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What is the issue?
I-73 is a proposed new interstate stretching from Rockingham North Carolina, across Marlboro County to Horry County incorporating SC 22 in the Myrtle Beach area. It is projected to transport travelers to the beach 15 to 20 minutes faster, but at a cost of $2.4 billion. I-73 will impact thousands of acres of farmland, over 300 acres of wetlands, 30 acres of 4(F) Heritage Trust Property, communities and land use across its length.
Is it necessary? No.
Is it economically sensible? Not in the least.
I-73 has no funding, is fiscally irresponsible, and will negatively affect or destroy existing rural businesses. The proposed interstate has a negative Benefit/Cost ratio of .26; well below the 1.0 threshold Public Finance Criteria sets for approving projects. I-73 will displace existing jobs and do nothing for economic development in rural areas. South Carolina can improve access to the Myrtle Beach area without spending a billion dollars that could go to other transportation projects with greater economic value to the state.
There is a better solution: revitalize and upgrade SC 38/US 501, an existing road corridor that parallels the proposed I-73 between I-95 and SC 22. A revitalized 38/501, branded the Grand Strand Expressway (GSX), would protect and promote local businesses at 1/10 the cost of building a new interstate. It would produce jobs faster than I-73, improve access to Myrtle Beach, and has a positive Benefit/Cost ratio of 1.4
Revitalizing SC 38/US 501 is the fiscally responsible solution and is a better use of taxpayer dollars. It has greater positive impacts to rural communities and less of an impact on wetlands and streams.
How would it affect South Carolina?
I-73 will negatively impact the state fiscally and environmentally, with $2.4 billion of taxpayer dollars to get tourists to Myrtle Beach 15 minutes faster. A possible SCDOT bond sale to help pay for the interstate will leave SCDOT without adequate funds for emergencies and even less money to repair our deteriorating roads. I-73 will have the largest environmental impacts of this generation. The Grand Strand Expressway would utilize an existing 4-lane highway that tourists have been using for years. Upgrading an existing road corridor creates thousands of jobs faster and at 1/10th the cost, doesn't harm existing businesses, saves rural communities and is a better use of taxpayer dollars.
What can you do about it?
Let your federal and state legislators know you oppose I-73 and you don't want your tax dollars going to a unneeded politically driven interstate. Vote down legislators and elected officials that promote I-73 and say they are fiscal conservatives. Supporting a $2 billion interstate is not fiscally responsible. Contact firstname.lastname@example.com for bumper stickers, brochures and further information. Say No to I-73.
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On March 9th student divers from the Florida Keys Community College journeyed out to Pickles reef for a full afternoon of coral outplanting. Earlier that day Ken Nedimeyer, Pam Hughes, and Jessica Levy stopped by the Tavernier nursery to collect fragments of Acropora cervicornis (or staghorn coral) for outplanting.
Aboard the Keys Diver II, 11 students from the Applications in Marine Science class taught by Dr. Alex Brylske received a detailed briefing on what they were about to do by CRF interns Lois Hatcher and Kayla Ripple.
Once on site CRF's Dusky met up with the dive group and after a quick round of introductions it was time to giant stride into the water! Corals were placed in tight clusters and cemented in place with a special epoxy by the FKCC students. Despite a bit of wave action, the divers successfully planted 100 pieces of staghorn coral and were also able to check on the progress of corals that had previously been outplanted in the same area. It was wonderful to see how large our previous outplants were getting and we hope that our new 100 corals enjoy the same success.

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I think each stripe is 6". I think I need to purchase silk remnants. This photo is of Lauren Hutton in a spread of Town and Country Magazine. I'm not looking at her or what she wears. It's the flag held up by clothespins! Wow! I have a place for that big flag. Suggestions? Suzi |
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The stripes are about8-12 in long pieces of various red pieces,in different patterns.. Cotton polyester might be easier to find. Do you have the magazine, you might be able to find who made the fabrics & what they were made of. Some magazines have that somewhere in their magazines. Don't know if Town & Country does or not. otherwise could write to them & ask them. Don't know how old magazine is but you local library might have an issue. Would be lovely on a wall! Good Luck! |
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A number of interesting things about the flag. It combines various textures/prints in red and white. Each stripe is sewn with what may be a french seam so it doesn't ravel, but the seam is standing up. The pieces of each stripe are also sewn with that standing seam. Note too that the field of stars is not sewn in individual squares, but the squares vary in size. I suspect the stars are appliqued onto the blue background. I suspect it's not silk, but may be a cotton or decorator fabric that has a soft hand to it. It also doesn't look to be quilted, but a single layer of fabric. |
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Ten Most Whispered-About Guests at the New Yorkers for Children Gala
Who says charity dinners are boring? There was plenty of gossiping going on at last night's 10th annual New Yorkers for Children blowout at Cipriani 42nd Street, which had a crowd full of tabloid-worthy New Yorkers. Here's what party-goers were really wondering about their gala-going companions amid all of the air-kissing and friendly cocktail conversation.
- Who: Tinsley Mortimer, one Manhattan's most photographed socialites, who has been keeping a low profile since her split with husband Topper Mortimer was splashed across the news. What was on Everyone's Minds: London Fashion Week. This weekend Tins was at Fashion Week parties in London, conveniently the home of her possible flame Casimir Wittgenstein-Sayn, a German aristocrat. Is there a crown waiting across the pond for the Park Avenue princess?
- Who: Swarthy designer Yigal Azrouël, who was recently the target of a salacious Page Six-magazine article that analyzed his reputation as a ladies' man. What was on Everyone's Minds: Katie Lee. Azrouël's rumored "lady friend" was also at the dinner.
- Who: NBC boss Jeff Zucker (photographed here with his wife, Caryn) has had a good couple of days: Not only was 30 Rock one of the Emmy Awards' top winners, but Jay Leno's Monday debut in the 10 p.m. slot was met with applause. What was on Everyone's Minds: Friday Night Lights rumors, both on and off the set. Is Tim Riggins going shirtless for most of the show's season? And is Minka Kelly really engaged to Derek Jeter?
