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The first in-season test of the year is underway in Bahrain with the teams in action on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
As part of an overhaul of F1's testing regulations for this year, four two-day test sessions are being held on the Tuesday and Wednesday after grands prix with Bahrain, Barcelona, Silverstone and Abu Dhabi selected as the venues.
This week's event is the third test to be held at Bahrain this calendar year after two four-day meets in February and March.
For World Championship leaders Mercedes, Nico Rosberg is once again behind the wheel of the Mercedes W05 two days after finishing second in the Bahrain GP.
Race victor Lewis Hamilton will then take over from Rosberg on the second and final day of the test.
After missing the Jerez test in January and subsequently admitting that they are still paying the price for their delayed start to the year, Lotus have also been busy with the E22 running a series of aerodynamic-measuring devices.
Whereas most teams are splitting driving duties, Fernando Alonso will run for Ferrari on both days, with the F14 T also under aerodynamic evaluation after an underwhelming start to the year for the Scuderia.
Sauber have taken a different approach, announcing that new reserve driver Giedo van der Garde and Russian teenager Sergey Sirotkin will complete a day apiece in the struggling C33.
Valtteri Bottas, Nico Hulkenberg, Daniil Kvyat and Max Chilton are also in action for Williams, Force India, Toro Rosso and Marussia respectively.
In a change of plan confirmed late on Monday night, McLaren have announced that Kevin Magnussen will test on both days in the MP4-29.
The team had originally planned to run Oliver Turvey on Day One with highly-rated youngster Stoffel Vandoorne replacing Turvey on Wednesday.
It's understood that Stoffel and Oliver will both test during the remaining three in-season tests of the year with Button happy to allow Magnussen to run on both days this week.
Having cited a lack of available track time after a spate of tyre failures last year, it has been agreed that every team will devote one day over the course of the four tests to development work for Pirelli.
Caterham, Mercedes and Williams are the first of the teams to fulfill that obligation this week in Bahrain.
Bahrain in-season test - confirmed driver line-ups:Red Bull - Tuesday: Daniel Ricciardo; Wednesday: TBA.Mercedes - Tuesday: Nico Rosberg; Wednesday: Lewis Hamilton.Ferrari - Tuesday and Wednesday: Fernando Alonso.Lotus - Tuesday: Pastor Maldonado; Wednesday: Romain Grosjean.McLaren - Tuesday and Wednesday: Kevin Magnussen.Force India - Tuesday: Nico Hulkenberg; Wednesday: Sergio Perez.Sauber - Tuesday: Sergey Sirotkin; Wednesday: Giedo van der Garde.Toro Rosso - Tuesday - Daniil Kvyat; Wednesday: TBA.Williams - Tuesday: Valtteri Bottas; Wednesday: Felipe Nasr.Marussia - Tuesday: Max Chilton; Wednesday: Jules BianchiCaterham - Tuesday: Robin Frijns; Wednesday: Marcus Ericsson.


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Fans of 'The Vampire Diaries' are not happy that the season finale ended with the death of their favorite character, Damon Salvatore. Now, fans are staging an online protest demanding that he return next season — or they will no longer be watching.
Will Ian Somerhalder, 35, reprise his role as Damon Salvatore on The Vampire Diaries? The fans sure hope so, because if he doesn't they won't be back, either.
'The Vampire Diaries' Fans Demand Damon Return — Or Else
Uh oh. The Vampire Diaries has a social media protest on their hands after the shocking death of Damon Salvatore on the May 15 season finale.
Fans are outraged over the idea that he could be gone for good, and they want everyone to know it — including executive producer Julie Plec.
Not only was "We Want Damon Back" a worldwide trending topic on Twitter the day after the finale, but dedicated fans are still tweeting about the shocking death and how it will impact their life as a fan.
While some fans are declaring they will never watch the show again if Damon is gone for good, others are claiming they hate Julie for her decision to kill him off.
Yikes! We sure hope Damon returns, if only so all of these fans will calm down a little bit
'The Vampire Diaries' Kills Damon: Fans Tweet Outrage
Below are just a handful of some of the tweets from fans about The Vampire Diaries shocking season finale.
As you can see, they are NOT happy with the ending.
@julieplec i hate you i hate you!!!!We need Damon back WHY DO YOU DID THAT WITH US????We want answers,WHY??
— anne❀ (@fltchrirwin) May 17, 2014
I will never say rip damon salvatore,I refuse to believe he is dead,he is not. We want damon back.
— little wolf (@fantasywhore) May 17, 2014
"Please, please come back to me" when she says that i want to kill myself because I can't stand the pain We Need Damon Back
— Don't leave me (@SmolderBlueEyes) May 17, 2014
We Want Damon Back. No Damon=NO TVD
— We Need Damon Back. (@Miss_Jackson36) May 17, 2014
Damon is dead, worst ending ever! There was only one #DamonSalvatore in the universe and we want him back…
— Varinyaa'Kz (@VarinyaaKz) May 17, 2014
What noooooooo we want damon back .the reason i watch #tvd was #damon #ian come back ;(
— aimen ad awan (@aimenadawan) May 17, 2014
I think now clearly all they can see that there is no #TVD without Damon/Ian. Well it has but never the same! NEVER! We Need Damon Back
— Valentina (@ValeeJovi) May 17, 2014
I don't want to live in a world where Damon Salvatore no longer exists. No just no. I just can't. We Need Damon Back.
— damon salvatore. (@holysmolder) May 17, 2014
Tell us, HollywoodLifers — Would you stop watching TVD if Damon doesn't return? Let us know your thoughts below!
– Lauren Cox
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More 'The Vampire Diaries' News:
- Ian Somerhalder Apologizes To 'Vampire Diaries' Fans For Damon's Death
- 'Vampire Diaries' Season 6 Spoilers: Elena, Stefan, Caroline Love Triangle?
- 'The Vampire Diaries' Is Right To Bring Back Damon Next Season
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This show is so badly written! Damon is the only thing holding this show from being dropped!! I know he signed up for season 6, but I bet knowing these writers he will be gone for half the season. Cant wait till Ian gets a big Tv role or movie role and the other cast members are forgotten. No Damon- No more of The Vampire Diaries for me
No Damon – No Show. He is the only reason I watch the show. Damon and Elena are the only couple on TV that their love life seems natural with such chemistry. I don't know why Julie Plec and the other writers want to ruin the show by killing off Damon and not keeping them together. I have a feeling Season 6 will be the last for The Vampire Dairies. Watching Ian Somerholder's interviews on twitter, I get the feeling that he is tired of playing Damon and wants to do other things which is a shame because he plays Damon so well.
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Oh, everybody get over it. It's hard and very inspiring to kill off a major character. Seriously. Watch Game of Thrones to understand that. I feel like something is in store, whether or not Damon comes back. Maybe we can see his adventures as a ghost too. I read the books, but the show doesn't follow the books at all, so there's no absolute answer.
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I'm not waiting around for Damon to return towards the middle or end of season 6. The moment I realized he died, I decided that I was done with TVD. It's poorly written compared to the Originals, They never take time to develop relationships between the characters anymore, they continue to make Damon and Elena break up, get back together, break up, get back together. It's messy and poorly written. Now I can move on to a new show on Thursday nights. I will not return to watching TVD unless I'm bored and skimming through Hulu. I look forward to the Day Ian quits that show and moves on to bigger and better things.
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If the Salvatore brothers are not alive (ok, so undead-alive!) and loving/saving/protecting Elena, the core story line dies. The writers should take a lesson from True Blood – they detoured from core story into stupid story lines – and their fan base continued to drop. If there is no chance that Damon is going to be in the same world as Elena, I may be one of the TVD fans who becomes a former fan – I sure hope not.
