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What's your favorite theme park?Simple question, yet for many of us it can be quite difficult to answer. From Manny Barron
We all love theme parks, from California to Florida and everything in between. There's also some real quality parks outside of the U.S. as well. Posted July 31, 2013 at 12:43 PM Most of us have visited multiple parks, but there's always that one park that stands out as our favorite for whatever reason. It can because of the attraction lineup, nostalgia, location or a combination of these factors and others. So, which park is your favorite? Lets see which park and/or company stands out among Theme Park Insiders. Comments in chronological order. Most recent at the bottom. Scroll down to respond. From Manny Barron
For me its gotta be Disneyland.Posted July 31, 2013 at 1:53 PM The classic charm and the amazing attraction lineup takes it to the top. Universal Studios Florida has lots of attraction I really enjoy, especially Transformers, so its a close 2nd for now. Maybe once the new Harry Potter attraction opens than it jumps over the American classic. But for now Disneyland gets my vote. From Eli G
Disneyland. It's not a theme park, it's a work of art.Posted July 31, 2013 at 3:56 PM From Bryce McGibeny
Universal's Islands of Adventure.Posted July 31, 2013 at 2:32 PM The theming alone in Port of Entry, Seuss Landing, The Lost Continent, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, etc. is just enough for the park to be amazing. Then you factor in some of the world's best dark rides, some unique roller coasters, amazing water rides, a freakin' awesome soundtrack and some pretty unique experiences and you've got an awesome park. From Andy Milito
I have to second Islands of Adventure.Posted July 31, 2013 at 3:21 PM From James Trexen
Haven't we done this before?Posted July 31, 2013 at 3:43 PM From TH Creative
Walt Disney World's Magic KingdomPosted July 31, 2013 at 3:45 PM From Ryan Pickhardt
Islands of Adventure! Sorry Disney, but the theming is amazing here, and they have a great selection of thrill rides! This might change with next door's major additions! Also when you stay on-site, you get free front-of-the-line access!Posted July 31, 2013 at 4:03 PM From Adam Wawrzyniak
For me it's islands of adventure. It has the 2 best rides and the theming makes it amazingly immersive. When I went last year I couldn't get the smile off my face from the moment I entered to the moment I left.Posted July 31, 2013 at 4:06 PM I also love Hollywood Studios but it could do with being a bit bigger. You struggle to beat the area with rock n roller coaster, tot and fantastic so close to each other though. From Tyler Harris
IOA, of course. Posted July 31, 2013 at 4:20 PM From Daniel Etcheberry
Magic Kingdom is Disneyland on steroids (bigger monorail; bigger castle; bigger Fantasyland), so my vote goes to MK. Posted July 31, 2013 at 4:23 PM From Mike Gallagher
James asked, "Haven't we done this before?"Posted July 31, 2013 at 4:47 PM 4,682 times, by my count. From Jorge Arnoldson
Sorry IOA, but my favorite theme park is Dollywood. The theming, attractions, food and customer service are beyond compare. It may not be perfect, but what it already has is top-notch.Posted July 31, 2013 at 7:37 PM From Andrew Dougherty
IOA hands down. Posted July 31, 2013 at 7:49 PM From Dominick D
Magic Kingdom, but USF could easily top it soon or Disneyland whenever I get there.Posted July 31, 2013 at 8:04 PM From AJ Hummel
My top five parks are:Posted July 31, 2013 at 10:42 PM 5. Dollywood-Excellent setting, great rides, outstanding employees, the best theme park food anywhere, and overall just a highly enjoyable park. It doesn't have the theming quality of Disney, and it isn't a multi-day park, but Dollywood is still great. 4. Disneyland-The first destination park and still one of the best. Being a local to the park does make it get old if I visit too frequently, but I still love the park and think they do dark rides better than anyone else. Disneyland could use more new attractions, however...the lack of investment is starting to show. 3. Cedar Point-Not technically a theme park, but just one of my favorites in general. Ride-wise, they have some of the best and most intense coasters in the world, and many of the other attractions are quite good. 2. Holiday World-I can't think of a park with better staff than Holiday World, and the park being an amusement park/water park hybrid really increases value. Add in reasonable prices, three outstanding wooden coasters, a decent ride selection, and unlimited free soft drinks and sunscreen, and you've got an excellent park in the middle of nowhere. 1. Busch Gardens Williamsburg-This park has the theming quality of Disneyland, the best landscaping of any park I've visited, some of the best coasters in North America, a lot of unique food offerings, and enough rides and attractions to keep every member of the family entertained for a full day. As of right now, this is my current favorite park and until I finally get to Florida I don't think it has a chance at being dethroned. From Mark Fairleigh
Universal Studios Florida for all those of personal, only-makes-sense-to-me reasons.Posted August 1, 2013 at 10:27 AM From Joey I
Disneyland. It's not a park at all, it's revolutionary Posted August 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM From Manny Rodriguez
All Disney World Parks :3Posted August 2, 2013 at 10:07 AM From Ronald McNally
Would like to state, for the record, that of Disney/Universal parks in California and Florida on this site, Epcot has 2 attractions with 9 ratings. USH, USF, and DAK have 3. DHS and MK have 4. And IOA has 5. Both of the California Disney parks have 7.Posted August 2, 2013 at 10:23 PM Just statin that for the record... IMO, DLR parks are also superior in terms of atmosphere, also. But that's just my opinion. From David L.
