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This happened last night. Mere hours after Major League Baseball officially handed down their 211 game suspension for Alex Rodriguez, among 12 total suspenesions the league mited out yesterday, Alex Rodriguez made his season debut.
The only player among the Biogenesis Dozen to appeal, A-Rod is entitled to continue playing until his appeal is heard. And so play he shall, playing third base for the Yankees – hoping to power their pitiful offense to a shock playoff berth. Which, should this unlikely event actually happen, would only deepen the crisis currently facing baseball.
The choice of 211 games is an odd coincidence for me, as it equals the number of Alex Rodriguez think pieces I've left unread in my browser. The cartoonishly over the top articles decrying Alex Rodriguez's greed and avarice. The apologists killing Bud Selig and MLB for their take-no-prisoners pursuit of all the Biogenesis cheats.
It feels like Alex Rodriguez has turned so many of our heads to mush. The convenient rewriting of history and some of the most outlandish examples relativism I can recall. Someone I like and respect used the words "bully" in reference to Alex Rodriguez using the opt-out clause included in his original contract and negotiating a new deal with the Yankees. An entire generation of polarized talking heads, picking our positions on the matter based on how odious the supporters are on the other side.
So rather than have this wrapped up into a neat package, this ugly story will only get worse. The sideshow will continue on for days, weeks, even months before Alex Rodriguez accepts a lesser sentence during a season in which his salary is less than its current figure. A-Rod is set to earn $28MM this year, the peak figure for the life of his current deal.
Money is what it is all about. Owners can sit down with sympathetic New York Times writers and cry about how badly Ryan Braun hurt their feelings but any owner's sole concern is that of consumer confidence. Just like Alex Rodriguez's persistent and unabashed flaunting of baseball rules was about ensuring that previously mentioned contract extension. If some reports are correct and he recruited other players to the Biogenesis clinic, his sales pitch probably wasn't any longer than "this will help you get paid."
"Remember, it's not a lie.." Definitely my all time favorite George line. Defined his world view. #andafewothers
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) August 6, 2013
Alex Rodriguez is a cheat and a liar, one of the best baseball players I've ever seen and a no account scum all at the same time. The things Alex Rodriguez says between now and the end of his appeal is nothing more than following a script designed to minimize financial exposure. He doesn't have to believe what he says, he simply cannot make MLB's case any easier.
The owners are no better. Alex Rodriguez is an easy target because he's widely disliked for his universally douchey behaviour. There is no better in this mess, only worse. We're all the worse having lived through it, the only hope we can cling to is that the game comes out better in the end. The players support change, as some union members have lashed out through the media against the cheats and liars – anger that is well-received until the entire hypocrisy of "performance enhancing drugs" gets a good, long look.
Schilling pontificating on PEDs when he was getting weekly bear tranquilizer shots just so he could pitch underscores the absurdity of today
— Rubie Q (@Rubie_Q) August 6, 2013
So this is it. The Alex Rodriguez circus – coming soon to a town near you! Get your anger ready and bring your booin' lungs! The face of steroids in baseball – the real enemy. Make sure you slap down your hard-earned bucks (mind the ticket surcharge) to visit the stadium (publicly-funded, of course) to let him know. If the Yankees aren't coming to town, watch live from home (on the regional sports network that singlehandedly drives your cable bill through the roof) so you don't miss a thing!
And the rest
Mike Trout versus Miguel Cabrera redux [Fangraphs]
Nice graphic from the Astros broadcast tonight pic.twitter.com/xOYL9hv8Ub
— jasoncollette (@jasoncollette) August 6, 2013
What do those little numbers on the side of the graph mean? Are they used to provide context, by chance? Whodathunkit!
Jamey Carrol, how do you feel about making your big league pitching debut last night?
Pitching | IP | H | R | BB | SO | HR | BF | Pit | Str | Ctct | StS | StL | GB | FB | LD | |
Jamey Carroll | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Working the edges, Jamey. What I like to see.
"I mean, why bother looking in for a sign" — Twins announcer on Jamey Carroll, who just had a 1-2-3 inning.
— Emma Span (@emmaspan) August 6, 2013
You pitched well, Jamey. Congrats.
@BNightengale reporting that Rangers officials said if Cruz didn't appeal suspension they would not offer him a free agent contract #Bye
— JIM BOWDEN (@JimBowdenESPNxm) August 5, 2013
Yup. The players are the devils here. The nerve.


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Out of FUDCon comes the faces, features, and future of the Fedora Project.
FUDCon, the Fedora User and Developer Conference, brings together Red Hat developers and community contributors in the style of unconference BarCamp to discuss various aspects of the Fedora Project and its governance.
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Cisco Releases Annual Security Report
Spammers go low-volume, and 90% of IE browsers are unpatched.
Zero Day Exploits Target Flash
Adobe scrambles to release patches for vulnerable Flash Player.
Intel Unveils Compute Stick
Four-inch-long computer on a stick lets you boot a full Linux system from any HDMI display device.
Obama Proposes Personal Data Notification Law
New statute would require companies to report break-ins to consumers.
TGXf Project Warns of File Transfer through Screen Pixels
Weird data transfer technique avoids all standard security measures.
Industry Giants Announce a Fix for the Password Mess
FIDO alliance declares the beginning of the end for old-style login authentication.
Poll: Vote for the Best Open Source Software for Photographers
The Linux New Media Awards have honored the most significant products, projects, people, and organizations for open source/Linux every year since 2000.
Debian Gets Forked
Legendary Uber-distro splits over the systemd controversy.
Linux Mint Project Releases Mint 17.1
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CeBIT Open Source Forum Call for Papers
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Microsoft has confirmed that the Xbox Entertainment Awards voting app had leaked the personal information of a number of users online, and is offering free Microsoft Points as compensation.
Voting was suspended and the awards website taken offline for 'maintenance' following concerns of a security breach on Tuesday, March 19.
The platform holder has today sent messaging to affected users confirming the breach, which saw names, email addresses, Gamertags and birth dates exposed via an online web page momentarily.
"The voting app inadvertently disclosed a limited amount of participants' personal data for a brief time to a non-public web page. We took immediate steps to remove the application from its UK Facebook page and sincerely apologise for the error," said MS in the statement.
"The information available for that brief time was generated from the prize draw form you filled in and was limited to your name, email address, Gamertag and date of birth. No other information was recorded or available. The information disclosed cannot be used to directly compromise your Microsoft Account. However, to ensure that you have the appropriate security in place on your Microsoft Account we highly recommend you visit www.xbox.com/security.
"We have removed the "Xbox LIVE Awards Programme Competition" element of the Xbox Entertainment Awards and have closed this Facebook prize promotion," it added.
The distributed email also contains an Xbox Live code for recipients to redeem 1600 MS Points for free "as a gesture of goodwill". Codes expire on June 30.


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I just arrived in Guarulhos International Airport São Paulo, Brazil. Even though this is not my final destination (I can't speak a word of the language: Portuguese), I will be here for another seven and a half hours until my next flight leaves for the Capital of Chile, Santiago. From there I will fly up to Arica, and I will arrive at my final destination at a lovely 4AM in the morning (2AM US time) on Tuesday. I am hoping that someone from my program will be at the airport at that time to pick me up!
