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It was reported by a newspaper, it appeared on television at noon or 6 p.m. or it was mentioned on a drive-time radio show — and those involved usually had plenty of time to report it and produce it. The arrival of CNN and 24-hour news changed all of that, however, and Twitter and Facebook have changed it again: Now the news is just as likely to appear in a tweet or to be posted as a status update by someone who is directly involved in the event. Al Murray on the Twitter joke trial: 'Problem is, the law don't do funny' This week I went to the Royal Courts of Justice to offer support to someone who is in a lot of trouble because of a not particularly funny joke.
As an erstwhile pedlar of some not particularly funny jokes (just ask the Guardian's comedy critic, he doesn't dig what I do at all), this matters to me a great deal. As you walk into the Royal Courts of Justice, you are supposed to be awed by this Victorian legal cathedral, and I suppose you might be if the reason for you being there were not so ridiculous. Paul Chambers, who completely fits the "regular guy" bill, is in court to appeal against a conviction that stemmed from the law having one of its periodic Monty Python-does-Kafka brainfarts. I've never read any Kafka, by the way; maybe I should, and then I'd be as clever as genuflectee Stewart Lee. In a fit of frustration at his flight being delayed by snow, Paul tweeted this message – and hold onto your hats, this one's all zinger – "Crap! Twitter redesign offer big name brands more prominence. 8 December 2011Last updated at 16:06 ET Twitter has been in dialogue with several brands ahead of the relaunch Twitter has redesigned its micro-blogging service giving companies a greater presence on its network.
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Who: Robert Richardson, Tutor Emeritus, St. John's College, Santa Fe
What: Afternoon Lecture
Title: Thinking on Thinking
Where: Junior Common, Peterson Student Center, St. John's College
When: Wednesday, April 14, 3:15 p.m.
Details: This lecture is free of charge, open to the public, and followed by a question-and-answer period.
There is a widespread and longstanding view that we are embodied thinkers--a spirit, soul, or mind housed in a body. In this lecture, beginning with a glance at this opinion as expressed in Plato's Phaedo and moving on to consider another articulation of it drawn from the Upanisihads, Robert Richardson will undertake to loosen the hold this picture has on our way of seeing ourselves.
Robert Richardson is tutor emeritus, St. John's College, Santa Fe. He graduated from Park College in 1960 and was awarded a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship for graduate study in philosophy at Yale University, where he earned his master of art and doctorate degrees. Richardson joined the St. John's faculty in 1985.


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America's most uncoordinated childhood ballet and tap student before discovering that her talents were music and writing, Marakay Rogers finally traded in her violin for law school when she realized that she might make more money in law than she did performing with the Potomac Symphony and in orchestra pits around the mid-Atlantic. Unfortunately, she forgot to factor in the student loan repayments! She has never recovered from being chewed out by Terrence Mann in public for hanging up her bow.
A graduate of Wilson College (PA), Marakay is also a writer, film reviewer and interviewer. Additionally, as of 2014, she serves as vice-chair of the Advisory Board of the Beaux Arts Society, Inc. and is a member of GALECA.
She's also taught college-level communications, writing, theatre criticism and English literature classes, has received multiple writing awards for several small-press novels, and is listed in Marquis' "Who's Who in America". She has done additional post-collegiate English and drama studies coursework with Open University (UK) in drama and literature.
Her junior high English teacher was Broadway star Katrina Yaukey's mother, Kay Yaukey. (Her high school math teacher was Ordean Yaukey, Katrina Yaukey's father, but between Marakay's mother, an editor, and Katrina's mother, English won out.) Marakay is senior theatre critic for Central Pennsylvania and a senior editor for BWWBooksWorld as well as a classical music reviewer. In her free time, Marakay practices law and often gets it right.
March 6, 2015
Red Reddington, Van Gogh paintings, uranium -- they all have a price, and T. Earl King and family know how to get it at their auction. Lizzie goes undercover to bid on Red's freedom, but can she stay alive long enough to do it? And what's Tom doing in Germany with skinhead tattoos? THE BLACKLIST takes a darker turn than usual to explore those worlds.BWW Reviews: A Challenging Collegiate JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Oyster Mill Playhouse
March 4, 2015
Director Stephanie Via's interpretation of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR may be flawed, but it's imaginative, and it's well performed.BWW Column: Can THE BLACKLIST Continue to Delay Its Answers?
