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INGREDIENTSWaterproof: Petroleum Distillates, Polyethylene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Copernicia Cerifera Wax (Carnauba), Trihydroxystearin, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Tall Oil Glycerides, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines, Talc. Non-Waterproof: Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Triethanolamine, Acrylates Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Propylene Carbonate, Polyethylene, Oleic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Benzyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Trisodium EDTA, Simethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Ultramarines.
on 2/24/2015 8:57:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Olive, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
one of my favorites of all time
on 2/22/2015 12:04:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
this is my HG mascara. I have really thin lashes and this amps them up and holds after a curl them. I have been using this mascara and only this since it came out like 10 years ago. I like the waterproof formula the best it can definitely be hard to remove. Use an oil based makeup remover or even just coconut oil and it will be simple. LOVE IT!
on 2/17/2015 6:54:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
It takes a lot of work and application to get my lashes the way I want them. Sometimes I use it and its great while other times I get no length or color really. The brush actually hurts my eyelids. I returned it
on 2/3/2015 8:15:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Pretty decent mascara, good volume and separation, though I would have preferred more dramatic volume, separation, and a darker pigmentation. I do, however, like the fact that it's fairly build-able.
on 2/3/2015 12:07:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium
Eyes: Green
I have been using this mascara for 4 years now. This mascara is widely used by a lot of celebrities and makeup artists. All of my friends used to recommend this but I always put off purchasing this product. Until one of my friend gave me this as gift for my birthday. I actually regret not buying this sooner. This is so amazing. It feels so natural. It does not give that "heavy mascara" feeling. It feels feathery light on my eyelashes. It provides a lot of volume and it does not cause any irritation.
1) Affordable
2) Does not feel heavy on my eyelashes.
3) Long lasting.
4) Provides a lot of volume.
5) Does not cause irritation
6) One tube lasts for a very long time.
7) Eyelashes look very healthy and natural.
8) Does not give a spider leg look.
9) It does not clump.
10) Can give a fake lash look if applied a generous amount.
1) Not waterproof if that's what you're looking for.
2) Might leave residue in your waterline when you wash it off.
3) It does not give a spider leg look if that's what you're looking for.
4) The big mascara wand can be hard to handle.
I love this mascara and I recommend this to everyone.
on 2/3/2015 11:53:00 AM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
I buy this in multiples and always have a back-stock of tubes in my cosmetics closet. Applies smoothly with few clumps. The look is "better than natural", long and fluttery lashes that I like, not fake or spiky or thick. Stays all day. Doesn't smudge if you accidentally rub your eyes. Doesn't smudge or raccoon against oily skin (which is great!). Doesn't run or flake, even with tears or watery eyes (great in winter). Comes off easily with makeup remover or facial cleanser ~thank you! I can really count on this mascara to do its job.
on 2/2/2015 5:41:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Hazel
I love this mascara. I used it for years, literally. It gives me the perfect no flakes, clump free lashes, I desire. It is not very volumizing, but I liked that when I was younger and preferred it.
I recently started my hunt once again for a volumizing mascara. However, this will always have a spot in my make-up bag!
If you're looking for a clump-free, flake-free, easy to use, and basic mascara then this is your go to!
on 1/27/2015 11:28:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
- Love the wand makes it easy to apply and gets all my lashes.
- Gives length and builds volume
- great product for the price
- flakes
on 1/26/2015 9:46:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Grey
I tried not to give in to the hype with this mascara, but after trying everything, and experiencing the change in formula with my HG mascara (L'Oreal Telescopic), I decided why not? I picked up a tube and fell in love with it. It's so easy to apply and isn't clumpy at all. You really need to work the brush from root to tip in a nice fluid motion to get lovely lashes. It's so easy to apply, I can literally slap it on and leave in under 5 minutes if I have to and it looks great. I have naturally long lashes, and while this doesn't add a ton of dramatic volume, it does add some volume, length and a wonderful amount of definition and curl. My new HG!
on 1/22/2015 11:34:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Curly, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I had wanted to try this product for so long after watching all the rave 'youtube' reviews a few years back. Now that I had gotten my hands on it, I'm not so sure I believe the hype. While the product provides adequate length and separation, not much can be said for the volume aspect. I was severely disappointed after several coats the mascara looked meek and limp in my lashes. I have naturally fairly long and thick eyelashes but this did not do much for them.
