starlet Fleur East proved she hasn't forgotten her E17 roots when she performed a special homecoming concert in Walthamstow today.
If you're dreading taking the kids to see the local panto this year, with its garish guffawing and worn-out innuendos, be grateful for Wind In The Willows at the Vaudeville.
Everybody loves a Christmas classic on the big screen, so why not get along to one of these showings and celebrate the festive season with Princess Elsa, John McClane or even sat in a hot tub:
Feel like letting someone else do the cooking on Christmas Day for a change? Well this year you can put the stuffing down and your feet up.
Ever fancied doing a charity run, but sweaty trainers and tracksuit bottoms aren't for you? Then you need to know about London's most fabulous fun run.
London Hilton on Park Lane is inviting couples to celebrate this Valentines Day over a deliciously romantic afternoon tea at Podium Restaurant and Bar. Taking inspiration from the highly popular Confessions of a Chocoholic Afternoon Tea, London Hilton on Park Lane presents the ultimate romantic afternoon out with its Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea.
Save up to 70% on designer brands for Men and Women, including G-Star, Diesel, French Connection, Firetrap and many more….our sale is now on.
If you're struggling over what to buy for the special person in your life in your life, our Valentine's Day in London section is here to help.
It's time to test your knowledge on the two London institutions: the Underground, and the boozer.
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Anchorage Man sentenced for distributing crack cocaine
Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today Gregory Donell Winters, a resident of Anchorage, Alaska, has been sentenced in federal court for distributing crack cocaine.
U.S. District Court Judge Timothy M. Burgess imposed a sentence of 60 months incarceration on Winters, 39.
According to Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Erin White Bradley, who prosecuted the case, Winters sold 37 grams of crack cocaine to a buyer on April 8, 2011. In fashioning a sentence, the Court noted a need to deter this type of criminal behavior, along with the fact that distributing crack cocaine is a serious offense.
Winters is the last of a group of five individuals from Grenada, Mississippi, to be convicted and sentenced for drug trafficking crimes this year. David Tidwell is currently serving a sentence of 180 months. Dolphus Griffin is serving a sentence of 150 months. Tidwell and Griffin were charged and convicted of drug trafficking conspiracy, and Tidwell was convicted of possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. At Tidwell's sentencing, Chief United States District Court Judge Ralph R. Beistline noted Tidwell's affiliation with the Gangster Disciples, a street gang formed in Chicago during the 1960s. According to testimony presented by the government at that hearing, the main purpose of the Gangster Disciples is to make money by selling illegal controlled substances. Prentiss Johnson and Anthony Johnson, also from Grenada, Mississippi, have been convicted of distributing crack cocaine. They have received sentences of 32 months and 9 months, respectively.
Ms. Loeffler commended the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Winters, Tidwell, Griffin, Prentiss Johnson and Anthony Johnson. SAUSA Bradley is a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office who is funded by the Municipality of Anchorage for the purpose of prosecuting gang-related and violent crime cases.


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Welcome to the Human Resources Department of the City of Elk Grove. The City is a great place to work. Our diverse employees are dedicated to serving our citizens by delivering a vast array of public services.
The Human Resources Department is responsible for providing the City with well-trained, motivated employees and maximizing employee potential through proactive, quality employee relations and individual development.
Our Mission
- Provide high quality consultation and support in the selection, retention, and development of a motivated, well-qualified City workforce.
- Ensure City personnel actions are taken in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
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Bob Hoskins has announced he is retiring from acting after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The 69-year-old is best known for his work on films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Mrs Henderson Presents.
In a statement, his agent said: "Bob Hoskins wishes to announce that he will be retiring from acting, following his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease last autumn. He wishes to thank all the great and brilliant people he has worked with over the years, and all his fans who have supported him during a wonderful career."


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Associate Professor Eyal Biyalogorsky and colleagues Professor William Boulding and Professor Richard Staelin of the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University teamed up to study a pattern of behavior common among decision makers: to remain committed to a failing course of action even when evidence of failure is obvious. Their study, "Stuck in the Past: Why Managers Persist with New Product Failures," was published in the April 2006 issue of the Journal of Marketing.
Web surfers should know they may leave a series of mouse tracks, or a "clickprint"—a unique pattern of online behavior based on the number of pages viewed per session, the number of minutes spent on each Web page, the time or day of the week the page is visited as well as other actions. Assistant Professor Catherine Yang and her co-author, Assistant Professor Balaji Padmanabhan of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, have developed a method for identifying users based on their online browsing behavior.
Computer software systems are now among the most complex, expensive artifacts ever created by humans, and some of the most sophisticated are being built by teams of volunteers as "open source" projects, where any programmer can read the code and suggest changes. A group of UC Davis researchers has just received a three-year, $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how open source software, such as the Apache Web server, is built.
Most corporations try to maximize the number of customers to drive growth and profits, but this is not always the case. A study by Professor Hemant Bhargava and his co-author, Assistant Professor Juan Feng of the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida, contend that information technology service providers such as AOL are confronted with a more complicated and stratified customer base that requires a marketing strategy that separates profitable from less profitable customers—referred to as the "damaged goods approach."