The flight from Dulles to Sao Paulo was very long and a tad uncomfortable, but I was graced with the wonderful company of Lisa and Sharon, my two new Brazilian friends. Both ladies spoke excellent english, and by striking up conversation, I learned that Sharon is a kindergarten teacher in Sao Paolo and Lisa is a well known an admired dentist also in the Sao Paulo area. They both had excellent stories to share, and they were nice enough to give me all of their contact information should I find myself in any trouble and need there help. Whats more, both ladies insisted that I extend my stay in South America in order to visit with them in Sao Paulo on my return flight for a few days. From what I understand, there is much to be seen here in Sao Paulo. I can only hope that I continue to meet such kind and caring people during my travels.
For now i'm content just sitting here in the airport, watching all of the intoxicated men in the bar across the way scream and shout at the soccer game on the TV. The adventure has begun.


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Property type | farmhouse |
Minimum Stay | 3 - 14 nights |
Casteyre is a traditional stone Gascon farmhouse which comfortably accommodates eight to ten people. It was originally built in the 17th century as three sheep folds, or 'bergeries'. It has been transformed into a large single spacious, sun-filled four-bedroom home, all on ground level which combines the house's rustic character with all modern comforts. The property enjoys panoramic views over the idyllic Gascon countryside. With its thick honey-coloured stone walls, it stays cool in summer, but is warm and cosy in winter.
Casteyre is situated in ten acres (four hectares) of private land on a hilltop between two sunny valleys, enjoying 360-degree views over the surrounding Gers countryside of valleys, vineyards, woods, sunflower and corn fields, farms, medieval villages, and the Pyrénées mountains. The medieval pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostella in Spain runs right past the property.
The house is at the end of a lane among oleander bushes and olive trees. Guests have the use of all of the mature gardens and many terraces, as well as a croquet set, outdoor table tennis, table football and for those who want to be truly french enjoy our newly constructed flood lit petanque court (french boules). There are five different terraces situated around the gardens. All have different views and atmosphere, comfortable garden furniture and suitable lighting. There is a large salt-water swimming pool with a beautiful cascade, situated by the main terrace, overlooking the surrounding landscape (heated upon request). The pool is lined with non-slip crushed marble; at one end is a shallow area with roman steps where children can play safely. The pool is surrounded by a well-stocked border planted with lavenders and cypress trees. It can be floodlit at night, as can the gardens and terraces.
The house is full of light-filled rooms with high ceilings, original oak beams, shuttered windows, and exposed stone walls. The floors are made up with restored old tiles and strewn with antique rugs. The rustic oak front door opens into a large hallway which leads to the open-plan living area, furnished with large comfortable sofas and armchairs and antique sideboards. It also has a large wood burning stove, for those chilly evenings or winter breaks (in addition to underfloor heating throughout the house).The stone walls are adorned with original paintings and beautifully decorated. A dining area easily seats ten. Guests have the use of satellite flat screen television, dvd player, a cupboard full of traditional and current games, and of course wifi internet access.
French doors lead onto the first of many terraces, where guests can dine outside under a pretty canopy or if preferred choose another terrace under the stars. The bright traditional-style kitchen is fully modernised and equipped with a large fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffee machine etc, and a bone china dinner service. For the gourmet cooks the cupboards have all utensils you would require.
Each of the four finely furnished bedrooms have luxurious en suite bathrooms with power showers, and French doors leading to the terraces.
The Green bedroom (a favourite with children) has twin beds, en suite shower room and opens onto the main communal terrace. The Red bedroom has a traditional French double bed, full en suite, plus an extra double sofa bed and its own door to the gardens.
The Gold bedroom has a queen size bed, full en suite, and patio doors to a smaller terrace shared with the Blue bedroom, which has a Victorian double brass bed., and shower room.
All bedrooms are exquisitely decorated and furnished. An extra toilet is available in the hallway.
In addition to this wonderful property we have a small collection of various farm animals. There is plenty for children to see : the donkeys, miniature goats and Loulou the friendly pig. Fresh eggs are available during your stay from our very own happy chickens. There are also several cats and three small very friendly dogs, including Digley the extra tiny dachshund who loves to play with children if allowed.
Please note as the house and outside access is all on one level, it is also suitable for disabled and elderly guests.
Casteyre is a truly magical place and infact........simply Paradise
Being half french and half 'Hertfordshire' UK, and lucky enough to be brought up in both countries, it was just a natural step to move back to the country of my birth. Far from the pollution and stress of the UK, I soon discovered that the Gers is truly a little bit of Paradise 'far form the madding crowd'. As a wildlife artist , this area is made for those who love animals and birds and the fabulous natural beauty that Gascony has to offer. The views are stunning, the weather generally always good, the locals are charming and so friendly, and of course, as I also love cooking..its a cooks heaven here! Since moving here, my life has changed radically...from a more formal life in busy London and Buckinghamshire, to a simpler but rewarding and healthier life in the Gers rural countryside. Loving interior decoration, I loved doing up 'Casteyre' and designing the garden and terraces, and the idea of being able to share it with guests every year is a wonderful joy to me. I have also just recently fulfilled another dream, which is to build a small animal park...donkeys,ponies,goats, pigs,chickens,ducks, Somali cats and dachshund dogs......all to share with friends and guests. Its all hard work of course, but worth every minute as I see visitors smile have fun and enjoy my home, garden and area as much as I do. The guest book says it all and I am very proud of it. It never stops of course...you only get what you put in after all! so I am always looking for new ideas and redesigning parts of the grounds and adding here and there. Several new terraces, new boules court, newly decorated bathrooms, and this year a new luxury swimming pool with side pool for toddlers and handicap guests. All facing South with a shower and yet another terrace for alfresco dining with a barbecue. I am always busy..the gite guests to welcome and help if required, all the animals to look after, cooking, gardening and maintaining this home and grounds to a high standard. But at least I am happy!
Sophie Allington purchased this farmhouse in 2003
Casteyre is set in the heart of the famously beautiful Gascony countryside of 'La France Profond': An area famous for its tranquility,charm and unpolluted air. Rolling wooded hills,valleys of sunflowers,vineyards, and orchards and the Pyrenee mountains. An area steeped in history,it is near to the ancient fortified Roman town of Lectoure and the Cathedral town of Condom and many other exquisite medieval villages,towns and bastides. It is an area for gastronomy and culture. Numerous markets selling local produce from foie gras,honey,prunes,melons,garlic,wine and the well known armagnac. There is so much to do and explore :Romantic villages, numerous chateaux,abbeys,markets,fetes, superb restaurants/bars,wine/armagnc and floc tasting,horse riding,riverrafting,Jazz in Marciac,flower festivals,walking,bull fighting,Biaritz beach or mountain hiking or skiing just 2 hours away,cycling,golf,tennis...or simply just sitting by the luxury pool set in a glorious park with stunning views...bliss!
Other Activities: River rafting and boating
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Since 2004, chocolatier Tracy Wood Anderson has sold her collection of delectable handmade chocolates in this sumptuously elegant shop. Beneath a crystal chandelier, display cases like those found in jewelry shops show off trays of Anderson's chocolate "gems": beautifully molded truffles and filled chocolates, including praline noisettes, raspberry chambords, and dipped caramels sprinkled with fleur de sel. For a winter treat, pick up a tin of rich hot chocolate powder, spiced with Madagascan vanilla or zesty nutmeg.
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I made this Ponytale kimchi with Maangchi's recipe. It was delicious and everybody loves it~~
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I got a nineteen sixty-six cherry red Mustang Ford.It's got a three hundred and eighty five horsepower over load
You know it's way too fast to be crawlin' on these interstate roads.
I broke her in at the airport on a runway at the J.F.K.