March 2, 2015
Fans and critics are complaining of a lack of answers on THE BLACKLIST. How have other shows managed to hold off on answers without angering viewers? An answer is easier than it may seem.BWW Reviews: Dutch Apple Scores With Their DIXIE SWIM CLUB
March 1, 2015
Paul Bernier scores with a fresh take on the five former swimmers at their vacation rentalBWW Reviews: MICHAEL AND EDIE Celebrates Area Premiere at Villanova Theatre
February 21, 2015
Barrymore winner James Ijames directs Rachel Bonds' tale of a boy, a girl, and their bookstore.BWW Reviews: VENUS IN FUR Thrills at the Fulton Theatre
February 21, 2015
Director Marc Robin and a talented cast bring the area premiere of Ives' play as the premiere production of the Fulton's Groff Theatre. Be prepared.BWW Reviews: OSCAR East Coast Premiere at Opera Philadelphia
February 21, 2015
The joint production of Santa Fe and Opera Philadelphia, Theodore Morrison's opera of the decline and fall of Oscar Wilde has its hits and misses. It's a magnificent production of an unripe work.BWW Reviews: I DO! I DO! Did, in the Right Way, at Theatre Harrisburg
February 19, 2015
Joan Derricks Kraft directed a polished version of a small-gem musicalBWW Reviews: An Explosive A RAISIN IN THE SUN Plays At Open Stage
February 13, 2015
Director Donald Alsedek and a uniformly fine cast bring Lorraine Hansberry's classic to vibrant life at Open Stage.BWW Recap: 'Ruslan Denisov' Takes on Oil, the CIA, and Liz on THE BLACKLIST
February 13, 2015
Uzbekistan, home of Uzbeks. And of Orthodox churches, one of which is being infiltrated during Mass by a group of armed men who surround the village priest. Once the guns are on him, he produces a satellite phone from his robes and calls his handler. In English, in an American accent. Ruslan Denisov has captured an undercover CIA agent, and he's on Raymond Reddington's BLACKLIST.BWW Reviews: Jonathan Groff, Reji Woods Take the Cabaret Stage in Lancaster
February 11, 2015
Lancaster's music scene has been greatly enriched by the stirrings of cabaret that have begun over the past few years. The end of January was notable, however, for two days of outstanding cabaret in a row on the 30th and 31st, first with Lancaster-based performer Reji Woods at the Ware Center, and then with Lancaster-bred performer Jonathan Groff giving a fundraiser at Ephrata Performing Arts Center.BWW Reviews: AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Will Kill You at The Fulton
February 2, 2015
Agatha Christie fans, rejoice. Everyone else rejoice, too. Marc Robin's new production of the Christie classic is absolutely worth it.BWW Recap: Who's That Girl? 'Luther Braxton' Raises Questions on THE BLACKLIST
February 2, 2015
After months off screen, THE BLACKLIST needed to come back with a bang. There's shooting and explosions aplenty in 'Luther Braxton' (No. 21), as well as Ron Perlman, but it's more likely the placement after the Super Bowl than the predictable moments that will give this a ratings bump let's see the ratings for part two of the episode on Thursday night.BWW Reviews: 'Can't Take Your Eyes Off' JERSEY BOYS at Hershey Theatre
January 29, 2015
When is a jukebox musical not a 'jukebox musical'? If anything, it's when the musical is by its subjects, when they're an integral part of putting the show together. If JERSEY BOYS were any less a jukebox musical, it would be the original band on stage talking about their story and giving a concert themselves. With music by band member and composer Bob Gaudio, lyrics by 'Fifth Season' Bob Crewe -- in short, with the music and lyrics by the band's songwriters, one of whom was a band member, and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, JERSEY BOYS isn't as much a jukebox musical as it is a musical documentary of a hair-raising story that wasn't in the news at the time.BWW Reviews: A Joyfully Noisy MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Bucks County Playhouse
January 29, 2015
MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL is on tour, and it's as raucous as ever in New Hope on the Bucks County Playhouse stageBWW Reviews: Aging Book, Refreshing Cast in MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Bucks County Playhouse
January 26, 2015
It's an amusing show, and it's not so female-oriented that men won't be able to get a few laughs at it as well. It's surprisingly free of male-bashing, celebrating women rather than complaining about the opposite sex, and it's relatively gentle, although if you're easily embarrassed by the subject of masturbation, don't bring family members who will be dying to tease you about it after the section on sex. If you see it for no other reason, see it for the cast themselves.BWW Reviews: THE 39 STEPS Climbs Some Heights at York Little Theatre
January 23, 2015
Director Aaron Dalton and an enormous cast of four bring the Olivier-winning comedy version of the classic Hitchcock film to the York Little Theatre stageBWW Reviews: AN INSPECTOR CALLS On Oyster Mill Playhouse
January 21, 2015
JB Priestley's classic social commentary that plays like a drawing room mystery is on stage at Oyster Mill.BWW Reviews: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT Tour is a 'Nice Show if You Can Catch It' at Hershey
January 17, 2015
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT is not at Hershey Theatre long enough. It needs to be there longer. It's not perfect, but it sure is swell, and it's all-Gershwin, all the time.BWW Reviews: MID-LIFE 2! Teases Midlife Crisis at Dutch Apple
January 16, 2015
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre is the launching pad for a new musical revue celebrating the joys and pains of middle age. From aches to zumba, nothing is sacred.
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Hudson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a non-profit organization that recruits and trains volunteers to advocate for foster children in the court system.
Please consider becoming a volunteer to change the course of a child's life, many of them in Hoboken. Information sessions are held monthly at the Hudson County Administration building room 400: the next one will be Tuesday, April 16th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Hudson County Administration Building is located at 595 Newark Avenue in Jersey City.
Parking is available in the lot behind the Administration Building on Pavonia Avenue. This "Employee Parking Only" lot is available to HCCASA volunteers after 5 pm. Please enter the Administration Building using the side entrance off Central Avenue.
For more details, go to: www.hudsoncountycasa.org


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College Applications and What You Need to Know–Now
If you are a high school junior or senior and planning on attending college, filling out college applications is inevitable. However, the process doesn't have to be an overwhelming one and there are some tips that could ease your mind.
"Nightmare" college application scenarios do not have to exist and, if they do, they can be restricted to only your dreams.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, between 2004 and 2014, almost 14 million job openings are projected to be filled by workers who have a bachelor's or higher degree and who are entering an occupation for the first time. This push for degrees might imply a push to complete college applications—lots of them.
What should you know before you type your first character or put your pen to the paper?
Computers crash. You already know this. Remember the last time you were nearing completion of your high school paper on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and all of a sudden a blue screen glared at you? Yes, bad. Since you are already aware of the dreaded blue screen, you also probably know about Trojans and other nasty viruses and malware. Take action. Back up your work constantly. If you have a Mac, try Time Machine. Anyone (PC or Mac users) can use Dropbox to protect and save their work, and it can be accessed from multiple devices. It is even free, up to 2 GBs, and you can earn up to 18 GBs with referrals. Google Drive is another smart option. Whatever app or product you select, use it! There is nothing worse than spilling that sweet tea on your keypad and knowing that all of the work you have completed on your college application was lost forever.