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UPDATE: Andrew Barkett is leaving his post as senior engineer at Facebook to bring his decade of experience in Silicon Valley to become the first-ever chief technology officer for the Republican National Committee.The June 4 announcement has stirred a whirlwind of media coverage, including the Huffington Post and Washington Post.Bark
Agilent Technologies' Electronic Measurement Group is a $3.6 billion business that over the past decade has seen a dramatic shift in its customer base from U.S., and Western European customers to predominantly Asia-based customers. Today, the majority of the division's revenues are generated outside of the U.S., with an increasing concentration in China.
(Davis, CA) — The UC Davis Graduate School of Management's full-time MBA program has been ranked among the top six percent of AACSB International-accredited programs nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report's latest graduate business school rankings released today.
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Four decades ago, I was a drug warrior. I was recruited in 1972 to administer the think-tank portion of the Drug Abuse Council.
Addictive drug use (heroin and cocaine) was on the rise. "Recreational" use of marijuana, hashish and other substances were increasing. An alarmed public looked at drug abuse as the leading cause of property crime.
Youth values and attitudes were considered to be running amok -- like protests and resistance to Richard Nixon's conduct of the Vietnam war. He had run for president appealing to the "silent majority" who wanted government to get tough on crime and pot-smokers.
But at the council, we began to realize in a very short time how marijuana and hashish could originate in many places or that opium poppy from Afghanistan and cocaine from South America were not easy to control. Other concoctions could be made with a good chemistry set. It was evident that the "interdiction policy," with lots of uniforms, equipment, guns, sophisticated intelligence methods, and huge payrolls were the makings of a new industry.
To get a fix on what was going on, some serious thinkers served as "fellows." Wesley Pomeroy, head of security at Woodstock and later Berkley's policy chief, provided insight into how good law-enforcement works. The sociology and ethnology of Jerry Mandel and Harvey Feldman was state of the art. David Musto completed his classic book, "An American Disease," about how the marijuana laws came about.
English psychiatrist Margret Trip compared how the British approached the same concerns. Carl Akins provided the very first federal-budget estimates as to how much the government was really spending on drug-abuse control. Mathea Falco became a research-based and family and children's advocate.
Larry Redlinger contributed a template for understanding how illicit-drug production and consumer use operates like any business. Trade routes -- whether heroin tar or marijuana harvests, moved through places like "El Chuco'' (El Paso, Texas) through small-time supply-chain "mules" to the border regions and later almost to any port of entry. Competition through drug rivalries could reduce street values, and price wars could erupt into localized violence as more users and franchises grew. Supply chains were interrupted by government efforts but hardly eliminated.
Most shocking of all is how supply chains were probably used by para-government units for alternative sources of funds and to buy support for various groups.
Nearly 40 years ago we already could see this coming about, leading some fellows to advocate decriminalization and treatment reforms in Social Policy magazine. Yesterday's controversial proposal is today's common sense.
Recently, former president Jimmy Carter, a Nobel laureate, endorsed the finding of other former presidents and prominent world leaders that the drug war, as we know it, is a failure and it must end.
It is a responsible act to control the illicit movement of hundreds of billions of laundered dollars, reduce the untold number of prisoners for minor wrong-doing, revolving-door medical treatment, and the mockery made of law enforcement. Not to adopt a new course is doubly irresponsible after what we have learned in 40 years about psychotropic drugs: how compulsions are different from an addictions and how they interact in the human brain. Neuroscience can now replace phobias, moral preachings and political rhetoric as our public-policy guide.
There are sensible measures budget-cutters can take if they want to reduce government and spending. A start begins by looking at globalized, heavy-handed, militarized drug enforcement.
Protestations about what drug treatment and decriminalization teaches children is a cheap shot. A care-giving policy is the influence one would consider at a time like this. I think the next Drug Abuse Council should be encouraged on the scene. It could help guide how to dismantle the apparatus created long ago and undo something that doesn't work. Forty years from now, it would save future drug warriors from looking back and talking about what should have been.
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Date: Thursday, 10 April 2014, at 8:15 p.m.
Teach and Lead in San Francisco! As a San Francisco public school educator, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students alongside supportive and talented colleagues. You will be an integral part of the district's effort to ensure that every student who enrolls in our schools will graduate ready for college, career, and life.
The San Francisco Unified School District's strategic plan, "Impact Learning. Impact Lives." places access and equity, student achievement, and accountability at the forefront of every child's education. The ideas and actions in the plan focus on one central idea: every child has the right to be well-educated. SFUSD hires teachers and other credentialed professionals who are committed to delivering rigorous instruction to all students, continuous learning and improvement, creating a culturally responsive classroom environment, and building meaningful connections with families and the community.
SFUSD is committed to attracting and retaining the best educators in the nation. Benefits of teaching in San Francisco include:
• Competitive salaries determined by experience, education level, and credentials
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance for teachers and their eligible dependents
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In accordance with the California Standards of the Teaching Profession, teachers work under the supervision of site or central office administrators and in collaboration with their school staff, families and community, and are responsible for the fulfillment of the essential duties set forth below:
1. Support School-Wide Academic Performance Goals
2. Deliver Rigorous Instruction to all Students
3. Develop a Culturally Responsive Classroom Environment
4. Improve Standards of Practice for Self and Colleagues
5. Build Connections with Families and Community to Support Student Learning
6. Other duties as assigned by the principal and/or school site administrators
The length of the work year for all teachers is 181 days of service, except department heads and deans/head counselors have 186 days of service. Principal expectations regarding teaching customs vary by school site. You may access and read individual school profiles and academic plans at the following link: www.sfusd.edu/schools.
• Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential (our out-of-state equivalent) in the appropriate content area and English Learner certificate (ELA, CLAD, or BCLAD) as required by SFUSD Board Policy
Please note that the first day of work for teachers is August 12, 2014.
To Apply:
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• Please check back often to connect your application to specific openings as they are posted.
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For more information about SFUSD's mission and Strategic Plan please visit: http://www.sfusd.edu/en/about-sfusd/strategic-plans-and-projects.htmlFor other questions, contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
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A Feast For Crows
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"The choice is yours, brother. Live a thrall or die a king. Do you dare to fly? Unless you take the leap, you'll never know."
–George R.R. Martin, A Feast for Crows
All the houses of Westeros cherish hope in their secret hearts of claiming the Iron Throne for themselves. But the challenge is about to become greater than ever, with the addition of a new house and Objective cards. In A Feast for Crows, the newest Print on Demand expansion for A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition, all tactics and dreams of the future become subject to the will to conquer—and the fate of the draw.
Now available on our webstore, A Feast for Crows is a four-player scenario expansion that introduces a brand-new house to the armed marches and backstabbing of Westeros: namely, House Arryn. Led by the hoary Bronze Yohn Royce, and featuring iconic characters such as Littlefinger in their House deck, House Arryn focuses on gathering power tokens, and using them to quickly establish a definitive military and diplomatic advantage. From their home among the perilous peaks and precipices of The Eyrie, House Arryn is ready to join the Starks, Lannisters, and Baratheons in the dangers of throne-hunting.
An alternative setup has been crafted in order to produce a tactical situation reminiscent of the fourth book of George R.R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, and with this new setup, deadly conflict is possible on the first turn of the game. With a well balanced four-player game and an advanced unit setup, the game proceeds faster than ever. But a new setup and quicker playtime are not the only additions that are brought to the table in the A Feast for Crows expansion.
The new scenario also features game-changing Objective cards that must shape player's thoughts and plans for their house's strategy. These new Objective cards are the only way to gain victory points in A Feast for Crows, making them the most important cards in the game. Each house holds an open Special Objective, which allows them to repeatedly gain points for each round that they control important bastions and central regions of Westeros.
Other neutral Objective cards are drawn and replaced as they are scored, as while as swapped and traded between players through the events in a replacement Westeros deck. The goals of these Objective cards vary widely, but an innovative ranking system maintains balance by scaling the amount of victory points different houses can gain for fulfilling these objectives.
What is Print on Demand?
Print on Demand is an exciting process that allows Fantasy Flight Games to produce professionally finished cards on a made-to-order basis, which opens up new opportunities for expanding existing games.
This process (not to be confused with Print and Play) results in smaller print runs of professionally manufactured products, allowing publishers to provide fans with content that would otherwise not be commercially viable. If you're a retailer interested in carrying our Print on Demand products, visit our Professional Zone website to learn more.
Head to our webstore to order your copy, and prepare to see Westeros in a whole new way!
Note: Due to variations in the printing process, cards from Print on Demand expansions will be subtly different in appearance and texture from base game cards. Orders for this expansion through our webstore cannot be combined with other Print on Demand products, but may be combined with non-Print on Demand items.
Based on the best-selling novel series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition lets 3-6 players take control of the great houses of Westeros in an epic struggle to claim the Iron Throne.


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When Foodbuzz accepted my proposal for this past weekend's dinner, I had only one dish in mind, chiles en nogada. However, I wanted to build a dinner around them that highlighted the variety of Mexican food. That is not an easy task because every region, state and even towns in Mexico have their own and unique cuisine. That's why for the third course I decided to blend some of my favorite flavors from my old and new homes and this spicy pumpkin soup was born.
The idea of serving the soup in pumpkin bowls came from my friend Fabrice who was telling me how he served soup in pumpkins. So last weekend at the pumpkin show I got a dozen small pumpkins that I could clean and use as bowls. It turned out to be a great way to impress my guests and, as you can see, they are so photogenic, LOL.
I have never cleaned pumpkins before so I learned a couple of things, the most important being that there is no pulp inside them, only seeds and guts, so at the last minute my friend Darrin had to bring canned pumpkin to prepare the soup. I know what you might be thinking, but in my defense, I am not from here. LOL
Spicy pumpkin soup in pumpkin bowls
Makes 12 servingsFor this recipe you will need:
- 12 small pumpkins
- 1 chicken breast, no bone and no skin on
- 1 onion, cut in four
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups pumpkin puree
- 1-2 chile chipotle adobado
- 1 TBSP dry oregano
- 1 TBSP dry parsley
- Queso fresco (fresh cheese) for garnish
- To clean the pumpkins cut the top of the pumpkin horizontally and with a spoon clean the seeds out. Make sure you get all of them out.
- Prepare chicken stock by boiling chicken breast, onion, garlic, carrots and celery in a large pot (I used about 1/2 gallon of water) for about 45 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Don't forget to season.
- Cut chicken breast in small cubes.
- Using a blender mix chicken stock, pumpkin and adobado peppers in batches. Return soup to pot.
- Add chicken cubes, oregano, parsley and season if necessary and cook over low heat until it starts to boil. Stir constantly.
- Pre-heat oven to 350ºF.