Having only been to parks in the southeast (except Elitch Gardens, which certainly won't make this list), Animal Kingdom's themed areas, animal exhibits, and ride collection make it my favorite. I even enjoy riding Primeval Whirl. My next favorite parks are Epcot, Magic Kingdom, and Busch Gardens Europe. In general, I enjoy parks with well themed areas that one can spend lots of time exploring. Good food, rides, and shows count, but are secondary to me.Posted August 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM From Michelle Kowalski
Since I've yet to see the new Fantasy Land expansion at Magic Kingdom, I have to say IOA. Posted August 3, 2013 at 7:41 PM From Lisa Clark
Yes, that's not a simple answer for me. Many of the parks I love are like having a half dozen awesome children that I am proud of. My overall favorite is Busch Gardens Tampa; I love animals, shows, rides, concerts, and they are a beautiful park to walk around in. Their only weakness is due to size they don't have any monster coasters which is a drag, but they have many great mid-large coasters I do enjoy. My favorite coaster park is Six Flags MM and 2nd is Six Flags NJ. I love Sea World and I'm glad they opened a 2nd roller coaster and have a new penguin ride/exhibit. I really love Holiday World is this would be consider the child every parent would love to have. Holiday World is a two in one park with the water park included and they offer the best wooden coasters with the best water slides in the world, plus free drinks, sunscreen, and parking. Holiday World is also the cleanest and friendliest of all the parks I have been to. Also the 2 Universal FL parks. Those would be my top favorite parks. I also love Kings Island, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens VA, and Knotts Berry Farms. Parks I liked: Cedar Point, Six Flags Arlington and Six Flags GA. World's of Fun and Six Flags near DC are pretty good. I was a little disappointed with Hershey Park, but had fun and who don't like a free chocolate bar? Really miss the free beer at Busch Gardens and Sea World parks but they are not owned by the beer company no more.Posted August 18, 2013 at 2:05 AM PS. I forgot to include the Disney Parks. Somehow they don't come to mind when I think of favorite parks. Epcot and Disney World are both very good with Epcot being my favorite, Disney MGM is pretty good, and Animal Kingdom I was disappointed with, but thank goodness I enjoyed their Everest roller coaster which was sadly the only real enjoyment at that park. I liked Primeval Whirl, it's like the classic wild mouse ride at fairs, their dinosaur ride was closed down, and the animal exhibits were not near what I hoped for. From Manny Rodriguez
Mannys Top 4(in no order)Posted August 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM 1. All Walt Disney World Parks From Lisa Clark
Dollywood is my #1 park I've never been to yet, but want to go there. I'm planning to in the next year or two.Posted August 18, 2013 at 11:35 PM From Manny Rodriguez
Im sorry lisa but you cant say its your fav till you have been there.Posted August 19, 2013 at 12:36 PM From Mike Gallagher
Everyone bow to Manny! All Hail Manny!Posted August 19, 2013 at 5:20 PM Manny the All-Powerful! Manny the All-Knowing! Manny Rules the Kingdom! From Andy Milito
She never said it was her favorite park anyway :PPosted August 19, 2013 at 5:26 PM From Flavio de Souza
Disneyland first.Posted August 20, 2013 at 5:20 PM Disneyland Paris second The 90's Epcot Center third From Dominick D
KNEEL BEFORE MANNYPosted August 20, 2013 at 6:12 PM From Alan Hiscutt
DHS.Posted August 21, 2013 at 5:08 AM Star Wars. Nuff said. From Manny Rodriguez
Personally i wouldn't like to rule this kingdom ;1 id rather go play a video game.Posted August 21, 2013 at 11:42 AM From Andy Milito
I prefer to kneel before Zod anyway...Posted August 21, 2013 at 12:36 PM From N B
Used to be IOA, now Universal Studios... Transformers, new Simpsons area, lagoon show and Express on RRR changed my mind.Posted August 21, 2013 at 1:28 PM Potter London will change many people's minds, I am sure. This discussion has been archived, and is not accepting additional responses.
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Big 12 lunchtime links
By Jake Trotter
It's so cold, the Great Lakes are freezing over, from
New Texas coach Charlie Strong has
a lot of catch-up to do
in establishing Texas recruiting ties, writes the Dallas Morning News' Brad Townsend. Strong reportedly has
hired his defensive coordinator
. The Dallas Morning News compiles what former players, fans and recruits
have been saying
about the Strong hire.
lost two defensive line recruits
Tuesday after their position coach decided to head to USC.
Billionaire Texas donor Red McCombs thinks Jon Gruden
could have won five national titles
in 15 years with Longhorns.
Oklahoma State slot receiver Josh Stewart
for the NFL draft.
With Stewart gone, the Oklahoman's Gina Mizell breaks down what Oklahoma StateĀ
will take into its opener
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is excited
Āabout the matchup.
Iowa State recruits
are excited about the new offensive hires
, including the hiring of offensive coordinator Mark Mangino, the Des Moines Register's Tommy Birch reports.
Baylor ended the season as theĀ
nation's No. 1 offense
, and tied for third all-time in points per game.
The Charleston Gazette's Chris Anderson wonders if West Virginia will be able to
poach any recruits
before signing day.
The Oklahoman's Berry Tramel writes that Cleveland
was not the right spot
for Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops. The paper's Jason Kersey briefly previews Oklahoma's chances
of making the first
College Football Playoff. The Allstate Sugar Bowl was
watched by a lot of people
Oddsmakers give Oklahoma the edge over Baylor
to win the Big 12
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Wait 'til next year, deer and elk hunters
Posted By Charlie Meyers On December 22, 2008 @ 3:53 pm In Charlie Meyers | 4 Comments
Not so fast, Broncos fans. This one's not for you In this case the peek around the corner is intended for Colorado's deer and elk hunters, particularly those unfortunate souls who, for a variety of reasons, failed to bring meat home last fall.
If we can look past the empty freezers, we can find considerable reason for optimism in 2009–provided we can dodge another killer winter like the one that just dampened deer prospects in several key locations.
The most encouraging statistic is that the lagging elk harvest, in large part laid to unfavorable warm and dry hunt conditions, translates to more animals in the field for the coming year. Whether for reasons of economics or simply a lesser number of limited licenses, considerable fewer hunters made it into the woods during 2007. Factor in that aforementioned weather-related reduction in success and the projection is inescapable: more elk and more mature bulls.
While there's a lot of cold and snow to digest before Division of Wildlife game managers can proclaim the winter danger past, the early prognosis for survival has been encouranging. Certainly much better than a year ago.
So go ahead and dream. Let's imagine a good hunt ahead.
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Our church has college students from a local college or university.
a. Prayer – Pray regularly and specifically for the students and the campus; tell the students who attend your church that you are praying for them and encourage them to submit prayer requests. Involve the prayer ministry at your church in this effort. Praying for the campus(es) from the pulpit is a great way to encourage members of your congregation to consider being involved in campus ministry.
b. Social Media – The pastor or a volunteer could "friend" students on Facebook, or perhaps set up a Facebook group. This will also help you communicate more effectively with students. They rarely read e-mail these days.
c. Adopt-A-Student – Lake Forest Church in North Carolina has found that this type of program is really welcomed by students. First-year students may be experiencing difficulty adjusting to living away from home and an occasional home-cooked meal would be greatly appreciated. Older students, especially juniors and seniors, are eager to make connections with the community as they begin to think about life after graduation. A program that pairs host families in the church with students is also a great way to expose students to Christian family life. This could be a real blessing to students who did not grow up in Christian homes. Some additional benefits of this program are:
- While college students are ministered to by more mature Christians, the students in turn are positive role models to the children of the families. It works both ways.
- This model is relatively easy to implement, and begins to build relationships in the church immediately.
d. Mentorship Program – Develop a mentorship program to equip and resource adults to mentor students starting as seniors in high school and continuing through college and beyond. This is a bit more commitment then Adopt-A-Student, so think through ways to train and provide materials to those willing to mentor. Mentorships may be a natural outgrowth of Adopt-A-Student participants.
e. Sunday School Class – Consider establishing a College or "College and Career" Sunday School class.
f. Feed Them – Hold a lunch for students after church once a semester.
- It can be held either at a home or at the church.
- The presence of the senior pastor and other pastoral staff would send a strong message to the students: you are important to us.
- Free food attracts college students; they may also feel more comfortable in a more intimate event other than an all-church event.