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text: We <EANNERj> Vol. XXVII, Issue 1 California Baptist College September 15, 1981 «, ^ mmm mm Walt Grubb, Dean of Student Life and his wife, Diane greet Sandra Kekry and Sandee Horn at the New Student reception August 22. Intramurals to begin soon In an attempt to try and "build a program that was dying" Intramural Director Rick Morris is in the process of setting up a fall recreation schedule. Morris said that a CO-ED volleyball program will begin early October in the gymnasium. Other events in the planning stages are either flag or frisbee football, depending on the student feedback. "Intramurals is just one of many parts that help make a well-rounded individual," says Morris, who has been director since February, "not only does it (intramurals) offer recreation, but it gives one an outlet from their studies and to meet people." Morris also stressed that "this program is for the students. It can be whatever you want to make it. I am always open for ideas." At the time of this writing, Morris was in the process of getting an office on campus so that students may be able to offer suggestions concerning the program. Dear Student of the 80's: What I am going to say may irritate, agitate, or even cause a mild reaction in you. I certainly hope so, for if it doesn't that would indicate a complacent numbness to actuality which would be disastrous and disturbing. On the other hand what I am stressing here comes not from one who is hypercritical of students nor "down on them," but rather just the opposite. I have spent the last twenty-one years on a college campus possessed with what I call "two magnificent obsessions;" one, the physical and academic growth of the college; two, the development of the whole person in our students. I love students. My remarks are intended therefore to be more analytical than negative. There are so many good things about college students but when one goes to a medical doctor it is not expected that the doctor will say, "Well, you have a good heart, a good pair of lungs and kidneys, so you are in great shape. There is no need to look into the blood." What about the possibility of numerous diseases lurking in the bloodstream. During the sixties we had the general spirit of rebellion—the anti-almost everything: administration, government, home, church, tradition . . . all of this took expression in campus riots, sit- ins, marches, etc. During the seventies students were apathetic, confused and indifferent. Ghoulishness possessed many, many of them. They sought their kicks in rock music, drugs and communal living. As we go further into the eighties I see at least four paradoxes working overtime in the lives of the students. A paradox is a phenomenon or action with seemingly contradictory qualities or phases. It may be both positive and negative, good and bad. In fact the first part of these four paradoxes appears to be good and worthy but is somewhat nullified by the latter part. 1. There is the paradox of "I want to be treated like an adult but let me act like a child." College should be a good place for advent into adulthood but entering adulthood demands putting away childish things. This paradox is clearly seen in expressions and actions such as, "I want to do what I want to do when I want to do it." "No restrictions, please, leave me in my playhouse." "Give me the privileges of adulthood but give me concessions. Pamper me. Change my diapers when I break the rules. Start me out clean again. Let me put a nickel into a giant slot machine, pull the lever and let the good things roll out." See letter page 2


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During the mid-1980s, Solidarity persisted as an underground organization supported by the Catholic Church, and by the late 1980s it was again a major force in Poland. The union succeeded in frustrating Jaruzelski's attempts at reform, and nationwide strikes in 1988 led to the first governmental attempts to open a dialogue with Solidarity. On Apr. 5, 1989, Solidarity and the government signed an agreement legalizing Solidarity and allowing it to campaign for the upcoming elections. In limited free elections that followed, candidates supported by the union won a resounding victory. By the end of August a Solidarity-led coalition government was formed. In Dec., 1990, Wałęsa was elected president and resigned his union post; he failed to win reelection in 1995. Solidarity has since placed greater emphasis on traditional trade union matters, but the political bloc Solidarity Electoral Action, an outgrowth of the union founded in 1996, governed Poland from 1997 to 2001. Solidarity currently has 722,000 members.
See T. G Ash, The Polish Revolution: Solidarity, 1980-1982 (1984).
Polish trade union. A workers' strike in 1980 at the Lenin Shipyards in Gdańsk inspired other labour strikes in Poland and compelled the government to agree to the workers' demands for independent unions. Solidarity was founded to unite the regional trade unions, and
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Liverpool FC manager Brendan Rodgers believes Raheem Sterling needs to be nurtured
Brendan Rodgers insists the career of Liverpool FC's teenage prodigy Raheem Sterling must be carefully nurtured as he welcomed the decision not to fast track him through the England ranks.
The 17-year-old winger has been a revelation since the manager handed him his full debut for the Reds against Hearts last month.
Back to back Premier League starts against Manchester City and Arsenal have followed with Sterling grabbing his chance to shine in the top flight.
However, Rodgers is keen to ensure the starlet isn't burden-ed with expecta-tion and has held talks with the Football Association's director of football development Sir Trevor Brooking about the youngster's international prospects.
The Reds boss was pleased that Sterling wasn't promoted to the England Under-21s' squad for today's European Championship qualifier against Azerbaijan in Baku.
Instead Sterling will line up alongside clubmate Adam Morgan for England Under-19s against Germany in Hamburg tonight.
"I think with young players you have to be careful," said Rodgers.
"They can be elevated above their station too quickly. That is a part of it in this country. They have one good game and they get elevated into superstar status.
"You then see them at 23 and 24 and you wonder why they are not superstars any more. I spoke to Trevor Booking on the thoughts of where the FA believe he is at. I said, in my opinion, of course he has got the ability to be in the under-21s.
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The University honored 20 students who personified success - 2009-10 Mary Stuart Rogers Scholars. These students of various backgrounds and interests share a passion to excel, both in the classroom and in life.
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In the adjoining museum devoted to the history of the Jews of Worms, there is a chilling photograph of the synagogue going up in flames during Kristallnacht.
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While not a defensive war, the First Crusade was a war of vengeance. The Christians were out to avenge the sufferings of their Savior, the humiliations He was forced to endure every day...
The war for Jerusalem, in their words, was one of West vs. East. When the crusaders successfully conquered Jerusalem, observers at home marveled over what they, as Westerners, had accomplished.
Since it became clear that the culprit of the horror in Norway was not a Muslim jihadist, but a self-proclaimed "Christian Knight," the popular perceptions of terrorism are being questioned.
Our purpose here is to discuss the ethics of torture. More concretely, I will address the question of whether it was morally justifiable for the United States government to employ "enhanced interrogation techniques" sometimes classified as torture.
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I am feeling like I need to bring my collage a bit lower to hide my light switches more effectively, but that means I need more picture frames. I am also a bit wary of bringing the collage too low - little hands and all that.
Whaddaya think? Do you have a wall that could benefit from some camouflaging collage?
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Top Five "Questionable Characters" Involved With Drug Free Florida
Drug Free Florida, the group that is putting on the full-court press to get Floridians to vote against medical marijuana, has been active in getting its message out, particularly with videos and with big-time donors coming from the woodwork to finance the cause.
But as much as the group wants to "educate" the state on the supposed dangers of medical marijuana, it sure has surrounded itself with what United for Care Campaign Manager Ben Pollara calls "questionable characters."
Most notable is the recent $2.5 million donation from casino magnate Sheldon Adelson.
"The Anti-Amendment 2 movement is now showing its true face," Pollara says. "Now more than ever, the people behind Drug Free Florida lack any moral standing to pronounce themselves on anything related to the health and well-being of Floridians."
From a homophobe to a bigot, Drug Free Florida has been rallying major support from some, let's call em dubious folks.
Here are the top five you should know about:
See also: Florida Medical Marijuana's Biggest Opponents and Threats
5. Florida Sheriffs Association
The FSA is the big name behind the Drug Free Florida campaign, with an organized movement to try and "educate" Floridians on the dangers of medical marijuana being legalized.
They're taking old talking points and pushing the dubious factoid that the "Food and Drug Administration continues to reaffirm that there is no medical benefit provided by smoking marijuana."
Their biggest move so far has been to release an ad called "Devil in the Details" that claims that Amendment 2 is fraught with legal loopholes and language that would allow pot to be smoked and sold on the streets willy-nilly.
These supposed "loopholes" have been addressed by the Florida Supreme Court, which has ruled that the amendment will be used only in cases of debilitating illness.