I just touched the gas pedal and like to ran off into Jamaica Bay
I had to spin the wheels backwards or the momentum would have carried me away
It's getting' to be a big problem trying to figure the best possible route
I tried to stop in Indianapolis once, and had to back up from Terre Haute
But now I can slow and stop her with my windbreaker parachute
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I know I'm in the right sport when I see a picture like this:
And this:
And most definitely this:
The best thing about cycling, and those of us who love it, is that where others wince at shoveling snow or muddy shoes, we see an opportunity to go out and play. I'm not overjoyed that our little SnowTober storm dumped more than a foot of heavy white stuff, downed thousands of trees, and left millions literally powerless. But my heart does swell when I see so many riders putting on a happy face and making the best of it. Because it is indeed the best of us.


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For years, the Paris art scene was associated with the masters of the past – Monet and Manet, Picasso and Degas – while the contemporary art scene was overshadowed by New York and London. No longer. In the past decade, thanks to new galleries, major museum overhauls and artistic centres opening up in previously gritty neighbourhoods, the City of Light has undergone a serious art renaissance.
No one would tell an art lover to skip the Louvre. But for those who want to explore today's Paris, including its cutting-edge art scene, hip boutiques and modern restaurants, these are our top picks.
The galleries
One of the biggest gallery openings of the past decade, the Gagosian's Parisian outpost debuted in 2012 in a 17,760sqft 1950s airport warehouse in the city's northern suburbs. Redesigned by Pritzker Prize-winning starchitect Jean Nouvel, the cube-like white space is flooded with light through skylights and tinted windows. Mezzanines provide different perspectives on large-scale pieces – perfect for viewing works like the modernist mobiles of Alexander Calder or the installations of Anselm Kierfer – and an adjacent airstrip allows easier access for collectors with private jets.
Other major cultural spaces planned for the outskirts of Paris include the Frank Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton pour la Création, a cultural centre in the Bois de Boulogne that will display the lavish contemporary art collection of billionaire and Louis Vuitton CEO Bernard Arnault; and Jean Nouvel's Philharmonie de Paris, the new auditorium for the Paris Philharmonic orchestra in the Parc de la Villette, both expected to be completed in 2014.
Idem, a light-flooded industrial printing shop in Montparnasse that opened in 1880, was where Paris' lithography renaissance took place, with Matisse, Chagall, Picasso and Miró using the printing stones and inkpots. Today, the workshop is put to use by art-world celebrities such as David Lynch and Karl Lagerfeld. Pop in to watch artists rendering images, etching old limestone plates and sending their inked stones through massive, whirring antique presses to produce prints.
Parisian artists have long drawn inspiration from Africa, a relationship recently reinforced thanks to an influx of African immigrants into the city. For a window on the colonial connection, head to La Maison de la Revue Noire. The intimate gallery, located in a sunny little Montparnasse townhouse, grew out of the eponymous art and culture magazine that ran from 1991 to 2001. It features paintings, photography, drawings and video exhibitions from developing countries in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe.
While not a new opening, Yvon Lambert, in the hip Marais district, remains a top draw: the gallery has been at the forefront of the city's art scene for more than 30 years. The main space shows international names such as Conceptual Art movement founder Sol LeWitt, while up-and-comers such as South African video artist Candice Breitz are featured in the basement. For a window on up-to-the-minute art news, stop at the gallery bookshop for independent, edgy magazines and lush tomes in both French and English. Also make sure to pop into Galerie Xippas, which was restored in 2003. The gallery, which wraps around the glass roof of Yvon Lambert, features works such as the large format photography of French artist Valérie Belin and the realist still life paintings of Anglo-Canadian Lisa Milroy.
The museums
Few cities have one top-notch contemporary art museum, let alone three. In Paris, the grandfather of the bunch is the Richard Rogers- and Renzo Piano-designed Centre Pompidou, which opened in 1977 in the 4th arrondissement. The Pompidou now has a collection of more than 50,000 works from the 20th and 21st Centuries, plus performance spaces and a public library. From February through June, the exhibition Paparazzi! explores the line between photographer and celebrity with works by Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon and Cindy Sherman.
Reopened in 2012 after a renovation, the Palais de Tokyo near the Trocadéro is the largest contemporary art museum in Europe without a permanent collection. The funky space, a mix of industrial grit and Art Deco grandeur, hosts about 40 exhibitions a year, concentrating on French artists, while its late-night film screenings and indie rock performances have turned it into a nightlife destination.
In the 14th arrondissement, the Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain offers edgy international exhibits – from painting to performance art, fashion to graphic design – in a light-flooded glass building designed by Jean Nouvel. Through April, the blockbuster show America Latina explores Latin American photography from the 1960s through today.


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The op-ed piece published June 16 by Postal Service District Manager Bernice Grant defended the counterproductive plan to reduce services to Indiana's residents and businesses. Your readers deserve the full picture.
Reducing services in ways that would disproportionately hurt small businesses, the elderly, rural communities and the many who rely on the Postal Service to communicate and pay bills isn't the right approach — because those services aren't causing the financial problems.
The Postal Service — which funds itself by the sale of stamps and hasn't used taxpayer money in 30 years — is doing well navigating a poor economy. For example, it had an operating profit of $100 million in this fiscal year's first quarter. Second quarter results showed the first revenue increase — $126 million — in five years.
The red ink is caused mostly by political interference. In 2006, Congress mandated that the Postal Service pre-fund future retiree health care benefits for decades into the future, to be paid within 10 years. Required of no other agency or company, this accounts for 90 percent of this year's red ink.
That's what needs to be changed — not the level of service Hoosiers expect and deserve. Eliminating Saturday mail delivery would raise costs for Indiana's 474,239 small businesses, which employ 1.2 million people. They're open weekends and need to send and receive checks.
Cutting Saturday delivery also would harm the Postal Service's own bottom line, by driving mail — and revenue — out of the system.
And the importance of six-day delivery extends beyond the economic. As you reported, letter carrier Sharon Patterson — in the tradition of letter carriers serving as the eyes and ears of the community — saved a 90-year old Crown Point resident in May, after discovering her on her garage floor.
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From national touring acts to a night of karaoke and billiards with friends, Cher-Ae Heights Casino is the premier nightlife destination on the North Coast. The Firewater Lounge offers a variety of entertainment, including great local bands, karaoke, DJ nights and weekly pool tournaments. Entertain your friends in our VIP section with private cocktail service and a cozy fireplace. Or catch national touring acts and live boxing and MMA events in our spacious 800-seat event center. There is always something exciting going on at Cher-Ae Heights Casino.
Call 1-800-684-2464 or check out the Firewater Lounge and Event Calendar for the most current information on upcoming entertainment.
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A yearlong discussion to relax Queen Creek's sign ordinance is expected to reach a conclusion Wednesday night, with the Town Council voting on modifications that would allow grand opening banners to hang for a month longer than the current 60-day restriction.
However, new regulations would not allow special-event banners or A-frame signs in the public right of way. The town's Chamber of Commerce supported changing the ordinance to allow both types of signs.
The council, in an effort to help businesses advertise in a tough economy, first discussed relaxing its sign ordinance at a council retreat in February 2009.
The topic has come up at meetings periodically since then, with subsequent discussions focusing on the effectiveness of having signs out on the street versus the aesthetic appeal of limiting signs in town.
In the end, the Planning and Zoning Commission opted to recommend changing the length of time grand opening banners are allowed. It also suggests making the size of banners dependent on the size of the business. That way, larger buildings will be able to hang larger signs.