- The best time is typically early in the semester.
g. Partner with Campus Ministries – Support established parachurch ministries (Coalition for Christian Outreach-CCO, Navigators, Cru, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship) or church-associated ministries (Campus Outreach) at work on your campus. Familiarize yourself with the ministries active on campus, and begin to develop relationships with the campus ministry staff. Remember that leaders new to the community will be looking for a home church. This is an opportunity for rich relationships and effective partnerships. Every parachurch campus ministry encourages their students to attend a local church on Sunday. Be sure that your local campus workers know of your church's interest in serving their students. Also remember that after graduation, many students end up living in your community. If they do, they will already have a church home. Other ways to support campus ministries include:
- Offer to speak at campus meetings.
- Mentor students involved as a leader in campus ministries such as Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
h. Develop Relationships with Campus Chaplains – Although the campus chaplain may be ordained in a denomination more liberal than the EPC, building relationships with them could prove to be beneficial if the parachurch organizations need an advocate for their work on campus.
i. Sponsor Special Events – Host events that appeal to your congregation as well as the campus. Invite a special speaker known nationally who can speak to issues relevant to believers as well as those with academic interests. For example, Central Presbyterian in Missouri sponsors Faith and Public Life Lectures that address matters of public interest from the viewpoint of Christian faith. Because the Christian faith and intellectual tradition have vast resources to address the most pressing problems of our world, our churches have an opportunity to present public forums where these perspectives can be presented and debated.
j. Additional things to remember when working with college students.
- Recognize that the semester schedule does not coincide well with the church calendar.
- Churches have an opportunity to encourage students to develop an attitude of service. Students are likely to respond to opportunities to serve in ways that do not require too much of a time commitment. Example: helping out on a parent's night out, community playground cleanup, or raising money for a well in Africa.
- Personally inviting students will often be more effective than putting out a general request for help.
k. Church Membership – Offer opportunities for students to formally affiliate with your congregation. Church membership might be a new concept to some students, especially those who become a believer while in college.
- Some students will want to join the church; make them aware of the opportunity and encourage them to begin the process.
- Consider offering a membership class on campus at alternative time and place (i.e. local coffee shop) if a group of students emerges.
- Explain the role of church membership and its importance – don't assume that student understand the issue.
- Some students will want to keep the church membership at home but offer an opportunity to affiliate with your congregation.
l. Missions Opportunities – Encourage students to participate in your mission trips. Make sure that students feel welcome to join in. This can be an amazing way to join in the local church and develop a common heart for missions.
m. EPC World Outreach Opportunities – Make them aware of opportunities, walk alongside them as they consider options and support them financially, emotionally, and prayerfully through the process.
n. Internships and Service Opportunities – Offer opportunities for students to serve in the summer. Internships, with some pay, provides motivated staff for your summer programs and also provides an opportunity for students to gain experience ministering in the church as well as to explore the ministry as a vocation.
o. Don't Forget Staff and Faculty – While most of our attention in on ministry to students, realize that members of your congregation who work on local campuses are in a strategic position to also minister to college students and to impact the campus for Christ. Consider sponsoring an occasional gathering as a way of encouraging them to see their workplace as a mission field.
p. Summer Ministry – If you have a large number of students returning to your congregation during the summer, consider developing a summer ministry to them. Information on how to get started may be found here.


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UK-Norwegian collaboration aims to develop a new living skin equivalent testing model for testing inflammatory responses.
Epistem, the UK biotechnology and personalized medicine company with expertise in skin biology and delivery of dermatological testing services, and ScandiDerma, a Norwegian company with expertise in developing new dermatological ingredients from biomass, today announced that they aim to develop a new in vitro human living skin equivalent model for testing inflammatory responses.
This is a novel method that will add to the field of dermatological testing as a whole and help create more activity in extracting high value compounds from biomass. The collaboration is made possible through the UK's innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, and Innovation Norway following a successful application for funding in the "Sustainable high value chemical manufacture through industrial biotechnology" competition.
Matthew Walls, Epistem CEO commented "The collaboration with ScandiDerma presents an exciting opportunity to leverage Epistem's strong scientific background in skin biology and inflammation to address the shortage of robust human dermatology models for testing inflammatory responses.
"For ScandiDerma this is an important milestone in building up our competence around test-systems and how to rapidly determine good lead candidates from our bioprospecting activities" Ingebjørg Pernille Nedal, CEO ScandiDerma
The project will last from May 2013 to March 2014 and will run from the project leader Epistem's facilities in Manchester UK and ScandiDerma's facilities in Barents Biocenter, Tromsø, Norway.
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ScandiDerma is a Norwegian company specialized in research and development of new cosmetic ingredients derived from bioprospecting of species derived from the arctic climate. Beyond R&D activities ScandiDerma also have their own high end skin care line on the market called Skin Science. For more information please visit www.scandiderma.com
Epistem is a biotechnology and personalised medicine company commercialising its expertise in epithelial stem cells and pharmacogenomics in the areas of dermatology, oncology, gastrointestinal and infectious disease. Epistem develops innovative therapeutics, biomarkers and diagnostics alongside providing preclinical services to drug development companies. Epistem's core expertise is focused on the regulation of adult stem cells located in epithelial tissue which includes the skin, hair follicles, gastrointestinal tract, breast and prostate. Epistem also has a range of proprietary amplification (RNA and DNA) technologies for use in drug discovery, development and diagnostics.
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Garment & Textile Care Program Fact Sheet: Cleaner Clothes, Cleaner Neighborhoods, and Cleaner Solutions
Note: EPA no longer updates this information, but it may be useful as a reference or resource.
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Pollution Prevention And Toxics (7406)
June 2001
Design for the Environment
What is Design for the Environment?
EPA's Design for the Environment (DFE) Program is a voluntary initiative that forges partnerships with various stakeholder groups in an effort to:
- Incorporate environmental concerns into the traditional decision-making parameters of the business world: 'cost' and 'performance.'
- Build incentives for behavior change to encourage continuous environmental improvement.
- Encourage green chemistry and green engineering approaches that reduce or eliminate environmental concerns.
To accomplish these goals, the program utilizes EPA expertise and leadership to compare the relative environmental and human health risks, performance, and cost tradeoffs of traditional and environmentally-preferable technologies. DFE disseminates information on its work to all interested parties and also assists businesses to implement the new technologies identified through the program.
The program currently has cooperative partnerships with:
- Industry
- Trade associations
- Academia
- Environmental and public interest groups
- Labor unions
- Research organizations
- Government purchasing agencies
- Professional institutions
- State and local governments
- Other federal agencies
Since 1992, EPA has worked in partnership with the drycleaning industry as part of EPA's Design for the Environment Program. With approximately 34,000 commercial shops in neighborhoods and malls across the country, drycleaners are one of the largest group of chemical users that come into direct contact with the public. Because of the potential health and environmental concerns associated with perchloroethylene, or "perc," a chemical solvent used by most drycleaners, EPA and stakeholders from the drycleaning industry and public interest groups have been working together to evaluate other cleaning process controls and technologies.