- Who: Jerry Seinfeld's wife, Jessica Seinfeld, who was recently found not guilty of plagiarizing her cookbook Deceptively Delicious. What was on Everyone's Minds: Who is the lady's pilates instructor? Look at those arms—and that waist!
- Who: Designer Tory Burch, who just held her first show at the New York Fashion Week tents, last week. What was on Everyone's Minds: Burch's Corona-fueled rendition of "Pour Some Sugar on Me" during Fashion's Night Out.
- Who: Designer Tommy Hilfiger, who just opened up his massive new Fifth Avenue flagship mansion during New York Fashion Week. What was on Everyone's Minds: How did the designer reel in January Jones to appear at his store opening? The Mad Men star was a fixture at New York Fashion Week last winter, attending the Armani party, the Herve Leger by Max Azria show, and the McQ Alexander McQueen for Target event, but Hilfiger's bash was Jones's only stop this season.
- Who: Gala honoree Mary J. Blige, who has suddenly become New York City's party guest du jour after hosting a boldface bash last week at the Gucci store. What was on Everyone's Minds: How did Blige feel about the embattled Serena Williams's coming to the Gucci event to support the singer's charity, the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now? Is threatening to shoving a tennis ball down a linesman's throat a good way to advance humankind?
- Who: The New York Giants' standout defensive end Justin Tuck (photographed here with his wife, Lauran). He's a genuine philanthropist, appearing at events around the city including the annual Taste of the N.F.L.. What was on Everyone's Minds: Tuck's shoulder! He was tripped and pummeled by Dallas Cowboy Flozell Adams during last Sunday's game. The Giants may be 2-0, but it doesn't matter if Tuck is out.
- Who: Designer Prabal Gurung, whose stellar sophomore collection at New York Fashion Week catapulted him into a new fashion stratosphere. What was on Everyone's Minds: How long will it take before Gurung becomes the next party-hopping designer, akin to Yigal Azrouël, Phillip Lim, Jason Wu, and Alexander Wang?
- Who: Famed hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai (photographed here with his wife, Shirin von Wulffen), partnered with the event to style the heads of youth in foster care. What was on Everyone's Minds: Does he do his wife's hair for events? Come on, you know you're wondering!


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hi all. first time seed grower and i made it to the transfer(this past weekend)
although some of them are growing a a small true leaf nothing has gotten established enough to warrent hardening off. know i started 2 weeks or so too late but whats the deal? seedlings are all about 1-1 1/2 inch tall. should i just try to harden off to get them outside? will i even get anything off them? (tomatoes, peppers, herbs) |
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It's still too early to plant tomatoes and especially peppers in your zone anyway so there isn't any rush. You still have a couple of weeks and assuming decent growing conditions they will kick into high gear in plenty of time. Meanwhile make sure you aren't over-watering. That stunts and stalls growth more than anything. You can't make up for 2 weeks in 2 days. Patience. ;) Dave |
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Next year's conflicting WSA and FFANY shows could pose significant challenges for many footwear players.
The Las Vegas-based WSA Show announced recently it had shifted its dates to the same three-day period as New York-based FFANY during February and August 2010 — and potentially for 2011 and 2012 — causing many industry execs to say they will have to choose between the two shows.
In a major shift, WSA will now be held each year during the first week of February and first week of August, each year and will be housed under one roof on a permanent basis.
ENK President Tom Nastos said the new WSA dates are the show's "historical" dates and have been in place since before FFANY decided to hold four shows a year. "We want to support FFANY in June and December," Nastos said.
In February, WSA will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (with the Collections at the Hotel at Mandalay Bay).
Starting next August, the show will move to the Sands Convention Center and Venetian Suites on a permanent basis (for details, see chart below).
"What everyone wanted was the right dates under one roof, so now we're making these moves," said ENK founder and chairwoman Elyse Kroll, noting that ENK had moved quickly to meet the demands of the industry. "It's the beginning of some monumental changes."
For his part, FFANY President Joe Moore said he was surprised that WSA had changed its dates without discussing the change first with his organization, and said the move would inevitably create a divisive situation.
"The vendors are not all capable of showing in two places," Moore said.
While Kroll acknowledged that the dates would now overlap with FFANY in New York, she remained confident that WSA was the right platform for the market at large.
"I'm not asking people to choose [which show they will attend] ... but FFANY is a small segment of the market. We serve the entire industry," Kroll said. "Hopefully, we will get our fashion people to participate."
"[The fashion segment] shows a little bit in Vegas, but they debut their new shoes here," Moore said. "That's what's been happening the last several years."
As of now, WSA and FFANY could also potentially be held during the same dates for three of the four shows in 2011 and 2012.
"FFANY's Executive Committee has met to review the situation, and within a short time, the full FFANY Board will be consulted to review [our] planned 2011 and 2012 markets and determine whether any changes are warranted," Moore said.
Top industry executives, meanwhile, were mixed on the news last week.
"The pure logic of having every category and every gender twice a year under one roof [at WSA] is massively important," said H.H. Brown CEO Jim Issler, who also serves on the FFANY board.
"FFANY is a very important instrument to this industry to implement fashion goods and to show them first. You need both of these shows. Temporarily, there will be some overlap, but that will work itself out. WSA has new management and they're trying to get their dates right."
Larry Tarica, president and COO of Jimlar Corp. and chairman of the FFANY board, had a different opinion.
"We consider it unfortunate that WSA has chosen to secure and announce dates that are exactly the same as FFANY's," he said.
"As a result, wholesale and retail companies are going to have significant choices to make as to which trade fairs to attend ... specifically for 2010, where FFANY's contracts have been executed and we have firm space. A company like ours will have to make the choice to show at WSA or FFANY, when in the past we showed at both."