The commission also added regulations addressing sign-walkers, people wearing costumes or holding signs near the streets advertising a business. Under the recommendations, sign-walkers could only be used when a business is open and they would have limits on the size of the signs they can carry. There are also regulations on where the sign-walkers can be in relation to a business.
One commission member voted against the recommendation, saying A-frame signs should be allowed, but most of the commission thought they would clutter the street and create enforcement issues, said Wayne Balmer, town planning manager.
"They philosophically thought it wasn't the image they wanted to project," he said.
Queen Creek Chamber President Rustyn Sherer has said he would still like the council to allow A-frame and special-event signs in the revised ordinance. Sherer couldn't be reached for comment on Tuesday.
Queen Creek isn't the only East Valley municipality that has examined relaxing its sign ordinance because of the economy. Chandler temporarily relaxed its sign ordinance in October to allow for more temporary signs, although those provisions expire next June.
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce also sent a letter to its Town Council last month asking Gilbert to increase the number of A-frame signs each business is allowed. The chamber also wants the town to permit flying banners, among other changes.


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Allison writes:
My husband and I have been looking all around for a new mattress and now I have mattress overload. We liked the S&F pillowtop versions of the Newgate and Russell Square. We looked at the S&F pillow top Thurston House. I don't know what the difference is in all of these. What is your versions of these three as well?
Then we also looked at a Simmons Williams Lake plush pillow top. Again I don't know what the differences are in this vs. the S&F. I am 5'5" average weight but my husband is 6'2" , 275 lbs and a side sleeper. Any insight would be helpful.
Thank you,
From your email address, I'm guessing that your looking at buying a mattress with the same attention to "bells and whistle", that you would pay to putting together a wedding. Trust me when I tell you that mattress bells & whistles end up becoming an expensive mistake.
Perhaps you found me through our blog...perhaps not. In either case, I would direct you back to the blog to read the posts about pillowtops. I'm including the link that will take you to that category. http://blog.pennlive.com/mattress/pillowtop/index.html
Pillowtops are a poor choice for anyone. To consider one for a 275 pound man tells me that you are not thinking about this logically.
Read the blog posts. To buy what you're considering is a sheer waste of money.
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Thanks for the advice. I have been reading thru lots of the posts and we will steer clear of pillow tops. We went back to look at other mattresses w/o pillow tops and my husband liked S&F Russell Square (your Kimberly) versus the Blisswood. If I read correctly, does the Kimberly have memory foam and if so, we should probably avoid that as well? The next step up is Lucas Park and I think I read that has Latex…yes? Is that the only difference between the two as there is no model of the Lucas(your version) in our stores to test.
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Just had a baby everything is hectic lol first time mom. I didnt know how hard it is to be a mom.... I give praise to all the MOMS out there because you all ROCK!!! We have the most thankless job on earth. All I know is MOMS kick butt every single moment of every day!
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Bluffton Regional Medical Center is a regional health care facility serving the families of Wells County and surrounding communities. Bluffton Regional offers a broad range of services, including:
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Active medical staff represents these specialties — cardiology, emergency medicine, ENT (ears, nose, and throat), family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, pathology, pediatrics, podiatric medicine and surgery, pulmonology, radiology, rheumatology, urology, and vascular surgery.
The main campus of Bluffton Regional Medical Center is located at 303 S. Main St. The south campus is found at 1100 S. Main St. The Medical Center and its lab are accredited by The Joint Commission, an organization that accredits and certifies more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.
Aaron Garofola is the chief executive officer of Bluffton Regional Medical Center and Julie Thompson is the chief nursing officer. Donny Lovelace is the chief financial officer, and Matt Lehn is the chief operating officer.
The Bluffton Regional Medical Center phone number is 824-3210.
Bluffton Regional Medical Center is a member of the Lutheran Health Network.
For more information on Bluffton Regional Medical Center, go to www.blufftonregional.com.
Wells County EMS Inc. is a private not-for-profit corporation created by action of the Wells County Commissioners in July of 2000. It has four locations serving Wells and surrounding counties.
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• The southern Wells facility in the Chester Township Fire Station just south of Southern Wells school building on CR 300W.
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Full-time medics include director Rick Piepenbrink; supervisors Michael Benson, Jennifer Meadows, and Dave Rinehart; and full-time staffers Rocky Mills, Bill White, Andrew R. Stimpson, Tyler Reidt, Geneva Fryback, Jeff Atkinson, Perry Milholland, Linda Powers, Mark Lemler, Whitney Jeffrey, Zach Gaskill, Barbara Nusbaumer, Ben Lyons, Jeremy Biggs, Ben Weidner, and Derek Fillers.
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Frederick Couple Plead Guilty to Fraudulently Obtaining Over $700,000 in Advanced Fees
Promised a 100% Money Back Guarantee of Fees Advanced to Obtain Grant Money
Baltimore, Maryland - Rosa Lee Brown, age 53, and Allen Abraham McMillan, age 57, both formerly of Frederick, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit mail fraud arising out of a fraudulent scheme to obtain advance fees for purported grant-writing services.
The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein and Postal Inspector in Charge Gary R. Barksdale of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service - Washington Division.
"Financial fraud causes tremendous turmoil for thousands of citizens; both in our community and across our country," said Gary R. Barksdale, Postal Inspector in Charge of the Washington Division. "Today's plea shows Postal Inspectors' commitment to keep U.S. Mail safe from fraudulent activities and sends a clear message that mail fraud will not be tolerated."
According to their plea agreements, Brown was the CEO and McMillan was the CFO of Grants Made Easy, a company they established to purportedly assist in obtaining government, non-profit and corporate grant money. From December 2006 to August 2008, the defendants marketed Grants Made Easy by speaking at business and real estate seminars in Maryland and around the country. Brown, the primary speaker at these events, portrayed Grants Made Easy and herself as experienced in grant-writing, with a proven track record of having obtained over $60 million in grants for her clients. Brown stated that Grants Made Easy would shepherd the clients through the entire process of identifying potential sources of funding, writing the application and securing the funding. As part of the pitch, Grants Made Easy provided false testimonials from supposedly satisfied customers, including a business associated with Brown's daughter.
Grants Made Easy required its clients to sign a contract and provide an advance fee ranging from $1,000 to over $100,000. Clients typically mailed their contracts back to Brown and McMillan and paid by cashier's check, check or wire transfer. Grants Made Easy promised a 100% money back guarantee.
Brown was the keynote speaker at a business seminar in Solomon's Island, Maryland in June 2007. Afterwards, three members of a family involved in real estate development sent $76,500 for an "expedited grant." McMillan provided a letter to the family purporting to show that they were approved for $10 million in grant funding. Like other victims, they received only an extended runaround and endless promises of when their funding would be coming though.
Eventually, some of the victims contacted law enforcement. The ensuing investigation identified over 30 people who had paid for grant-writing services, none of which had received a grant. Moreover, there was no evidence that Brown or McMillan had done anything to identify or secure any grants, beyond depositing the advance fees.
The total loss incurred during the course of the scheme was $724,250.
Both defendants face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to twice the gross gain or loss occasioned by their conduct. U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar scheduled their sentencing for June 25, 2013.