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Respecting the past as we welcome the future…
In the spring of 2011 Kirkwood Baptist Church entered into a capital campaign in order to raise funds for building renovation. Members have pledged to give over a three year period, 1.3 million dollars. A substantial portion of that has already been given. We believe our facilities provide essential ministries in our community and we are grateful to have the means to bring them up to date. Please pray about joining us in this endeavor, if you haven't already!
Phase II Renovation
Contractors have begun bidding on the Phase II renovations. Bids will be due on January 31, 2013 and then evaluated by BRC and Finance Committee before presenting a formal recommendation to the church. There are challenges to address with the renovation, but it is hopeful these can be accomplished in the five month anticipated construction schedule.
Click here to see the 12/12/12 report from the Building Renovation Committee.
Phase One renovation included our Great Hall and Mezzanine.
Click here to see the report given by the BRC on June 10th and 13th.
Email the BRC if you have any questions or comments.
On Sunday, September 25th, Keith Stockberger presented a very creative report! Watch below.
To see a copy of the Building Renovation Committee's Update, given on July 27, 2011, click here.
Watch our Campaign Video.
KBC Renovations & Capital Campaign: The trip to 'now', and where we'ere going.
Devotional Readings – February 2011
Newsletter – March 21, 2011 Newsletter – February 18, 2011 Newsletter – February 11, 2011 Newsletter – February 7, 2011 Newsletter – January 27, 2011 Newsletter – January 10, 2011
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PEOPLE in the Vale can invest in their own little love nest this Valentine's Day and show just how much they care for the county's feathered friends.
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust run a Rent-a-Nest scheme which staff believe will make the perfect romantic present for people to demonstrate their love for a special Valentine.
By renting a nest they will also be doing their bit to give a helping hand to woodland birds.
Becky Bradshaw-King, co-ordinator of the scheme, said: "Spring is almost in the air and it won't be long before birds are looking for a suitable place to cosy up together before raising a family this year. As our woodlands and other wild places with natural nesting sites for birds have been damaged and destroyed, this is a great opportunity to help our local wildlife."
The Trust puts up nest boxes in four woodlands around the county and these are rented out on an annual basis.
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Anyone wishing to purchase a Rent-a-Nest lease can do so at www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/shop or over the phone on 01905 754919.
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*** The Mainz 05 Diner closed in 2013 ***
Everything I know about American diners I learned from the movies. I am thus equipped with the knowledge that you can't have a tab unless you order something; if you sit by the window, you can check your lunch date wasn't tailed; and that a balloon whisk makes an appropriate substitute for a microphone. Most importantly, however, I know that if you're at a diner and you're not eating a burger and a milkshake, you're not doing it properly. So, forgive me if my expectations for the brand new 05 Diner in Mainz were too high, or if my judgement on a restaurant that's been open less than a week is harsh: I just found my visit a little disappointing.
The pair behind this brand new Mainz 05-themed establishment are the legendary ex-Mainz 05 goalie Dimo Wache and Dirk Zylla, a local restauranteur who owns other two bars and the Mole beergarden on the Rhine. An American diner is certainly an appealing concept in a city whose restaurant scene is desperately in need of a bit of innovation, and the duo have aimed to make the experience "as American as possible", with a focus on quality and authenticity (as well as sport). Encouraged by these claims, I found myself there on Friday night with the ever enthusiastic P, the two of us feeling faintly hopeful that we might be about to enjoy a juicy, meaty, burgery treat.
The positives first. The 05 Diner obviously has an experienced team behind it; the concept has clearly been carefully thought out. I like their attention to detail. It may not be shown in the English menu (I'm referring to the "pouched eggs", "tomatoe" soup and burger "paddy": it's hardly the end of the world but honestly, you'd think someone might have checked), but it's definitely apparent at the venue itself, from the cute little ketchup salt and pepper cellars and the miniature Heinz condiments (though my inner eco warrier does worry a bit about the waste) to the flowers in the toilets. A lot of thought has also gone into the choice of food, which includes American classics such as Philli Cheese Steak, Mac n' Cheese and the (to me) ever unappealing-sounding Sloppy Joe. They've even gone to the trouble of sticking a couple of classic American beers on the menu, though why sane person would choose a bottle of Bud (2,00€ for 0,33l) over a good tall, cold glass of Hefeweizen (3,50€ for 0,5l) is beyond me.
The service was excellent. Our waiter was extremely friendly and cheerful, and unintrusive without us having to ever wonder where he was when we were after another drink or the bill. My embarrassed request to have my cheeseburger (8,90€) without its bun and accompanying onion rings was accommodated without complaint, even if our waiter found it hilarious that I essentially just wanted to order a plate of meat.
Sitting by the window, our table had lots of natural (albeit fading) light and a good view of what was going on on the street (mainly Dirk Zylla chatting with his colleagues: it's always encouraging to see a restaurant owner being hands on, though you'd of course expect it during an opening week). P and I had less of an idea, however, about what was happening inside, since the diner's split in two by a huge, steel grey staircase. Nosing around, however, there are flatscreen televisions just about everywhere you look (13, apparently: US sports to be shown during the week and football, obviously, at the weekend); comfy-looking booths lining the walls; and a bar with high stools winding down the length of the diner between them. I expected to find further seating upstairs but fell instead upon the toilets, a coatrack and a Mainz 05 fanshop.
Despite a slight lack of atmosphere, perhaps because we were cut off from the other customers by the staircase – not that it was terribly busy, I was in great company and feeling pretty cheerful and excited about filling my belly with a good burger. All that changed, however, when this turned up:
Oh dear, I thought to myself, that's not a big fat juicy homemade burger. I'm pretty sure that's not even a homemade burger overenthusiastically burger-pressed within a inch of its life. That looks very much like the frozen burgers we were subjected to at school, I thought, and I suspect it's going to taste like cardboard. I nervously carved off a small piece. It had been carefully grilled so that it was still pink in the middle (medium as ordered), but if I'm quite honest, a burger that thin and depressing-looking looks even more unappealing when it's only half-done. Admittedly, when I had a cautious nibble, it turned out not to be dry or entirely devoid of taste, so I can't be absolutely certain it came out of a freezer but then not being able to tell whether a burger has come out of the freezer or not is really not a very good thing. I don't think we need to talk about that square of cheese.
So, I can't believe I'm going to say this, and in fact I'm upset that the thought even crossed my mind, but I've had a better cheeseburger at McDonalds – for a fraction of the price. I'm sorry, 05 Diner, because it's obvious you're trying. I know you're trying because your staff are hard working, your owner is hands on and a member of your team emailed me to ask for feedback after seeing a negative comment I wrote on Facebook. And also because what came with the burger was pretty good. The chips – no, they were definitely not fries – were the best I've had in ages. I don't know if they came out of a freezer, but I don't care if they did: they were thick cut, slightly curled and cooked to perfection. The salad was fresh and the coleslaw was tasty, though it had the limp, watery appearance of something that'd been spooned out of a jar. P and I were briefly confused about her missing onion rings until I noticed a slither of red onion poking out from beneath her bun. We concluded that "fresh onion rings" at the 05 Diner aren't the staple burger side dish of deep-fried bits of battered onion, but slices of raw onion tucked in along with the salad instead. I was a bit sad to have missed out.
Anyway, this is what my burger would have looked like had I not had stupid dietary requirements:
P found her bun untoasted and, as from my experience tends to be the case here, a little dry and dense; and as you can see from the burger cross section provided below, there was only marginally more bun than patty. And that's not a good thing.
Still, I'm not going to lie: I was ravenous, and I polished off everything on my plate, though for the rest of the evening I did feel a little bit dirty. P, being considerably more of a lady than I, only managed half of hers, and we both stared awkwardly at the table as our lovely waiter came to take my plate (and P's basket) away.