- Arrange cleaned pumpkins on 1 or 2 baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes. This step is only to make sure they keep the soup warm.
- Serve soup in pumpkins, garnish with fresh cheese and impress your guests!
My friends really loved this soup and the presentation even though I pretty much pulled the recipe out of the air 1 hour before serving it. That's a secret they don't need to know, LOL.
¡Buen provecho!
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Yeah…I'm still loving this. It's also a great Thanksgiving first dish.
The combination of chicken soup and pumpkin soup sounds so festive and delicious :). Using the pumpkin as a bowl wasn't a bad idea either!
You are so hilarious. I'll have to remember that one next time I'm in the kitchen and am surprised (a daily occurrence…) "I'm not from here!" Teasing of course, but wanting to use my three little pumpkins for something cute. Soup maybe. But risotto could win out. Don't ask me how you make risotto in something that's stuck in an oven you can't stir frequently…Ah, the adventures!
How awesome is this?? Sooo photogenic! And canned pumpkin is just as good as the real thing
how cool! i'm actually trying a pumpkin and cheese "fondue" that was featured in this month's Gourmet this weekend- I'll let you know how it goes
Thats a beautiful photo, and the recipe sounds so goood!!
I had a pumpkin soup presented like that for lunch yesterday. It was delicious and oh so pretty! But I think your spicing would be even better.
Great looking recipe, thank you for sharing it! I am impressed with your photo as well, what camera are you using?
this looks delcious! i just made a soup in a pumpkin just this past weekend! soo cute!
The presentation is gorgeous! And yup, no pulp inside unless you want to end up with the peel but that would mean you couldn't use it as a bowl anymore
Thanks for sharing it with the Original Recipes!


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July Grooming Instruction Program Canadian Student Of The Month – 2013
ABC Grooming Instruction Program Canadian Student of the Month– July 2013
Jeff Damon
Jeff Damon, who started his animal career as a volunteer at shelters, is expanding his knowledge by completing ABC's grooming program. Jeff lives and works in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. After completing the program's written stages with honors, Jeff began his hands-on training with mentor Rita McTavish at The Beloved Dog Daycare and Grooming. Jeff is currently working on expanding his already-established dog training and grooming business.
- What services do you offer as a groomer?
I do not turn any animals away and even groom cats. In my shop, we offer all services from basic baths and blow outs to breed-specific cuts and styling. When I started my schooling with ABC, I knew I wanted to be as well-rounded as I possibly could. ABC gave me just the tools to do that. I apply everything I learned from ABC's staff and mentors to my work everyday.
- What animal or person most inspired you to pursue a career in the animal industry?
The most inspirational woman I know in the animal field is Bonnie Graham of Cross Our Paws Rescue in North Vancouver, British Columbia. After spending just a few moments with Bonnie, you can see her love for animals goes all the way to her bones. She truly loves what she does and her love can be very contagious.
- When and how did you know you'd be a success in the pet industry?
I have always had a knack for working with animals. It comes so easy to me that I just felt I was destined to do it at a professional level. It wasn't until I work with my ABC mentor Rita that I realized I really could be great at this. She also told me I had all the skills, patience and temperament to one day be a professional groomer.
- What was the biggest challenge you have faced during your externship and how did you overcome it?
One of my most challenging tasks to overcome during a typical grooming day is working on "difficult" dogs. One of the hardest parts about aggressive clients is being able to predict their actions. With my mentor's help and the knowledge I gained from ABC's program, I can read dog's body language much easier and counteract their behavior accordingly.
- Was grooming your first choice for a career?
I started my animal career off owning a small business and volunteering my time for less fortunate animals at local rescues. I have been helping shelter pets for at least the last 3 years. While donating my time at these shelters I discovered my true passion for all things dogs. I immediately enrolled myself in ABC's grooming and training courses. I know the skills and knowledge I gain will help me succeed in my grooming and obedience training career.
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Congratulations Jeff! I too have enrolled in both the grooming and training programs at ABC and volunteer at Animal AlIies. I currently work as an RN, but have had a passion for working with animals my whole life. I am in the middle of the book work for the grooming program, and am itching to get started with the hands-on. My question for you is, the above comment says you already had an established training and grooming business. Was that before your externship or after? I am a little confused as to the time-line of things. I have heard of others getting their own shop within a year of finishing the program, and can't imagine being experienced enough to do that. Did you do the training first? My goal is to become experienced enough to eventually retire from nursing and have a little business of my own including training, daycare, etc.
Thank you for any advice and tips on how to get the most out of my internship and volunteer experience at the shelter!


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In March I read an obituary in the paper. A 3-month-old baby who died of SIDS. With The Baby being only a few weeks older, this hit home hard, and my heart ached for this family.
Last month, a friend of mine introduced me to a friend of hers. She took me aside and asked if it would be okay if her friend could hold The Baby, because hers had died about 8 months ago. I immediately knew who it was. Tears ran down my face as my baby laid her head down on my new friend's shoulder.
Unfortunately, losing her baby is only a fraction of what she's going through right now. Too make an incredibly long story short, her ex's family has money, and there are some messed up things going on right now. She lost custody of her 2-yr-old. So now she's alone, fighting for one son and grieving for another.
Pray for her. Please. God wants her to have her son, I know it. Evil just can't win. I pray that God's power shines through! Good will prevail!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
6 cleansing comments:
- Amanda said...
Bless her heart! I hope everything works out for her.