Today's announcement is part of efforts underway by President Obama's Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force (FFETF) which was created in November 2009 to wage an aggressive, coordinated and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. With more than 20 federal agencies, 94 U.S. attorneys' offices and state and local partners, it's the broadest coalition of law enforcement, investigatory and regulatory agencies ever assembled to combat fraud. Since its formation, the task force has made great strides in facilitating increased investigation and prosecution of financial crimes; enhancing coordination and cooperation among federal, state and local authorities; addressing discrimination in the lending and financial markets and conducting outreach to the public, victims, financial institutions and other organizations. Over the past three fiscal years, the Justice Department has filed more than 10,000 financial fraud cases against nearly 15,000 defendants including more than 2,700 mortgage fraud defendants. For more information on the task force, visit www.stopfraud.gov.
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Cartesian mind-body split: Rene Descartes laid down the idea, which is still central to Western thinking today, that the thinking mind was somehow more real than the body in which it is housed. The idea that emotions, and subjective truth, are separate from the body, is part of the mindset that suggests that an essential inner identity independent of the social and historical experience of the body exists.
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I am looking for 12 pairs of butterfly/fairy wings for my daughters 5th birthday party. We are going to decorate them and give them as favors. I am trying to locate them in expensively. So far $4.99 each, I would like to spend less than that. Does anyone have any ideas? (I don't have the time to make them.)
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Oh look, Pandora's gonna yawn:
Pandora has lately taken to jumping up on the couch whenever we sit on it, even getting up on our laps to try and use the computer. (This is our IKEA LILLBERG, which she had previously shunned since it was not as soft as gCouch, but she's grown to like it.) Update: Oh look, she's […]


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12/05/2011 | Special Prefixes on Tap for Canadian Stations this December
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About 14 years ago a landscaping contractor put in two short hedges of this rose for us (three plants each). One hedge was in full sun and is still going fine, although it has gottten too tall for where it is (at about 4 1/2 feet it blocks drivers's view of the sidewalk as one is exiting our driveway - we have plans to chop it down to 2 feet). The other group were in an area that became shadier and shadier, because of the neighbor's privet hedge right next to it, and because of a gigantic Cecile Brunner in our garden at the end of it which was trying to take over the world. So, the three bushes got taller and taller ( to about 5 ft tall) and very top heavy, and one day a couple of years ago I noticed that two of them had fallen over in winter storms. They fell over towards the light, which was of course the direction in which they had been growing. That whole area was a mess, and I ignored it, other than cutting off the dead growth as I noticed it. Then the third bush fell over. Finally, the giant old Cecile Brunner died, and my DH spent 3 days cutting it up and digging it out. So, after he hauled it away, I was able to get into that area for the first time in years, and pull up the English ivy, which was rampant. Amazing - all three of the original bushes were just dead stumps. However, where the quite bushy tops of them had touched the ground, they had all rooted, and brand new bushes had emerged. The new rose bushes were about 2 1/2 ft high and 2 ft wide, and look healthy. Two of them were still attached to the dead stumps by long canes. I detached them, and cleaned up around them, and realized that I now had 4 new bushes, not 3 - somehow another one had appeared about 18 inches away from one of them. All four of them are now in much more sun (when I thought about it, I decided that this had been their plan all along), and look happy. I had no idea that Gourmet Popcorn could do that! I think I thought of it as a boring shrub (or miniature, HMF calls it both). Now I find it much more interesting, and I promised the new bushes I would take better care of them! Jackie Jackie |
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Interesting story about Gourmet Popcorn. I had one that got tucked back in a corner and ignored for years! Then last summer, in the middle of a heatwave, I decided to move it--and promptly forgot about it, so there it lay, mostly bareroot and not planted. Memory returned the next day and though I figured it was probably too late, I dumped it in some loose soil, watered it in well--and then promptly forgot it again because it was just too hot to even be outside. So what did that poor neglected and abused plant do about a month later (all on its own)--put out wonderful green leaves all over the plant and lots of white blooms! Moral of the story--or of both our stories: Gourmet Popcorn is a SURVIVOR--ONE TOUGH COOKIE! And quite attractive when it blooms. : ) Kate |
I'm glad they rooted themselves for you, Jackie, but I'm not surprised. It's a very strongly multiflora rose, from appearance, to scent and shade tolerance. It roots VERY easily and can easily experience chlorosis in heavily alkaline soil. Great rose. Kim |
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Gourmet Popcorn is a great rose. It must look beautiful as a hedge. The white flowers sparkle in the bright shade of my big Jacaranda. It gets the early morning light until 12 and still blooms very well. |
It makes a spectacular 2' - 3' standard, too. Kim |
- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 18, 14 at 11:28
Thank you for the info Kitty! I need something in a bed under our jacaranda |
What wonderful stories! I love hearing how tough roses can be. And people say they're too fussy and hard to grow, BAH! |
- Posted by socks12345 Zone 9 (My Page) on Tue, Feb 18, 14 at 14:20
Very interesting. It's a determined little bush. I got my first GP last spring and really enjoyed it during the summer. After only one year in the ground, I moved it this week to a place where it will get more water. I had to hand water it last year, and since we're in a drought, I'm gearing up for reduced water. |
I grow one that behaves itself pretty much in its shady spot in my front garden, but it is starting to spread out. The bees love it! |
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Chicago Bulls 86, Atlanta Hawks 73
What every Bulls fan was hoping would happen — that the Hawks wouldn't shoot the lights out from three and that they would continue to shoot contested one-legged fall-aways even though they weren't going in — happened. A late surge by the Hawks cut the lead to six, but this was still pretty much what people expected heading in to the series. Also, I think Derrick Rose just missed another three-pointer.
Dallas Mavericks 93, Los Angeles Lakers 81
I guess I was totally wrong about the Lakers not being in trouble, because they certainly seem to be in trouble. Not that I think it's out of the realm of possibility that the Lakers could win four of five against Dallas, but because that's pretty hard to do against a good team. Besides, David Stern wouldn't let the Mavs lose after they were up 2-0 again, would he? That's just cruel.


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"Effort=3Taste=10I did not use fresh mozzarella (cost) but I will next time. I think it will make the dish absolutely fabulous!"
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Watch Diane Sawyer's exclusive interview with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, today at 6:30 p.m. ET on "World News With Diane Sawyer" and 11:35 p.m. ET on "Nightline."
Let the Veepstakes Begin! Romney announced he kicked off the search for his vice president this weekend, pegging longtime advisor Beth Myers to lead the hunt. http://abcn.ws/HO0kw5
Shortly after the interview, Myers launched her first tweet, saying "As someone who has worked in partnership with @MittRomney for years, I am honored to lead his search for a VP. #Mitt2012" http://bit.ly/IrTfga
Romney Tells Obama to 'Start Packing' – http://abcn.ws/J3alje
Romney met Diane at Fenway, where he's watching a game today with one lucky donor. But it turns out he's not the only politician who knows how to have a good time.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Got Caught Cutting Loose in Colombia this Weekend… http://abcn.ws/HXzA9W
…but her night wasn't as wild as some other government employees. http://abcn.ws/HXzz67
Agents Party at the Pley Club: The Secret Service personnel relieved of duty for misconduct in Colombia were partying at a Cartagena brothel called the Pley Club. There was allegedly heavy drinking and prostitutes involved at the club, which boasts plush "pley rooms" on its website. http://abcn.ws/HOZxLe
Welcome to Obamaha! This week on Political Punch, the ABC/Yahoo Power Players team tackles the question – why is Obama sending staff to Nebraska? http://yhoo.it/HNYv2d
Turning up the Heat: The Pro-Obama Super PAC Priorities Action USA is out with a television ad focusing on Romney's wealth. The spot features an old school photo of Romney and his Bain Capital buddies with smirks and dollars coming out of their pockets. http://abcn.ws/IrHFl4
$53 Million in March: That's how much President Obama – with the help of the DNC – raised last month. ABC News' Devin Dwyer says it's less than he garnered on his own in March of 2008, but it's still far ahead of the Romney campaign this time around. http://abcn.ws/HXwDGs
Perhaps that has something to do with Romney's lagging favorability. ABC News Pollster Gary Langer explains that coming out of primary season, Mitt has a record-breakingly low rate of personal popularity. http://abcn.ws/HXxzKT
Embarrassing Social Media Mishap of the Day: ABC News' Jake Tapper brings you photographic evidence of how the embattled GSA regional commissioner Jeff Neely enjoyed wine and a soak in the spa tub at M Hotel during a "pre-conference" meeting. All the pics came from Neely's wife's Google+ page. http://abcn.ws/IrzuFw
Disagreement On the Gingrich Front: ABC's Elicia Dover reports a student reporter at the University of North Carolina accused Newt Gingrich of storming out of an interview before he could get out his first question this afternoon. The Gingrich campaign, however, denies these allegations, saying the reporter did not wait for the private interview and instead yelled questions from the general press gaggle. http://abcn.ws/IrV2Sc
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One of the most common questions we receive is about naming your Gun Trust. Based on our experience and the problems people have encountered over the names they have chosen, here is our advice.