Hitting enter too quickly. Slow it down! Rushing when filling out a college application is one of the worst things you can do. If you are in a hurry, click "save and continue" instead of submitting an application that you haven't taken the time to properly review. If you find that caffeinated substances like coffee or Mountain Dew make you too hyper or cause you to rush too much then maybe you should switch to decaf tea or the best standby, a glass of water. When you rush, you may make mistakes that you cannot go back and fix so it's better to take a deep breath and plan on filling out your college applications when you aren't in such a hurry.
Then there is the possibility of sending the wrong application to the wrong school. Yikes! In order to head off such a potential disaster, label your Word docs accurately. If you are sending application essays to Duke, Yale or M.I.T., then save each Word doc accordingly and label them as each school's name. Doubling check attachments or uploads can quickly catch any mistakes that might occur. You may even want to think about using The Common Application. It is a non-profit organization that allows you to submit one admissions application (online and printed) to any of its 488 member schools.
Schedule some time into your planner and take a few hours on the weekend that you would normally spend socializing to complete your college apps the right way. Then you will not have to deal with major application catastrophes—fingers crossed.
Spell check. Hate to break it to you but spell check is not a spelling god. While it is great at catching some grammatical and spelling errors and you should use it to review any Word documents you will be attaching or copying and pasting into college applications, you need to closely reread your application multiple times to make sure there are no glaring mistakes. Better yet, if you have a grammar policeman or woman in your family, have him or her read over your essay and point out mistakes. Sometimes a different pair of eyes is all that is needed to ensure a quality application.
Applying to colleges and filing out applications can be an exciting time in your high school years. Don't let a few avoidable mistakes prevent you from executing a killer college application.
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Review: Paul
The magical formula of a tubby Nick Frost and a neatly-bearded Simon Pegg returns to the big screen in their new alien epic, and the inseparable duo do what they do best – play exaggerated, nerdy versions of themselves.
This time, they are a pair of comic book obsessives visiting the States for a jaunt to Comic Con, looking to top off their trip with a pilgrimage to famous UFO sites.
Along their travels, they bump into Paul, a little grey alien (voiced by Seth Rogen) who enjoys getting high, partying and stripping off.
Sadly for the good time extra-terrestrial and his new-found friends, the FBI are hot on his trail and want him locked up and out of the public eye.
Paul might not be as side-splitting as Shaun Of The Dead, but the clever one-liners, geeky nods to sci-fi films and heart-warming bromance make it well worth the watch.
The Hollywood budget and star performances from the brilliant Jason Bateman and the surprisingly sexy Kristen Wiig also make it feel more polished than past outings. It's good to have the boys back!
Stick it on the poster:
'Clever, rude and very funny – it's ET for adults'
The Social Network
Director David Fincher's take on the Facebook story has had critics salivating since it hit cinemas last year. There's a top performance from Jesse Eisenberg as the social networking behemoth's multi-billionaire founder Mark Zuckerberg and Justin Timberlake's great, too. 8/10
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Saturday June 9, 2012 – 8:00 am
The La Pine Community Park is located at 51390 Walling Lane
5k or 10k walk-run You will be moving through pine forest on forest service roads and along low traffic streets on a mixture of surfaces.
25 mile or 50 mile bike ride takes you through second growth Ponderosa Pine trees on your way to the South Ice Caves. There are three steep climbs and great descents. On a clear day you can see the Cascade range all the way down to Crater Lake.
Register today!
La Pine Park & Recreation Foundation
Is a supporting non-profit for the La Pine Park & Recreation District. Together the two organizations provide recreational opportunities to residents of southern Deschutes County. The proceeds from the Big Pine Event will provide scholarships to kids that otherwise would not be able to participate in classes or activities offered by the District.
Registration: (make check payable to LPRF)
In person:
LPRD Offices
16405 First St,
La Pine,OR
Through the mail:
LPRD – Big Pine
La Pine, OR 97739
Over the phone: 541.536.2223
Packet Pick Up & Pasta Feed:
June 8th 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the La Pine
Senior Center, 16450 Victory Ln. Pasta Feed is
$8 for participants and $11 for anyone else. The
Pasta Feed benefits the La Pine Senior Center.
Aid Stations: There will be check-points andaid stations with water at half way points and the finish line for participants for all events.
Awards: Overall first place finisher for each gender for the10k, and 50 mile cycling event will be awarded $100. Overall first place finisher for each gender for the5k, and 25 mile cycling event will be awarded $50. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place finishers for each division will be given an award
as well.
Each participant will receive a ponderosa pine tree seedling in order to spread the "big pine" love!


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are those cut up hot dogs on there? LOL reminds me of the KD my babysitter used to make
Looks good! That is thick crust my friend! I will be making pizza tonight. minus the hotdogs, but I may make a hotdog for my little one on the side.
However I love bread.... can't get enough fresh bread... it's just so darn good Mark


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The history of Liverpool can be traced back to 1190 when the place was known as 'Liuerpul', possibly meaning a pool or creek with muddy water. Other origins of the name have been suggested, including 'elverpool', a reference to the large number of eels in the Mersey, but the definitive origin is open to debate and is probably lost to history. A likely derivation is connected with the Welsh word "Llif" meaning a flood, often used as the proper name for the Atlantic Ocean, whilst "pool" is in general in place names in England derived from the late British or Welsh "Pwll" meaning variously, a pool, an inlet or a pit.
I love Liverpool. Say the name of the city, and most people outside of the area will instantly think of The Beatles. This frustrates me, because it's about so much more than that – I've always thought The Beatles were a bit overrated anyway – and the history is rich and fascinating; covering the slave trade, ship building, and so much more. Liverpool gets a lot of stick in the town I live in, for being a violent place full of chavvy (does anyone still say 'chav' anymore?) kids and druggies, but it really doesn't deserve that reputation. Really, I think my small town by the sea is jealous of the big city by the Mersey, and I don't blame it.