In the very nice email, the 05 Diner requested my feedback and emphasised that the 05 Diner is only in its first week and they're very keen to smooth out any wrinkles that might have unexpectedly appeared. But here's the thing: there weren't any mishaps on Friday night. My issue with the 05 Diner is that they've claimed to focus on quality and authenticity and yet they've totally messed up what is, as far as I'm concerned, the most quintessentially American dinery element of an American diner: the burger. Which is particularly embarrassing for an establishment that announced it wants to stand apart from other burger chains. I've heard reports that the Sloppy Joe and the BBQ ribs are good, but even if that's true, and even if the steaks are top notch (as you'd hope, being sourced from a local butcher and priced upwards of 17,90€) and the milkshakes are knockout and the breakfasts flawless, the 05 Diner really, really needs to do something about its burger. I'm not saying it needs to be a Big Kahuna burger. I'm just saying it needs to be good.
Website: 05 Diner (in German and English)
Address: Römerpassage 1, Mainz


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Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment is from November 15 to December 31
Kirk Larson, Social Security Western Washington Public Affairs Specialist
Open season is here; time to hunt for your prescription drug plan Hunting season is upon us; time to set your target for the Medicare prescription drug plan that's best for you. Newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and current beneficiaries who are considering changes to their Medicare Part D plan, should mark their calendars for November 15. The "open season" will run from November 15 to December 31.
The Medicare Part D prescription drug program is available to all Medicare beneficiaries to help with the costs of medications. Joining a Medicare prescription drug plan is voluntary, and participants pay an additional monthly premium for the coverage.
While all Medicare beneficiaries can participate in the prescription drug program, some people with limited income and resources also are eligible for "extra help" to pay for monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments. The extra help is worth an average of $3,900 per year.
To figure out whether you are eligible for Extra Help, Social Security needs to know your income and the value of any savings, investments, and real estate (other than the home you live in). To qualify, you must be receiving Medicare and also have:
You can complete an easy-to-use online application for the extra help at www.socialsecurity.gov. Click on "Medicare" on the top right side of the page. Then click on "Apply for help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs." To apply for the extra help by phone or have an application mailed to you, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) and ask for the "Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs" (SSA-1020). Or go to your nearest Social Security office.
And if you would like more information about the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program itself, visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877-486-2048).
So this open season, hunt for something that could put $3,900 in your pocket—bag the best Medicare prescription drug plan for you, and see if you qualify for the extra help through Social Security.
Have you reviewed your medical insurance?
Each year Medicare supplement plans change what they cost and what they cover. The next general open enrollment starts on November 15, 2010. During this time, people with Medicare can add, drop or change their Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. They can also select a health plan for their 2011 coverage, which works in conjunction with their Medicare part A & B programs.
You'll find helpful Medicare tools and information at www.socialsecurity.gov and www.medicare.gov. Use these resources to compare the cost and benefits of Medicare health plans in your area. Get answers to your Medicare questions. Learn how to lower health care costs and stay healthy. And help reach those who are unaware, unsure, or unable to make their health plan decisions and apply for the "Extra Help."
You can also find help right in your hometown. A special group with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner provides free, unbiased health care coverage counseling to people of all ages. The volunteers at SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) have been helping people for over 30 years. They can help you understand your health care coverage options; find affordable healthcare coverage; and evaluate various health insurance plans. Give them a call at 1-800-562-6900.
Don't wait until the last minute to start looking at your health insurance. Start looking into it today and stay on top of this important issue.
Some facts for Washington State Medicare recipients
Plan costs and coverage change each year, so all people with Medicare should check to make sure their plan still meets their needs and budget. There may be a Medicare health or drug plan available with better coverage or a lower deductible in 2011.


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Resolution that the Anglican Communion:
Commends the document Jews, Christians and Muslims: The Way of Dialogue for
study and encourages the Churches of the Anglican Communion to engage in
dialogue with Jews and Muslims on the basis of understanding, affirmation
and sharing illustrated in it.
Recommends that the Anglican Consultative Council gives consideration to
the setting up of an Inter-Faith Committee, which Committee, in the
interest of cost and in practical pursuance of our commitment to ecumenism,
would work in close co-operation with the Inter-Faith Dialogue Committee
of the WCC; and that this Committee, amongst its other work, establishes
a common approach to people of other faiths on a Communion-wide basis and
appoints working parties to draw up more detailed guidelines for relationships
with Judaism and Islam and other faiths as appropriate. Recommends that
Provinces initiate talks wherever possible on a tripartite basis, with
both Jews and Muslims.
Urges Provinces to support those institutions which are helping Christians
towards a more informed understanding of Judaism and Islam.


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Your next iPhone: iPhone 3.0 update or iPhone 3G S?
Between Apple's free OS upgrade, the new next-generation handset, and the heavily discounted 3G, it's decision-time for both devotees and holdouts
Over the course of two weeks in June, Apple will deliver more new phones than any mobile handset manufacturer in history. On June 8, paid members of Apple's iPhone Developer Program were given access to the GM (gold master) of iPhone 3.0 firmware, along with a matching version of the iPhone SDK. On June 17, owners of all models of iPhone and iPod Touch will be able to download the iPhone 3.0 update through iTunes. And on June 19, Apple will start selling the iPhone 3G S, a faster iPhone 3G with longer battery life, an autofocus camcorder, a compass, and other goodies. Meanwhile, the original 8GB iPhone 3G will continue to be sold for the giveaway price of $99.
I say that Apple will set a record in new phone shipments because iPhone 3.0 creates an entirely new platform on every existing device updated to use it. The reach of Apple's OS update is unprecedented, and the fact that it overlaps with the release of a new handset creates some confusion. Some people are wondering what iPhone 3.0 is, what the iPhone 3G S has that the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3.0 don't, whether the original iPhone 3G is still worth buying, and whether owners of the existing iPhone 3G should upgrade. I'll do my best to address these questions.
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iPhone 3.0 is a new feature bonanza that requires no new hardware. It will be delivered as an operating system update for owners of all models of iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch. Just use your USB cable to connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to your Mac or PC after June 17. iTunes will detect the update, back up your device, download the iPhone 3.0 OS, copy the OS to your device's flash memory, and restore your data and apps. Your device will reboot with an extraordinary set of new features. If you have an iPhone, any model, iPhone 3.0 is free. If you have an iPod Touch, any model, it's $9.95.
It seems like all the iPhone users I know are in the iPhone Developer Program and already running the iPhone 3.0 beta (now, gold master), so I've been treating the new OS as if it's already shipped. It almost got past me what a huge day June 17 is going to be for that vast majority of iPhone owners who are currently running a 2.x OS.
3.0 is the charm
No matter what kind of mobile device you're carrying, you've never seen a firmware update like iPhone 3.0. It re-creates the device. Heading off the list of changes is global support for cut, copy, paste, and undo. When I say "global," I mean that the functionality has been added at the framework/API level, so all iPhone apps not only inherit the pop-up toolbar that makes drag-selecting text and graphics a cinch, they share a single system-wide pasteboard with other apps. Of course it works with text, but you can send someone an image, or a block of formatted HTML plus an image, from a Web site just by copying it out of Safari and pasting it in an e-mail message. In every built-in and third-party app I've tried, it works. Undo takes advantage of iPhone 3.0's new shake gesture.
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give_me_a_breakThreads: - / Posts: 25Joined: Jun 4, 2010 Jun 5, 2010, 10:50PM | #41Nope not me. I am not an innocent student and I have no desire to help you. You need some meds for schizophrenia with your grandiose and delusional thinking perhaps? Nothing to do but attack people. You spend your time filming, following and attacking people. Maybe I can be your ghost writer and help you capture your memoirs?
therockxThreads: 1 / Posts: 10Joined: Jan 24, 2008 Aug 13, 2012, 01:17PM | #42While I've all but given up on ever getting my money from this clown, I thought I'd provide a little update to prevent others from working with him. He now uses the address 2885 Sanford Ave SW #19781 Grandville, MI 49418, which I'm pretty sure is just a mailbox that he is renting, since it is located outside of a Church and is very similar to 2885 Sanford Ave SW #102Grandville, MI 49418, which is the mailing address of mailboxforwarding.com. He's just trying to distance himself from his Edmonton address, no doubt because he has continued scamming people over the years.The phone number he is using, 760-444-1120, is located in the San Diego area, but I would guess that he still lives in Edmonton and is using a call forwarding service through San Diego. Just a hunch.