I am aware that is almost identical to the max factor false lash effect which I was also disappointed by. Again, it provided minimal length and volume, even after being built up after a couple layers. However, with all this being said, the look it gives is clean, separated natural looking lashes which do not feel crunchy and last all day without flaking or crumbling off. So if you are after a solid natural looking mascara then you could give this a go, although I do believe there are more affordable ones out that there that give the same effect or better.
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The Scenario: Female employee returns from 12-week maternity leave. Upon her return to work, she requests permission to use break time to express breast milk. Additionally, she requests a private room other than a bathroom for this purpose. Do you have to accommodate this request?
The Answer: Likely, yes.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was enacted on March 23, 2010. Among its myriad provisions, the PPACA (also known as "Health Care Reform" or "Obamacare") amended the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to allow "reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after the child's birth each time such employee has need to express the milk." Additionally, employers must provide "a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast milk." These "reasonable break time" provisions were effective with the bill's signing on March 23, 2010.
There are certain exceptions to this law, but as a practical matter it is better to provide the accommodation, even if not strictly required to do so. For example, the "reasonable break time" provisions do not apply to employees who are exempt from overtime under the FLSA, including so-called "white collar" exemptions (executive, administrative, professional or outside salesperson), but employers should allow these exempt employees time to express breast milk as a matter of fairness, and certainly if required by State law, such as in Arkansas. Similarly, there is an exception for employers with less than 50 employees if the employer can demonstrate "undue hardship" will result from providing the accommodation. The "undue hardship" standard is high, and it may be more costly to address this issue with the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor than to simply comply with the "reasonable break time" provisions.
So, with the general premise that employers should comply with the "reasonable break time" provisions, what does this mean for your business? What does "reasonable break time" mean? How many breaks should be offered per shift? How long should each break last? Do you have to provide a room with a locked door? Do you have to provide a refrigerator for storage of the expressed breast milk?
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New LaCucaracha business owner, Daryl Lewis, is thriving while most local businesses are struggling to keep afloat. Lewis says it's all about timing and location. "I know it's an old cliché, but it's true. It's a matter of having the right product, at the right time, in the right spot. I knew the Murphy-Jesus would sell well in Sintown – probably for pretty obvious reasons. But LaCucaracha residents started trickling in, and then it hit me like a ton of bricks. That's the place I need to be!"
As the name suggests, the Murphy-Jesus is a statue of Jesus (it comes in two styles: "Tend the Flock" or "On the Cross") that folds, just like a Murphy Bed, back into the wall for space saving and a more secular décor. The wall side comes in a variety of wood grains or can be painted any number of custom colors to fit your home's style.
Lewis explained the Murphy-Jesus appeal. "Perhaps you're not as religious as your family or some of your close friends would like you to be. Or maybe pictures of Jesus, statues of the Virgin Mary or crucifixes hanging on the walls clash with other design elements of your home. Worry no more with the new Murphy-Jesus. When your folks come over for dinner let the Murphy-Jesus down and show your Christian pride. And when they leave, simply flip the Murphy-Jesus back up. It's that simple."
Business has been so good Lewis is thinking of expanding into other religions. "I've got plans for a Murphy-Buddha and Murphy-Menorah Candles being drawn up right now."
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Former All Black flyhalf Tony Brown will join up with the Sharks' Vodacom Super 14 squad in New Zealand just in time for their mammoth five-week overseas tour.
The Sharks, who lost to the Cheetahs by a point over the weekend, were given a massive boost when they heard that Brown's Japanse club – the Wild Knights – had lost their semi-final match. This allowed the New Zealander to at last join the South African side.
Percy Montgomery scored 25 points against the Chiefs in his first Super 14 start at flyhalf, but was it was Bradley Barritt who wore the No 10 jersey against the Cheetahs on Saturday. Now the Sharks are set to pick their third flyhalf in as many games.
Sharks coach Dick Muir said Brown would have no problem slotting into the team against the Crusaders on Saturday.
"We have been sending him videos of our games and the information on our moves," Muir told The Mercury. "We are talking about one of the most experienced flyhalves in the game. He has been in just about every situation you can imagine."
The Sharks left for New Zealand on Sunday without several key players. Fullback JP Pietsersen (hamstring), flank Warren Britz (hamstring), scrumhalf Craig Davidson (lower back), wing Henno Mentz (back) and prop Heinke van der Merwe (knee) have all stayed behind to recover.
Prop BJ Botha (pinched nerve in the neck) is with the squad and his progress will be monitored over the course of the week.
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I don't know why Kate Upton is touching her own fabulous funbags in this upcoming edition of Vogue Magazine, I'm too busy being thankful for the fact that she just is. Sometimes, it's best not to question the blessings in life lest they go away.