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Lebanon (NMSSL) celebrated World MS Day with a gathering of doctors, healthcare specialists and people with MS on the 20th May this year. The event was hosted at the Movenpick hotel in Beirut, and featured discussions between patients and practitioners about the treatment of MS. Dr. Bassem Yamout the president of the NMSSL opened the event with a welcoming speech and Mrs Maha Kassouf, head of the NMSSL social committee spoke about the importance of sharing experiences and working together. Members of the NMSSL board were also in attendance and included; Dr Nabil Akkawi, Dr Elie Assaf, Dr Nuhad Abou Zeid and Dr Hassan Abdullah. Tweet This Post Share on Facebook
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Today we're beginning our EQ Anniversary coverage by spotlighting one of EverQuest's original artists: Kevin Burns. Kevin has been with SOE since the days before EverQuest, and has created some of the most well-known zones in the game, such as Freeport, Erudin and Highpass Hold. Follow along after the break for his complete Q&A, and be sure to browse our on-going EQ Anniversary gallery where today's additions are concept art and screenshots from Seeds of Destruction.
Name: Kevin Burns
Avatar Handle: (shhh, it's a secret).
Position: Environment Artist
Game: EverQuest
When did you join the SOE family?
I've been with SOE for 11-ish years now. I got my start with SCEA as a Quality Assurance Lead on NHL Faceoff '97 and 2Xtreme for the original PlayStation, then jumped over to EverQuest when it started up. Some of the more well known zones I've created in EQ are the original Freeport, Erudin, Befallen, and Highpass Hold.
What are your main duties on EverQuest?
Less bugs, better art. My main duties as an environment artist are to make the zones, both dungeons and outdoor areas, for players to explore within the game. This includes many different things, from deciding on the zone's concepts, theme, and layout, to building a 3D mock-up (to test scale and playability), to creating textures and objects for decor, and finally adding particle effects, lighting, and sounds. Often, I work together with other artists on the team to help out and share resources between various zones. Once the art side is finished, the zones get handed off to the design team to populate them with NPCs, quests, loot, and basically add all the fun factor.
What did you work on for the Seeds of Destruction Expansion?
I worked on the Old Kaesora (A) dungeon and Old Commons. Old Kaesora was a fun zone to work on, because we got to go back and build Kaesora when it was an intact Iksar stronghold.
What do you consider your specialty?
Dungeoneering! I like laying out an underground dungeon, creating themed rooms and areas, and creating the objects and lighting that really bring the zone to life. One of my favorite things is building little alcoves for sneaky monsters to hide in, where they can ambush loot-seeking adventurers!
Do you or have you played EverQuest?
I played, as a serious player, quite a bit of EverQuest, mainly from the original launch through the first 3 expansions. My favorite characters were a dwarven warrior and human rogue. Day to day, I'm often in EQ by myself, checking my latest zone work and objects to make sure they look, fit, and feel right within the game world.
Describe the process of acclimating yourself to the world of EverQuest?
Acclimating myself to the world of EQ was completely natural for me. I've always been into fantasy games and RPG's, so EverQuest was a perfect fit. From the beginning, we were trying to create the online fantasy RPG that we ourselves would love to play. It was a very personal creative process as we started building the EverQuest world and lore, and by the time we hit beta, we knew we were working on something incredible.
How long have you been in the gaming industry and what brought you to it?
I've been in the gaming industry since 1996. I've always been a huge gamer, in all the important disciplines: PC, Console, board games, and pen and paper RPG's. I played a lot of D&D as a kid, and spent a lot time dreaming up dungeons and scenarios for the game. Drawing maps on graph paper was the spark of my professional career as an environment artist. My interests always seemed to revolve around fantasy, gaming, and computers, and it all started to converge in my college years. I was taking some computer art classes, and started doing some PC game art as a hobby. I got my foot in the door at SCEA as a tester, and soon after started as a junior artist on EQ.
What other projects have you worked on?
In order: EverQuest, EQ: Ruins of Kunark, EQ: Scars of Velious, EQOA and EQOA: Frontiers (PS2), Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade and UL: Warrior's Code (PSP), UL: Dark Kingdom (PS3), and back home to EverQuest.
Besides yourself, who are your favorite artists? Who inspires you?
I find inspiration everywhere. I think I have a very curious mind, and I'm always exploring new ideas and creative hobbies. For creating zones, I try to draw on real world environments as a base (something players can easy relate to), and then build on the fantasy (to make something new and visually appealing).
What are your favorite video games?
I have a really broad spectrum of games that I enjoy. Some of my all time favorites, no particular order, have been Grim Fandango, Escape from Monkey Island, Alpha Centari, Quake, Battlefield 1942, Overlord, Fallout, Baldur's Gate, SimCity, Gears of War, God of War, Age of Wonders, GTA: Vice City, Dawn of War, Half Life, and Portal.
What video games are you currently playing?
Recently, I've been playing lots of Ticket to Ride, Catan, and Carcassonne (XBox Arcade), Jeopardy! , Pain, and PixelJunk Monsters (PSN), Rock Band and Conan (Xbox 360), Gran Turismo Prologue (PS3), Jeanne D'arc (PSP), and Professor Layton and the Curious Village (DS).
Artists are their own worst critics. Do you believe this statement?
Yeah, I agree with this. When you are creating something, you have this perfect vision in your head. As you continue working on it, you keep chasing details to make it better and more refined. You could work on a piece forever trying to get it just right. You need to find a good balance of finishing a complete idea without getting bogged down in trying to over-refine it.
What other type of activities do you enjoy? Do you have any hobbies?