- If possible do not include the words NFA, Gun, Firearms, or Weapons in the name of your trust.
- Keep the Gun Trust name short as you are not allowed to engrave abbreviations should you ever decided to build using an ATF Form 1.
- Keep the Gun Trust name simple and easy to identity with you so that you do not have to keep a copy of the trust and the Tax stamp in your possession. Basically you want to make it easy for law enforcement to determine that you are rightfully in possession of the item without having to take you into possession.
- Pick a name that allows you to modify the type of trust without creating confusion over what type of trust it is. In other words do not use unnecessary words like "revocable" "irrevocable" or "living trust" in the name
Allow for flexibility in the trust by not locking you into something specific or misleading with unnecessary words.
Keep the name short so it is easy to engrave and most importantly remember that your trust may be used by different people in different states over many years so it is important to follow rules that work in multiple states. You may only get the chance to create one Gun Trust, it needs to be done right and you need to feel comfortable that your trust is supported in multiple states.


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Saturday, December 3, 2011
Have you tried coconut oil?
Of course, one should check with a doctor before altering the diet, but I can tell you that I added some coconut oil to a bowl of kaaska this morning! I urge you to pray for heavenly knowledge and wisdom then look this up. God heals in many ways, and I know that you have prayed many a prayer for healing.
You can get coconut oil at a health food store, or even online. Buy organic, cold pressed, virgin or extra virgin coconut oil, if you decide to try it with me. God loves you precious ones, and He knows the answer to every mystery.
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- juju said...
Is the coconut oil helping? Have you tried coconut milk as well?
- Feb 26, 2013, 3:05:00 PM
- Anna said...
I believe there are overall good effects, but specifically my memory is much better
- Feb 27, 2013, 1:55:00 PM
- Unknown said...
I melt the coconut oil over popcorn instead of butter.
- Mar 3, 2013, 2:50:00 PM
Hi Anna! I was wondering if you could report back on your coconut oil results? I have a close friend whos mother has PD and would like to pass on information!
God Bless!
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- Anna said...
Hi, Heather. The coconut oil (i use virgin organic coconut oil) is easiest used just by taking a tablespoon up to several times a day. My memory is much better, and I think it contributes to overall feeling better, but it's hard to say exactly how much of that overall feeling is directly attributable to the coconut oil. I also eat a lot of organic fresh greens and other foods. My balance and my strength are improved when I am keeping up with those kinds of foods.
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9th Annual BMRP Investigator Meeting - Abstract
Prostamide and Cannabinoid CB2 Receptors Attenuate Colitis in a Human Explant Model
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The endogenous cannabinoid system (ECS) reduces inflammation in animal models of colitis. Endocannabinoids are also substrates for an alternate pathway of metabolism via COX-2, forming prostaglandin ethanolamides (prostamides). The biological roles of the prostamides have not been characterized, but may be important in the pathology of IBD where the expression of both the ECS and COX-2 is elevated. We investigated the effects of cannabinoid receptor-selective ligands and endocannabinoids, including their COX-2 metabolites on colitis outcomes in an ex vivo human explant model. Healthy full thickness bowel tissue was obtained, mucosa dissected and placed in carbogenated culture medium at 37°C for 20hrs. Mucosal damage was generated via co-incubation with pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL1β, which produced mucosal denudation, crypt loss and increased lamina propria lymphocyte numbers that was prevented with hydrocortisone co-incubation. Both the prostamide analogue bimatoprost and the cannabinoid CB2 receptor-selective agonist JWH-015 reduced colitis scores, which were reversible in the presence of a prostamide antagonist and CB2 antagonist JTE-907 respectively. The endogenous cannabinoid anandamide also reduced colitis scores. However this was not affected by a CB1 receptor antagonist AM251 or by the COX-2 inhibitor nimesulide. These results suggest an anti-inflammatory role for exogenous prostamides and CB2 receptors in an acute human explant colitis model.
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Mon, Oct 20, 08 at 22:44
It's too soon to bring everything in (still finishing my GH floor) We have about 2 hours (7 to 8 am, sun will be up)of these temps. Will this have a negative impact on my sensitive plants? (plumeria, citrus, basil and other herbs, I also have a bunch of other plants that will ultimately be kept in the GH for the winter (ferns, mandevillas etc).
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- Posted by barbcoleus z10 Cape Coral,Fl (My Page) on Tue, Oct 21, 08 at 9:44
Citrus and plumeria will be fine. I don't know about the others, I'm sure somebody else does. YOu know that plumeria is deciduous so it's going to lose leaves in the winter anyway. |
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- Posted by karyn1 MD 7 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Thu, Oct 23, 08 at 7:15
Not all of my plants have been moved into the greenhouse and the only one that suffered any damage from temps below 40 F was my Cryptostegia grandiflora. My mandevillas are still in the garden and doing well even though we've had a couple nights with frost. I'd better not push my luck and get them dug up but I wouldn't worry about your plants with those temps, especially if it's only for a short time. |
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4 Christ is the living Stone. People did not accept him. But God chose him. God places the highest value on him. | 4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- |
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Today we recognize the third annual National Miners Day, which marks the accomplishments and sacrifices of miners across the nation. Dec. 6 was chosen as National Miners Day to honor the 362 miners who perished in a coal mine explosion in Monongah, W.Va., in 1907 − the worst mining accident in American history.
Like many others, I have spent my entire career in mining, dedicated to making mining workplaces safer and more healthful for our miners. It is my firm belief − one that is shared by my colleagues at the Mine Safety and Health Administration and our labor and industry stakeholders − that miners deserve to return home after every shift free from injury and illness.
When I arrived at MSHA in October 2009, I set out to achieve specific goals to improve mine safety and health, and protect miners. While there is still much to do, we've made real progress. Together with efforts by the mining industry, we have improved compliance and mine safety by implementing a number of targeted initiatives. These include a revised pattern of violations process and an impact inspection program to address problem mines, as well as the "Rules to Live By" program to prevent the types of violations that have most often resulted in deaths.