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The Bingham County Commissioners approved the the 2014 county budget Tuesday morning.
"It's pretty good news," said County Clerk Sara Staub. "The economy continues to get better which will make a difference to taxpayers.
"Property owners will see a savings of $25.16 per $100,000 net taxable value (after the homeowners' exemption is applied)," she said.
The budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 has increased by 4 percent, Staub said. The increase is $1,103,232 over FY 2013.
The Blackfoot Public Library will be closed Aug. 31-Sept. 7 for the installation of a new circulation program and training on its use. Patrons are invited to come to the library through this week to stock up on what they need with no circulation limits.
"We are doing our best to still accommodate the patrons while we are closed; so there will be no circulation limit prior to the closing so that everyone can get what they need to tide them over, while we are closed, " said librarian Brenda Wilcox. No fines will be assessed during the time that the library is closed.
Rick Bigler has officially become the second candidate to announce his run for mayor of the city of Blackfoot.
Bigler filed his declaration of candidacy and petition with the city on Monday, the first official day of the two-week filing period for mayoral candidacy. He was the second person to file after economist Dan Cravens, who announced in April his intention to run for mayor in Blackfoot.
Dan Cravens, who had announced his intentions in May, filed his petition for candidacy early this morning.
In a press release he explained his reason for running.
"Blackfoot is a great community. Neighbors care about each other. The quality of life we enjoy here is great," Cravens said.
"However, there is a threat to our quality of life. We need better job opportunities for our citizens. Each year we lose more and more of our youth to other communities, often far from Blackfoot, because our young people feel like they need to leave our city to find opportunity.
After a summer with little rain, Blackfoot, Shelley and other parts of Bingham County got over an inch all at once.
About 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, rain and hail pounded the community, leaving 1.37 inches of water behind.
Hail, some as big as a quarter-dollar coin, also struck parts of the county. Shelley High School had enough of the icy stuff on the grass next to the building that it had the appearance of a snowdrift.
Federal regulations on small business were the theme of the business roundtable hosted by Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) Friday afternoon on the University Place campus. About 30 people attended
Risch is the highest-ranking Republican) on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
From a question about credit unions, Risch commented on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
The Blackfoot School Board trustees started off on a positive note Thursday evening by recognizing the achievements of the Blackfoot High School tennis team.
For the first time ever, the boys tennis team won the district championship and were runners-up to the state champions.
District superintendent Chad Struhs said that some of the district's great accomplishments missed getting recognized when they happen in late May and we wanted to make sure that the team received the recognition that it deserves.
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Hill Murray Alumni have written and are performing "I (Heart) Brains," an original musical comedy about love, life, and the undead.
Marino Eccher, Elizabeth Eccher, Carissa Carroll and Troy Clintsman are the creators of the play, who also created "Don't Shoot the Masseuse," which was a hit comedy about the Red Scare and the evils of tennis last year.
Marino Eccher says, "It's an old story, really: Boy meets girl, girl turns out to be a zombie, boy's friends plot her grisly death, girl's zombie ex-boyfriend threatens to eat him, mayhem ensues. With songs!"
The play was funded by a successful Kickstarter campaign, where they raised more than their $4,000 goal.
The tickets are $10, and all proceeds go towards renting the theater.
"I (Heart) Brains," will begin on June 26, and end on June 28. Every showing will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Mounds Theatre.


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I checked out an independent yacht survey from 1978 and they raved about the boat, excellent build, sailing characteristics, and layout. They believed it could be easily be an offshore boat. I''m not planning on full on offshore cruising, but its just something to compare to. (my seafarer 30 was rated for semi protected waters, the tartan 34c was rated as possibly offshore except they werent too keen on the single lowers)
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The Super Mario Challenge was a show which aired on The Children's Channel. It ran from September to December 20, 1991, and aired at 4:30 PM every weekday as well, along with every afternoon.
The presenter, John Lenahan, was a look-alike of Mario, and dressed in his clothes. Two guest players had to do tasks, all of which involved playing the Mario video games Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, and Super Mario Bros. 3. Rounds included challenges to see which player could complete a level in the fastest time and who could collect the most coins on a certain level. Winners of each round would receive one to three "gold coins," and whoever held the most at the end of the show would advance to the next stage of the competition. If both contestants had an equal number of gold coins, a single-level sudden death playoff decided who would go through.
The show was dropped in 1991, quite a while before The Children's Channel's rebranding to TCC. This is evident in Link Anchor Man receiving several letters asking if the show would be repeated, which it never was.