My love for Liverpool is the second reason why I agreed to a day out with Z on Thursday. The first reason was simply because I craved friendship and socialising; a good sign, I think. I'm now not only seeking out company, but wanting it.
Didn't sleep well the night before, but still managed to stumble out of bed at 8am, wash my hair and drink half a coffee. I confess; I wore the same jeans I've been wearing for bloody ages. Like, two weeks. I never do that, but in my defense they're the only pair which fit and I don't want to wash them and have to wear a small pair which make me feel like an elephant.
It was a good day. I got a taxi to the station and had a minor coffee disaster (the machine ran out of milk; it had to be my coffee, didn't it?) but apart from crap coffee, I think it went well. Z was behaving herself (that sounds awful; it's just the easiest way to describe it) and there were no freak-outs or sudden changes of plan. I went to the city and survived; not only that, but I was disappointed to be going home. Talking of going home, when Z and I went to find a chip shop, we discovered that Central Station and the surrounding roads were closed off with police tape. Our first thoughts were of 7/7 – Liverpool could easily be a target – so we asked a policewoman what was going on. She replied that there was a gas leak and they'd had to shut the station down.
Walking around the shops, Z and I speculated whether it was actually a gas leak, or something more sinister. I decided it was a bomb threat, an abandoned bag. Everyone else probably just accepted the gas story, but two crazy, paranoid people together… it was a huge terrorist threat by the time we'd finished, and although the station was still closed when we finally managed to get a series of trains back home, we still had to pass through the empty station. Z refused to look, convinced something would blow up. I just stared out of the window into the flourescent-lit, brown and cream space, feeling like we'd never come out the other side.
Even Z's little problem with spending money didn't frustrate me today. I don't know why my BPD and her Bipolar seem to clash so much; I always thought they were quite similar in certain ways (although I don't get highs) but my need for control and her recklessness does create friction, even if she doesn't realise it. Shopping and eating together, I realised that I need to lay off her a bit, because she can't help it. If she could, it wouldn't be such an issue between her and her fiance.
I'm not seeing S this weekend. I started typing this on Thursday night, and only just got 'round to finishing it now because I'm feeling a bit low; I always see S on a Friday, unless I'm much too ill. I miss him. We spoke earlier on the phone, and we've arranged to meet in the pub on Wednesday when he gets paid. Money's the problem; we're both utterly skint. Considering I've been getting so narked with Z, I've been having my own issues with spending too much recently. I think the culmination of doctor's appointments, weight gain and general worry have made me crave some sort of comfort, and what better way to feel better than to buy jewellery and make-up? Oh, and clothes. Books, too. Tobacco. Salon shampoo. Haircuts. It all adds up, and this month I've totally run away with myself. I try to never borrow money, but I've had to ask my mother to bail me out a few times. I feel guilty; she's been complaining how little money we have right now.
Today, I did very little except a bit of knitting and waste time online. I cut my mother's hair; I completely ballsed it up last time, and she's been dropping hints about me fixing it. Quite why she trusts me after I gave her an accidental asymmetric bob, I don't know. She says she's noticed I'm seeming more positive in myself, and expressed surprise at the hours I'm somehow managing to keep, and I'm glad she's noticed. I feel as though I'm balancing on a very thin ledge right now, caught between being relatively okay and sliding back in to not giving a shit about anything, and I need her approval.
I know I rely on it too much.
It doesn't feel right without S beside me tonight. He said he misses my face… I reckon it's not half as much as I miss his.
A busker played 'There Is A Light That Never Goes Out' as Z and I walked down the main street from Liverpool station. I smiled; I don't think S will ever know how much I love him.


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As a professional magician who performs mostly in Ontario Canada I don't get a lot of chance to visit fellow magicians who perform far away. We run into each other at magic conventions or gatherings but other than travelling to see their show it doesn't happen nearly enough. When another illusionist comes to a theatre near you its a treat to enjoy their show as well as visit them backstage. Comedy Magician Mac King recently performed at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre and brought the house down with his outstanding show. If you are ever in Las Vegas make sure to see his show which has played and will continue to play at Harrahs Casino for years. Its an afternoon show and ranks as one of the top shows in Las Vegas according to tripadvisor.
I have had the chance to see Mac's show twice in Las Vegas but didn't want to miss it in Burlington so I didn't hesitate to get tickets. Mac takes the time to meet and greet the entire audience after the show, thats they type of guy he is. It was nice to catch up and have a quick visit backstage.


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Uganda threatened to pull out of the dirty war in Somalia unless it was afforded continued immunity for its mass murders in Congo. Washington is the Big Daddy of both bloodbaths. Within days, Uganda backed down, since a "withdrawal from Somalia would amount to going on strike against its employer, the United States."
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From the 1980s to today, an elite group of Western intelligence operatives have backed low-intensity guerrilla warfare in certain African 'hotspots'. Mass atrocities in the Great Lakes and Sudan can be linked to Roger Winter, a pivotal U.S. operative whose 'team' was recently applauded for birthing the world's newest nation, South Sudan. Behind the fairytale we find a long trail of blood and skeletons from Uganda to Sudan, Rwanda and Congo.
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The U.S. military command in Africa, AFRICOM, has trained thousands of officers on the continent, including the young captain that overthrew his own government in Mali, this year. "If AFRICOM's protégés have taken careful note of how the U.S. military is routinely used to try and take whatever the U.S. wants in Africa, often without regard for law, custom or prudence, it is not hard to imagine how or why Amadou Sanogo might do the same thing in his own country."