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Not fade away: How rural solo physicians are surviving, thriving
As a business model for rural family physicians, solo private practice is still financially viable, but it is no longer desirable for many DOs, says rural payment expert Ray E. Stowers, DO, the AOA's 2012-13 president.
The administrative, regulatory and technological demands of practice have prompted more and more traditional country doctors to retire or sell their practices to become employees. What's more, young physicians interested in rural practice are reluctant to go it alone today due to their lifestyle priorities, says Dr. Stowers, the dean of the Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) in Harrogate, Tenn.
Rural family medicine: Part 1
Rural family medicine has been a strength of the osteopathic medical profession since its founding. By opening new schools in medically underserved states and expanding class sizes, the profession is leveraging this strength to alleviate the primary care physician shortage.
But given the administrative complexity of medicine today and the sizeable debt load of medical students, rural family medicine faces challenges. This is is the first in a series of articles exploring how osteopathic family physicians in rural areas are adapting to the many changes facing health care.
Nevertheless, some DOs in single-physician practices relish their independence so much that they are determined to make solo practice work. They keep abreast of health care changes and leverage new developments, collaborate with other physicians and with hospitals, and come up with innovative practice management plans and services for patients.
"For me, solo practice has been a good choice," says Kevin de Regnier, DO, a family physician in Winterset, Iowa, a town of approximately 5,000 people southwest of Des Moines. "I've enjoyed being my own boss and running my own show. If I want to add another service to our office, I don't have to wait for anyone's approval.
"I decide what's best for my patients."
Like other rural primary care physicians who practice in federally designated health professional shortage areas, Dr. de Regnier receives a 10% bonus from Medicare for office visits. This makes a difference to his practice's bottom line, given that a significant proportion of his patients are elderly.
As do many other rural physicians, Dr. de Regnier uses physician extenders to help with patient care. He supervises two physician assistants, who enable his practice to accept a much larger volume of patients than he could by himself. Consulting with him by phone, the PAs also fill in for Dr. de Regnier for short periods when he travels to professional meetings.
"Because I own my practice, it's easier for me to take time off because I don't have to ask for anyone's approval," says Dr. de Regnier, the vice president of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. "The downside is that I'm not generating income when I'm not here, but my PAs keep the practice running." The PAs refer more difficult cases to the local hospital's clinic, which has agreed to cover for Dr. de Regnier when he is out of town.
Many rural physicians are intimidated by the costs of implementing electronic health records. But rural hospitals are sometimes willing to underwrite at least a portion of the setup expenses.
"I had a conversation with our local hospital, which agreed to provide some financial assistance to us in implementing an EHR system," says Dr. de Regnier, whose practice has been using EHRs for more than five years. "In exchange, we gave the hospital's emergency department access to our EHRs. As a result, when one of our patients is over there, the hospital can see what workups we've already done, which saves them time and money and improves the quality of care."
Rural family physicians need to be creative to succeed, Dr. de Regnier says. To stand out, his practice offers certain services to patients that most family physicians don't provide. For example, he invested in a bone density scanner so he can provide bone density testing to patients who would otherwise have to drive to Des Moines.
"Does it make a ton of money for us? No. But it makes some money, and it provides a service that is needed in our rural community," he says.
In addition, Dr. de Regnier recently added an allergy clinic to his practice. "It's doing very well, and it brings a service to the community that wasn't previously available," he says. "Doing these types of things helps us to remain financially viable."
'Big enough to matter'
In 2007, after five years as an employee, family physician Steven D. Brushwood, DO, took over a practice in Gower, Mo., a town of roughly 1,500 people in the northwest part of the state. "For a few years, I was by myself. Then I took on a nurse practitioner because I needed some help," he says.
"That's the great thing about family medicine. You can really tailor your practice to fit the lifestyle that you want to have."
Dr. de Regnier
As the owner of a single-physician practice, he normally fared well financially. "At the end of the day, I usually made more money than I did when I was employed," he says.
Initially, Dr. Brushwood was able to handle the administrative responsibilities of solo practice. But health care reform and quality reporting requirements have changed this picture. "I don't know how truly solo practices are going to be able to comply with the law and survive," he says.
Dr. Brushwood decided to expand his practice so that he generates enough revenue to justify the hiring of a practice management firm. Because so many doctors have left practice and nurse practitioners are looking for physicians to work with, opportunities for expansion abound.
A few months ago, Dr. Brushwood was approached about opening a second office—in St. Joseph, Mo., a town of around 75,000 people that is a 15-minute drive from Gower. "I agreed to set up a practice with two nurse practitioners who were already there," he says. "But because I practice in Gower, I wanted to hire another physician as soon as possible to work with the NPs.
"In early July, within one week of opening the new office, a DO family physician contacted me and asked if I'd like to buy out his practice and hire him, which I agreed to do. When this is finalized, we will serve a significant percentage of the patients in northwest Missouri."
Dr. Brushwood believes having a larger practice will give him more clout when the Affordable Care Act rolls out fully. "With the health care law coming, I feel that we have to be big enough to matter," he says.
Besides expanding, Dr. Brushwood has restructured his practice. He persuaded a practice management expert to start a medical management services company that has hired all of Dr. Brushwood's staff. While retaining ownership of his practice, Dr. Brushwood pays the firm a fee for staffing and practice management.
"This arrangement has been working well in terms of reducing my administrative headaches," Dr. Brushwood says. "But we've only been doing this since the beginning of July. Time will tell whether this was a smart thing to do financially.
"But I'm hopeful. When you have a small practice, it becomes a challenge to manage the business and still see patients and do things that will actually create revenue. Now I'm able to focus more on patients."
Becoming rural health clinics
Independent physicians in underserved rural areas who have many Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries have the option of converting their practices into CMS-certified rural health clinics, notes Dr. Stowers, who started the first rural health clinics in Oklahoma. Under a federal law passed in 1977, practices that become rural health clinics are not paid on a fee-for-service basis but rather receive a calculated capitated amount for Medicare and Medicaid patients.
"Rural health clinics create a very financially sustainable practice model," Dr. Stowers says.
R. David Hill, DO, a family physician in Southwest City, Mo., converted his practice into a rural health clinic some 15 years ago, after being in solo practice for 18 years.
"My wife, who was the practice's administrator at the time, had done a lot of research regarding how we might be able to transition from a private practice into a rural health clinic and how that would help solve some of the payment problems we'd started having with Medicaid and Medicare," Dr. Hill remembers. "At first, I was skeptical of the whole idea because as a rural health clinic, you have to have at least a half-time nurse practitioner. I could hardly pay my own salary at the time."
To generate enough revenue to pay an NP, Dr. Hill decided to open two rural health clinics from the outset. He now operates four such clinics in different small towns in his county and recently hired another osteopathic physician to work with him.
Rural health clinics break even on their Medicaid patients, which is unheard of in other practice models, Dr. Hill says.
"When you're in private practice, you get paid less for Medicaid and Medicare patients than your costs for rendering care," he says. "If you're an independent rural health clinic, in contrast, you submit a cost report each year that includes all of the expenses incurred in treating your Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries. Your own salary, which can be a decent salary, is included as part of your overall costs.
"The government then comes up with a computation of what it costs you to render care to each patient."
Expansion has been easier than Dr. Hill anticipated because of the shortage of primary care physicians in his area. "When I first came to the county, there was a family physician in every town. All of those doctors have either died or retired," he says.