Non-gaming things I'm into: Photography (always trying to improve my skills with my Canon DSLR), Traveling and Road trips (my last road trip was a 10-day trip from San Diego to Seattle, with lots of fun stops along the way), Snowboarding and Cycling (I love snowboarding in Mammoth, cycling up the San Diego coast, and doing both in Lake Tahoe), and pet keeping (I currently live with 3 cats, a 54-gallon tropical freshwater aquarium, another 10-gal aquarium, 3 tree frogs, 1 house gecko, 2 skinks, 2 box turtles, 2 millipedes, and 1 hamster). Also, I'm a big San Diego Chargers football fan. I have season tickets and go to all the home games. I think I've only missed 2 home games in the last 7 years or so. Also, every season we hit the road and follow the Bolts to an away game. It's crazy, but it's a blast every time.
I love all kinds of gaming and play a lot of board games. I have a massive modern board game collection, and some of my favorites are Ticket to Ride, Formula De, Carcassonne, Tikal, Dust, and Battle Lore. I'm a huge Blood Bowl fan and have really been getting into the Warhammer 40k tabletop game this year.
Tell the community something crazy about you!
Here are a couple of crazy things... Once, while working on the original EQ, I stayed after work Friday night to play a little Tanarus. It turned into a 14-hour Mountain Dew inspired marathon session. I finally had to give up and around 10am Saturday morning, and took the rest of the weekend to sleep it off. I'm much too old for that now. ;) Ahhh, the good ol' days... however, I don't recommend that to anyone. Curse you Mountain Dew!
Befallen was one of my favorite dungeons to build. I created a nasty pit trap in it, where players would fall through an invisible hole in the floor down to a group of nasty skeletons in the room below. A few months after EQ launched, I was exploring Befallen with 2 of my friends, and since I built the dungeon, I was made the leader. Can you guess where I led us? That's correct, right into my own trap and instant death for the three of us. My response to my group was "...well, I guess that trap works!"
Also, if anyone's ever been trapped in one of the out of game "cat" rooms in EverQuest... that was me. The walls are lined with a photo of my cat Mittens.


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Stick to what you like or change for an Ultra
Pondering this one.....so thought I would I put it out there.
Those of you who have or are doing ultras.....did your choice of footwear change,make brand, type of shoe change?.
I am using saucony kinvara 2's and they have been suitable for marathons but just wondering if you changed and why, or indeed if I should.
I appreciate the mileage increase and high turn over of shoe etc.
Any thoughts guys & girls
Depends on terrain. Wear what suits and is comfortable.
I wore my usual road shoes - Asics Cumulus - for my first two ultras. Got on fine with one and struggled a bit with the other as the terrain was a bit wet and muddy and I'd have been much better in trail shoes. But if you're running ultras that are similar terrain to your marathons, probably better to stick with what you know and like.
I was reading a great blog recently, British guy called James Adams, amazing ultra runner, ran across America from LA to New York and did it in fairly minimal Newtons. Not just the one pair though, obviously. LOL!
See my road shoes are Newtons but they wouldn't be my first choice for an ultra just because they aren't great for walking in! For any races where you intend on running it all they are great, the action reaction technology really does work!!! they are pretty pants on soft ground too as the lugs cant work properly!
im doing a two day Ultra next year. I intend to use two pairs but should I have two identical pairs or should I have two slighltly different styles?
Clare - why are you aiming to do a fairly flat ultra as your first? In my personal experience they're harder as you have to concentrate a lot more on feeding, drinking and forced walk breaks - if you find one with some nice hills in it you get built in walk breaks up the hills, which is when you can also think about eating and drinking, and you get nicer views to inspire you to keep going... Just a thought...
Karen - if you're now changing to minimals then you've got 6-7 months to be used to them, and that's 6-7 months of running in bad weather, bad terrain etc, so by April you should be completely at ease with them.
Graeme - try it and see.... Seriously, the whole point of ultras is that there is no right, and no wrong answers. As the quote goes "we are all an experiment of one" - what suits you probably won't suit me, and vice versa. Also, and interestingly/frustratingly depending on your point of view - what works this time MAY not work next time.... I've no doubt you'll be doing B2B training runs to get used to the idea of 2 long runs in a row - so try one B2B with the same trainers, and then try another with different pairs, see how you react, see how you feel... To be honest, it will depend on the day. If you get through day one unscathed then you'll probably want to stick to the same pair for day two. If you've got blisters etc then changing may well relieve the pressure?
Karen: I ran NDW50 in minimalist shoes - Neo Trail - and was fine. Like ultrarocker says, you've got 6-7 months more to get used to your shoes, so you should be fine for the distance by then [I find it helpful to massage my calves night and morning after a run].
Clare: If your shoes are comfortable for you, why change just because you'll be running in them for a bit (or even a lot) longer? The one thing I would start thinking about is whether and to what extent your feet swell on longer runs (everyone is different): if you find your shoes are getting tight by the end of a marathon in warmer weather then you might want a pair of the same shoes in a half or full size larger for summer ultras.
Definitely go with what is comfortable, ultras a definitely an experiment for many things. Many run ultras in road shoes even if they are trail races, if it's not going to be intensely muddy etc then that may be fine, much does depend on the terrain as well as what fits etc. When I did my first trail ultra I already had a pair of tried and tested trail shoes I loved but I still didn't know how they'd perform on the more hard-packed elements of the race (and some stretches of road) ... they were fine actually but I had to try it see.
Agree with Rocker that flatter ultras are harder in the way you have to discipline, with more undulating courses you have ready made walk breaks without you having ot think about it!
I only run on the road maybe once every couple of weeks so my main shoe I wear is a Ladies Roclite 268 which feel like a pair of slippers to me. I didn't break them in much and then wore them for the SDW 100 back in June. Prior to that I had two pairs of mudroc 290s which I LOVED and kept me blister free. Shoes are a VERY personal choice and what suits one person will be totally wrong for another - no matter what the blurb on the shoe description says.


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Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Summer series to feature Much Ado About Nothing
The University of Tulsa is partnering with Summer Stage Tulsa and several other organizations to sponsor Tulsa Shakespeare in the Park on the Guthrie Green, June 11-16.
