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Book Study: "What are You Afraid Of?
"You have seen the lists of "Top 10 Fears" that appear annually, and the strange lists of hundreds of phobias that are hard to spell and sometimes hard to imagine. If you made up your own list of top 10 fears, what would it include?
A Better Question is, if you are a Christian, Should you have any fears?
Fear is an involuntary emotional response that arises suddenly in the face of information or circumstances. Because we can't prevent such responses, trying to eliminate fear is unreasonable. But we can overcome fear-or, biblically speaking, replace fear with faith. But not just faith in fate or optimism. Instead, we need faith in a God whose plans and promises can be trusted in spite of anything that may happen in life.
In What Are You Afraid Of?, Dr. David Jeremiah tackles nine of the life's most persistent fears. And one other fear – the fear of deity - that we should embrace rather than overcome. The more we learn to fear the God of Scripture, the less we will fear anything else in life!
Join Pastor Jeremiah for a guided exposition through Scripture as you learn to overcome fear by faith."


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5'5"...Credits her mother and father, Bob Rotella, Chris Donell, Chuck Hogan, Chuck Fannin, Rick Jensen and Manuel de la Torre (teaching professional) as individuals most influencing her game…Currently head coach for the Macalester (Minn.) College men's golf team…In 1990, became the first woman inducted into the St. Olaf Sports Hall of Fame...Inducted into the Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame in 1995...A former member of the LPGA Executive Committee...Competed as Martha Hansen from 1980-82… An excellent racquetball player and enjoys photography, the outdoors and physical fitness.
Career Highlights
• Currently head coach for the Macalester (Minn.) College men's golf team.
• In 1999, best finish was a tie for 15th at the Michelob Light Classic.
• In 1998, best finish was a tie for 18th at the State Farm Rail Classic.
• In 1996, tied for second after losing to Karrie Webb on the fourth hole of a sudden-death playoff at the HEALTHSOUTH Inaugural.
• In 1995, best finish was a tie for 15th at the Chrysler-Plymouth Tournament of Champions.
• In 1994, captured her third career victory at the du Maurier Ltd. Classic, one of the LPGA Tour's four major championships, where she tied her career-low score of 65 during the first round; crossed the $1 million mark in career earnings.
• In 1993, spent much of the season rehabilitating from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome that caused nerve damage in her ear; best finish was a tie for 16th at the Sara Lee Classic.
• In 1992, played in only 19 events due to the diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome in mid-July; best finish was a tie for sixth at the Standard Register PING.
• In 1991, won the LPGA Chicago Sun-Times Shoot-Out by a stroke after holing her approach shot at the final hole for an eagle-three; her final-round score of 65 tied a career-best.
• In 1990, posted seven top-20 finishes, including a season-best tie for 11th at the Standard Register Turquoise Classic.
• In 1989, best finish was second place at the Red Robin Kyocera Inamori Classic.
• In 1988, captured her first career win at the Planters Pat Bradley International; posted a career-low round of 65 during the final round of the Ai Star/Centinela Hospital Classic.
• In 1987, best finish was third place at the Lady Keystone Open.
• In 1986, best finish was seventh place at the Rail Charity Classic.
• In 1985, top finish was a tie for fifth at the Rail Charity Classic; she was out of competition for nine weeks due to impingement syndrome and acromioplasty surgery to her left shoulder.
• In 1984, best finish was a tie for second at the Lady Keystone Open.
• In 1983, season-best performance was sixth place at the Chrysler-Plymouth Charity Classic.
• In 1982, top finish was second place at the WUI Classic.
• In 1981, best finish was second place at the Lady Keystone Open.
• In 1980, top finish was a tie for 22nd at the Inamori Golf Classic.
• In 1979, best finish was a tie for 16th at the Florida Lady Citrus.
• In 1978, her rookie season, best finish was a tie for 27th at the National Jewish Hospital Open.
Nause, who won the 1972 Wisconsin Junior State Championship, had minimal amateur experience.

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Sleeps | 8 |
Bedrooms | 2 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Property type | house |
Minimum Stay | 7 - 31 nights |
Beautiful, newer (July 2004), professionally furnished, executive villa located in the Preserve at Tara. This two-bedroom, two-bath, plus a study/den, and two-car garage is ready to welcome you. The house has a fully-equipped kitchen. You can view the palm trees of the Tara Nature Preserve in the rear of this house or the golf action and the beautiful pond across the street as you enjoy breakfast in the Good Morning Room.
Retreat to your master bedroom suite with its queen-size bed, and a very large walk-in closet. The master bath has a very nice walk-in shower, his-and-her sinks, and a deep-soaking tub. The second bedroom is furnished with one queen-size bed and the second bath is just across the hall. The study/den has a desk, a smaller TV, book shelves and a sofa for reading. The living room area gives you a chance to unwind and watch TV or listen to your favorite music. The kitchen is fully appointed. We have a IPod docking radio there.
On your lanai you can relax and view the scenic Preserve at Tara. A gas grill is located on the Lanai for your enjoyment. The villa backs to the Preserve and the fourteenth fairway is visible from the lanai, of this beautiful semi-private golf course. This course is available to you without being a member. Sidewalks make it perfect for evening walks or bike riding. Absolutely no pets, or smoking allowed in the home.
Our Villa at Tara Preserve is strategically located and provides great views of the tropical landscapes. The community pool, hot tub, clubhouse, driving range, dining facility, and tennis court are about a mile away or a fifteen-minute brisk walk.
Gulf beaches are near by, with Siesta Key the #1 beach in the US (per Dr. Beach and the Travel Channel), only 20 minutes away. Enjoy the Arts and nightlife in downtown Sarasota. Lakewood Ranch has a beautiful downtown area, with great restaurants, shopping, movie theater and the famous Troon Golf Course - The Legacy. Lakewood Ranch is only a 10 minute drive down INT 75.