How did the DFE Garment and Textile Care Program get started?
The DFE Garment and Textile Care Program (GTCP) was initiated after a 1992 international roundtable on drycleaning in which industry leaders and EPA agreed that health and environmental issues surrounding the drycleaning industry could be addressed most effectively through the Design for the Environment's voluntary, proactive approach.
Hence, the project partnership was Established to encourage the development and incorporation of environmentally-preferable cleaning methods which professional cleaners can offer to their customers, while maintaining the same long-term standard of garment cleaning, and while Maintaining or increasing economic viability. Initial efforts focused on the development and evaluation of new cleaning methods, the development of training materials, and the dissemination of information. It was soon recognized that decisions made in related upstream industries affect the cleanability of garments, and ultimately the cleaning technology choices made by drycleaners. EPA organized several conferences and workgroups which expanded the partnership to include representatives from industries such as garment and textile designers, manufacturers, fiber producers, retailers, and consumers. The primary goal of the expanded partnership was to explore how decisions made by upstream industries, such as textile manufacturers, affect the incorporation of environmentally-preferable methods into professional cleaning operations. These issues resulted in the GTCP incorporating a life cycle approach, including the identification of decisions and trends that impact garment care process choices.
What is EPA doing about garment care?
The GTCP continues to work with partners to encourage the development of cost effective and environmentally-preferable technologies, and to promote their implementation through education and technical assistance to industry and the general public. A number of informative publications are available in hard copy and on the GTCP Web site. Working with the industry, EPA published the Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare Processes (CTSA) in September 1998, which is a technical report that presents relative risk, cost, and performance information on existing and new cleaning technologies and substitute solvents. The goal of the CTSA was to create a comparative assessment of clothes cleaning technologies in order to provide drycleaners with information they can use to make informed technology choices that incorporate environmental concerns along with the usual parameters of cost and performance. The CTSA was intended to assist cleaners who might have limited time or resources to collect the information themselves. The technology information in the CTSA has been updated through subsequent case studies and fact sheets.
The GTCP has made available a number of documents addressing environmentally- preferable cleaning technologies. These publications are primarily for non-technical audiences, and include a fact sheet titled Major Federal Regulations for Petroleum Solvent Drycleaners, case studies on wetcleaning, liquid carbon dioxide, an aqueous process for leather and suede garments, a summary version of the CTSA, a CTSA Fact Sheet, and Frequently Asked Questions About Drycleaning.
The EPA is collaborating with the Department of Defense (DOD) to evaluate the performance of environmentally-preferable cleaning processes for the cleaning of standard military uniforms. The study is being conducted as part of DSCP's broader Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization Programs aimed at reducing the use of chemicals that are potentially harmful to human health and the environment. DSCP's overall goal is to reduce military personnel exposures to hazardous chemicals at military installations, as well as to reduce costs associated with storage, transport, and disposal of traditional drycleaning solvents.
EPA continues to support the evaluation of textile parameters such as color fastness of common commercial textile dyes, as well as continuing to support the development of national and international test procedures that can be used to support care label instructions for cleaner technologies. This work continues under a grant with the North Carolina State University College of Textiles and TextileCare International Ltd.
What environmental benefits have resulted from the GTCP partnership?
The EPA DFE GTCP has been widely credited by industry and environmental groups with having a significant impact on the drycleaning industry. Since the 1992 inception of the GTCP, there has been an impressive decline in perc use by drycleaners of over 68 percent. While the majority of the nation's drycleaners still use perc as their primary cleaning solvent, there are now several environmentally-preferable cleaning technologies available to cleaners and their customers. One of the first new cleaning technologies, professional wetcleaning, became commercially established in 1994 and uses water as the solvent. In 1998, a new process using liquid carbon dioxide as the solvent became commercially available. Others including a liquid silicone solvent are becoming established. An increasing number of cleaners are offering these new cleaning technologies to their customers.
Another indicator of the success of this program is the steadily increasing sales of specialized new technology equipment and related products, with over 2,300 units sold as of the end of 2000. This program's industrial ecology approach has resulted in an increased appreciation by stakeholders from the apparel and textile industries regarding the need to examine how their "upstream" decisions impact professional cleaning and cleaners' ultimate choices of cleaning technologies. This approach has greatly increased the potential environmental impact of this program well into the future.
How does GTCP affect garment care professionals?
By joining EPA in its commitment to safer, cleaner technologies, drycleaners can maintain a competitive edge in the market-place. With an enhanced awareness of available technology options and by offering environmentally-preferable process choices to their customers, drycleaners can improve their operations and bottom line while contributing to a cleaner environment and safer workplace. As consumers increasingly opt for "green" environmentally-sound products and services, drycleaners that consider the health and environmental impacts of their business decisions are more likely to sustain solid support from both their customers and neighbors. Educating the public about new cleaning technologies is a job professional cleaners can embrace for sound business reasons.
As they face an ever-widening array of products and services, it is more critical than ever that consumers understand how their every day choices affect their health and the environment. This better understanding will allow the public to make responsible decisions that benefit them, their families, and their community. Consumers can ask their neighborhood cleaners to offer environmentally-preferable cleaning services that will contribute to a cleaner environment.
How Can I Get More Information?
For information about EPA's DFE Garment and Textile Care Program, visit their Web site where publications can be read and downloaded: http://www.epa.gov/dfe/pubs/projects/garment/index.htm
Recent publications include:
Military Uniform Cleaning Study Fact Sheet (EPA 744-F-01-003)
100% Wetcleaning Facility: Route-Only Service Case Study (EPA
Liquid Carbon Dioxide and Surfactant System Case Study (EPA 744-F-98-018)
Wetcleaning Systems for Garment Care Case Study (EPA 744-F-98-016)
Water-Based Cleaning System for Suede and Leather (EPA 744-F-98-017)
Major Federal Regulations Affecting Petroleum Drycleaners Fact Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions about Drycleaning (EPA 744-K-98-002)
Garment and Textile Care Resource Guide (EPA 744-K-98-005)
Cleaner Technologies Substitutes Assessment for Professional Fabricare
Processes (CTSA) (EPA 744-B-98-001)
CTSA: Summary (EPA 744-S-98-001)
CTSA Fact Sheet (EPA 744-F-98-011)
A web list of cleaners offering wetcleaning, liquid CO2 and liquid silicone
Single copies of DFE documents can be ordered from:
EPA's Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (7407-T)
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If ever a driver was destined to make it into Formula One racing then you could argue it was Bruno Senna. And finally it has come to pass. The nephew of the late, great three-time champion Ayrton, Senna will make his race debut with the new Spanish team Campos Meta next season.