Staying ahead of change
Most rural physicians feel overwhelmed by the Affordable Care Act and other government requirements and initiatives, says Dr. de Regnier. The trick, he says, is to stay on top of the changes before they come to fruition and seize opportunities that will pay dividends in the long run if not immediately.
Dr. de Regnier's practice is preparing to become certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a patient-centered medical home, even though no Iowa health insurers currently offer a financial incentive to physicians for doing so. "I have colleagues on the East Coast who enjoy a substantial payment differential for being a patient-centered medical home," he says. "We think this will come to our area, and we want to be ready.
"In addition, if more rural primary care physicians in Iowa become patient-centered medical homes, insurance companies will take note."
To take advantage of the Medicare Shared Savings Program authorized by the Affordable Care Act, physicians need to be part of accountable care organizations (ACOs), which are intended to improve care coordination and quality and reduce costs. Small rural practices can join forces with one another and with other health care organizations to establish ACOs.
"A group of us in solo practice across the state came together and formed an independent practice association, which is partnering with a larger organization in Massachusetts that helps with the administrative side of being an ACO," Dr. de Regnier says. "Ours was the second ACO to be approved in Iowa."
Loan-repayment incentives
Rural solo practice has become much less enticing to young physicians today in part because of their student loan debt. But a variety of loan repayment opportunities make it financially feasible for new graduates to set up independent practices, according to Dr. Stowers.
To attract more new physicians, rural hospitals often offer to pay off a portion of a doctor's student loans in exchange for patient referrals. "This is very widespread," Dr. Stowers says. "Several of our students at LMU-DCOM have agreed to practice in small rural communities after residency. The community hospitals will relieve a percentage of their debt every year."
Scholarships for those who commit to rural practice are also available, though less common than loan-repayment arrangements. The Des Moines (Iowa) University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DMU-COM), for example, offers full-ride scholarships to six students a year in its rural medicine track. Although they may serve residencies in other states, the scholarship recipients agree to practice in rural Iowa for four years after residency.
The program is in its sixth year, so the first scholarship recipients are now in their second year of residency, notes David Plundo, DO, DMU-COM's associate dean for clinical affairs.
Without student loans to pay off, these future graduates might have the financial wherewithal to start solo practices after residency. But Dr. Plundo believes only a few will choose to do so.
"What I'm seeing from students—even those in our rural track—is that they are choosing careers based on lifestyle," Dr. Plundo says. "We are just not seeing students with any interest in being a doctor who practices 24/7, 365 days a year."
Dr. Plundo expects some of his rural track graduates will start or join small-group practices so they can share call and administrative overhead. More will probably become employees of practices owned by hospitals or other organizations.
Despite the rewards of solo or small group practice, Dr. Stowers suspects that a large proportion of LMU-DCOM graduates will follow the national trend and work for someone else.
"More than 60% of physicians in the U.S. today are not in independent practice," Dr. Stowers points out. "There is a huge, huge change happening in this country—more and more doctors are choosing to become employed physicians."
Balancing priorities
A graduate of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine—Virginia Campus in Blacksburg, J. David Danner, DO, considered various practice types and locations when he finished his family medicine residency three years ago.
"I was wide open in terms of what I was looking for," says Dr. Danner. He joined a small hospital-owned practice with two other physicians and a nurse practitioner in Stuart, Va., a town of 900 people in a county of 19,000. "I was just looking for a good opportunity, a good location and a good fit for my family," he says. "Because family docs are in high demand, I had several opportunities.
"The biggest advantage you get from working in a solo practice is autonomy. You make decisions on your own, and you can add that personal touch when you see patients."
Dr. Danner
"I could have gone into solo practice. I could have had one partner. But the position I chose was the best fit for me overall." He selected it because he likes the community, the proximity to his family and his wife's, and the ability to work in the emergency department of the critical access hospital that owns the practice.
Dr. Danner seriously considered solo practice. "The biggest advantage you get from working in a solo practice is autonomy," he says. "You make decisions on your own, and you can add that personal touch when you see patients. If you are a good businessperson, you can make that work.
"However, you lose economies of scale. For example, one receptionist can cover three doctors. One billing person can cover three doctors. So in a practice with three physicians, you are dividing the cost of office staff by three rather than one."
In his practice setup, Dr. Danner shares call with two other physicians, which gives him time with his family. But he still works very hard by choice.
"I'm the team doctor for the high school, one of the county medical examiners and the jail physician," he says. "I also volunteer at the free clinic we have here, and I work in the hospital emergency room.
"I wear a lot of different hats, but there are only so many hours in the day. So you just work hard all day and do the best you can."
Dr. Danner, though, is grateful he spends most of his time with patients rather than in administrative tasks.
Letting someone else worry about rules and regulations, coding and billing, medical liability insurance, and hiring and paying personnel—that's one of the main allures of employment, whether by a hospital, a large group practice, or another type of health care organization. But with the convenience and steady income comes a loss of independence and perhaps passion for practice.
What's more, employed physicians, who have to request permission to take time off, don't necessarily have better work-life balance, Dr. de Regnier contends.
Rural physicians in solo practice do have time for their families and other personal pursuits. "There is this perception that if you are out there by yourself, you are a lone ranger and have to do it all," Dr. de Regnier says. "But there is more help available than you think. For example, you can partner with other practices in your community to share call.
"I've been in solo practice for 26 years, and I've never missed a single kid's school activity, ball game or performance. That's the great thing about family medicine. You can really tailor your practice to fit the lifestyle that you want to have."
Worthwhile tradeoff
Dr. de Regnier concedes that the business model of rural solo practice isn't easy and isn't for everyone. "There have been lean times in the past when payments were slow coming in, which meant that my staff got paid but I didn't take a paycheck home that week," he says.
As the only owner of the practice, he bears sole responsibility for his employees' jobs. "There is the weight of knowing that their livelihood depends on my making good decisions and keeping the practice afloat," he says.
Even in good times, family physicians in rural solo practice do not realize their highest earnings potential, says Dr. de Regnier, noting that employed family physicians sometimes can make $200,000 or more a year. "By my community's standards, I make a good living," he says. "I've certainly never been hungry or gone without. But I don't make that kind of money.
"Yet I'll trade the income for my freedom and lifestyle anytime."
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Bernadette Dutson
on Oct. 26, 2013, 1:27 p.m.
Why not profile rural physicians that are thriving by NOT participating in Medicare or Medicaid, or becoming an ACO? I have yet to see anything from the AOA on direct-pay practice options.


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Bally, Emporio Armani, Belstaff (3,4), Band of Outsiders
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Viktor & Rolf, Louis Vuitton, Topman Design, Moncler Gamme Bleu, Giorgio Armani
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Giorgio Armani, Etro, Fendi, Gucci, BLK DNM
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A legend in the State College community has "crossed over". Thelma T. Price (nee Thomas) is absent from her mortal body, but present with our wonderful Lord Jesus. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 11, 1925 to Oscar and Fannie Mae Thomas (nee Graham). After the death of her birth father, her mother remarried to Boyd Cox of Camp Hill, Alabama. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her older brother, Dr. Walter A. Thomas of Columbus, Ohio and her first son William I. "Skeety" White who served as a PFC with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
She achieved a B.A. in Social Studies from Bennett College and a M.Ed. in History from the University of Pittsburgh in 1947. She was a political activist and was deeply involved in the Civil Rights movement and worked on a number of Civil Rights initiatives. In 1977; Thelma was elected the first charter president of the State College NAACP, and served in the role for several terms.
Known as "Mom" Price during her tenure with Penn State from 1964-1986, she served in a number of capacities that included: Assistant Dean of Students at the New Kensington campus, acting Director of the ACT 101/ Equal Opportunity Program (EOP) at University Park in 1971, and became the first African-American woman to be promoted to Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs in 1972. In her role as Assistant VP, she acted as a key liaison between students, administration, and state legislators on many issues during the turbulent early 1970s. She served on several critical task teams, but she is best known for her advocacy of minority student concerns. Thelma worked on the front-lines often finding book money, food, housing, and clothes for needy students. She also located untapped resources for student programming, such as the Black Arts Festival. She frequently used her business connections to help students obtain internships and full-time employment, and she actively mentored staff and faculty members.