20 minutes from Sarasota Int Airport,
45 minutes from Busch Gardens and Tampa Int Airport,
60 minutes from Fort Meyers and Southwest Int Airport,
90 minutes from Disney World, and Orlando Int Airport,
2.5 hours from The Everglades and Miami Int Airport
Other Local Destinations:
10 minutes from the historic downtown Bradenton.
10 minutes from designer discount shopping at Prime Outlets Ellenton,
15 minutes to the Ringling museum,
20 minutes from the Gulf beaches and Siesta Key,
25 minutes from shopping and dining at St. Armand's Circle on Lido Key,
30 minutes to historic downtown Venice
30 minutes to St. Petersburg \ Clearwater
Keywords: Executive Villa - Single Family Home
Jean and I have been happily married for 36 years. We enjoy our daughter and son, and are enjoying our grandchildren. A few of our activities include: serving as a Eucharistic Minister, and Lector for the Basilica of St. Hyacinth in Chicago, officiating NCAA & H.S. Football and Basketball, playing golf, crafts, walking and wine collecting. As Jean and I both work, we discuss the day's events at the dinner table. We are thankful to our parents, for the lives that they lead, and how they showed us the way. Also for the Lord's blessings upon our lives and our family.
The Owner purchased this house in 2010
We have been coming to the Bradenton Sarasota area for the past 5 years. We love the climate, and the friendly nature of the residents. We chose to buy in Tara Preserve because of the breathtaking beauty of the area, and not to mention the fabulous Preserve Golf Course. The tropical landscapes and the nature preserves are well maintained. The golf villas are maintained with a landscaping and community maintenance program. We are minutes away from the gulf beaches and close to the many nice shops and attractions. The #1 Beach in America (according to Dr. Beach and the Travel Channel) is Siesta Key, which is a short drive down Int 75. and then west on Clark Road. It's about a 20 minute drive, to the beautiful white sands, the warm gulf waters, and the gorgeous sunsets.
We normally spend the evenings on the lanai playing games and discussing current events. The pond across the street brings nature to us. The Flamingos, Cranes and a occasional alligator use the pond as a watering hole. The birds catch our attention frequently, as they walk between the houses to the nature preserve in the rear. Eagles have also been observed in the nearby nature reserve.
There are many excellent local restaurants:
Breakfast: The one and only Broken Egg in Lakewood Ranch. Where you may see a celebrity or two. Lunch: Leroy Selman's, Five Guys, and the Red Elephant provide you with excellent All American food.
Dinner: If seafood is your favorite, then Stingray Grill in Lakewood Ranch on University Parkway, or the Lazy Lobster on Lockridge Road. The Stonewood Grill and Tavern is a wonderful steakhouse and is also located on University Parkway.
We love to spend a day at the Siesta Key, or shopping in St. Armand's. Sarasota is abounding with restaurants, theaters, and the arts. The area is a great place to relax, visit and enjoy the experience. If you just want to kick back, the villa is an excellent place to do just that.
We have been known to take a day trips to Miami and The Everglades. To see natures beauty and experience the eastern shore of Florida. We have yet to drive or take a trip to Key West. This is in our future plans however, and would most definitely be a two day trip.
Thank you for visiting our property, and we hope to hear from you soon.
Rich & Jean
Tennis, Swimming, Walking
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Mar 31 2015
31 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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If the significant association found between advertising exposure and adiposity represents a causal relationship, then the question becomes which influences the other. Because advertising exposure was measured by television viewing, the obtained association could logically be explained as "adiposity influences exposure to television advertising (as measured by television viewing)" or "exposure to television advertising (as measured by television viewing) influences adiposity." Of the 73 results that examined the relationship between children's and teens' exposure to television advertising and their adiposity, 1 was experimental and the remaining 72 were correlational; 17 of these 72 correlational studies employed a longitudinal design (all panel studies). The experimental and longitudinal studies provide the best evidence as to the direction of any causal relationship that might exist between advertising exposure and adiposity.
The one experimental study (Robinson, 1999) was a well-conceived and well-conducted randomized controlled trial intervention. Nearly 200 third and fourth graders and their teachers and parents participated. Over a period of 6 months, children in the experimental intervention engaged in an 18-lesson classroom curriculum to reduce television, videotape, and video game use. The intervention effort was concentrated into the first 2 months, and part of the intervention sought to bring parents into the process. The analytic framework compared the intervention and control groups on a variety of outcome measures, while covarying on age, gender, and pretest score for the specific outcome measure. As compared to the control group, the intervention group had significantly less increase in BMI and in three of four other measures of adiposity. Also, for both child and parent measures, for the intervention group compared to the control group, there was a highly significant reduction (4–6 hours a week) in television viewing and a significant reduction (about one a week) in meals eaten in front of the television set. In addition, children in the intervention group compared to the control group reported relative reductions in servings of high-fat foods, although the differences were not significant (p = 0.12). There were no


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I have this Armoire that I would like to sell now. I don't know what you call it, French maybe? IDK
It is solid wood top to bottom, including drawers. It has a couple of issues, one is a missing drawer pull on lower drawer, and the other is some water damage towards the bottom rear. It stands about 6ft high at the highest point and 39" wide and 18" deep. What do you think something like this should be sold for? I will post pictures in a following post. I am not the best picture poster..