At the mature age of 26, by modern F1 standards Senna is not exactly young. So how did he find his way to the pinnacle of motorsport? Heres the story of his career to date
If ever a driver was destined to make it into Formula One racing then you could argue it was Bruno Senna. And finally it has now come to pass. The nephew of the late, great three-time champion Ayrton, Senna will make his race debut with the new Spanish team Campos Meta next season at the mature age - in modern F1 terms at least - of 26. Heres the story of his career to date
Like all young boys with dreams of racing, Senna tested his mettle in a kart. Of course, not all fledgling racers could stretch their legs on a private family track alongside an F1 legend of an uncle as this Brazilian did, but then not all youngsters would have to face the shock of that same uncles untimely death after a crash during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.
When his own father was also killed less than two years later in a motorbike accident, Sennas life changed forever and he stopped karting and concentrated on his studies instead. For a boy who had always hoped to follow in his famous uncles footsteps, it was no doubt difficult to adjust to life back in the classroom, but he coped well, even starting a business degree when he left school.
But the racing bug remained, and in 2004, ten years after he had turned his back on motorsport, Senna decided to return and moved to the UK. It was a brave decision. Although his name meant hed have no trouble finding financial backing, in the context of Fernando Alonso winning karting championships at 11 and Sebastian Vettel making his Formula One debut at 19, at 20 years-old he was already considered ancient for a novice. Ayrtons nephew or not, many thought hed have his work cut out.
His age, however, didnt seem to faze the Brazilian and that season he kick started his career participating in the final three rounds of the British Formula BMW series. At Donington Park, in just his third race, he qualified second and finished sixth. That year he also competed in the non-championship Formula Renault race at Macau and took his first-ever podium with an impressive drive to second place.
In 2005 he moved onwards and upwards to the British Formula Three series, and over the season put in several strong performances, including three podiums and one pole position, to finish 10th in the championship. He stayed on for a second year of British F3 in 2006. Racing for Kimi Raikkonens team, Raikkonen Robertson, he enjoyed an even better season than his first.
Three pole positions, five wins, two second-places and 219 points secured him third in the championship behind British drivers Mike Conway and Oliver Jarvis. His talent behind the wheel, especially in the wet, was beyond doubt and he even found time to take part in that years Formula Three Masters race, finishing seventh, just behind Vettel.
It was becoming clear that Senna was more than a match for his younger, yet more experienced rivals and in 2007 he made the move up to the Formula One feeder series GP2. Racing for Arden, he acquitted himself well, taking one win and a further two podiums to finish third overall. Once again he stayed on for a second season in the series, and once again his performances improved.
Scoring six podium finishes, including two wins and three pole positions, he finished the season runner-up to Giorgio Pantano. Over the winter hed also competed in the GP2 Asia Series, taking an additional two podiums. It seemed a Formula One drive was already a case of when, not if, and in November Honda granted him his first taste of Formula One power, inviting him to test as they eyed him as a possible 2009 driver. He covered over 140 laps of Barcelonas Circuit de Catalunya as he familiarised himself with the Japanese teams car.
Both he and the team seemed happy, but then Honda made the surprise announcement that they were withdrawing from the sport. The team morphed into Brawn GP, but the new management were understandably wary of taking too much risk, and opted to run with Hondas existing and experienced line up of Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello. It looked as though Senna had missed the boat.
Bitterly disappointed, the Brazilian decided to forgo another series of open-wheeled single-seater racing for 2009, and instead focused on sports car competition, taking part in both the Le Mans 24-hour race and the Le Mans series. Behind the scenes, however, he never gave up on his Formula One dreams and in October it was announced hed signed to race for Campos Meta, one of the four new teams set to join the grid next year.
Having already visited the factory for a seat fitting and to complete some initial tests, everything looks in place for the Formula One grid to once more be graced by the name Senna. "If you think I'm fast, just wait until you see my nephew Bruno," was a quote famously attributed to Ayrton, and with the wait nearly over its at last time to see if the Brazilian legend was correct. Roll on 2010!


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Another Hariri is named Prime Minister, two crucial posts are filled and minimal — though worrying — violence is quelled.
BEIRUT — Celebratory gunfire and fireworks filled the sky in Beirut over the weekend as billionaire businessman and Lebanese politician Saad Hariri received 86 votes in the 128 seat parliament to be chosen as Lebanon's new prime minister.
Hariri, 39, will now assume the post his father held for more than nine years before he was killed in a massive car bomb in 2005 that caused Saad to leave his position as head of the family business and assume his father's political mantle.
"We will begin consultations with all parliamentary blocs," Hariri said after meeting with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman to formalize his position as prime minister designate on Saturday.
Hariri spent the rest of the weekend winding through the streets of Beirut in a convoy of black and white armored SUV's, visiting Lebanon's living former prime ministers. Sunday and Monday he met with politicians of all stripes in preparation for the horse trading that will eventually lead to the formation of a new cabinet.
But his biggest meeting was last week, with his former adversaries: Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Nabih Berri and Michel Aoun (all of whom head parties that belong to a coalition known as March 8).
These meetings came as news reports circulated of continued reconciliation between long-standing regional enemies Syria and Saudi Arabia. Syria backs the Shiite Islamist group Hezbollah and their Christian allies in March 8. Saudi Arabia, along with the U.S., backs the Sunni Hariri and his Christian and Druze allies in the so-called March 14 coalition.
March 14 won the Lebanese elections on June 7, garnering 71 seats to March 8's 57.
The vote seemed to result in reconciliation in Beirut until Sunday night, when Hariri's Future Movement Party members fought running gun battles with March 8 supporters not far from Hariri's mansion in Beirut.
One woman was killed and the Lebanese army deployed to prevent the fighting from spreading. Some Lebanese news agencies attributed the unusual outbreak of violence to the heightened tensions caused by the celebratory gun fire both sides have been unleashing since last Thursday, when Berri, the leader of the March 8 party Amal, was reelected as speaker of the Parliament for the fourth time.
The clashes were reminiscent of the fighting that took place in May 2008, when March 8 gunmen took over west Beirut, leaving dozens dead. Lebanese canceled Sunday night plans, and television news updated the breaking news. On Monday, at least 15 Lebanese Army armored vehicles were seen posted to the areas where the fighting took place. Later in the evening a dozen armored personnel carriers rolled down Hamra street, a major thoroughfare in the city, a scene not seen here since last spring's violence.


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The MIT Libraries are seeking inventive new ways to help community bloom. To address the age and overcrowding of our current locations, we're developing ambitious plans to revitalize our spaces, including more options for group work and social interaction. We're re-imagining the services we offer, adopting promising new information technologies, and dreaming of inspiring new venues.
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How to fold a napkin
The Crown Napkin FoldDo you want your dinner guests to feel like royalty but have no red carpet? Treat them like kings and give them all crowns! Then you can use this napkin to wipe the cheese out of that introduction. This napkin folding design just doesn't work well without a little starch in the cloth, if it's sagging it's ugly so take your time and get it right. |
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Chanel 2014 Resort Collection
by Tara Osipoff on May 30, 2013
Resort collections are always something I like to keep my eye on. Of course, that is because I like to live vicariously through the people who are wearing fabulous clothes and taking holiday vacations to exotic places around the world, while I am stuck in the middle of the Canadian prairies. Don't get me wrong, Saskatchewan does have a large number of lakes to which one may frequent, but in no way are there hundreds of lavish yachts to jump onto, with beautiful women dressed in Chanel and handsome men in Tom Ford boat shoes. Instead, there is a small handful of ultra fabulous people and an unfortunately larger number of people dressed in "Tap Out" shirts and crocs and white sunglasses. So, you can see why I click my way through countless fashion blogs to peek at all the resort collections.