The series will feature William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing on the Guthrie Green stage in the Brady Arts District, 111 E. Brady St.
The Thursday, June 13, performance will run in conjunction with a Ford Car Show. There will be no preshow and curtain is at 9 p.m. to accommodate the muscle car show and awards.
Tulsa Shakespeare in the Park is free and open to the public.
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The Bleach* Festival will drench the Gold Coast with a three-week, high-energy, action-packed parade of live music, beach concerts, theatre, performing arts, film and fun.
Bleach* Festival HQ is the Southern Gold Coast but this year satellite events through the Northern Gold Coast will spread the best of Bleach* across the length and breadth of the city.
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See the web site for program events.
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April 11, 2012
Laboratories Receives Accreditation from College Of American Pathology
WEBSTER, Mass., April 11, 2012 - The Harrington HealthCare System Laboratory in Southbridge and Webster have been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of recent onsite inspections.
Harrington's Laboratory's Director, Lanu V. Stoddart, M.D., was advised of the national recognition and congratulated for the "excellence of the services being provided." The Harrington laboratories are part of approximately 7,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.
"We are pleased to have received this award for the excellence of our service," Dr. Stoddart said. "We work hard to maintain the highest standards in our laboratory. It is just one of the many ways Harrington shows its commitment to Total Local Care in the communities we serve as we continue to ensure the highest standard of care for our patients."
The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program began in the early 1960s and is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government's own inspection program.
During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory's records and the quality control procedures for the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine staff qualifications, the laboratory equipment, facilities, safety program and record, as well as overall management of the laboratory. The stringent inspection program is designed to specifically ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients.


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Shaw Tower
Structure in General
- Due to the design, the roof is at 450 ft., mechanical penthouse roof at 479 ft. and the feature roof at 489 ft.
- Top 24 floors feature 130 "work/live" condominiums.
- The shape of the tower is a virtual triangle.
- Land acquisition: 1.3 acres cost $25.2 million, purchased from Marathon Developments Inc.
- The 3,000 m3 of concrete used for the raft slab foundation set the record for the largest continuous pour in Vancouver history.
- Lower 16 floors are offices and the top 24 are residential.
- The main floor features a bright 30-foot high atrium.
- Shaw, the tower's namesake, occupies 12 full floors.
- It was January 25, 2001 that Shaw Communications Inc. was announced as the tower's anchor tenant.
- Upon completion the project had placed over 38,000 m3 of concrete.
- Office space is 283,572sf with residential at 211,710sf of usable space.
- Action film star Jean-Claude Van Damme purchased an entire penthouse floor here.
- The Jim Pattison Group, Canada's third largest privately held company, moved from the Guinness Tower across the street and leased an entire floor because the new tower blocked their view.
- While under construction Shaw Tower was a film set for the motion picture I, Robot starring Will Smith.
- The Shaw corporate logo at the top of the tower is the highest signage above ground in the city.
- There are two official addresses: 1067 is the business address while 1077 is the address for residential.
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Vedere waterviews da ogni camera, splendidi tramonti e la fauna selvatica che abbondano in questa fuga romantica, tranquilla. Vedere trampolieri, eagles, woodstorks così come gli alligatori, delfini, lontre e un lamantino occasionale. Situato a pochi minuti di navigazione da Charlotte Harbor, famosa nel mondo per la vela e la pesca. Situato sui "Sentieri Blueway" per kayak e canoa.
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16 Recensioni
5 su gennaio 11, 2015
For our 30th anniversary in December, my wife and I enjoyed a two week vacation in southwest Florida. Among the places we decided to stayed was the Tropical Paradise Bed & Breakfast, and I am so glad we did. The location was beautiful and peaceful; the accommodations were great; the breakfasts were delicious; and the hosts were (are) wonderful people. Thank you Clift and Joanne for sharing your home with us. May God bless you (and your family).
5 su agosto 09, 2014
Wonderful location on the canal. Fanastic hostess.
5 su luglio 12, 2014
July 2014. We just spent four glorious days at Tropical Paradise B&B. This was our favorite out of all the B&Bs where we have stayed. Joanne was so kind to us, and a great breakfast maker. She went out of her way to accommedate us. The rooms, the pool, the view, were all top notch. Kudos and many thanks. Francine & Joe
5 su maggio 20, 2014
We live within an hour drive and it was worth to come and stay for a nice weekend away. Beautiful canal behind the house, and plenty of places to kayak around the area. The hosts were very sweet and offered a basket full of guides of the area. Breakfast was fantastic, and definitely left full!
4,8 su marzo 16, 2014
I am gluten free and they prepared a delicious breakfast that I could eat. The hosts were friendly and very accommodating. They recommended several eating places and the one we choose was a lot of fun.
5 su marzo 13, 2014
This was our first stay in a B&B and it was such a wonderful experience that we will definitely do it again. The house is located on the curve of a canal which gives 270 degree views of the waterway. There is a screened patio and heated pool overlooking the water, which is open to guests. Our hosts, Clift and Joanne made us welcome to use this lanai, the dining room, and living room, and gave us the privacy to do so. We stayed in the suite which had a large, beautifully appointed bedroom and a connected bath that was to die for! It was huge, with a jetted tub, large shower, giant mirrors, counters, and double sinks. The house and grounds were truly picture-perfect. The breakfasts were delicious and varied every day, with fresh fruit salad, yogurt with granola, and an entrée. Joanne and Clift were the most gracious hosts, sharing information, suggestions, and stories along with the breakfast. So much nicer than staying in a hotel - more personal and welcoming. We were in Port Charlotte for a spring baseball tournament and the location was perfect. Not too far from the fields but in a quiet, homey neighborhood. I sincerely hope to be able to repeat the experience again next year.