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It looks very like a TV armoire which was so popular about 15 years ago....which makes it "used furniture". Where did you get it? |
Well, well I just posted pictures... I think! Something I have been avoiding..... well if anything I did that today. Ok, any help you can provide me with this cabinet would be great I would like to find a new home for it. TIA! |
My Cousin found it in a store in Boca Raton, FL about 20 years ago, it was used then. As you can see now, it is set up for storage. |
It's not an antique...just a furniture store armoire...fake worm holes and all. This is not a place to sell things....list it on Craig's list, or put an ad in the paper. |
Unless the upper inside has been reworked, it is not a TV armoire. The mirror suggests it was for clothing. It strikes me as Moorish/Mediterranean influence so popular in the mid-seventies. If there are no composite woods/plastic shelf brackets inside, it wasn't too cheaply made, but can see the doors don't line up perfectly. I do not believe it's any older than forty years or so. Is it heavy as sin? I have no clue on value for a resale. It would be very dependent on locality and what style flies on older furniture where you live. That style/motif dates it but not in a good way as a collectable just yet. |
Calliope, thank you for your help and detailed info. I will look for the plastic bits. I believe they are metal. Yes it's very heavy, especially for it's size. It's not that big a cabinet. A few years ago I was hosting Jewelry sales in my home and I couldn't believe the buzz over this cabinet. I however was not ready to let it go as it was stuffed with STUFF! I have never heard of Moorish/Mediterranean, interesting, not French aye?.. I am not familiar with all these other styles as my house is contemporary, think Danish Modern style. Lidac... what did I say exactly that made you think I was trying to sell this item here? I simply was asking for advice so that I can advertise this piece properly. I have been on these forums a long long time and I don't appreciate your snooty snotty reply. Who made you the gate keeper! If you have nothing constructive to say, well then.... stop trying to turn these boards into a battle field......... it is a waste of energy and it makes you look bad. |
When people post here, showing something which is not antique and asking what people think and saying it's for sale, it sure sounds like you are looking on this site for a buyer. Particularly when you posted on another forum that you were looking for an appraisal. |
- Posted by palimpsest (My Page) on Tue, Sep 11, 12 at 20:22
It kind of reminds me of pieces that were made for hotels in a basic format with the decorative aspects to fit the motif. I think whenever anyone uses "sell" or "for sale" in a sentence, money is automatically deducted from Linda's bank account or something, because she's awfully touchy about it. 8-l |
It would take very little for this site to deteriorate to another Craig's list. This a place for discussion of antiques or near antiques and collectables....as the heading on the page says. |
Thanks palimpsest, I never thought about the hotel idea, and that is very very likely as my cousin actually got two the same day and her mother now has the other one. Interesting... Any of you have a clue as to how much I should ask? I went on eBay and the prices were all over the map from 200.00 to 1700.00 for similar looking pieces. The lower being more of a target quality and the other probably some known manufacturer. I would just like somewhere to start. Don't want to over price it cause I want it gone. Yet I would like to get as much as I can so I can send it to my cousin who moved to colorado springs for her daughter an olympic figure skating hopeful and could use the money. Figured you guys are around resell stores a lot and might know how to price it. Thank you for your help, every little bit helps. Btw.. Your too funny with your comments! I got a kick out of that. : ) |
It makes sense that this could be an item used commercially, like in a hotel. Box store quality wouldn't hold up, but not 'fine' furniture either. I like the piece myself for its functionality, but then again I live in an old house built with no closets. You must be a young thing not to remember the Mediterranean furniture craze of the seventies. Heavy, clunky styling, lots of wrought iron brackets, the 'fake' worm holes. I've always been into antiques, but when we bought our first house my husband wanted the lower level done in masculine decor and we bought mediterranean styled new furniture for it. I still have the tin 'Don Quixote' man, and Spanish-style lanterns. They're so funky and camp I couldn't bear to part with them. LOL Made from recycled refrigerators. I digress, but furniture like that still evokes warm fuzzies of an earlier era, but not earlier enough for people to go looking for it and collecting it like is happening with mid-century modern now. I give it a decade or two and expect it'll happen, however. This looks like a nice, solid, functional and attractive piece, and wish you the best in getting a decent price. |
- Posted by palimpsest (My Page) on Wed, Sep 12, 12 at 8:21
Sure, Linda, but unless they post their phone number and address or link to Craigslist or eBay, I think they are just trying to get an idea, not actually trying to get someone on here to buy it. And those types of posts can be reported, or ignored. |
Jjazzy, check your local craigslist to get an idea of what price people are asking. (Note: "asking" you may never know if a piece has ever sold, or what the going price was.) In my area (Central Florida) piece like yours would not sell for over $ 75.00. |
- Posted by palimpsest (My Page) on Wed, Sep 12, 12 at 10:12
I think this is one of those things that isn't going to have a inherent value or one that can be assigned like a typical piece of say, Broyhill Brasilia which is mass produced and of the same era, more or less, but has a following. The value is how much someone is willing to pay for it and that audience may be there one day, or on vacation the week you put it on Craigslist. In my area, you would only appeal to the hipster market with something like this. They would buy it to be ironic and combine it with crushed velvet chairs or something. They might pay a couple hundred for it. If you are someplace with Spanish revival architecture you might get a bit more, but in general I wouldn't have great expectations. In my area this could be one of those things that ended up going free for whoever wanted to pick it up, too. |
Thank you all for your insight, help, support and understanding with what I was trying to acomplish here. I hope that I can get it to move, I would love to get some money together for my cousin. I did look at craigslist other listings and they are pretty low which is great when your buying but not so great when your selling. Well see how it goes I put best offer and will keep posting it. You never know. eBay is another option but I'm not interested in dealing with shipping.... Thanks to you guys I now know it's Mediterranean. Yea in the 70's I was in grade school lol! Thank you all... |
- Posted by patty_cakes (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 12 at 21:00