- December 26, 2010 at 8:24 PM
- Lindsay Blogs said...
Just said a prayer for her and her little one
- December 27, 2010 at 9:24 AM
- Mommy Lisa said...
Thank you for the opportunity to open my heart in prayer this Monday morning. I hope it is helpful.
- December 27, 2010 at 10:36 AM
- Shell said...
Sending prayers!
- December 28, 2010 at 12:24 PM
- Beth Zimmerman said...
So sad! Will be praying with you!
- January 14, 2011 at 2:17 PM
- Aphrodite's Mortal Friend (ME) said...
Always good to be reminded how fortunate one is- too bad it generally comes from anothers tragedy. Hope all is well with you- stop by sometime when you can ;-)
- January 17, 2011 at 7:34 AM
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[OS] PERU-Leftist Peru candidate dogged by doubts
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Ollanta Humala AP - Peru's presidential candidate Ollanta Humala, of the
political party Gana Peru, gestures for pictures ...
By CARLA SALAZAR, Associated Press Carla Salazar, Associated Press - 1 min
LIMA, Peru - Leftist military man Ollanta Humala has tried hard to shed
his radical image and disavow Hugo Chavez, promising not to follow the
Venezuelan leader's example of promoting constitutional rewrites that have
helped extend his rule.
He's sworn, hand on Bible, his commitment to democracy.
Many Peruvians are dubious. Humala's main rival in Sunday's presidential
run-off election isn't so much Keiko Fujimori as voter distrust.
A recent poll by the Datum firm found 49 percent believe Humala poses the
greater risk of closing Congress and becoming a dictator - against 21
percent for Fujimori.
The reasons: Humala's past chumminess with Chavez, nagging questions about
alleged human rights abuses in his military past and doubts over his
sincerity after he repeatedly rewrote his campaign platform to make it
more palatable to investors.
"It's very difficult to believe that a person who for years and decades
thought and acted against democracy and human rights is suddenly going to
change," said Fernando Rospigliosi, a former interior minister. "His track
record show he's no democrat."
Then openly aligned with Chavez, Humala narrowly lost the 2006
presidential election to Alan Garcia.
Opinion polls now show him in a dead heat with Fujimori, who many consider
little more than a stand-in for her imprisoned father, Alberto. He is
serving a 25-year sentence for authorizing death squads and corruption
during his 1990-2000 presidency.
"I ask you to give me the opportunity to change things. There may be
doubts about me, but there's proof about the other side," Humala, 48, told
voters Sunday in a televised debate between the candidates.
Many Peruvians believe a Fujimori victory would restore a dangerously
autocratic, kleptocratic regime. But they also well remember that Humala
advocated in 2006 the redistribution of the billions earned from mining,
which accounts for more than 60 percent of Peru's export income.
Every time a poll has given Humala an apparent edge, Peru's stock market
plunges and the U.S. dollar gains against the nuevo sol.
Humala now says the Chavez model "isn't applicable in Peru," that he would
manage it as Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva did in a business-friendly
presidency that balanced poverty reduction with building a middle class.
After winning 32 percent support in the first round of presidential voting
on April 10, Humala continually revised his platform. Gone were calls for
renegotiating free trade pacts and rewriting the constitution to create
"an economic regime with social justice as its objective."
He still insists, however, on taxing windfall mining profits to benefit
the poor who account for one in three Peruvians.
Most of Peru's news media is against him, but Humala has succeeded in
enlisting center-left academics as advisers and winning endorsements from
Nobel literature laureate Mario Vargas Llosa and centrist former President
Alejandro Toledo, who finished fourth in the election's first round.
Vargas Llosa, who lost the 1990 presidential election to Alberto Fujimori,
even appeared in a Humala campaign ad, exhorting Peruvians to "avoid the
mockery of a new dictatorship," a reference to Keiko Fujimori, whose
closest advisers also served her father.
Five years ago, Vargas Llosa said a Humala victory would be "a disgrace"
and called the cashiered army lieutenant colonel a Chavez disciple.
Venezuelan opposition leader Diego Arria, whose ranch was expropriated by
Chavez's government last year, thinks Humala's behavior is similar to
Chavez's before his 1998 election.
"Both are coup leaders who were twice frustrated in coup attempts and
present themselves, legally and very conciliatory, as lambs," he said.
Humala mounted a short, bloodless coup attempt in 2000 when Alberto
Fujimori's government was in the final throes of the corruption scandal
that doomed it.
Five years later, in a radio address from Korea where he was military
attache, he encouraged his brother Antauro's attempt to trigger an
uprising against Toledo. Four police officers were killed, and Antauro
Humala is prison serving a 25-year term.
Doubts also linger about Humala's backing by Chavez.
Prosecutors investigated Humala's wife Nadine Heredia in 2009 for
allegedly receiving $4,000 a month from a pro-Chavez Venezuelan newspaper,
The English-language Daily Journal, without writing a single article for
it. That case was closed because Venezuelan authorities never cooperated,
prosecutor Eduardo Castaneda told The Associated Press.
And though Humala insists his government would be closer to The United
States than Venezuela, many Peruvians believe he would put their nation in
the Chavez leftist camp beside Bolivia, Ecuador and Nicaragua.
"It's easier to combat a local dictator, with native roots, than an
international project," said Lourdes Flores, a former presidential
candidate who heads the conservative Popular Christian party.