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The response to complex emergencies is not the same as the response to natural disasters. Just as each situation is unique, each type of agency —humanitarian and development— has a specialized service to offer. What (and who) works best in one situation is not necessarily the same in another.Haiti's long history of crises—natural disasters and chronic humanitarian and political situations—has had a major impact on the health of this island nation of 8.4 million. According to the Pan American Health Organization's Epidemiological Bulletin, Vol. 24, No. 1, by 2000, infant mortality had increased to 80.3/1,000 live births, a rise associated with increased poverty, deficiencies in the health system and the impact of the AIDS epidemic. Other major health concerns include vector-borne diseases such as malaria, which is endemic in Haiti, diseases preventable by immunization such as measles, intestinal infectious diseases and nutritional and metabolic diseases. Malnutrition ranks eighth among the causes of general mortality and 76% of the cases are in children under 5.
Although both natural disasters and complex emergencies wreak havoc on a country's health care system, a natural disaster can ultimately strengthen a country's management capacity as a result of experience gained and an influx of national and external assistance. This was the case in several countries affected by Hurricane Mitch in late 1998, where financial support was used not only for immediate repairs to infrastructure, but to also build better disaster prevention and response mechanisms. Nicaragua is a good case in point. In the last five years, the country has built up its health disaster program at a much faster pace than it was able to do in the previous twenty years, so much so that it recently led the process to create an inter-country disaster preparedness and prevention plan for the health sector in Central America.
Complex emergencies, where public institutions have received little or no support, do not offer the same opportunities. In Haiti, almost nothing remains from previous humanitarian and military interventions. The United Nations has called for a long-term international presence of some 20 years as Haiti recovers from this series of reverses. "We cannot continue,"said the U.N. Special Adviser to Haiti to the Security Council, "with the stop-start cycle that has characterized relations between the international community and Haiti. Since 1994, 10 separate and joint missions by the United Nations and the Organization of American States (OAS) would spend a year or two, without necessarily involving local people in their work, and there would be no continuity after the missions left."
There is a great deal of goodwill among the Caribbean Community, the countries of the Western Hemisphere and the international community to change the way support is provided to countries in a chronic state of crisis such as Haiti. However, if humanitarian or security programs and institutions act in isolation during the post-conflict period, progress may be short-lived.
What triggered the latest international humanitarian response in Haiti was not the downward spiral in the state of health, but rather the sudden increase in violence—duly recorded by the arrival of the international press corps in Port-au-Prince. At that point, the international community focused its response primarily on security. Fortunately, a military intervention aided in peacekeeping and the transition government, the international community and NGOs were than free to look at humanitarian issues.
Humanitarian programs are needed and will be needed for a good while in Haiti to deal with the most immediate needs brought on by the crisis. But they will have little or no role in strengthening the government or addressing the roots of the crisis. Humanitarian agencies and workers are tremendously adept at providing a quick and agile response to crises, but they must work hand-in-hand with the development community. Some best practices that were noted in previous crises include:
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- Avoid having the development community begin its full involvement only when humanitarian programs are winding down. "Developers" must be fully involved from the beginning, working in tandem with humanitarian agencies. Later, bilateral, UN or NGO cooperation should take the lead in medium-term reconstruction efforts.
- Avoid cutting off aid in areas such as security, policing, justice and the political process too soon, as has been the case. No stable development or economic program can be carried out without a minimum level of security. Development programs are among the strongest contributors to good governance and stability.
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With startups buzzing in Denver [3], shared workspace campuses that cater to entrepreneurs are heating up.
Last week, Galvanize disclosed plans for a second Denver building [4] and a mini location in Boulder. Now, technology and startup incubator Innovation Pavilion, which operates an 80,000-square-foot building in the Denver Tech Center area, is preparing to announce IP2 [5].
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"I'm in discussions with Brian about starting IP2," said Vic Ahmed, founder of the Innovation Pavilion. "We're crammed in this location. We're finalizing the details and hopefully we'll make an announcement next week."
Operations such as Galvanize and Innovation Pavilion are ideal for startups because they don't require long-term leases and offer on-site mentoring and business assistance.
The original Innovation Pavilion, at 9200 E. Mineral Ave., provides entrepreneurs with shared workspace and Internet access [9] for about $200 a month. The four-story building also includes a startup lounge and private office space on the upper levels, though those tenants were relocated after FEMA signed its three-month lease about a week ago.
"All of them, except one, moved to another of Brian's location," Ahmed said. "We're looking at consolidating them at another building."
When Northstar acquired the building, Watson promised to spend $2 million on improving the space. He said those plans are still in the cards.
"We've already begun to invest in the building and improve the building," Watson said.
Denver-based Northstar, founded 14 years ago, owns more than a dozen properties in Colorado that house about 2,500 workers.
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quote:Pretty sure NBC tried the commentator-less NFL game back in the '80s.
quote:One day I will have my own network, and I will just bring in two random fans from each team to comment on the game.
quote:It would be interesting to see how postgame opinions of players would change if there wasn't the color guy telling you how to think someone played that day.