...Linda is also a little too 'brisk'(quick)in her responses here, sometimes to the point of sounding like a put-down. When i've heard the word fake, or a comment such as 'it's not even an antique' or 'it's not old', I usually cringe, hoping it doesn't give the poster the idea there are only 'snooty' serious antique collectors here, which I know i'm not. I don't want or mean to offend you Linda, but am speaking from the way i've felt since I started coming here. You are VERY knowledgeable, and i've 'called upon' your opinion a few times. I just feel maybe you should read thru your post to see how it 'sounds' before submitting. Again, ((please)) don't be offended. |
Thank you, I was really blind-sided by the whole thing and felt like a bullied school girl and I was insulted. I had originally posted in furniture and was refered to this site then I felt like I walked into a private home or something. Generally spammers join, then post something for sale, and then there gone. Thanks to the kindness of the wonderful people that came to my defense I actually got what I was after, and I did get valuable info. Some folks just need to be heard....somewhere. I love this board and hope it is around a long time it has allowed me to gut and remodel a bathroom and it came out fantastic I might add and I am just finishing up a kitchen remodel. I think when you don't make people feel welcome it degrades a site faster then a simple advertisement. You can ignore the occasional spam or two that float on by. But on an other site there was talk of a law suit it got so heated. Who needs that in their off time from work? Thank you all. |
Looks like a large and heavy contemporary wardrobe to me. This is a perfect scenario for donating to Goodwill or Purple Heart. They will come and pick up and you get a full tax writeoff. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Purple Heart donations
- Posted by lovevintage (My Page) on Tue, May 14, 13 at 15:55
Jazz, did you ever sell this armoire? And, if so, did you get a decent price? I ask because I'm looking for a similar piece. I'm in the process of relocating my dad's cute little camp to my back yard to use for a crafting cottage. Hoping to outfit it in an "early Craigslistish" décor. Shelving today costs a fortune, far more than the price of a couple of these babies which can be upcycled. I find, however, a lack of consistency in pricing on CL. Pal, you crack me up. Kudos to you and Pat for your quick rescue. Jazz, you're a brave child for speaking up for yourself. I would have never mustered that courage and probably would have just deleted my GW acct. rather than subject myself to future insult. With that said and, because I don't want to be reprimanded for posting in the incorrect category, I will attempt to post pics of my favorite pieces from some of the things I inherited from my mom. |
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When it comes to children of divorce, as hard as it may be, you don't want the holidays to be a time that they dread.
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Well it is pruning time up at my place (8200' elevation in the CO Rockies), and I have been reading up here and other places on the latest pruning advise. Unfortunately I seem to have broken the cardinal rule of "never ask more than one expert," because there seems to be quite a few varying opinions out there on pruning techiques ;-)
So here are my questions, if folks can offer answers: 1. I have quite a few apples/pears/cherries which were planted last spring. Our growing season is short, which might influence the answer on this. I am wondering whether to start pruning the new trees this spring or wait another year? (I had planned on waiting a year on the trees that did not have good growth last year) 2. A couple of the trees were badly formed when planted (forks, low branches, etc). I did not prune at planting time in order to give the tree as much leaf area as possible. I am leaning towards doing some shaping of these trees this year. Yes or no? 3. There may have been some winter die back on the end branches of some of the trees (not as bad as I first thought a few weeks ago, but definitely there on a few). I was thinking of waiting until the trees leaf out (or at least bud swell) to do any pruning; so that I can be sure what's still alive and not. However pruning non-dormant trees seems to be a controversy. What are the advantages/disadvantages of doing it? Suggestions? 4. I have some more mature trees, which have not been pruned in a few years. Is there a rule of thumb as to what percentage of the branches can be safely removed per year? And when to do this on these older trees (when still dormant or after leaf out)? Thanks in advance. |
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You can prune all your trees right now or whenever you feel like it. No need to prune dormant or non-dormant -- it really doesn't matter too much. Anytime from now through July is just fine. I cut all my baby trees back real hard at planting time and in each of two seasons since, and they all turned out fine and better structured because of it. You can delay pruning until leaf-out if you want to know where your dead wood is -- not a bad idea. But if you know of any dead wood, you can cut it out right now. Rule of thumb is to prune no more than 30% of the total wood per year. But if you should decide to prune a little more than that, I wouldn't worry about it and I promise your tree won't die. It will just look a little odd for a year or two or three while it re-establishes itself, that's all. You can do this at any time from the cold of winter through about July. Don't be afraid. Just do it. You and your trees will both be happier for it. |
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To celebrate its three-year anniversary, Dark Horse Digital has announced two special offers for customers!
Their digital comic program launched April 27, 2011, going to same-day release dates at the end of that year. They're the only comic publisher with a stand-alone, self-maintained digital comic store and cross-platform reader app.
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Alex Gibney: WikiLeaks film tells a 'spectacular' story
An interview with filmmaker Alex Gibney, whose latest documentary, "We Steal Secrets," tells the intriguing story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and whistle-blower Bradley Manning.
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The last time Alex Gibney visited the Seattle International Film Festival, he had recently won an Oscar for best documentary ("Taxi to the Dark Side") and was promoting his latest nonfiction feature ("Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson").
Last month, Gibney was back at SIFF with "We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks," which tells the morally complex tale of two now-famous whistle-blowers: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and U.S. Army Pvt. Bradley Manning.
"I was busy at the time (it was offered to me), but I couldn't really turn it down," said Gibney. "It was just too spectacular and important a story." It also took some juggling to get it down to a reasonable length.
"Our first cut was three and a half hours," he said. "We felt we had to track a number of different characters, and in addition there was so much context. You can't really understand this story unless you understand a little bit about the surveillance state."