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With the crude oil-based feedstock out of the running as a major precursor for US petrochemicals, exports could rise
The petrochemical wave generated in the US by the advent of shale gas has domestically produced naphtha caught in the undertow.
Ethane, naphtha's main petrochemical feedstock replacement, is plentiful in light of the shale revolution, and its spot prices were at around 25 cents/gal as of 27 August.
US naphtha could be used in Canada tar sands extraction
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With so much natural gas production coming on stream, that scenario is not likely in the foresee-able future, he said. Likewise, "there's no way naphtha can stoop" down to ethane's cost level, Fasullo said.
Naphtha is one of the products created in the distillation of crude oil. The main uses of naphtha are in steam cracking to make olefins, in reforming to make aromatics and as a feedstock for high-octane gasoline. Naphtha also can be used as a solvent. US Gulf spot prices for naphtha N+A fluctuate in tandem with unleaded gasoline prices and were recently assessed by ICIS at $978.75-982.32/tonne (€734.06-736.74/tonne) DEL (delivered).
The need to distill crude oil will continue far into the future in the US, but the days of naphtha as an olefin feedstock have passed, and the product's future in the realm of gasoline production is waning as gasoline consumption continues to decrease, Fasullo said.
In most regions of the world, naphtha remains the feedstock of choice for ethylene production, but that will decrease as the host of planned ethane crackers planned for the US come on line between 2017 and 2020, Fasullo said.
By that time, plants that produce ethylene from naphtha will be at such a cost disadvantage to ethylene produced from shale gas that they will be pushed out of the market entirely, he said.
Naphtha may still have a future in the US - but as an exported product. Latin American refineries increasingly may become a destination for US-produced naphtha, Fasullo said.
"I think what will happen is that we have to become an exporter," he said. "It may be used by refineries elsewhere. Latin America is one big demand source for it."
Another is Canada, where naphtha is used as a diluent to allow tar-sands oil to be more easily pumped via pipeline out of fields and into refineries. As more production comes on line, and if pipelines such as the much-debated Keystone XL get extended into the US, domestically produced naphtha will play an increasingly vital role, Fasullo said.
"I think if Keystone is approved and you get that down here [to the Gulf Coast], it will be a big boost for naphtha," he said.
Until then, naphtha's role in the petrochemical chain continues to wither.
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Casa Azul is a beautiful 2050 sq ft home on the 8th floor of Cozumel's luxury condominium community, Palmar. The entire west-facing wall of the home features giant floor to ceiling picture windows and sliding glass doors revealing breathtaking views of blue sky spilling into blue Caribbean waters. Open the sliders and step out onto the 400 square foot balcony that also runs the length of the condo. This is the place to sit back and soak up a Cozumel sunset!
The home's decor is clean and simple and all furnishings are brand new as of November 2013. This top floor condo features over 2050 square feet of interior living space, plus the private 400 square foot deck has gorgeous ocean sunset views. There are 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 2 queen beds and 1 king with incredibly comfortable memory foam mattresses. The fully equipped kitchen has new stainless steel appliances and purified water from the faucet. There is space for 4 at the dining table and 2 at the bar. There is also a washer/dryer.
Entry is keyless- A door code will be generated for your personal use. You will appreciate wireless Internet throughout the condo and free local and long distance calling to the US/CAN, as well as satellite TV in the living room and master bedroom. The home has central air conditioning.
Guests of Casa Azul will enjoy swimming in the immaculately maintained fresh water pool and relaxing in the hot tub. The pool deck is dotted by plenty of lounge chairs, tables and chairs and beds covered with sunshades. There are showers downstairs from the pool. Guests also have access to a tennis court, basketball court and a kids' area with a trampoline and playhouses in a grassy area.
Plus as guests of Casa Azul, the rental management company, Your Cozumel, will greet you at the airport and assist you with your taxi or rental car. Your Cozumel will be available to you before and throughout your stay to assist you with anything you need to make your stay more relaxing including arranging dive or snorkel trips, fishing trips, rental cars, massage, and more! Chef service and shopping service are available. Daily maid service is included.
Palmar is a secure building with plenty of parking. Scooter rental and 24 hour convenience store are right outside the gate. It is conveniently located on the oceanfront road near restaurants like Tikila, Paprika, Ernesto's Fajitas and Mexico Lindo. It also near Sunset Bar and La Hach.