text: Molly WatsonTCHOInfoAboutLocal chocolate in the United States is tricky. Unless you're in Hawaii, you need to ship in the cacao beans. And many chocolatiers actually buy already-processed beans and flavor, manipulate, and shape the final chocolate. Since all steps of chocolate-making require skill and practice, even this is no small feat. TCHO bills itself as New American Chocolate. The company works closely with certified fair-trade growers to get good beans and to also create excellent fermentation and drying facilities at the farms, which ensure the best final quality. Even more impressive, TCHO provides "flavor labs," where the growers can make basic chocolate. This accomplishes two things. First, the farmers get to taste chocolate made with their beans, which is a new experience for most of them. Second, it gives the farmers and TCHO a shared vocabulary for talking chocolate, cocoa, and cacao beans. Visitors to the store get a similar experience, with chocolates presented based on their flavor profiles, not just the cocoa percentages we've all gotten used to. Fruity, nutty, floral, earthy, citrus: figure out your chocolate type. Then stock up and maybe take one of the free tours offered twice daily at the TCHO factory to see how they make it so tasty. Photo: Facebook/TCHO InfoPier 17, San Francisco, CA 94124 (415) 981-0189 tcho.com MapGoogle Map:


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Prayer Breakfast teaches Soldiers about love, sacrifice
POSTED: Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 9:52am
UPDATED: Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 10:07am
Fort Bliss, TX — Several dozen Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command came together for a prayer breakfast hosted by the command's Unit Ministries Team held at the Sgt. 1st Class Charles M. Bamford Consolidated Dining Facility here Feb. 14.
"The significance of having the Prayer Breakfast today was to take advantage of Saint Valentine's Day, which makes it easy to incorporate the theme of love," said Chaplain (Col.) Dean Bonura, command chaplain for 32nd AAMDC.
In addition to the meal, the Soldiers indulged in messages about relationships, love and sacrifice.
"This breakfast gave us an opportunity to recognize the importance of faith and spirituality among our Soldiers," said Bonura. "It also gives us a chance to take a break from the normal routine and encourage one another to care for each other; to be strengthened by what we believe; and overall just to improve what we do as Soldiers."
The observance began with an invocation delivered by Bonura and was followed by a musical selection performed by the Fort Bliss Garrison Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Rasmussen and Spc. Gregory Lord, a Soldier from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. In keeping with the day's significance, scripture readings and a prayer that emphasized themes of love and sacrifice were recited by Soldiers from HHB; these themes were reiterated by the event's guest speaker, Family Life Chaplain (Maj.) Michael Jeffries.
"Often times, our greatest desire is to be loved greatly and cared for," said Jeffries. "The flip side of wanting and desiring to be loved greatly is we must be willing to love greatly."
Jeffries, who has been married for 19 years, went on to explain a common misconception individuals may have in a relationship.
"We've began using the gauge of happiness to tell how well our love life is going; [believing] if I'm happy then love is doing real well, but if I'm not happy then love is doing bad," he said. "Happiness can be a faulty gauge because it leads us to looking inward, into ourselves, and wondering how is this relationship benefiting me and how is my life being made better by this?"
Relationships require compromise to work, and while reflecting upon his own marriage, Jeffries says he finally saw the big picture.
"I began to realize my marriage [didn't solely revolve around] my happiness," he said. "God didn't call me to be married so I could be happy; he called me to be married so I could learn how to love."
"Chaplain Jeffries deals with [relationship issues] all the time," said Bonura. "He sees successes and he sees some challenges, so I think what he had to say comes out of a wealth of experience and knowledge. I hope the Soldiers in attendance learned that we all can improve in our loving relationships with our significant others. We certainly can learn to appreciate one another and to support one another because Soldiers have a lot to care about."


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First of all Thanks for the replies and any help,
I recently bought a S&W M&P compact .40 it is my EDC (well might not be after what happened today)
I went to the range this afternoon, 2nd time w/this particular piece. my 1st exp. at the range with it was extremely positive (150 rds.)nothing bad to say about the gun, but today on the other hand.... From the 1st round every time I squeezed the trigger the mag would drop, didn't matter if the mag was full or near empty. I shot double tap loads with gold dot HP's and winchester white box 165 gr. and it continued to drop the mag each round fired. checked other threads couldn't find any info so thought i'd throw it out there. i'm not new to shooting so i'm sure i wasn't limpwristing it or accidently hitting the mag release . Also takes more than nominal force to slide the mag all the way into the mag well when its full, is this normal for the M&Ps ? (i.e quite a bit of tension)
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No afternoon tea is complete without them, but how much do you actually know about the humble Welsh cake?
In the newly-published book, Celebrating St. David's Day, and its Welsh sister-version (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch,£6.95), Elin Meek introduces the history behind these little teatime delicacies, as well as discussing numerous other aspects of Wales and Welshness.
This scone-like treat is traditionally to be eaten on St David's Day, so why not have a go at baking your own Welsh cakes with the book's easy-to-follow recipe?
If, however, kneading and baking is not your cup of tea, then the colourful volume has plenty of other things to offer as well, including making your own daffodil.
Celebrating St. David's Day is also chock-full of interesting facts about our patron saint, from his life's history to the myths and miracles that are associated with him. The book also offers an insight into the reasons why the daffodil, leek and Red Dragon have all become symbols of Wales; as well as offering a look at traditional costumes, both old and new.
Celebrating St. David's Day is the second volume in the Festival Fun series, and follows the success of the first instalment, Celebrating Halloween.
Myrddin ap Dafydd of Gwasg Carreg Gwalch publishers said, "As a parent myself I feel it is of utmost importance that we offer the younger generation an insight into our traditions, our habits and our histories.
"Our hope is that the Festival Fun series will do this in an interesting and amusing way, and will be something parents and children, or schoolchildren, can do together.