At times he felt he'd been hijacked by "this wild global thriller, and you had to follow all the trails. Actually we dropped quite a few of them. Cutting it down, you've got to make some tough choices. If it doesn't hurt, you're not doing your job."
In the case of Assange, "I saw his story at the beginning as kind of a simple David and Goliath story. I think by the end I saw it as something different, something closer to Icarus, or something more Shakespearean: a character who ends up becoming the very thing he set out to oppose."
In the case of Manning, who is accused of releasing classified documents about U.S. military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan, "I came into that story where he had been rather caricatured, as just a flighty individual who leaked these documents in a fit of pique. I no longer believe that's true. I think that he had a pretty strong political conscience. I think he was troubled; he was going through a personal crisis, but I think that was used early on by the military as a smoke screen."
In both cases, he'd changed his mind about both men by the time the film was completed.
"Sometimes you discover these things," he said. "It's kind of the beauty and the glory of documentary. ... Sometimes of course you plan things in advance and it works out, but it wasn't always that way in this case."
Since Gibney's visit to Seattle, of course, another major leak has made headlines: Edward Snowden's unauthorized release of top-secret information about U.S. surveillance programs.
Probably the most prolific documentary filmmaker on the planet, Gibney always has several projects going at once. He's been working on a Lance Armstrong documentary for five years, he's completed a feature about ice hockey ("The Last Gladiators") and a film about Roman Catholic Church scandals ("Mea Maxima Culpa").
"The shooting never stops, and the stories never stop," he said. "I didn't know at the beginning of this film that Julian Assange was going to end up at the Ecuadorean embassy. You never know."
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CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (CBS2/FOX28) -- Two new storefronts are opening their doors in downtown Cedar Rapids this week -- just in time for holiday shoppers.
These Pop Up Shops are part of a new program from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, in an effort to fill out the more than 600,000 empty square feet of retail and business space in the downtown area.
The program gives businesses two months of rent and utility-free space, thanks to the property owners at each location.
For Craft partner Erin Connolly, helping to fill out downtown shopping during the holidays is like going back to her childhood.
"Remembering going to Armstrong's, and I just -- it was so beautifully decorated, and that's where Santa was. If you went to the Killian's department store, they had a talking Christmas tree that is forever etched in my mind, and coming downtown was truly an experience," Connolly said.
That's why she and her two business partners, Catherine Champion and Jodi Connolly, decided to start Craft -- a local artisan boutique and gallery.
Erin Connolly grew up in her parents' business downtown, and she wants to bring back some the magic she knows the city has.
"I think shopping downtown is kind of a lost art," she said.
Her partners own Buzz Salon, Catherine's Boutique and Bluebird Diner in Iowa City, and wanted to test the market in Cedar Rapids. Sarika Bhakta with the Metro Economic Alliance said, that's why they started the program.
"Hopefully it will continue to make us a destination for retail, but not only that. Retails also goes hand-in-hand with housing, which is another core, key area for the greater downtown," Bhakta said.
More downtown residents means more customers for Dulcet Style owner Tracy Gringer. She's also expanding from Coralville to Cedar Rapids -- and said two months without rent is just enough time to see if the City of Five Seasons is her second home.
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"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." – Coco Chanel
Fashion, which is defined as the newest and most popular styles of clothing, accessories, and overall dress, is something that is regarded by many as an art form. An art form that is not designed on a canvas, but uses a person's outward appearance as a way of expressing their individuality and personality. Fashion is meant to be fun, exciting, and also, a very personal means of expression. When executed correctly, fashion can be used as a way of telling the world exactly who you are, just by the way you present yourself.
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Fashion trends are always changing. Currently, bright colors, like turquoise, stripes, floral prints, lace, and jumpsuits are some of the hottest styles in the fashion world. Many of these current trends can be paired together, or with other classic styles, to make a unique look. When following the trends, it is important to choose styles that will not only be perfect for the current season, but will not be quickly out-dated, to create a trendy, yet timeless wardrobe. It is also important to remember that fashion is not just about what you wear, it's about how you wear it. As Coco Chanel once said, "Fashion fades, only style remains the same." When choosing which trends to follow, adhere to your own personal style to create a look that is uniquely you.
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In the world of fashion, there has always been leaders. The designers on the forefront, leading the way and setting the trends are always changing and evolving. However, there are a few heavy-hitters, who have proven themselves to be the masters of fashion throughout the years. These designers are:
- Chanel Ralph Lauren
- Valentino Alexander McQueen
- Versace Betsy Johnson
- Yves Saint Laurent Dolce And Gabbana
- Christian Dior Marc Jacobs
- Stella McCartney
These ten designers are the leaders of high-end fashion, and the genius behind each season's new trends and top styles. You can view these fashions on runway models, in fashion magazines, on celebrities, at awards shows, and on the most fashionable of the fashionable. These designers work to make styles that show off one's natural beauty, and make the wearer feel spectacular. Wearing one of these fabulous designs, can make any man or woman truly feel like a star.
While these top ten designers are the leaders of high-end fashion, many more affordable designers are also leading the way and making style affordable. Bebe, Diesel, and BCBG are only some of the innovative designers that make high-end fashions available to the public. These designers work to make the trends, hot off designer's runways, affordable to anyone who wants to exude high-end style. Whether you are purchasing high-end fashions, or dressing yourself in more affordable styles, it is important to dress not only for the trends, but for your personal style and body type. Understanding who you are and how you wish to present yourself is the absolute most important part of your personal style.


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Are you a fan of The Georgetown Raiders? We have created a page on our website especially for YOU, our loyal fans! Simply click on "Fan Page" to see all the wonderful comments posted by our supporters! Hope to see YOU at a game soon!
Please join us this Saturday, November 22 in helping support Toys for Tots Foundation, by bringing an unwrapped toy or gift to our home game. All donations apprecitated!