Following her retirement from Penn State in 1986; Thelma continued to live an active life of service. She became an active community advocate through the State College Area High School, Stand for Children, Housing Transitions Inc., and Mom's Kitchen, which provided free hot meals. She sat on the boards of organizations that included: CentrePeace, Inc. and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Board. She was also a longstanding member of State College Kiwanis where she served on the board and as vice-president. She was a member of the University Baptist and Brethren Church and the Unity Church of Jesus Christ in State College, Pa.
She is survived by a former husband, Curtis W. Price of Pittsburgh, PA. A step-brother, Andrew B. Cox of North Vandergrift, Pa., and a cousin, Ralph Cox of Las Vegas, Nevada. Her birth daughter and son; Carla M. Proby and Curtis B. Price, and her daughter-in –law, Marjory Price all currently residing in State College, Pa. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Carl E.Proby, Jr., William I. Price and Candace M. Price. She is survived by several nieces and nephews that include: Konrad B. Thomas, N. Brett Thomas and Lenore M. Thomas, Alan Cox, Andrew B. Cox, Jr., Anthony Cox, Alvin Cox, Angela Fisher and Anna Wright. She was also mother to many Penn State alumni whom she considered her children.
A memorial celebration service will be held in her remembrance at the State College Assembly of God Church on Saturday, January 18 from 12-2pm.


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The Council Services Department (Council Services) houses both the Councilors' offices as well as the Council staff. Three principal units of organization operate under the guidance of the Director of Council Services – Legislative/Council Support Services, Constituent Services and Community Relations, and Policy Evaluation and Development Services.
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Ice Cube - AmeriKKKa'sMost Wanted
Ice Cube's debut still stands as one of the most reflective, socially conscious works of the gangster rap movement. Though the lyrics are less intricate than contemporary acts, few artists have delivered a work as substantive as Amerikka's Most Wanted. The interesting thing about this album is how topically relevant it remains. Amerikka's Most Wanted discusses several issues with Compton specifically and America in general. Issues like gang violence are still prevalent in today's Compton, and Kendrick Lamar's good kid m.A.A.d. city deals heavily in gang violence.
2Pac - 2Pacalypse Now
Though this is definitely not Pac'sgreatest work, 2Pacalypse Now was the first America heard of the emcee. With a flow reminiscent of Rakim, Tupac laced this album with political raps and social inspection, all in Black Panther-esque rhetoric. The album also featured "Brenda's Got a Baby," one of the most powerful singles of the '90s.
Dr. Dre - The Chronic
TheChronic is widely considered among the most important albums in music history, but particularly rap history. Admittedly,the lyrics did not age well and the latter half of the album is about half as great as the first. However technically lacking The Chronic is today, it introduced G-Funk and established the sound of the West Coast for a generation. Few rap albums can bear the historical responsibility The Chronic does,and after 20 years it is still one of the best produced, most pivotal works in rap.
Snoop Dogg - Doggystyle
While The Chronic pioneered the G-Funk sound, Doggystyle personifies it. Snoop is at his finest here with his trademark steady,deliberate flow over some of the hottest beats of the era. Though Doggystyle varies little in topical content, few emcees have managed to match Snoop's versatile delivery and style.Doggystyle also popularized the pimp aesthetic in rap culture.
Nas - Illmatic
The general consensus is that Illmatic is one of, if not the bestalbums in the genre. Period. This is of course debatable, especially given Illmatic's company in this list. Nevertheless, Illmatic is a staplework of hip-hop. Nas's lyrical dexterity was nearly unprecedented upon the release of Illmatic and the album remains one of his best works. Illmatic has been cited as a source of inspiration for many contemporary rappers, including Lupe Fiasco, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar to name just a few. Illmatic is also one of the premier concept albums of the era.
Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die
It is unfortunate The Notorious B.I.G. wasonly able to release two studio albums. It is, however, remarkable that justthose two releases were enough to secure Big's position as one of the G.O.A.T.s. Ready to Die is an excellent workof rap. Big manages to outline the duality of the hustler mentality perfectly in this album. The money and glamour of an empire beget by the destruction of one's own eventually leads to guilt and thoughts of suicide. At least in Biggie's case. Big's is a deeply introspective story that balances honesty with braggadocio. We haven't even touched on the technical prowess of the record
Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt
In retrospect, Jay Z probably had the strongest debut album of the '90s. He rhymed with the technical fluidity of Nasor Big, but with much more progressive production. Reasonable Doubt is arguably Jigga's best album and easily one of the best albums on this list. Jay has always been a versatile emcee and that versatility lives through this album. Both the production and topical content is relevant, almost contemporary. At just under 16 years Reasonable Doubt aged well.
Eminem - The Slim Shady LP
It is a funnier, scarier Eminem we see in The Slim Shady LP. Though his major label debut doesn't fully display the lyrical flexibility of the emcee, it did help popularize horror-core rap, which is making mainstream treads through artists like Tyler the Creator and Hopsin. That isn't to say Eminem's signaturerhyme style is absent. The Slim Shady LPoffers bars that are as dense as they are shocking, with many metaphors extending through entire songs.
Easily 50 Cent's best work, Get Rich or DieTryin' is one of the bestselling rap albums of all time, and easily among the bestselling of the decade. Featuring one of the hottest club bangers of the era"In the Club", 50's major label debut sparked a new chapter in rap music, the battle of sales. The commercial appeal of GetRich or Die Tryin' doesn't offset its strength as a work. The album has laudable production and 50 rides the beats close.
Kanye West - The College Dropout
TheCollege Dropout reintroduced soul sampling to rapproduction and broadcasted more balanced lyrical content than much of itscontemporaries. This is also some of Kanye West's best work, which says something given the artist's consistently high quality music. The album's whole aesthetic also helped push high fashion in hip-hop. Of all the albums listed TheCollege Dropout is perhaps the most contemporary and comparable to KendrickLamar's good kid m.A.A.d. city. Bothworks push theme and narrative through skits. Both utilize unique flows andproduction patterns. Both came during a largely stagnant period in rap.
HNHH examines 10 of the best major label, solo debuts in rap following the acclaimed release of Kendrick Lamar's "good kid m.A.A.d. city".
In the two weeks since the release of Kendrick Lamar's heralded good kid m.A.A.d. city, many pundits have lauded the technical and creative prowess of the work as nothing short of an instant classic. This could very well prove true in coming years.
While the Compton emcee's masterpiece marinates, HNHH takes a step back to look at 10 of raps greatest, most influential debuts. Only major label, studio debuts are listed and only solo acts before 2005 at that. Otherwise groups like Wu Tang and duos like Eric B and Rakim would merit a spot, and that's just to name a couple of hip hop's amazing group acts. Also, only albums released between 1990 and 2005 are listed.
With all that said here is our list; an assemblage of hip hop debuts that are now canonic and with good kid m.A.A.d. city potentially joining their ranks in the future.


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The upper level disturbance that has continued to bring showers and thunderstorms to the region is finally moving inland this evening. By tomorrow, it will start to lift north. This is going to shift the thunderstorm threat eastward, with the greatest chances along the Cascades & in the Klamath Basin. Siskiyou County may also see a stray thunderstorm Sunday afternoon and evening, but the Rogue Valley should just see spotty showers as most of the instability moves east as well.
For Saturday evening through Sunday morning, expect overnight rain showers and storms to continue developing. Heavy rain in a short amount of time, strong winds, lightning and hail are all the primary threats. Most of the activity that has developed today has been west of the Cascades, which is typical with the current weather conditions in place. Ed near Merlin reported 2.5″ of rain in just an hour! Precipitable water values are over 1″, which indicates a very moist atmosphere. With this being said, it makes sense that a lot of rain is falling.