Humala is also dogged by allegations of rights abuses from his days
commanding a counterinsurgency unit in Peru's Madre Mia jungle during the
early 1990s
A 2006 U.S. diplomatic cable obtained by WikiLeaks and published last week
by the El Comercio newspaper quotes an unnamed U.S. military officer who
befriended Humala in the late 1990s as saying he "talked of having
committed some acts of which he was not proud ... of having killed rebels
and of some torture techniques used (electric shock, beatings, rapes). (I)
don't think he had the stomach for rape, but knew of it happening."
A case that has long hounded Humala also resurfaced in the campaign's home
stretch when the affiliated Peru.21 newspaper reported on what it called
new information related to a $4,000 bribe allegedly paid to a Madre Mia
man to retract an accusation against Humala.
The reported recipient, Jorge Avila, initially alleged in 2006 that Humala
was involved in the murder of one of his brothers-in-law and the
disappearance of his sister.
The case was dropped, however, when Avila retracted his statement. Peru.21
said Ruben Gomez, a different Avila brother-in-law, helped arrange the
Humala called Gomez's allegations a fabrication designed to sabotage his
candidacy. In brief words with the AP Tuesday after a court appearance,
Gomez said he was indeed an intermediary in the bribe's delivery and said
the money came from Humala.
It is not clear whether the case will be reopened, but a lawyer with the
respected National Human Rights Council, Victor Alvarez, told the AP that
after retracting his accusation Avila bought a motorcycle taxi and made
improvements to his house.
The council recorded 11 cases of rights violations in Madre Mia in 1992,
when then-Capt. Humala commanded the base there, including torture and
forced disappearances.
Ironically, the council's director, Rocio Silva-Santisteban, told the AP
that while she believes Humala's case should resolved she is more
concerned about preventing his opponent's election.
"We're faced by a perverse dilemma," said Silva-Santisteban. "Ollanta
Humala makes us suspicious, but we are certain about Keiko Fujimori."


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Lexus LS 400/LS 430 Navigation System
juliusn Posts: 1Hello Tim
I had received the exact message on our LS430 about two week ago. I was searching how to correct it by finding the location of the DVD. I could't. find it. Than I thought I may disconnect the power by removing the positive connection from the battery while the kee is in the ignation. After returnig the power I checked the nevigation system that now works just like before.
If you still have that problem, do what I did. I hope it will work for you too.
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vcheng Posts: 1,284The DVD unit is located under a small removable panel in the right (passenger) side of the trunk floor.
You will have to remove two 10 mm bolts to tilt the unit up and eject the old disc to replace it with the new one. Do this while the car is off of course, and don't drop the bolts in any crevices around the unit. -
rodneyr Posts: 3I just bought a 2003 Lexus LS430 (in near-showroom condition, with only 23K miles). It's a great car, but the nav data is the original 2003 information. I've seen plenty of update DVDs available online. However, I'd like to make sure a new version will work on this 6-year-old car. Can anybody give any guidance? My current DVD is version 2.1.
Will this DVD work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260446208662&viewi- tem=&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching&salenotsupported#ht_500wt_1136
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vcheng Posts: 1,284I think that this will NOT work since it is for a Generation 6 system. Please see the following link:
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vcheng Posts: 1,284You are welcome. Once you get the right disc, replacement is a breeze so you may not need to pay somebody to do it.
The disc drive is under a panel under the passnger side of the trunk floor. Once the panel is removed, you will have to remove two 10 mm bolts to tilt the drive up, and then eject the disc manually. Put the new disc in and wait for the system to boot up before buttoning everything back down again.
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lamashermosa Posts: 4Ok, after reading several posts here I'm confused. I just bought my mother the 2010 navigation CD upgrade for her 2003 LS430. I thought it would make a nice birthday present even though it financially set me back.
My question is how to install it (of course, it doesn't come with instructions), currently it has the original 2003 navigation CD loaded. I don't know if I need to use the override button first, if I have to dive into the trunk in order to swap out the CD's... or both! I assume that once the system reads the new CD it must stay in the car in order for it to work.
Can someone please help me as I really don't want to pay 1/2 hour of labor which is what all the dealers want to charge. I thought it was pretty steep buying the upgrade version ($180+tx) just to be hit with a $62+ labor fee on top of the CD. I found it strange how every dealer wants to make more than the other as each price is significantly different!
Thanks for any help you may be able to send my way.
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vcheng Posts: 1,284The drive unit is under the trunk floor towards the right (passenger) side. Remove the panel. The drive unit is held down by two 10 mm bolts. Remove them and tilt the drive unit up to access the door. Eject old disk and replace with new disk. Close door and bolt the drive unit back down. Turn ignition switch to ACC and wait for the new data to be loaded. Easy!
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lamashermosa Posts: 4I bought my 2004 LS430 in June at an auction house (I hope that's ok to say). The car came with the navigation unit and all the original manuals, it appeared to be operable. Although I didn't see a Navigation DVD physically in with the manuals. A few months later I decided to buy an extra set on a popular online auction site, (I don't want to be reprimanded if I say which one so I won't go there). For $52 I got the original manuals and the nice original leather-like case which also had a 2004 LS430 navigation 2 disc dvd set inside for other 2004 Lexus models. It sat there for awhile as I was clueless and more than that overwhelmed with the navigation system.