And speaking of Chanel, that's going to be my fashion focus today. Because Chanel's resort collection is ridiculously on point with everything I could have hoped 2014 resort wear to be. The show was presented in Singapore, which was perfect because the weather was hot, humid and exactly what was needed to show off the collection. The line was shown in an exotic yet humble manor in Singapore, a dirt path leading to the venue, huts served as bars and lightly peeling paint. It was the perfect environment for setting the the collection's ambiance. The line was influenced by a photograph from the 1880s of a Singaporean fisherman. The fisherman was dashing in a Chanel sport coat. The collection was intended to play lightly on the history of Chanel. Classic and dapper, as always.
Women walked the runway in oversized box cut coats of different lengths. Many trouser shorts and mid-length skirts were shown, with most of the detail being worn on the coat, from the neck downward. Sweaters were slouching off the neck, yet fitted, and ranged in length. The colour palette varied, but stuck to a common trend of blacks, whites, cremes, beiges and greys. Nothing too bold in colour; how very classic of Chanel.
The collection is direct reflection of the influence that is to come. We will be seeing a lot of these cuts, colours and styles in the next year. I, for one, will be coloured with excitement. I love the simplicity and class of the colours we are seeing, and I adore the untailored yet put-together looks that are emerging.
Well, I won't be flying off to Singapore to resort anytime soon, but Karl Lagerfeld did state he designed the mid-season collection to be worn anywhere in the world… I wonder if he had Regina Beach in mind? Either way, you'll be sure to catch me in some version of this collection. Karl, I am influenced.
Okay, I have daydreaming to do…
Rise of the Punk Influence and the Architecture of Menswear on Women
by Tara Osipoff on May 23, 2013
Rise of the punk influence and the architecture of menswear on a woman.
From Saint Laurent to Rodarte, the FW 2013 collections were painted with punk influence. Alongside was the structure of menswear, placed delicately on a woman. Powerful and sexy, I am all for this trend. I mean, are you surprised? Lord knows I'm a fan of the design of menswear. Plus, I grew up during the grunge and punk scene of the 90s. Mix the two, and you've got me sold. Plaids, leathers, tweeds and lace combined together for a beautiful punk portrait.
There is something sexy about the small shoulders of a woman in a box cut blazer, paired with a plaid skirt and a button down white shirt. I mean, throw on some leather high tops with that and you've got yourself a complete look. I also enjoy the transition that has been made from heavy jewelry worn alone to heavy jewelry worn on the clothes themselves. Pocket chains, oversized brooches and detailed jewels on jackets and hemlines. If any jewelry is worn, it is heavily placed in one specific area and doesn't cover every inch of skin that shows, which was a popular trend this past year. I foresee a minimalist movement coming in future collections.
The "Anarchic" movement has really hit the scene in Hollywood. Recently, the 2013 Met Gala held the party of the year, and the theme? "Punk: From Chaos to Couture." Celebs like Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Beyonce and Cara Delevingne attended the event, rockin' their hottest punk vibe. You can be sure the influence will trickle down from A-listers to All-listers. Quite frankly, I can't wait to see it on the streets of my own city. I'm all for this bad-ass punk vibe.
That's all for today my pretties.
Chat soon, xx.
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Sitting Pretty
by Tara Osipoff on February 13, 2013
Two little girls play on the floor. Sipping out of their fake tea cups in their flowered dresses. Van Morrison plays in the background and their mothers tap their feet to the beat at the kitchen table.
One of the mothers sets down her dainty tea cup, glances at her girl playing on the floor, trying to mirror her mother's every move. Fresh spring air floats in through the patio doors. One of the mothers leans back in her chair and whispers to herself, "Will life ever be as sweet as it is at this very moment?" She then takes in a deep breath and sips her tea with a sweet smile on her face. Life was absolutely perfect.
Women, we have it so very good. We are the most exceptionally beautiful creatures. From exotic pixie cuts to long tousled locks, we have hair that can sweep anyone off their feet. Creamy and milky to chocolatey smooth skins. Deep brown to pale blue eyes, and all the wondrous colours in between, we hold the secrets to the world in our eyes. Curvy, lustrous shapes to perfect pencils, we have bodies that can steal the sight of every eye in the room. We truly are the most gorgeous creatures.
It begins with waking up slowly in the morning. Crawling out of bed in our light pyjamas and stretching in front of our bathroom mirrors before we brush our teeth. Looking into the mirror and sighing an "I love everything about who you are." Confidence. It is the most sexy thing that you could possibly own. Looking at yourself and thinking, I am not perfect, but I am perfectly imperfect. Being happy with the imperfections and all the glorious things too. Knowing that although you may have faults, you try to be the best you that you can be. That behind those pretty hazel eyes you are marvellously wonderful because your intentions are always pure. That is beauty.
Spring is about feeling wonderful and beautiful. Feminine and pretty. This spring, pretty is in. Soft colours mixed with bold ones. Sun hats and soft lips. Spend time with your girlfriends. Feel like a lady. Have dinner parties and meet your friends for afternoon tea. Take time to be wonderful. Spend Saturdays on the patio sipping wine in the sun and feeling the breeze in your hair. Wear colours that make you feel fabulous. Do something out of the ordinary to make yourself feel gorgeous. Be selfish this spring and spend time with yourself. Read books about love and life. Keep a pretty journal and flowerbed.
Let this year be the year you feel like the amazing, beautiful woman that you are. Lean back in your chair as you drink your tea and think, will life ever be as sweet as it is in this moment? Carry that with you, and let life always be that sweet.
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I'm sure we can agree that lifelong learning is beneficial for people of all ages, and is especially constructive for seniors who are striving to keep their mind sharp. So it's no surprise that more and more senior living communities have been cropping up on college campuses, giving seniors the option and opportunity to take classes alongside much younger students.
But Lasell Village, a senior housing community located on the campus of Lasell College since May 2000, has taken the emphasis on lifelong learning to a whole new level. The Newton, MA, community is the first to feature a formal, individualized, and required continuing education program for residents. That's right – residents are required to complete at least 450 hours of learning and fitness activities each year. The community is also the first to be run by a college as opposed to an outside corporation.
Courses at Lasell Village, which features independent living, supported living, and skilled nursing, are offered in everything from history and politics to criminology and alternative medicine. Some courses are taught by Lasell College professors; one is even taught by a Lasell Village resident/Harvard grad.
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Consulting services that CPAs provide to their clients have evolved from advice on accounting-related matters to a wide range of services involving diverse technical disciplines, industry knowledge, and consulting skills. Most practitioners, including those who provide audit and tax services, also provide business and consulting services to their clients.