If you have pictures of lightning, hail, heavy rain, etc — post them to my Facebook wall! Or you can email or message them in as well. I have gotten some wonderful pictures so far and I would love to share!
By Monday, a drier air mass will move into place and clearer skies will then return. Air quality has improved quite a bit from the heavy rains, but expect it to begin deteriorating now that this area of low pressure begins lifting north and the shower activity comes to an end. Seasonal temperatures and a fairly dry forecast is expected through much of the week!
For more continuous weather updates, head to my Facebook page or follow me on Twitter! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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I wanted to get an idea about the Rekluse Pro Z-start clutch set.
Little background, since I dont see many people talk about it you might not know that this is an "auto clutch". Instead of using a lever, your RPMs control your clutch engagement. A bunch of ball bearings ride in individual channels and as the RPMs increase and decrease the bearings move in and out pressing and relieving pressure on the pressure plate causing your clutch to engage and disengage depending on how much throttle you give it. Max RPM is max engagement.
Now if you think it slips I encourage you to start reading from users and the Rekluse website (Rekluse Motor Sports - Motorcycle Auto Clutch for Dirt Bikes, ATVs and Harley-Davidsons). So long as you arent in 4th gear at 10MPH you arent destroying your clutch.
The reason im bringing all this up and sounding like a Rekluse rep is because during long distance cross country or enduro races the clutch gets to be a handful. Your hands get tired of actuating it, then you stall. Or the lever slips on a hillclimb and you stall or hammer the throttle to recover and the bike flies out from under you....its a pain. This clutch is smooth and doesnt jerk you around.
Final point is cold start launches. From a stopped motor to holeshot is no easy task. The clutch allows the rider to simply hit start and hammer the throttle. The smooth engagement makes the launch seamless and easy, not to mention quicker.
Now a lot of 450 and 400 guys are using these clutches. All the info is from their experiences. And the company DOES NOT, make one for the Raptor....yet. They are considering it though.
Im looking for info from Raptor riders. Trying to find a way to talk myself out of getting Rekluse to start punching these kits out for the Raptor. But it all seems like it is a good buy for the application.
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Birth of Jesus | Angel |
The Angel Gabriel Spoke to Mary
Gabriel told Mary that she is going to have a baby, and to call him Jesus. Also that Elizabeth her cousin is six months pregnant.
Gabriel in Hebrew means: God is mighty.
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Luke 1:26-38
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee,27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary.28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.30 But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus.32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."
34 "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
35 The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month.37 For nothing is impossible with God."
38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.
More Information:
One of only three angels named in the Bible. They were Gabriel and Michael serving God and Satan who rebelled.
There are a number of groups of angels mentioned like Cherubim and Serabim. Cherub is the singular of Cherubim in Hebrew. Hebrew puts im on the end of a word to make the word plural. Were in English often puts a s to make the word have a plural ending.


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Better quarterback: Brady or Montana?
August, 31, 2012
By Ryan Feldman, ESPN Stats & Info | ESPN.com
Getty ImagesBy any standard, Tom Brady and Joe Montana are two of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft thinks Brady is better.
What do the statistics tell us?
To compare the careers of Brady and Montana, let's look at their first 12 seasons. Montana finished the 1990 season at 34 years old, the same age at which Brady finished last season. By that time, Montana had played 166 regular-season games in 12 seasons. Brady has played 161 games in 12 seasons.
Comparing Montana through 1990 to Brady side-by-side, Brady has the statistical advantage in every category. Brady has more passing touchdowns, passing yards and completions, a higher completion percentage and fewer interceptions. He also has more wins and fewer losses than Montana.
In some of the categories, it's not even close. Brady has 24 more wins and four fewer losses than Montana. Brady has 58 more passing touchdowns and eight fewer interceptions in over 700 more pass attempts.
But it's unfair to compare Brady and Montana without taking their eras into account. The current NFL is a more pass-heavy league than it was during Montana's career – teams average 11 more passing yards and two more pass attempts per game.
From 1979-1990, Montana led the NFL in passing yards, passing touchdowns (only Dan Marino was even within 40 of him), completions (nobody was within 400 of him) and completion percentage (minimum 100 attempts).
By comparison, Brady is fourth in passing yards, second in passing touchdowns, fourth in completions and ninth in completion percentage (minimum 100 attempts) during his career.
So while Brady has better raw statistics, Montana was better when ranked against his peers in the era he played.
The postseason is where Montana truly distinguished himself. He was undefeated in four Super Bowls, while Brady is 3-2 in Super Bowls, losing each of his last two.
Montana has a career Super Bowl-record 11 passing touchdowns and no interceptions for a 127.8 Super Bowl Passer Rating, also a record. Brady holds the Super Bowl record for career completions (127) and passing yards (1,279) and has nine touchdowns with one interception.
From 1979 to 1990, Montana had more than twice as many postseason passing touchdowns (39 to Marino's 18) and over 2,000 more postseason passing yards (4,758) than anyone else.
Since 2000, Brady leads the NFL with 38 passing touchdowns and 5,285 passing yards in the postseason, but his lead margins aren't anywhere near Montana's.
Comparing their stats side-by-side, it looks clear that Brady has the upper hand. But by taking a deeper look at how they compared to their peers in their own eras, Montana fares better. Brady can't compare to Montana's perfect 4-0 Super Bowl record and 11-0 touchdown-to-interception ratio. If Super Bowls are your ultimate measuring stick, Montana is your guy.
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Presenters 2010
Prof Peter McDonald BComm (NSW), PhD (ANU), FASSA, Professor of Demography and Director of the Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute. He is Vice President of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) for the years, 2006-2009 and has been elected President of IUSSP for the period, 2010-2013. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and a Member of the College of Experts of the Australian Research Council. Prior to his present appointment he was head of research at the Australian Institute of Family Studies for a period of 11 years. He has also worked at the Demographic Institute of the University of Indonesia, at the World Fertility Survey, London and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Throughout his career, he has been actively engaged in the teaching and promotion of demography as a discipline while applying interdisciplinary approaches in his research. He has a PhD degree in Demography from the Australian National University and an Honours degree in Economics Statistics from the University of New South Wales. |
Jeremy Harris served for more than ten years as the Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, the 12th largest city in the United States.
Since retiring from elected office in January of
2005, he has been a strong international voice
for the development of sustainable cities. Over
the last three years, the Mayor has served in a
number of roles in this regard. |
Professor Richard Weller
Richard Weller is Winthrop Professor of
Landscape Architecture at the University of
Western Australia (UWA) where he is renowned for
combining teaching, research and practice in a
dynamic student-centered environment. He
received an excellence in teaching award from
the UWA in 2003. Professor Weller has published over 50 papers and given over 80 invited presentations on contemporary urban design and landscape architecture. His design work has been published as a
monograph by the University of Pennsylvania
Press in 2005 and his planning work concerning
the creation of alternative urban growth
scenarios for the city of Perth by the year 2050
is the subject of his latest book, 'Boomtown
2050': a book acclaimed by
Charles Waldheim, Chair of Landscape
architecture at Harvard University, as a 'must
read' for students of the city world-wide. |
Rod Fehring, Executive General
Manager, Australand Limited |
Mark Fuller, Managing
Principal, AECOM Design + Planning |
Guy Barnett is a Research Team Leader in CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems' Urban Systems Program based in Canberra, Australia. Since joining CSIRO in 1995, Guy has worked on a variety of projects resulting in the publication of 3 book chapters, 17 peer-reviewed articles, and 31 technical reports. He has a background is urban environmental science and is currently interested in the study of cities as ecosystems and ways in which ecological knowledge can be better integrated with urban design and planning processes. He is also working with the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at the Australian National University to build an interdisciplinary perspective on the health impacts of climate change in urban environments and opportunities for planning climate adaptation. |