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The Georgetown Raiders participated in the Santa Claus Parade this past Saturday November 15.
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Steve Hladin played a great game against the Stouffville Spirit on Sunday October 5. Hladin had four goals and two assists in his team's 9-2 win over the Spirits.
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Georgetown Raiders alternate captain Richard Court has been named the recipient of the 2014 RBC Nations Junior "A" scholarship.
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The Ontario Junior Hockey League today announced that Richard Court (photo credit - Amy Deroche/OJHL Images) of the Georgetown Raiders has been named the recipient of the OJHL Scholastic Player-of-the-Year Award and has been selected as the league's nominee for the annual RBC Junior 'A' Scholarship awarded by RBC in conjunction with Hockey Canada. Click the image to see the full atricle.
Georgetown's Michael McNiven has been added to the roster of Team Cherry for this Thursday's BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines. For full details, See the link below.
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Defenceman Liam Clare scored two power-play goals to spark the Georgetown Raiders in their 6-4 home win over the Wellington Dukes Saturday night. For Full details, click the link below:
The Raiders team rallied together to score a 3-2 victory over the Mississauga Chargers! For full details, see the link below:
We are pleased to have Thomas Welsh back home in Georgetown! Thomas is one of the OJHL's top rookie defenceman. Two years ago he signed on with the Mississauga Steelheads and then went on to play for Brock University. This fall he joined the Kitchener Rangers and is now back in Georgetown! The Raiders are happy to welcome him back to the team and wish him luck for a succesful rest of the season!
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Hard to argue with this one as Steve Hladin is named the west division star of the week for the 3rd time this season. Hladin finished the week with 8 points. His 2.2 PPG average is tops in the league.
BILLETS Required, the Georgetown Raiders are looking for families who would be interested in billeting our hockey players. Interested parties should contact Coach Greg Walters at 416-931-7024
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Smith Commits to Castleton
Georgetown Raiders Forward Ryan Smith has confirmed his commitment to join the Castleton State College Spartans beginning with the 2014-2015 ECAC East Conference Season.
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Clare Commits To Sacred Heart
Georgetown Raiders alternate captain Liam Clare has confirmed to join the SAcred Heart University Pioneers beginning with the 2015-16 Atlantic Hockey season.
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NCAA - Commitments
Over the years, the Georgetown Raiders Hockey Club has been dedicated to developing outstanding hockey players ready for the next level of play. This season we are pleased to announce that the following Georgetown Raiders are keeping with tradition and have secured themselves NCAA scholarships for 2014-2015.
Liam Board - Neumann University
Phil Kiss - Curry College
On behalf of the Georgetown coaching staff, management, volunteers and fans we would like to congratulate these players on their success and wish them the best of luck in their future hockey careers.
We should also congratulate Michael McNiven and Mitchell Kreis who will be with the OHL next season. Michael will be in net for the Owen Sound Attack and Mitchell has signed an agreement with the London Knights. All the best Michael and Mitchell.
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Wilson Signs with Pens
Former Georgetown Raider Scott Wilson, who recently completed his season with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell Riverhawks, officially signed a two-year NHL entry-level contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins late this week.
All Prospect Teams Announced
Goaltender – Michael McNiven (Georgetown Raiders)
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The 16-year old native of Georgetown, Ontario was assigned to his hometown Raiders early in the season by the Ontario Hockey League's Owen Sound Attack, after being selected by the club in the 4th round, 66th overall, of the 2013 OHL Priority Selection. McNiven would post a 21-10-0 record, the league's sixth best win total, with five shutouts, tied for the most in the OJHL with two-time Gongshow Gear Goaltender-of-the-Month Kevin Entmaa from Aurora. In 35 games played, the 6'1", 170 lbs
All Star Teams Announced
Forward – Steve Hladin (Georgetown Raiders)
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Georgetown Raiders captain Steve Hladin was the epitome of consistency all season long, setting an example to his club both on and off the ice. The Mississauga, Ontario native got off to a great start in his third OJHL season, taking home OJHL Gongshow Gear South-West Conference Player-of-the-Month honours in October and would continue the stellar play to season's end, failing to record a point in back-to-back games only once all year. Hladin finished the season as runner-up in the scoring race to Best with 83 points, while also finishing runner-up to David Italiano of St. Michael's in the goal scoring derby, notching 38 goals in 53 games played. Scoring at critical times for the Raiders, Hladin also finished second in the OJHL with seven game-winning goals as Georgetown finished second in the West Division for the second consecutive season.
NCAA - Commitments
Over the years, the Georgetown Raiders Hockey Club has been dedicated to developing outstanding hockey players ready for the next level of play. Last season we were pleased to announce that the following Georgetown Raiders were keeping with tradition and have secured themselves NCAA scholarships.
Brendan Woods - Laurier University CIS
Nick Perruccio - Neumann University NCAA D3
Alex Botten - Oshwego University NCAA D3
Tyler McCarthy - Ryerson University CIS
Robbie Murden - Hamilton College NCA D3
David Miller - Soo Greyhounds OHL
Santino Centorame - London Knights OHL
On behalf of the Georgetown coaching staff, management, volunteers and fans we would like to congratulate these players on their success and wish them the best of luck in their future hockey careers.


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Kristen Stewart Chats About Living (and Stripping) in the Big Easy
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In fact, she spent a lot of time traipsing around the city, despite some very dangerous filming locations. Director Jake Scott had at least one disturbing story up his sleeve. While in a very rough neighborhood, shooting a scene that doesn't make it into the film, the cast and crew noticed a crowd around a gas station. "We saw a teenage boy on his knees looking like he's praying to Mecca," says Scott. "And his head is on the ground and there's a huge pool of blood. There was boy around the corner—blood all over the wall. It looked like there had been a shooting. Later we found out these two boys had smoked crack laced with formaldehyde. And they had gone nuts, and they had beaten their own heads out."