5 su marzo 03, 2014
We stayed at Tropical Paradise for a week in February, had never stayed at a bed and breakfast before and what a great experience it was for us! Were down to house hunt for a future place to retire. Location was perfect easy access to everywhere you wanted to go. Joanne and Cliff were wonderful hosts and very informative for our house hunting excursions, we felt like we had become family by the end of our trip and sorry we had to leave. Told my parents about our experience and they are wanting to call for availability in March!
5 su febbraio 09, 2014
We stayed here over the summer and loved it. The location is great, on the water with great boating and fishing. There is access to Charlotte Harbor by boat. Nice quiet location. The breakfast was wonderful, fresh fruit and a new cooked dish everyday. This is a great location to explore the SW coast of Florida. We went to Venice, Sanibel Island, Fort Myers and Manasota Key. All were within 1 hour drive. Wonderful experience, thanks!
5 su gennaio 24, 2014
This was a very beautiful home. I was in North Port fir 4 days for work and decided to stay at a bed and breakfast rather than a crummy hotel. Best decision!!! Joanne and Cliff were perfect hosts and the breakfast was amazing. I would recommend staying here for everyone traveling to the area.
5 su gennaio 24, 2014
The waterfront views from the Tropical Paradise B&B are beautiful. It had a great pool to relax in after a long day. It was too cold to swim when we stayed, but we enjoyed the area none the less watching an approaching storm. Our hosts (Joanne and Clift) were more than gracious, fun to chat with, and served an amazing breakfast each morning. One morning we had eggs benedict! The location was perfect considering we were visiting family in the Punta Gorda area.
Decorato Carribean style con bold florals, la vista dell'acqua e palme ondeggianti vi invita a entrare in quello stato d'animo isola tropicale. La regina comodo letto e finestra sedile il benvenuto a questa fuga romantica. Confina con il bagno privato con doccia camera. TV, Satellite, Wifi
Prezzo per notte: $85 - $125
King-sized mobili sono artigianale da artigiani honduregni. È dotato di un bagno privato con vasca idromassaggio, doccia e uscita privata all'area piscina e patio coperto. Player TV, VCR, CD e Cassette, telefono.
Prezzo per notte: $95 - $135
Waterfront, Charlotte Harbor, Piccolo Paese, Tropicale
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Regional) 40 miles
From North: South on I #75 to exit 179- Toledo Blade Blvd. Bear right off ramp onto Toledo Blade Blvd. Continue 3 miles. Turn left on SR #41 South -Tamiami Trail. continue approx 3 miles to Midway Blvd. Turn right on Midway Blvd and continue 3 miles, crossing 3 bridges. Turn right on Moore Haven Ct. Go to .circle, go counter clockwise fully around circle to 19227
Parco divertimenti, Shopping Antiquariato, Gallerie d'arte, Spiaggia, Cene da gourmet, Interessi Storici, Musica dal vivo, Cinema, Musei, Parchi Nazionali/Statali, Zona Naturale, Oceano, Hidaway tranquilla sotto le palme, Teatro, Area Picnic, Servizi religiosi, Fiume, Rodeo, Zoo
Private Home Bed and Breakfast, Bed and Breakfast
Lavatrice/Asciugatrice, Attrezzature matrimoni, Wi-Fi
Aria condizionata, Sveglia , Prodotti di cortesia, Accappatoi, Ventilatori, Attrezzature per Caffè/Tè, Computer, Dispositivo Fax, Asciugacapelli, Jacuzzi, Accesso a internet , Ferro da stiro, Ingresso privato, TV via cavo/satellite, TV, Telefono, Servizio di Rimbocco Coperte
Noleggio bici, Piste ciclabili, Osservazione Uccelli, Nautica, Canottaggio, Pesca, Golf, Escursioni, Ferri di cavallo, Caccia, Kayak, Regate, Shopping, Scenari, Nuoto, Piscina , Campi da tennis, Sport acquatici
Joanne and Clift McMahon
canottaggio, pesca, crociera
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Uova Benedict
Canadian bacon, uovo in camicia su muffin inglese condita con salsa olandese con contorno di punta di asparagi


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Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
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My name is Baby Girl!
Facts about Baby Girl
- Breed: Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever Mix
- Color: Black - With White
- Age: Puppy
- Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
- Sex: Female
Baby Girl's Info...
I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
Sweet, sweet girl! She and the rest of her littermates were dumped on the side of a country road in a crate when they were tiny puppies. All of them are very calm and laid back dogs, and Baby Girl's favorite thing is just to be with her person.
She does dig if left alone in a yard.
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Why Adoption is a Great Option
Baby Girl, a Conway Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever for sale in Conway, or seeking a Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever puppy from a breeder in Conway.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Conway already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
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MAIR Comprehensive Exam Rules and Guidelines
MAIR Comprehensive Exam
The comprehensive exam constitutes the concluding requirement of the MAIR program and is offered every semester. The due dates for the various components of the exam are provided below. Please note that these deadlines are strict ones and that missing a deadline results in examination failure. Students who entered the program before the Summer 2013 have the choice between the traditional format for the examination (that is not associated with any academic credit and involves developing a reflective and integrative essay) and a new format for the examination (that has a 1.5 unit prerequisite course on research design, is associated with a 1.5 unit capstone course, and involves significantly improving a previously written research paper.)
General Information
The purpose of the comprehensive exam is to provide students with an opportunity to use the knowledge gained during the program to deepen their understanding of a particular issue of interest. The exam also serves as a method of evaluating students' progress by requiring them to integrate different types of material and to think critically about how this material contributes to a broader understanding of the discipline of International Relations.
Students take the comprehensive exam during or after their last semester of coursework for the program. Because the exam builds on what students have learned in the program, students cannot take the exam until they have completed at least 21 units. Because the exam requires a substantial amount of work, students are advised to register for no more than 7.5 units during the semester in which they plan to take the exam. This is particularly true of students who have demanding outside commitments (e.g., full-time job, family, etc.). For those students who prefer to take the exam after completing all of their coursework, but who will no longer be in San Diego, it is possible to submit exam documents via express mail. However, these students are required to 1) request and receive prior approval from the Graduate Director, 2) assume responsibility for knowing and respecting any and all deadlines (mail delays are not acceptable excuses for late submissions), and 3) be physically present for the oral exam.