While even one death is one too many, I'm proud to be able to report that the fatality and injury rates at the nation's mines reached an all-time low in 2011. The fatal injury rate for mining as a whole was .0114 per 200,000 hours worked, and the all-injury rate was 2.73 per 200,000 hours worked. These statistics are more than numbers on a page: they represent a significant achievement in protecting workers' lives and well-being. In the coming years, we must all work hard to improve upon them.
Another of MSHA's goals is to give miners a greater voice in the workplace. The April 5, 2010, Upper Big Branch Mine tragedy that claimed the lives of 29 miners highlighted the need to do more in this area. To accomplish our goal, investigations of miners' discrimination complaints are more quickly conducted. In fiscal year 2012, the Labor Department filed 39 requests with the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission − more than in any other year on record − for temporary reinstatements on behalf of miners who submitted complaints of discrimination in the form of a suspension, layoff, discharge or other adverse action. Miners need to know that they have a voice when it comes to their safety and health, without fear of retaliation.
Our efforts to reduce occupational disease and end black lung also are paying off. In 2009, MSHA launched End Black Lung – Act Now!, a comprehensive plan that includes:
- outreach to miners, operators and the mining community,
- increased education and training for miners,
- enhanced enforcement of respirable dust standards, and
- regulatory activity to reduce exposures to respirable dust.
The efforts led to the lowest yearly average for respirable dust concentrations in underground coal mines in 2012. Although the fight to end black lung continues, coal mines are healthier workplaces thanks to these efforts.
We are committed to working hard and working in concert with miners, miners' representatives and the mining industry to help miners be safer and healthier on the job. On this National Miner's Day, I want our miners to know that we honor their hard work by looking out for their safety and health. We owe them that!
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1 On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles ; and they were read before the king. | 1 That night the king could not sleep; so he ordered the book of the chronicles, the record of his reign, to be brought in and read to him. |
2 And it was found written , that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. | 2 It was found recorded there that Mordecai had exposed Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's officers who guarded the doorway, who had conspired to assassinate King Xerxes. |
3 And the king said , What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him. | 3 "What honor and recognition has Mordecai received for this?" the king asked. "Nothing has been done for him," his attendants answered. |
4 And the king said , Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him. | 4 The king said, "Who is in the court?" Now Haman had just entered the outer court of the palace to speak to the king about hanging Mordecai on the gallows he had erected for him. |
5 And the king's servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said , Let him come in . | 5 His attendants answered, "Haman is standing in the court." "Bring him in," the king ordered. |
6 So Haman came in . And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself? | 6 When Haman entered, the king asked him, "What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?" Now Haman thought to himself, "Who is there that the king would rather honor than me?" |
7 And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour, | 7 So he answered the king, "For the man the king delights to honor, |
8 Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear , and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: | 8 have them bring a royal robe the king has worn and a horse the king has ridden, one with a royal crest placed on its head. |
9 And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king's most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. | 9 Then let the robe and horse be entrusted to one of the king's most noble princes. Let them robe the man the king delights to honor, and lead him on the horse through the city streets, proclaiming before him, 'This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!' " |
10 Then the king said to Haman, Make haste , and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said , and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken . | 10 "Go at once," the king commanded Haman. "Get the robe and the horse and do just as you have suggested for Mordecai the Jew, who sits at the king's gate. Do not neglect anything you have recommended." |
11 Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour. | 11 So Haman got the robe and the horse. He robed Mordecai, and led him on horseback through the city streets, proclaiming before him, "This is what is done for the man the king delights to honor!" |
12 And Mordecai came again to the king's gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered . | 12 Afterward Mordecai returned to the king's gate. But Haman rushed home, with his head covered in grief, |
13 And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall , thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him. | 13 and told Zeresh his wife and all his friends everything that had happened to him. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, "Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has started, is of Jewish origin, you cannot stand against him--you will surely come to ruin!" |
14 And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared . | 14 While they were still talking with him, the king's eunuchs arrived and hurried Haman away to the banquet Esther had prepared. |
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Scandal politics sweep Capitol Hill
1May 14, '13 by herring_RN Guide... All together, roughly one-third of House committees are engaged in investigating some aspect of the Obama administration.
"The speaker and other House leaders have been clear: Effective, responsible oversight is a key constitutional responsibility of Congress," said Michael Steel, Boehner's spokesman. "Whether the topic is the truth about Benghazi, thuggish political attacks from the IRS or the 'train wreck' of the president's health care law, we will keeping fighting to make sure the American people know the truth. ...
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3May 15, '13 by tewdlesI would prefer our legislators to legislate unless there is evidence of some wrong doing. In this instance, the legislators are LOOKING for evidence of wrong doing in an effort to discredit the POTUS they do not like and a potential democratic candidate for 2016 that they are apparently frightened of.
There is no REAL scandal here...outside of the rabid "investigation" looking for a smoking gun...
I wish they had been so interested in what is right and wrong when they were being lied to about Iraq and the need to invade that country before we killed and maimed so many people for their lies. -
7May 15, '13 by VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN GuideI totally disagree. Some of us are old enough to remember the Watergate scandal, and IMHO that didn't hold a candle to Fast and Furious, Benghazi, or the Gestapo tactics of the IRS. This administration is dirty all the way through, and the buck stops with Obama. 'nuff said.
7May 15, '13 by tewdleswe will see...it smacks of people deciding something based upon their dislike for the POTUS and are milking the Benghazi issue to find the evidence to support their claims.
Whatever...it is a huge waste of time and taxpayer money.
If the intent was to actually learn something that might save lives in the future I would be all for it...but this investigation is a WITCH HUNT trying to discredit a man and a woman...IMHO. -
2May 15, '13 by tntrnWatergate and Benghazi? Where's is the apples and oranges photo when you need it? Really, you think 4 people dying after they asked for help and it was denied is silly. Wow.azhiker96 and Szasz_is_Right like this.
2May 15, '13 by tewdlesI think the desire to find some wild conspiracy in the deaths of those Americans to be silly.
I think the endless investigations, not to prevent future incidents, but to discredit the POTUS and his staff, is silly.
Please note that I did not bring up Watergate initially...but I will accept the criticism for the apples and oranges comparison...someone should.Not_A_Hat_Person and leslie :-D like this.


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dbstrat wrote:rjforlife wrote:dbstrat wrote:He will get hammered in the 2nd half. ERA will be 3.5+ by the end of the season.
Do you have anything to back this up or are you just making a wild and baseless statement?
Just giving my opinion. Sorry if that bothers you...
Based on what though? I'm sure no ones trying to offend you, but this guy has been so good, to make that type of a prediction warrants some type of support to back that up. I don't see him keeping up this kind of pace, as I don't think anyone thinks he'll keep an ERA under 2, but he'll I couldn't see him not having a solid second half as well. It'll be interesting to see where he'll go next year.


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Rending Saber (絞牙鳴衝斬 Kouga Meishouzan?, "Strangle Fang Sound Stab Slash"[1]) is Asch's signature mystic arte in Tales of the Abyss.
[show]Arte Description and History
Asch tosses the enemy into the air with a flurry of light rays, then slams his sword into the ground, causing a fonic glyph to appear beneath him and more energy to rise up and damage his opponent, similar to Radiant Howl.
Mothership Titles
Tales of the Abyss - Asch, Nebilim (Rending Saber)
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Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2 - Asch
Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3 - Asch
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In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes
Tales of the Abyss
Japanese Quote: "雑魚が近寄んじゃねぇ!砕け散れ!絞牙鳴衝斬!" [2]
Romanization: Zako ga chikayon janee! Kudake chire! Kouga Meishouzan!