It fell to Gandolfini to lighten the mood on set. "He likes to make animal noises," says Scott, who then obliged us with a terrifying squeal. "Was that a pig or a llama?" we asked. "I don't know!" Scott said.


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Chicago—March 13, 2008—With the release of its 2008 Hybrid Buying Guide, Cars.com has announced its picks for the top 10 hybrid vehicles on the market. With more hybrid models today than there were just a few years ago, the Buying Guide was designed to help consumers sort through a wide range of options in numerous body styles, from sedans to SUVs. Additionally, Cars.com's picks for the top hybrid vehicles help consumers get a clear understanding of these vehicles' fuel-efficiency and price differences compared to their non-hybrid counterparts.
"Hybrid rankings have often been simplistic," Cars.com senior editor Joe Wiesenfelder said. "Most are little more than lists of the highest-mileage models on the market. Here, we ranked hybrids based on how much fuel savings they get when compared to their non-hybrid version, as well as how much all that saved gas is going to cost you, since hybrid models always command a premium price."
Cars.com developed its rankings on the premise that most hybrid shoppers are looking for efficiency first, followed closely by price. All hybrids were compared to the lowest-priced, most-efficient gas-only trim level in their model line. The rankings then took into account the hybrid's mileage and price premium, in percent, as well as its suggested retail price.
"Examinations that compare hybrids to 'comparably equipped' versions miss an important point. Hybrids are almost always among the most expensive trim levels, if not the most costly," Wiesenfelder said. "We know that not all buyers are willing to pay the premium for the sake of driving a hybrid. There needs to be a payoff, so our ranking highlights those hybrids that give buyers the greatest return for their investment."
1. Toyota Prius
EPA-estimated mileage (city/highway, mpg): 48/45
After seven years on the market, the Prius is still the best hybrid for people who just plain want to burn less gas. It's arguably also the best for people who hope to save money in the long run. Built from scratch as a hybrid, it maximizes interior space and offers a roomy cargo hatch, whereas hybrid sedans tend to diminish trunk space and/or eliminate folding backseats. There is no gas-only version, but there doesn't have to be. It's both the most efficient and most affordable hybrid out there.
2. Saturn Vue Green Line
EPA-estimated mileage: 25/32
Dramatic mileage boosts get all the attention, but Saturn is onto something with this mild hybrid approach. The current Vue Green Line's premium over the lowest-priced gas-only version is modest -- only 14 percent. All the same, its city and highway mileage increases are 32 and 23 percent, respectively. What's more, it's priced below the V-6 version, whose mileage it roughly doubles. The only drawback: The Vue is the only hybrid SUV not to offer all-wheel drive. (Note: A second Green Line with 2 Mode technology is coming late in 2008 as a 2009 model.)
3. Honda Civic Hybrid
EPA-estimated mileage: 40/45
Even though its cost premium over the base Civic is 51 percent, its city and highway mileage are 54 percent and 32 percent higher, respectively, than that already-efficient model, making the payoff quite high. It happens to be an excellent car, too.
4. Toyota Camry Hybrid
EPA-estimated mileage: 33/34
Not everyone wants a small, less-refined car like the Prius, which makes the Camry Hybrid the one for the masses. Priced 36 percent higher than the base four-cylinder model, it gets 57 and 10 percent better gas mileage (city and highway), and even more dramatic improvements over the V-6 versions whose prices it rivals.
5. Lexus RX 400h
EPA-estimated mileage: 27/24
Though it's a luxury model, the RX 400h's price premium is a mere 10 percent over the gas-only RX 350. Combined with a 50 percent city mileage improvement and 4 percent highway bump, it's a compelling package overall. The RX is similar to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which has a lower overall price and 1 mpg higher highway mileage, but that model's higher price premium gives it a lower rank. With optional AWD, the RX 400h (26/24 mpg) is an even better deal, with mileage improvements of 53 percent and 9 percent compared to the all-wheel-drive RX 350.
6. Toyota Highlander Hybrid
EPA-estimated mileage: 27/25
The Highlander Hybrid comes only with AWD. The most efficient gas Highlander has FWD. In comparison, the hybrid costs 23 percent more and delivers 50 percent better city mileage but only a 4 percent highway improvement. If you want AWD, however, the hybrid costs only 17 percent more than the gas-only model and boasts 59 and 9 percent higher mileage in city and highway driving, respectively.
7. Ford Escape Hybrid
EPA-estimated mileage: 34/30
The Escape Hybrid's rank is a little surprising, given its impressive mileage, but it's hard to overcome the fact that it costs 40 percent more than the base, four-cylinder Escape. Because of this, its 55 percent city and 7 percent highway mileage improvement can't compensate. If you compare it to the thirstier V-6, however, this hybrid would be higher on the list.
8. Chevrolet Tahoe 2 Mode Hybrid
EPA-estimated mileage: 21/22
To people who say a full-size truck defeats the purpose of a hybrid, we say "nonsense." People who want or need a large SUV may have even better reason for cutting back on gas than the owner of an already-efficient car does. The Tahoe Hybrid gives up practically none of the original's capability, including towing, and gets a stunning 50 percent increase in city mileage and 16 percent bump on the highway. It comes in eighth not because of its size, but because of its added cost: 43 percent more than the lowest-priced gas-only Tahoe. In a rare twist, the cheapest Tahoe isn't the most efficient. The LT trim level gets higher mileage (it's an engine thing) but also a higher price. Here the price premium is less, at 35 percent, but the hybrid's highway mileage is only 10 percent better than this version, rather than 16 percent.