Please note that if you are not registered for classes while you are taking the comprehensive exam, you must fill out a Petition for Leave of Absence at the Registrar's office before the semester during which you plan to take the exam begins. Failure to do this will automatically convert your enrollment status to "withdrawn," and you will not be able to take the exam until you reapply for admission to the MAIR program—a process that can take several weeks, and several dollars, to complete. This University rule cannot be waived by the MAIR director.
Exam Format
The exam has four to five components taken in phases: the dossier, the intellectual biography, the paper, a possible rewrite, and the oral presentation. Each of the components is discussed in greater detail below. Overall, the traditional format and the new format for the comprehensives exam are basically identical with respect to the dossier, the intellectual biography, and the conference presentation. There are two main differences between the formats: first, the new version requires prior completion of the 1.5 unit research design course and then concurrent enrollment in the capstone seminar, whereas the traditional version does not require the research design course and does not permit the associated capstone class. The second difference in the two formats is that for the traditional paper, students propose a question that they will answer in an integrative essay which involves reflection on what they have learned in the program, typically supplemented by modest research; whereas for the new capstone paper, students propose to revisit a paper written earlier in the program but that has room for significant improvement and/or modification. Either way, the autobiography should run around 5 to 7 pages and the paper should run around 18 to 20 pages (double-spaced, 1-inch margins, 12 point font with numbered pages.)
Three copies of the dossier should be submitted with the proposed exam question or with the proposed paper rewrite. It is largely an informational document. Please present and number your responses in the order listed below:
- Name and phone number.
- Semester in which you intend to take the exam.
- A note on whether or not you will be in San Diego during the exam process.
- A list of the courses and corresponding professors taken for the degree (including those in progress.)
- A list of the titles of the papers written for each course.
- For the traditional paper, a two to three sentence proposed question for the paper followed by a one page explanation of how at least three courses in the program are relevant to the response; or for the new capstone paper, a one page explanation of how and why the paper might be significantly improved by revisiting it (include the original paper in the dossier.) In both cases, be sure to include a reference to one of your core theory classes (comparative or international relations) in your explanations, and in the case of the capstone option, be sure to include a reference to your research design course.
Guidance for a Proposed Exam Question (the Traditional Comp)
Students should propose a question that draws on at least three of their graduate political science courses taken for the degree, including one of the theory courses. It should be designed as an integrative research paper with sound analysis that draws together ideas and analysis culled from the student's graduate experience. Students should solicit advice from individual faculty regarding the construction of a sound question, however, it is the student's faculty committee that will ultimately determine the final version of the question. If you have questions about how to incorporate theory into your analysis, you should see a faculty member during the process of formulating the question. Some of the most common problems with exam questions are listed below.
- Too broad: remember that this is only a 20 page paper. If you propose to examine how globalization has altered the international system, you can be relatively certain that the committee will narrow the question down substantially. In order to avoid a situation where a committee revises the question in an undesired direction, make your question as specific as possible. For example, "How can Realists account for the level of economic integration that has occurred over the past fifteen years and what are the implications of this aspect of globalization for state sovereignty in the international system?"
- Too vague: similar to the problem mentioned above, but in this case it is not clear what you really intend to examine, e.g., "How effective is the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?" Again, try to be very clear about what you intend to do, e.g., "Many argue that the NPT has done little to stop the spread of nuclear weapons material and technology. Does its failure mean that Neoliberal Institutionalists are wrong about the ability of institutions to facilitate cooperation and peace?"
- Too narrow: it is not generally the case that proposed exam questions are too specific, however, it is common for them to be too limited in scope or in geographic focus. For example, "What are the prospects for democracy in Iraq?" This is a valid question, but it should be cast more broadly, e.g., "It is commonly believed that Islam and democracy are fundamentally incompatible. What is the basis of this assertion and what does it suggest about the prospects for democracy in Iraq and other countries in the Middle East?"
- Theoretically void: while the question itself need not mention a specific theory, it is expected that all answers will be theoretically well-grounded. That is, if your question is "What is the most pressing security challenge facing the United States in the XXI Century?" you should be prepared to situate the issue within a larger theoretical context, whether that is Realism, Idealism or something else altogether. In order to avoid this pitfall, you will need to think about how your question relates to material covered in your courses on IR Theory and/or Comparative Politics.
- Too much overlap with previous work: while you are strongly encouraged to build on work you have already completed in the program, reassembling previous work is unacceptable.
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If it lives up to the "splendidly British and magnificently bonkers" description one rehearsal spectator gave it, tonight's opening ceremony for the 2012 London Olympic Games will certainly be something. The show, directed by Danny Boyle of Slumdog Millionaire fame, will start in a "green and pleasant land", include references to the dark mills of the industrial revolution, the right to protest, National Health Service nurses and music from the Swinging '60s to today.
Splendidly British, indeed. With a solid dose of local self-deprecating humour to boot. And, of course, the ceremony will have rain – of the artificially created variety– though real rain is forecast anyway on what will be Friday night British time.
After so much consternation about recent weather, during which much of Britain was sodden with constant rain, it has finally been hot in London in the past few days.
It has also been a slow burn build-up to the Games, not surprising, given the event is to take place in a global city where something is always happening. London is finally getting into the Olympic spirit, even if there are grumblings about traffic and jammed public transport and the dampener of a downcast set of GDP figures showing the British economy slowing by 0.7 per cent in the second quarter.