BEFORE I bought those manuals etc. the FIRST time I tried to program the location it would say "Proceed ahead..." and that's ALL I'd get (just the initial first few words). Of course, I'd be lost between my house in Carlsbad and the recording studio in Los Angeles. That was over a hundred miles to get lost and stressed on all those freeways! WHEN I arrived it said.."You have arrived!" Well thanks a lot (hahaha) LOL. What's up with that? It was beyond me why it would only give the beginning information and the ending information: "Proceed ahead and you have arrived..." but nothing in between! :mad:
I tried putting the DVD, that came with the manuals I bought, in the CD slot and it played the contents and operational instructions, I wasn't sure if it had downloaded anything as far as giving me anything more than I already had.
And what's the point of having an expensive Navigation unit with an 6 year old outdated DVD that doesn't work?!! So I decided I'd ask my husband to buy me a new 2010 Navigation DVD after they were released in November.
My husband finally broke down and gave me the money as my Xmas present early, yes miracles occasionally happen... smiles. :blush:
Now I'm ready to head over to buy my DVD, I was told they would make me the same deal as the one I recently bought for my mother. Unless you have deep pockets I think you should try to negotiate even if it's for accessories, the worse thing they could say is no (then try calling back and getting another person to give you a quote), it also helps if you call different dealers as "everything" is priced differently depending on how much they want to gouge you, and I'm not talking about a few dollars difference. In my case the supervisor, who was very nice, assisted me. I was also buying car mats for my husbands hand me down (from me) 98 ES300 and my car so maybe that helped.
Since I know there are a lot of you sharp, savvy people here I'm asking if someone would kindly tell me where the DVD installation location is in a 2004 LS430 as well as the installation steps. This way I'll be all set when I get my 2010 DVD to install it.
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ultrablk02 Posts: 1I have a 2002 Lexus LS 430 the navigation hasn't worked since I bought the car 2 years agosometimes the screen changes colors when I'm trying to do the navigation but the climate control and music screen is just fine any idea of what could be wrongif I hit the top of the screen will just jump sometimes also any ideas on the newest version that I can get on a DVD once I fix this problem thanks for your help in advance
turbinator Posts: 5My car is the last year LS400 and Lexus stopped updating the navigation years ago. The best solution I have found is Garmin. However, Waze (a free app) and a smart phone would probably be even better. Some times you just have to admit that the manufacturer does not support "that new car smell" so, even though these are great old cars, they are still old cars.


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We will upgrade our residential electric service to 400 Amps. The transformer is 160' from the garage wall. We can either place a combination service entrance device (CSED) on the garage wall or we can put a meter pedestal + two 200 Amp disconnects next to transformer pole and bring two 200 Amp lines back to home. Which one is better from your point of view? We will install solar panels in the near future, does it make any difference? |
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- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Mon, Sep 23, 13 at 21:40
The pedestal is going to be more expensive for a number of reasons. Unless you think you're going to tear down or substantially change the garage, it's probably cheaper and more convenient to terminate the service at the structure. |
Not to mention, you own everything after the meter (atleast where I live). Leave the 160' service lateral up to the poco and take over when it hits the house. |
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Simon Property Group And Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Announce A Joint Venture To Develop Two New Outlet Projects In The United States
"We are pleased to partner with Tanger to bring great outlet shopping to both Charlotte and Columbus," said John R. Klein, President of Simon's Premium Outlets platform. "Both of these projects provide the most compelling locations for our merchants and our customers and will best serve the Charlotte and Columbus communities. Our recent joint venture in Texas City, Texas has gotten off to a great start and we look forward to developing two more successful projects together."
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Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG) is an S&P 100 company and the largest real estate company in the world. The Company currently owns or has an interest in 331 retail real estate properties in North America and Asia comprising 241 million square feet. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employ approximately 5,500 people in the U.S. For more information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com. The Premium Outlets® portfolio includes 73 Premium Outlet Centers® including 60 in the United States, one in Puerto Rico, eight in Japan, two in Korea, one in Malaysia and one in Mexico. About Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT) is a publicly-traded REIT headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina that operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, a portfolio of 43 upscale outlet shopping centers in 26 states coast to coast and in Canada, totaling approximately 12.9 million square feet leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 460 different brand name companies. More than 175 million shoppers visit Tanger Factory Outlet Centers annually. For more information on Tanger Outlet Centers, call 1-800-4-TANGER or visit our website at www.tangeroutlet.com. Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. These statements include, but are not limited to, the development and opening of a new center, the timing of the expected ground breaking event, the effect on the local economy, the opportunities for employment, the success of the centers, as well as management's beliefs, plans, estimates, intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and therefore, actual results could differ materially from those projected. For a more detailed discussion of the factors that affect the operating results of Tanger and Simon, interested parties should review each respective company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. Those factors include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with general economic and local real estate conditions, each company's ability to meet its obligations on existing indebtedness or refinance existing indebtedness on favorable terms, the availability and cost of capital, each company's ability to lease its properties or to meet its minimum pre-leasing hurdles on proposed new developments, each company's inability to collect rent due to the bankruptcy or insolvency of tenants or otherwise, and competition. SOURCE Simon Property Group, Inc.Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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In an email to UMKC faculty, staff and students, Chancellor Leo Morton recently announced that on Aug. 1, UMKC will go smoke- and tobacco-free. The email has been reprinted here:
Hello, UMKC:
I want to tell you about an important and significant change to our campuses. On Aug. 1, 2014, the University of Missouri-Kansas City will go smoke- and tobacco-free.