This is the book's recipe for making Welsh cakes:
You will need:
500g self-raising flour 125g butter or margarine 125g vegetable oil 200g sugar 200g currents 2 eggs
Dull 1.Pre-heat the griddle pan on the oven 2.Sieve the self-raising flour into a large bowl 3.Rub the butter or margarine and the vegetable oil into the flour until the consistency is akin to that of breadcrumbs 4.Add the sugar and the currants 5.Make a well in the centre of the mixture. Beat the two eggs, before pouring them into the well. 6.Use a fork to gradually mix it all together. The end result should see the mixture becoming a large ball, which can be lifted clean from the bowl. If you don't want to carry on with the work of rolling the mixture, cutting and baking the Welsh cakes, the ball of dough will keep in the fridge for a day or two. 7.Sprinkle a little flour over the place you'll be rolling the dough. 8.Break the dough in half, more or less, and the roll it out with a rolling pin into a large circle until it's roughly three-quarter centimetre thick. 9.Use small circular cutters to cut the welsh cakes. 10.Carefully place the individual Welsh cakes on the griddle, cooking them for about three minutes either side. Be warned, you'll need to keep a close eye on them to avoid them getting burnt! 11.Leave them to cool, then serve with a sprinkling of sugar. Some like to spread butter on them as well!
Fast facts about Welsh cakes:
Welsh cakes can be traced back in time to one of the earliest forms of baking, where a flatstone, or bakestone, would be placed onto an open fire. This stone was then used as the cooking surface for the Welsh cakes, the equivalent to today's hotplate. The Welsh cake mixture would be placed onto the stone and cooked first on one side and then turned to complete the cooking.
At one time they were often eaten in both cottages and farmhouses alike, and miners would also have them in their lunchboxes.
But regardless of their popularity, the means of cooking them varied from region to region. The most common method was to cook them on a bakestone over an open fire, which is the reason why the Welsh cake is also known as the bakestone or the griddle scone in some areas of Wales. In some parts of Glamorganshire they would be baked in a Dutch oven in front of the fire. These were cakes cut into small, circular shapes thus also giving them the name of round cakes or roun cakes.
Other villages christened them slashers and wheel cakes. These cakes were baked when there was a shortage of bread or when visitors were expected to tea. This is probably the reason why Welsh cakes were often thought of as poor people's food.
Celebrating St. David's Day Elin Meek Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, �£6.95 ISBN: 1-845270-15-0
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I have been granted a Jurors' Choice for the Project Competition award by Center in Santa Fe, for my Fordlândia project. The award includes complimentary participation in Review Santa Fe, which I will be attending in June.
Over 700 contestants applied for the award, and Center has put together this nice video to highlight some of the entries and their thoughts on jurying:
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The work of all award winners can be viewed here: centerawards.org/gallery/overview.php.


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Perched high above the sweeping Central Pacific coastline on twelve acres of tropical rainforest once inhabited by the Quepoa Indians, Hotel Parador is a secluded luxury beach hotel adjacent to the stunning sheltered cove of Playa Biezanz and just minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park, the neighboring fishing village of Quepos, and the local airport.
Hotel Parador is distinguished by its commitment to sustainability, world-class amenities, European-inspired ambiance and Costa Rican "Pura Vida" hospitality in an unparalleled natural setting teeming with wildlife. From our majestically situated property you might witness the awesome spectacle of migrating whales while just a bit further the unspoiled beach of Matapalo plays host to another of nature's miracles: the annual nesting of turtles, which usually occurs between July and December.
Evoking the old world charm of a traditional Spanish "parador," Hotel Parador offers the outstanding facilities and personal service expected by our discerning and deserving guests, including world-class restaurants, three pools, wi-fi, spa, small fitness center, on-site activities, and experienced concierge to assist with tours, reservations and any other holiday need.
Our selection of garden, jungle or ocean-view rooms and lavish suites dot the sprawling grounds, affording both family-friendly and couples-only romantic options. Scenic jungle trails shared by frolicking titi, whiteface and howler monkeys, lazing sloths and slithering giant iguanas lead to jagged panoramic cliffs and many hidden enclaves and intimate niches allowing for further privacy. You need never leave the property, but if you so choose, the hotel's regular shuttles will have you back in "civilization" in no time.
Close enough to the Manuel Antonio's renowned beaches, adventure activities and local flavor of Quepos, yet isolated from the bustle of the main drag, Hotel Parador in Costa Rica provides the perfect antidote to life's chaos with every imaginable amenity defining a first-class resort.
Amenities - Parador Resort & Spa
129 Rooms, 6 Restaurants, 4 Bars, 2 Infinity Swimming Pools, 1 Adults' Swimming Pool With Cascading Waterfall, 1 Adults' Infinity Pool At Las Suites, 1 Relaxation Pool At Spa, Beach (Nearby), Spa*, Jacuzzi, Swim-Up Bar, Tennis, Mini-Golf, Volleyball, Sport Fishing (Nearby)*, White Water Rafting (Nearby)*, 2 Gift Shop*, Parking Lot, Conference Room, Library, Horseback Riding (Nearby)*, Computer Stations With High Speed Internet Service, Free Shuttle To Beach, Concierge, Tour Desk*, Hiking Trails, Elevators, Fitness Center, Laundry Facilities*, Welcome Cocktail, Room Service*, Bell Boy, Currency Exchange*, Babysitting*, Transfer Service*, Golf Cart Service*.
* denotes activities/services available for an additional cost. Amenities and inclusions are subject to change at any time.
Room Categories and Descriptions - Parador Resort & Spa
Room amenities include balconies or terraces, room service, cable TV, air conditioning, mini-bar, coffee maker, telephone, safety deposit box, iron and ironing board, ceiling fan and hairdryer.
Children Policy: Child age break is 5 years old.
Jungle View Room - One king or two full size beds, bathroom with tub. These rooms offer private balconies and doors to adjacent rooms. The Jungle Rooms refresh your senses with the greenery of the dense vegetation, and once in a while catch a glimpse of wildlife swinging around at a distance and birds flying in the sky. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Premium Room - Sitting just below the Premium Plus floor, our lovely Premium Rooms provide the ultimate in comfort and serenity, highlighted by a selection of spectacular jungle and ocean views visible through expansive sliding glass doors that lead to sizable private balconies. You'll enjoy either remarkable vistas stretching to Manuel Antonio National Park or the lush carpet of wildlife-laden rainforest that distinguishes the view to Quepos. Don't be surprised when a monkey ambles across your huge private balcony or a three-toed sloth nests in a tree below your room! With two pillow-top queen size beds, all your needs are met in high style.