Consulting services differ fundamentally from the CPA's function of attesting to the assertions of other parties. In an attest service, the practitioner expresses a conclusion about the reliability of a written assertion that is the responsibility of another party, the asserter. In a consulting service, the practitioner develops the findings, conclusions, and recommendations presented. The nature and scope of work is determined solely by the agreement between the practitioner and the client. Generally, the work is performed only for the use and benefit of the client.
Historically, CPA consulting services have been commonly referred to as consulting services, management advisory services, business advisory services, or management services. A series of Statements on Standards for Management Advisory Services (SSMASs) previously issued by the AICPA contained guidance on certain types of consulting services provided by members. This Statement on Standards for Consulting Services (SSCS) supersedes the SSMASs and provides standards of practice for a broader range of professional services, as described in paragraph. This SSCS and any subsequent SSCSs apply to any AICPA member holding out as a CPA while providing Consulting Services as defined herein.
Terms established for the purpose of the SSCSs are as follows: Consulting Services Practitioner - Any AICPA member holding out as a CPA while engaged in the performance of a Consulting Service for a client, or any other individual who is carrying out a Consulting Service for a client on behalf of any Institute member or member's firm holding out as a CPA.
Consulting Process - The analytical approach and process applied in a Consulting Service. It typically involves some combination of activities relating to determination of client objectives, fact-finding, definition of the problems or opportunities, evaluation of alternatives, formulation of proposed action, communication of results, implementation, and follow-up.
Consulting Services - Professional services that employ the practitioner's technical skills, education, observations, experience, and knowledge of the consulting process. 1
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The general standards of the profession are contained in Rule 201 of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and apply to all services performed by members. They are as follows:
Professional competence - Undertake only those professional services that the member or the member's firm can reasonably expect to be completed with professional competence.
Due professional care - Exercise due professional care in the performance of professional services.
Planning and supervision - Adequately plan and supervise the performance of professional services.
Sufficient relevant data - Obtain sufficient relevant data to afford a reasonable basis for conclusions or recommendations in relation to any professional services performed.
The following additional general standards for all Consulting Services are promulgated to address the distinctive nature of Consulting Services in which the understanding with the client may establish valid limitations on the practitioner's performance of services. These Standards are established under Rule 202 of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct.
Client Interest - Serve the client interest by seeking to accomplish the objectives established by the understanding with the client while maintaining integrity and objectivity. 1
Understanding with Client - Establish with the client a written or oral understanding about the responsibilities of the parties and the nature, scope, and limitations of services to be performed, and modify the understanding if circumstances require a significant change during the engagement.
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27 Comments on "Bleach Episode 301"
December 14th, 2010 at 11:39 am
hurff, why me…
December 14th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Yes, why you.
December 14th, 2010 at 11:43 am
December 14th, 2010 at 11:53 am
this one should be good ^^
December 14th, 2010 at 11:55 am
*lucky dance*
December 14th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
what a great way to start the day. I love me some bleach and the new trailer shows his awesome new transformation. I bet he has a few more transformations in-stored even after that 1. Bleach is the new DBZ =D Well I might be exaggerating just a bit =P
December 14th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
December 14th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Thanks, greatly appreciated.
December 14th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
finally its here!!!!!!!!
December 14th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
haha byakuya wtf? lol
December 14th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Thanks Guyz =D !
December 14th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
Well, Bleach may be awesome now, but it'll eventually turn to shit. That's the difference with Dragonball Z and Bleach. While Bleach will eventually suffer, DBZ never did. The entire DBZ series was awesome, from beginning to end :D
December 14th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
You have a point. I know when you mean it will turn to shyt; you are talking about when the series is over it may eventually be completely forgotten. That may also be true. The only reason why DBZ has a better lasting leverage is because the storyline grew with us. At a time where there werent anime such as DBZ, DBZ had a base/foundation. They gave us DB. Goku was mysterious because he had a tail and super human strength but no story behind it and as time went by everything started to add up & then you find out about his potential powers and enemies. Plus he gave everyone the idea if you never give up you can always become stronger. Plus DBZ was ahead of its time. Growing up and seeing energy blasts and the 1st time him going super saiyan was something you never seen on any anime before. The fights were intense. Bleach is still good hence why I said I may be exaggerating a bit =P But since DBZ is not producing something new Bleach is sort of like the new DBZ in which I mean character build up. Ichigo went from plane and ordinary to so many stages in his character development and build up and skills. If you closely watch the episodes you'll notice he became ripped and sculpted through the series. Plus out of a lot of the anime thats out currently; I'll have to say this has 1 of the best fight action scene sequence & storyline which makes absolute sense and doesnt just jump around important details. That's just my opinion =D
December 14th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
December 14th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
thank you!
December 14th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
there no 50 MB encoded here?
December 14th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
awesome thanks
December 14th, 2010 at 3:59 pm
@JRRR no
@ Everyone else
Guys can you please explain wtf is all the comments on horriblesubs website. Its getting fucking weird lol
December 14th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
December 14th, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Byakuya transformed into…Byakuya with a gay haircut >.>
December 14th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Wrong, the only reason dbz has survived this long is because they have released it 500 times over.
Mind you, it's still one of the best animes ever, once you've seen it 50 times it gets ridiculous.
But it's like violatedjaded said, dbz did it first, so nothing will ever compare to it's greatness, but bleach has done a very good job nonetheless.
December 15th, 2010 at 12:11 am
bleach looks like its not even half over
December 15th, 2010 at 11:32 am
did anyone saw it, Gin opened his eyes..
never happend before (or did i miss something)
tnx for the upload
December 15th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
It's not. It's almost done. Two more Arc (Manga). Not sure they'll continue it after this one. What with the new law in Japan passed.
December 15th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
@Azu What law?
December 15th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Aneki, Google Japan manga law.
Azu, Bleach may feature dubious attire at times, but it's not ecchi. As far as I can tell, they haven't cracked down on manga violence just yet.
December 16th, 2010 at 1:22 am
Basically prohibits any kind of sexual material in non 18+ material.
Meaning that stuff like Berserk, and other seninin mangas could be affected. They are meant for adults, but aren't listed as 18+ for sales reasons. (I believe in japan 18+ material can't be sold in any place that a minor can get them)
Others that could be affected Kenichi, MSN, pretty much any Japanese material that exhibits any kind of sexual content.
Though, they are saying it's probably going to be one of those laws that is rarely enforced, due to Japanese animation being a good source of income to the country.
The Top 10 biggest companies have already said they don't care, and they will continue to publish their authors works as is.
I doubt it affects hentai since they are labeled 18+…I think, but I believe loli like material has been put to death.
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1. What is the Calgary International Beer Festival all about?