Mayor Boris Johnson – who arguably also fits the "splendidly British and magnificently bonkers" description – has been a constant presence this week, attempting to whip up Olympic fervour in his own inimitable fashion. Johnson has recited poetry in ancient Greek to the International Olympic Committee gala at the Royal Opera House, and made the most of countless picture opportunities.
London Organising Committee chairman Sebastian Coe has been doing similar though, with an eye to the future, he has noted how London won the games at the IOC conference in Singapore in 2005, describing himself as a "Costa Brava timeshare salesman" when pitching the winning bid. Coe is putting himself forward to run the International Association of Athletics Federations.
Another ubiquitous presence, particularly out at Olympic Park in London's east, where many venues are clustered, are soldiers. Army personnel are everywhere, doing security checks on everything from buses to bags.
Many were drafted in late, adding to the already biggest peacetime security operation in British history, after contractor G4S announced only last week it could not provide enough security workers for Games venues.
George Orwell wouldn't have been surprised with army figures at Olympic venues, having once written: "Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play, it is bound up with hatred and jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all the rules and sadistic pleasure in unnecessary violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting."
It could be churlish to argue the British are taking sadistic pleasure in being set to beat Australia in the medal tally, with "Team GB" members favourites to beat Aussie rivals, but it appears close to the truth. It was only 16 years ago in Atlanta when Britain won one measly gold medal. Now it is tipped to win as many as 27 compared with the optimistic 16 gold medals forecast for Australia. First the Ashes, now the Olympics.
Then there are the Games sponsors, which are everywhere. Streets are lined with advertisements, many featuring British athletes, though global superstars such as Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt are also there.
Not all have been a success. A Virgin Media campaign featuring Bolt, who is under a cloud after finishing second to teammate Yohan Blake at the recent Jamaican Olympics trials, has been banned after the British advertising watchdog ruled cable internet firm Virgin could not deliver on the promises it made in the broadband ads.
There is also controversy about global sponsors. India was not happy that Dow Chemical, led by Australian chief executive Andrew Liveris, signed up as a sponsor, given its link to the Bhopal chemical factory disaster in the 1980s. Medals metal provider Rio Tinto has witnessed protests about ethical practices and protocols at some of its mines. But the presence of sponsors is not surprising, given the Games' cost could be a record. The price tag of about $14 billion has been vastly raised by huge additions to security, and the LOCOG has been busy signing up global brands to help foot the bill. It has kept many tickets for pricey corporate hospitality packages, though like hotel rooms, prices have been slashed due to slow demand.
Yet the IOC hopes these Games will serve as a template for future editions. Some events are taking place in established iconic venues such as Wimbledon for the tennis and Lords for archery. Famous tourist sites have been converted into venues, such as Horse Guards Parade, which will host the beach volleyball. Horse Guards Parade will return to normality once the Games and then the Paralympics take place. Many venues in the Olympic precinct are also temporary, such as the hockey stadium, which will be pulled down after the Games.
But LOCOG and the IOC hope there is a lasting Olympic legacy for London's East End. With most venues and a huge Westfield mall and the soon-to-be apartment project Olympic Village centred on Stratford, there are high hopes the Games will be a catalyst for urban and economic renewal.
But much is yet to be done. There are also numerous abandoned apartment blocks on the main route from the city to the Olympic precinct.As is still the case for Sydney 12 years after hosting the Games, London's legacy will probably remain unclear for decades. London hopes the Games will also have something else in common with 2000, when everyone had a great time and the Olympics passed largely without incident.
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The Obama administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to hear a case concerning the 2010 health care overhaul law. The development came unexpectedly fast and makes it all but certain that the court will soon agree to hear one or more cases involving challenges to the law, with arguments by the spring and a decision by June, in time to land in the middle of the 2012 presidential campaign.
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Date 2008-04-15 Availability unrestricted Abstract Biological indicators measure components of the biota and are used to give general information about complex ecosystems in which they occur, playing key roles in conservation planning and management. This study illustrates the impact of habitat change by factors that are extrinsic to the habitats in question and the importance of spider responses in aiding management decisions. The spider responses illustrated existence of environmental change and represent responses of other biota.
The conclusions drawn from this study have important management implications for protected areas with grazing herbivores and occurrence of alien invasive plants. Grazed sites showed the highest abundance, diversity and species richness, while ungrazed had the lowest. The implications from this study are that no grazing has negative implications on lower trophic levels, whereas grazing seems to result in favourable conditions for optimal abundance, diversity and species richness.
The higher abundance, diversity and species richness associated with grazed sites could result from increased ground cover, greater variation in habitat structure, increased plant diversity and enhanced soil/plant nutrient concentrations. But, ungrazed sites in turn become more monotonous and provide less habitat diversity. However, the characteristic species for each grazing intensity level demonstrates the difficulty in making generalizations for management even for closely related species.
The results further opposed the assumption that grazing lawns are a result of overgrazing and thus highly undesirable. This grassland type in comparison to tall bunch grassland displayed the highest spider diversity and species richness. This evidence further supports the conclusion that grazing lawns are steady state communities of their own and not a sub-set of any other grassland type. Therefore, veld management decisions that eradicate grazing lawns are negative for the park as the fauna and flora associated with this grassland type will be lost, leading to cascading effects.
Additionally, this study illustrated that habitat modification by invasion of invasive alien plant species has detrimental consequences for the endemic fauna. C. odorata invasion results in a monotonous habitat structure. Consequently, structural heterogeneity is a primary determinant for spider diversity as opposed to abundance of prey, because plant height and architecture drive spider colonization.
Therefore, removal of alien invasive weeds results in returning a system to close approximation of its condition prior to disturbance with both structure and function recreated. Assemblage patterns can be selected as endpoints to measure the ecological rehabilitation; thus, the non-significant differences in assemblage patterns of the control versus cleared sites imply that the system is rehabilitating with clearing without further management intervention.
This study adds to the limited information on the implications of grazing intensities, grassland types, short and long-term invasion and clearing of an alien invasive plant on spider communities.
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