9. Saturn Aura Green Line
EPA-estimated mileage: 24/32
Known as a mild hybrid, the Aura Green Line delivers modest mileage improvements over the four-cylinder Aura -- 9 percent in the city and 7 percent on the highway -- but its price premium is a mere 12 percent. (Note: Chevrolet will soon also market a mild hybrid version of its Malibu. Later on, 2 Mode hybrid versions of each are expected to join or replace them, adding efficiency and cost.)
10. Lexus GS 450h
EPA-estimated mileage: 22/25
Lexus' GS 450h sedan comes in last because its cost increase outweighs the gains it gets in mileage. The base GS is the GS 350, a relatively efficient and low-priced V-6 model. There's a 24 percent premium between it and the GS 450h, and what you get for it is a 16 percent city mileage improvement and a 7 percent decrease in highway driving. One could argue that the 450h is being shafted because Lexus offers such a high-mileage gas-only version. (When compared to the V-8-powered GS 460, the hybrid isn't very expensive and gets better mileage.) But our assumption is that you want a GS and don't want to pay a lot for efficiency. In this ranking, the GS hybrid looks like a lot of money for little gain.
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It can probably be harmful if used long term, your skin absorbs what is put on it and there may be harsh ingrediants that are being absorbed into your body. I would go to Bath and Body Works or other store that specializes in scented body products, they have lots of different lavender scented oils, lotions, creams and sprays that are meant for your body. Also, the oil you are using might be so strong smelling that you are wearing it and don't notice, but the people around you are getting a whiff of too much of a good thing. A woman I worked with used vanilla extract as a perfume, it was torture being around her for long periods of time, the smell gave me a headache after a while. Less is more when it comes to scents, I would play it safe with your body and the people you are around and use something meant for your skin. Hope this helps! |
Thank you for your help. I was using something that was left over and thought I'd use it as a body fragrance, now I see that isn't a good idea.... |
- Posted by michelle_phxaz (My Page) on Sun, Sep 19, 10 at 19:05
Glad to help! Lavender is so soothing, you will find a really good alternative if you shop around. |
I got Body Fantasies Lavender & Vanilla spray..... |
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Wait, CoolMama, are you pregant? I am reading the Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy, and I am so happy that I am because it has shed much light on things that other books haven't. Now, have you read the "Belly Laughs" and "Baby Laughs"? I head that those are pretty funny too.... I just got a copy at my baby shower but still haven't read them. |
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Name: Caroline Status: student Grade: 9-12 Location: MI Country: N/A Date: October 2006
What kind of bond is sodium nitrate? I know that Na ( sodium) is a non-metal and that NO3(nitrate) is an ionic bond, so when they are together what is the name for that bond?
Sodium actually is a metal, and it has a charge of positive one. Nitrate is a polyatomic ion, meaning atoms of oxygen and nitrogen are covalently bonded to each other (bonding due to the sharing of electrons), and the nitrate ion has a charge of (-1). If you look up nitrate on Wikipedia you can see a picture of the structure. When things that have full opposite charges on them bind due to the charge on each one, it is an ionic bond, so the bond formed between sodium (+1) and the nitrate ion (-1) is ionic.
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Sodium is a metal (not a nonmetal), and it forms the +1 cation in most cases. In this situation it combines with the -1 charged nitrate ion, NO3-, to form NaNO3. This is an ionic substance and the bonds between sodium cations and nitrate anions are ionic bonds.
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You can easily determine what any bond type is if you have access to a periodic table that contains the electronegativity of each atom. First, though, sodium IS a metal and NO3 contains three N-O covalent bonds. A bond is simply the term used when two atoms share electrons. If you subtract the electronegativity of each of the two bonding atoms the resulting number will tell you what type of bond you have. If the number is between 0 and 1.51, then you have a covalent bond (a relatively equal or completely equal sharing of electrons). If your number is greater than 1.51 then you have an ionic bond (unequal sharing of electrons). Remember that ionic bonds produce ions, meaning that the electrons involved in the bond reside on one atom the vast majority of the time, whereas electrons in a covalent bond spend closer to 50/50 time around each atom.
To determine what types of bonds NaNO3 contains, you first must draw out the complete structure. You can find the structure at www.chemfinder.com if you are unsure how to draw it. The structure contains two N-O single bonds, and N=O double bond and an Na-O bond. Electronegativities are as follows: N = 3.0, O = 3.5 and Na = 0.9. N-O bonds have an electronegativity difference of 3.5 - 3.0 = 0.5, which is less than 1.51 and means that the bond is covalent. O-Na bonds have an electronegativity difference of 3.5 - 0.9 = 2.6, which is higher than 1.51 and so is an ionic bond. Remember that ionic bonds produce ions, and in the structure you have a positively charged sodium and a negatively charged oxygen.
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Sodium nitrate is an ionic solid. However, in contrast to what you wrote, the bonding within nitrate is covalent, and sodium is a metal.
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First, sodium (Na) is considered a metal (not a non-metal). N and O are considered non-metals. But these are mostly irrelevant to the consideration of what bond occurs between Na and the nitrate ion. Notice that in NaNO3 we consider that the Na is a cation and the nitrate as an anion. This means that we expect Na to be (1+) and the nitrate ion to be (1-). As such, when the two come together they form a bond that is a result of of the electrostatic attraction coming from full charges - which is what an ionic bond is by definition.
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You have made an incorrect assumption (definition). Sodium (Na) is a metal and readily donates a single electron (a primary property of a metal) to form Na(+1). The bonds between the nitrogen and the oxygens is approximately covalent. The bonding between the Na(+1) and the (NO3(-1)) is essentially an ionic bond.
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