The Calgary International Beer Festival is a celebration of beer. Increase your beer knowledge, and find a new favourite by sampling some of the more than 700 different types of beer on site. Take part in beer seminars, and vote for the People's Choice awards. You can meet new people, sample delicious foods, enjoy the atmosphere and entertainment, and have a great time! Upon entry, each guest will receive an official Calgary International Beer Festival sample mug to use throughout the event and take home with them afterwards!
2. Where is the event held?
The Calgary International Beer Festival is held in halls C, D, and E of the BMO Centre on Stampede Park. Located in central Calgary, just off MacLeod Trail and Olympic Way; It's easy to get to, has ample parking, is close to a C-Train station, and near the Saddledome, 17thAve. and Downtown Calgary.
3. When is Calgary International Beer Festival and what are the hours of operation?
The Calgary International Beer Festival 2014 goes:
Friday, May 2nd
- BEER GEEK VIP is from 3pm to 4pm
- OPEN TO BEER GEEKS & General Public from 4pm to 10pm
Saturday, May 3rd
- BEER GEEK VIP is from 1pm to 2pm
- OPEN TO BEER GEEKS & General Public from 2pm to 9pm
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VIP Beer Geeks get several perks. They have their own, separate entrance, early access to the event and their own private beer seminar! On top of that, many breweries will be bringing special cask beers to the event and Beer Geeks get first crack at these beers! A Beer Geek will also get discounts on merchandise.
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CIBF is an event for anyone who likes learning about beer, meeting new people, and having a great time. We encourage people to dress nicely but not too nicely. Last year there was a wide range of styles for the event. Anything from tuxes, togas, and kilts, to casual night-on-the-town attire. Dress comfortably but dress appropriately.
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In the past, the deer meat was given out by picking a time when people could call to have their name added to a list on a first-come, first-served basis. Typically, that list would fill within minutes. Gill says it was decided to handle the meat distribution in a different manner this year.
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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Steve Novak drained a three-pointer at the buzzer, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New Jersey Nets, 107-105, at Staples Center.
Novak finished with a team-high 21 points, while Al Thornton and Baron Davis each had 20 for the Clippers, who snapped a seven-game losing streak. Eric Gordon had 17 points, while Chris Kaman had 10 points and eight rebounds for Los Angeles.
Vince Carter had a season-high 41 points, seven rebounds and six assists for New Jersey, which has lost five of six and lost Devin Harris to a shoulder sprain in the third quarter. X-rays were negative, and he had 13 points in the setback.
"We put ourselves in a position to win," Carter said. "This doesn't sit well with me. I have to find it in me to take it to another level. The rest of the team has to follow suit."
Brook Lopez scored 14 for the Nets.
Kaman pushed the Clippers' lead up to 11, 100-89, on his basket with 5:35 to go, but consecutive three-pointers by Jarvis Hayes again pulled New Jersey to within five with 3:42 left.
Carter added another three and a pair of free throws to tie the game and cap an 11-0 run that made it 100-100 with 1:56 left.
Davis answered with a layup, and Carter responded with a turnaround jumper with 51.3 seconds to play.
After Thornton missed a layup, Carter drained a three from the top of the arc with 12.7 seconds left to give the Nets a 105-102 lead.
New Jersey put Davis on the line with 7.3 seconds left, and he made both to cut the Clippers' deficit to one. Hayes missed both free throws at the other end, giving LA a chance to win the game with 5.6 seconds remaining.
Gordon got the inbounds pass and dished back to Davis after being swarmed by several defenders. Davis quickly passed it to Novak, who drained a three from the left corner at the buzzer to win it.
"Coach drew up the play to put the ball in (Gordon) and (Davis') hands," Novak said. "(Gordon) drove, passed the ball to (Davis), (Davis) passed it to me, (and) it felt good when it left my hands. I was surprised I was that wide- open. When you haven't won a ton of games, it just felt so good."
The Clippers took a 33-30 lead after the first quarter and extended their advantage to 65-54 at halftime.
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Charleston School of Law graduates say school leaders are dodging their questions on a possible sale to InfiLaw System, but they are aggressively pursuing other ways to get the information they need.
And as soon as they get it, they're ready to take action.
The school's Alumni Board held the town hall meeting at the Charleston Music Hall Tuesday. The group hoped law school leaders would attend the meeting and address alumni concerns. But, Robert Carr, one of the law school's founders and a member of its board, said in an email to alumni that he would not attend the meeting because it was a busy time and he couldn't "bring all the pieces together to provide the satisfying meeting you deserve."
Alumni Board president John Robinson, a 2007 graduate who works at the McDowell & Robinson law firm, said board members are doing research on appropriate paths of action. "We want to avoid rash and uninformed action," he said, "but we are prepared to act to protect the quality of our degrees and the reputation of our school."
Students and alumni have expressed concerns about their degrees losing value if the school is sold to InfiLaw, which owns three for-profit law schools.
The Alumni Board has formed committees to gather information, Robinson said. And most alumni are not supportive of the possible sale."Based on the information we have, the overwhelming sentiment of students and alumni we have spoken to is opposition to the eventual transfer of ownership to InfiLaw," he said. "We're not going to do anything rash, but at the same time, we're not going to sit back and let this happen."
Law school leaders late last month announced that they had entered into a management services agreement with InfiLaw; such arrangements sometimes are the first step in a sale. But since then, they have refused to answer questions about whether a sale is in the works.
State Rep. Stephen Goldfinch, a Georgetown Republican and a graduate of the school, said he thinks other options are possible. For instance, he said, two public colleges have expressed interest in taking over the law school.
Kris Delorme, a second-year law student, also attended the meeting. When he first heard about the sale, he said, he felt deceived and betrayed. But some other students and professors have told him that the sale likely wouldn't be complete by the time he graduates. So he's a bit less worried about it.
He wants to learn more about other options for the school, he said. And he thinks it possibly could be run as a nonprofit organization.
Lindsay Johnson, another graduate, said she thinks the alumni should look for other groups besides InfiLaw that might buy the school. "It's obvious the founders are done with us."
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This could amount to nothing, but in solving the mystery of sudden unintended acceleration it's wise to check out all leads, and Rob Weekley of Orange, California, thinks he has a solution. He calls it "Ghost" Buster, referring to the "ghost in the ECU," which some might blame for single-event upsets.
"An ECU has so many parts, it's impossible to analyze every possible computational permutation under every possible circumstance," Weekley says. "The pragmatic solution is to provide an inexpensive check on dangerous errant ECU actions – to render a vehicle safe from sudden unintended acceleration, even if the problem is the ECU itself."
Weekley adds that the Ghost Buster does not prevent the ECU from attempting to accelerate suddenly, but instead prevents the vehicle's engine from accelerating. "This is an entirely different approach," he says.
Weekley describes the Ghost Buster as a box about the size of a business card that contains an E-circuit (E for emergency), a user interface (UI), and two pairs of polarity insensitive wires. One pair is for the E-circuit, which controls the vehicle, and the other is for the UI, which decides when and how to activate the E-circuit. Weekley's prototype device also has a LED to indicate E-circuit activity.
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