Literal Translation: I don't associate with small fries! Break and scatter! Kouga Meishouzan! [3]
Localized Quote: "The weak should stay back. Annihilation! Rending Saber!"
- ↑ Tales Series Translation FAQ by KusanagiLord02 GameFAQs (2006-11-05) Retrieved on 2008-07-24.
- ↑ Namco Tales of Forums - Tales of Incantations topic Tales Forums Retrieved on 2009-12-30.
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Walter De Maria: The 2000 Sculpture
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) presents Walter De Maria's The 2000 Sculpture, a large-scale horizontal sculpture comprised of 2000 white polygonal shaped rods arranged in a herringbone patterned grid on the floor according to a meticulous logic. A pioneering figure in the development of minimal, conceptual, land art, and installation art, De Maria has made minimalist horizontal sculptures that occupy entire rooms since 1969. Measuring 10 x 50 meters (approximately 33 x 164 feet), The 2000 Sculpture was first exhibited at the Kunsthaus Zurich in 1992. It is one of a series of works by De Maria featuring groupings of ordered elements using precise measurements, among them: The Lightning Field (1977), The Broken Kilometer (1979), and 360° I Ching (1981). In the year 2000, The 2000 Sculpture was shown again at the Kunsthaus Zurich and also in Berlin at the Hamburger Bahnhof. In 2010 LACMA installed the sculpture in the Resnick Pavilion, prior to the building's official opening, in order to take advantage of the play of light and vast open space of Renzo Piano's gallery building before the interior walls were installed. Seen by a small group of selected visitors, the initial installation of The 2000 Sculpture in the Resnick Pavilion represented an ideal relationship between sculpture and architecture. The current presentation is the first official public exhibition of The 2000 Sculpture at LACMA and only the second solo museum exhibition of De Maria's work in the United States.


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That would be ME Yesterday I booked room only AAA rate at All Star Movies for MouseFest through my TA. This morning it dawned on me (ouch, pardon that pun) that I might be able to take DME.I know you know the answer now, Ariel, but just in case anyone else clicked on this thread because they have the same question ....
I booked my flights this a.m. but before I email my TA to sign me up for DME, has anyone here used DME? If so, was DME satisfactory?
I land at MCO at 11 a.m., Dec. 9 and have some concern that I will miss MegaMeet completely if I use DME. I know I would make the Meet with town car service but I don't want the added expense if it's not necessary. I could use your thoughts and/or suggestions.
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geographical name \mə-ˈzu̇r-ē, by some residents mə-ˈzu̇r-ə\Definition of MISSOURI
geographical name (Concise Encyclopedia)State, midwestern U.S. Area: 69,704 sq mi (180,533 sq km). Pop. (2009 est.): 5,987,580. Capital: Jefferson City. Missouri is bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. The Missouri River runs from west to east across the state. The area north of it has rolling hills and fertile plains, the area south has deep valleys and swift streams. The region was originally inhabited by various Indian peoples, one of which, the Missouri, gave the state its name. The first permanent European settlement was made in 1735 at Ste. Genevieve by French hunters and lead miners. St. Louis was founded in 1764. The U.S. gained control of the region in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase. It was part of Louisiana Territory in 1805 and Missouri Territory in 1812. An influx of U.S. settlers occurred after the War of 1812. Missouri became the 24th state in 1821, but only after the Missouri Compromise allowed its admission as a slave state. It suffered much tension between slaveholders and abolitionists, evidenced in the Dred Scott decision in 1857. Missouri remained in the Union during the American Civil War, though its citizens fought on both sides. After the war, its economic growth expanded and was celebrated in the St. Louis Exhibition of 1904. After World War II, its economy shifted from agriculture to manufacturing. It leads the nation in lead production, based mainly in the Ozarks region.
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Roger Alink has never owned a television. As a kid, he was too busy with the pigs and cattle that roamed his 160-acre home, and this love of animals and the outdoors only grew over time. In the early '90s, Alink decided to share this love with others, so he and a team of volunteers spent 30,000 hours establishing Wildlife West Nature Park.
In addition to the wild creatures, migratory birds, and GPS-lacking manatees who settle at the park, representatives of the region's indigenous animals and plants live and grow on its 122 scenic acres, much of which hasn't been altered since the park's inception. Elsewhere, 30 wildlife exhibits mimic the natural habitats of the black bears, wolverines, deer, pronghorn antelopes, and birds of prey that inhabit them. Two miles of trail connect each habitat, and each enclosure is specially designed for the particular needs of its residents. The same custom care goes into feeding the animals: to keep the beasts psychologically spry, staff members provide challenges that echo the animals' instinctual eating habits, placing meals up in treetops, burying snacks that need to be sniffed out, and arranging candlelit dinners for mountain lions who forgot their wives' birthdays.
Sustainable practices such as recycling, organic farming, and water harvesting turn the park into an educational example of eco-friendliness. Facilities such as the amphitheater and the heated, enclosed Bean Barn also welcome special events ranging from music festivals and bird-handling workshops to the kite-spangled Wind Festival and the ursine Bear Fair.
With more than 13,000 square feet of automotive artifacts and hands-on exhibits, Unser Racing Museum is dedicated to demystifying America's racing history. The museum focuses on the eponymous Unser family: four generations of racers who have collectively won the Indianapolis 500 nine times. Using this clan of drivers as the jumping-off point, the facility explores industry hallmarks from the first races at Pikes Peak and Indianapolis to the unveiling of modern racing technology. A newly completed annex features a showroom brimming with restored antique cars, including notable pace cars and racecars. The trophy room, meanwhile, houses thousands of pieces of vintage racing memorabilia, uniforms, and awards. Not all of the museum's exhibits are static, however: interactive video kiosks dispense trivia at the touch of a button, and a racing simulator lets visitors grasp the wheel of a replica car and chug a gallon of simulated milk.
Open since 1983, Tinkertown Museum is artist Ross Ward's shrine to the sublimely kooky world of folk, found, and recycled art. Membership to Tinkertown is like a secret handshake because it comes with unlimited entry during the year and 10% off in the gift shop. The smile-inducing exhibits are one-of-a-kind spectacles made or found by Ward over four decades. One sure-fire track-stopper is the collection of animated miniature wooden carvings, including a Wild West town and a three-ring circus. The museum's 35-foot antique sailboat, which has traveled around the globe, is also on display to welcome chantey choirs of all vocal ranges. Esmerelda, the coin-operated fortune teller, and Otto, a one-man band, offer an old-timey dollop of entertainment and a safe hiding place for gold doubloons.
ABQ Trolley Co.?s custom, open-air trolley exudes the Albuquerque aesthetic with wrought-iron rails, a stucco-like paint job, and mosaic tile art. Co-owners and Albuquerque natives Michael M. Silva Jr. and Jesse Herron founded the tour company and serve as its guides, sharing an assortment of unscripted facts and tidbits that change with every tour. All expeditions showcase the ins and outs of the city as the trolley coasts past landmarks such as Museum Row, the University of New Mexico?s campus, and the Rio Grande Zoo.
From owner/proprietor Paula Manning Lewis's harmonic interpretations of guitars to painterly creations by Caroline C. Blaker, Chroma Studios houses a bevy of local and cultural pieces. This month, the creative hub hones in on the works of New Mexico artists and celebrates its two-year anniversary. View a list of showcased artists here to get a feel for featured talents. Chroma's collection includes jewelry, ceramics, photography, and mixed media.