In typical Roo fashion, the students got the ball rolling – showing their initiative and willingness to follow through after taking a poll of attitudes and feelings toward smoking on campus. The responses from students, faculty and staff reflected a majority in favor of UMKC becoming a tobacco-free, smoke-free campus.
Now we are prepared to do just that. When the new policy goes into effect on August 1, we will join more than 500 other U.S. colleges and universities with smoke-free and tobacco-free policies.
One of our goals is to help all of us adjust to the changes our campus will experience.
First, I understand that this change may be difficult for those of you who smoke and may have attempted unsuccessfully to quit. For employees and students who would like to stop, the university will work in conjunction with Healthy for Life, Smoking Cessation coaches, the Student Health and Wellness Center and other resources that offer cessation programs. In some cases, cessation tools and nicotine replacement therapy will be free to students and employees.
I hope this new policy is just the encouragement some of you need to quit, and start living a smoke and tobacco-free life. Everyone will be glad you quit – your family, friends and loved ones, not to mention your employers and insurers. And most of all, YOU.
We have tried to consider your needs as we implement this change. I suggest you explore the Smoke-Free UMKC Website and find some help that is right for you.
Whether you're a student, an employee or a visitor, we can help you abide by our smoking policy. We'll tell you how the policy might affect you, show you where the policy applies and point you to resources to help you kick the habit or manage your cravings.
What matters to me is your success in quitting. Together we can move in a new direction, take better care of ourselves and look at 2014 as the year we got serious about our health. We're making our beautiful campuses cleaner, healthier places for all Roos.
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My work, which includes silver jewellery and wooden framed pieces are inspired by the garden and the creative process of gardening. Sketches drawn from observation, photograph or botanical illustration form the basis for all my pieces.
Working predominantly in silver, sometimes with gold and semi-precious stones, I use simple geometric shapes, such as circles and squares, to create boundaries for natural creations such as hosta leaves, anemones and cranesbill flowers.
The larger boxed pieces give me free rein to tell a story, drawn from experience or observation, by playing with combinations of metal, paper collage and objets trouvés. As with my jewellery I strive to capture that sense of a fleeting moment in time, of momentary recollection.
Masters Degree: Goldsmithing, Silversmithing, Metalwork and Jewellery
BA (HONS) Three Dimensional Design
Competitions and Awards
1999 Invited artist to the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Logo Design Competition
1998 Awarded a London Arts Board Grant
1997 Cutlery for the Sheffield Millennium Canteen
1996 Best Newcomers Prize- Chelsea Crafts Fair
1996 Finalist- Carroll Foundation Award- Chelsea Crafts Fair
1995 Winner of the P&O Makower Silver Commission for the Crafts Council Collection
1994 Awarded a Crafts Council Setting-up Grant
2013 DESIRE, Kensington
FRESH Roger Billcliffe Gallery, Glasgow
COLLECT, Represented by Bishopsland
Handmade in Britain, Chelsea Town Hall
2012 MADE, Brighton
2011 Focus Exhibition, Contemporary Applied Arts, London
2010 Silver with a Pinch of Salt, The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, London
2008 Group: Individual New Ashgate Gallery, Farnham, Surrey
2005 Boxed n Cased, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery
Making it Yours: Metal, Crafts Council Gallery, London
2004 Hidden Art Revealed, Geffrye Museum Design Centre, London
2003 Silver Sparks! The Gilbert Collection, Somerset House, London
2002 Cutting Design, Geffrye Museum Design Centre, London
2001 British Silver, Gallery Tactus, Copenhagen, Denmark
Bishopsland Retrospective, Jelly Legd Chicken Arts, Reading
Spoons, Big and Small, Lesley Craze Gallery, London
2000 Young Silversmiths, The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
Full Bloom, Crafts Council Gallery Shop, London
Silver 2000, Galerie Marzee, Nijmegen, Netherlands
Jewels for the Year 2000, Lesley Craze Gallery, London
Spoons, The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh
1997-02 London Guildhall University, Various projects with Levels 2 & 3
1994-96 Royal College of Art, Specifically on the Batch Production Project
1997 Silver Cutlery for the Sheffield Millennium Canteen
1996 Hot and Cold, Silver Bath Oil Vessels, commissioned by the Crafts Council
Corinne Julius, Design News, Homes and Property section, Evening Standard, 13th March 2002
Katie Campbell, Design News, Homes and Property section, page19, Evening Standard,
3rd October 2001
Nilgin Yusuf, Article, ELLE Magazine, Oct 1997
Liz Hoggard, Aromatherapy on Tap, CRAFTS, Nov/Dec, page 11 1996
David Beasley, Silver Initiatives, GOLDSMITHS REVIEW 1996
Sophie Chamier, Best Buys, The Knowledge, YOU Magazine, 14th May 1995
Drusilla Beyfuss, A Feast of Silver, TELEGRAPH Magazine, February 1993
Crafts Council Silver Collection (P&O Makower Award)
British Council Collection
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We chose light and airy cotton crinkle voile in vivid hues to create this cozy bedding.
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- Reverses to pure cotton percale.
- Quilted sham has an envelope closure; insert sold separately.
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- Machine wash.
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- Twin: 68" x 86"
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