Suite - Comfortable elegance and unrivalled amenities distinguish the 28 one-bedroom Suites at Parador Suites. Enveloped in lush wildlife-laden rainforest with imposing views of the shimmering Pacific, each chic Suite features a large serene bedroom with pillow-top king size bed and spacious living area replete with sleeper sofa, 42" Plasma TV, fully stocked mini-bar, table clock with I-pod deck, safety deposit box, and coffee-maker. The exclusive artwork of renowned Costa Rican painter Victor Chavarra adorns the entire Suite and wall-of-glass doors lead to the private Jacuzzi on your ocean-view balcony. The lovely open-design bathroom is decked out with two granite-top sinks, separate tub and shower, luxurious linens and bathrobes, and a selection of bath products. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
Dining - Parador Resort & Spa
Hotel Parador Resort & Spa offers the following restaurants:
La Galeria - Ambient live piano music complements fine dining at La Galeria, an elegant sea-view restaurant overlooking the hotel's lush gardens and beautiful pool area. Offering a diverse menu and daily specials that spotlight the tropical flavors of local cuisine alongside Mediterranean-inspired dishes, La Galeria is perfect for a romantic evening or family meal. Conveniently located just steps from the main pool, La Galeria is also open for lunch. An extensive breakfast buffet (included in room rate) which features a design-your-own omelet station, fresh breads and pastries, tropical fruits and juices, cereals, traditional Gallo Pinto, and Costa Rica's famously rich coffee is a great way to start your day! Hours: Breakfast: 6:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. / Lunch: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. / Dinner: 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
La Fragata Restaurant & Tapas Bar - Located at the property's zenith in Parador Suites, the resort's newest complex, La Fragata Restaurant & Tapas Bar serves up a tantalizing selection of the freshest fare and tastiest cocktails in a casual environment highlighted by an incredibly breathtaking ocean vista and cool sea breezes. From wholesome salads and the catch-of-the-day, La Fragata's menu focuses on healthy and light dining options. Pool bar service available all day. Stunning sunset views make this a great scenic choice for early evening cocktails. Hours: Full restaurant menu available during High Season from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Pool restaurant orders come from main kitchen during Low Season.
El Quixote - For a relaxed ambiance and casual evening dining, El Quixote fits the bill. A broad international a la carte menu offers both kids and grownups a variety of palate-pleasing options prepared by our top chefs with the freshest ingredients. Before or after dinner, enjoy a friendly hang at the beautiful hand-carved wood bar framing the restaurant. Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sushi Fune - Savor delectable sushi fashioned from the area's daily catches and other mouth-watering Japanese specialties at Sushi Fune, the newest addition to our stable of fine restaurants. Our unique menu offering traditional and designer hand rolls, sushi and sashimi features only the freshest seafood from our Pacific waters augmented with only the freshest, organically grown vegetables. Choose from such delectables as Spicy Lobster and Dorado Rolls, Red Snapper and Tuna Tataki sashimi, or Wakame and Dynamite salads. And of course, you might prepare for the sushi onslaught with such palate-pleasing standards as edamame and miso soup. Vegetarian sushi is also available. Sushi Fume is located on the outdoor tier below La Galeria, with open-air seating offering unobstructed views of the Pacific seascape. *Please note that the sushi bar is closed during rainy season, but the menu offerings are served at any one of our other fabulous restaurants.
La Reina Private Dining Room - Slip away from it all in this elegant medieval-styled private dining enclave where a personal server will accommodate your every need in air-conditioned comfort. Flickering candles within offset the glimmering stars outside, providing a dreamy forum for your romantic tryst or intimate gathering. Choose from any of the hotel's restaurant menus or solicit a special request. We'll do our best to oblige. *Maximum capacity is 10 people and a minimum consumption is required.
Bars - Parador Resort & Spa
Hotel Parador Resort & Spa offers the following bars:
Don Juan Bar - Relax with a before or after dinner cocktail in this cozy European-style piano lounge located at La Galeria Restaurant with outdoor seating also available on the surrounding terrace. A great meeting place for old and new friends to share their day's adventures. When dinner hours end, the bar transforms into a high-octane party as the classical music backdrop is replaced with pumping tropical rhythms sure to get you on your feet. Or at least tapping them! Hours: 11:00 a.m. – closing; Happy Hour: 6:00 pm – 7:00 p.m.
Sancho Panza Bar - Enjoy a game of pool or an after-dinner drink and cigar at this comfortable gathering place located on the main floor of the hotel's principle building. Comfy cushioned chairs encircling intimate cocktail tables and a Big Screen TV provide the perfect setting for sports enthusiasts to watch the Big Game! Hours: 6:00-closing.
El Galeon Pool Bar & Terrace Restaurant - Hungry and thirsty but don't want to abandon the cool crystal waters of the luxurious main pool? No problem. A light lunch menu or sushi served on the terrace will meet your need for food while a swim-up bar will satiate your thirst without your ever having to hit dry land! Indulge in a decadent tropical cocktail or a chilled local beer while gazing at the spectacular ocean vista that beckons before you. Now that's living the high life! Hours: 10:30 am – 6:00 pm.
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Exceptional (Premier property with finest services, amenities and exquisite surroundings) |
Deluxe (Prime location with outstanding service, elegant accommodations and a wide array of amenities) | |
Good (Tastefully furnished accommodations with assortment of amenities and services) |
Moderate (Comfortable accommodations with limited amenities and services) |
Fair (Clean, basic, budget property) | |
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