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Bedroom #1 – 1 King
Bedroom #2 – 2 Queens
This condo is beautiful, and Amber, Rodrigo, and Vanesa were great hosts. We stayed a week in this beautiful property and none of the four of us - our adult daughter, her friend, my wife, and I - wanted to leave. Everything in this penthouse condo is new and nice. The daily maid service is fantastic - Elizabeth spent hours every day cleaning everything very thoroughly. The view is spectacular, the internet is fast and reliable, and the location is great. If you go, you won't want to leave, either. The building is immaculate, well-maintained, and luxurious. The pool area rivals any top-line hotel, but there are few, if any, other people at the pool at any given time. This place is great for those who like the finer things but don't want to share them with a lot of other people. There are some very good restaurants within close walking distance. There is excellent snorkeling off the beach right across the street. You can't go wrong with this property.
This condo and our vacation in Cozumel was awesome. We couldn't have asked for anything more!
This is by far the nicest condo complex on the island. Luxurious accommodations on the top floor with a great view of the cruise ships, shore divers, and sail boats. There is secured parking and 24 hour security. We are not big international travelers and felt extremely safe. Everyone at the condo complex was very nice.
Everything at the condo is new; the furniture is clean and in new condition. It's equipped with every amenity - from satellite TV, free internet, free calls to the U.S., A.C., new washer dryer, and the water is on the purified water system- ice straight from the freezer. The pool and pool area at the condo is huge and the cabanas are plentiful and not crowded. Everything is very clean and the condo and grounds are well maintained.
There are not many short term rentals available, and the residents are mostly local business people and expatriate retirees, so the pool, gym, tennis courts, etc. don't seem used at all.
Amber, Rodrigo and Vanessa at yourcozumel.com were great to work with. They have a great visitor guide in the condo, with fliers and menus from restaurants that prior renters have enjoyed and were available for any questions. Very nice group to work with and they made our stay comfortable.
We could have probably spent the entire week out on that balcony overlooking the ocean and been quite content. It is spacious and airy. We ate many meals on the balcony and enjoyed the relaxation and the view. Diving and snorkeling are available across the street and restaurants and bars are within walking distance.
We will be back!
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Low Season 2015
May 2 2015 - Aug 28 2015
3 night minimum stay
Special Low Season
Aug 29 2015 - Oct 30 2015
5 night minimum stay
Pre-holiday Season
Oct 31 2015 - Dec 18 2015
5 night minimum stay
Christmas/New Years 2016
Dec 19 2015 - Jan 1 2016
5 night minimum stay
High Season 2016
Jan 2 2016 - Apr 29 2016
3 night minimum stay
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|50% deposit. Balance and security deposit due 45 days prior to arrival.
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Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead
"He's real good at hanging onto the puck," Babcock said.
Miller crashed the net to stuff the puck in after Patrick Eaves got to his own rebound to keep pressure on Crawford. Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival started the sequence with a turnover in the Chicago zone.
It was a sixth straight unanswered goal in the series for the Red Wings, who lost the series opener 4-1 and gave up the first goal of Game 2 before going on to even the series with a 4-1 victory.
"They're a real good team and they're going to carry the play at times," Babcock said. "We're a good team and we're going to carry the play at times."
NOTES: Chicago hasn't given up a power-play goal in its first eight playoff games, matching the 2001 St. Louis Blues for the longest such streak since 1988, according to STATS. ... Babcock won his 77th postseason game, matching Quenneville for the most among active coaches. They both trail Pat Burns by one for eighth place on the NHL's all-time list. ... The Blackhawks put Viktor Stalberg back in the lineup and scratched Daniel Carcillo. Stalberg got shook up early in the game, missing a check and going head first into the boards.
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Not when women in our country still feel unsafe…
My history textbook says India gained its Independence in 1947 but poet Bharathiar had said that India will be independent only when a woman can walk in the streets feeling safe. These days, rape is a common word in newspapers. From a six- month-old baby to an 80-year-old woman, nobody is spared. That's how perverted and sick the Indian male has become. Even our so-called political 'leaders' don't do anything about this.
These rapists are typically homeless people who are lured into the dark underworld. They don't have a place to live or food to eat, so when there's a place called jail in India where they give biriyani for lunch, and a sheltered place to live, they are not going to be scared of 10 years of imprisonment. If this is the degree to which the law is going to be changed, then we will only have to be silent witnesses to further such brutalities. They say there should be proper sex education, but are any of these rapists even educated?
Corruption, molestation and harassment are the words that are now linked to India rather than a democratic, independent country. I should stock up on candles, as we're going to do a series of candle-lighting and protests for the years to come, as rape is never going to stop in India. Either give women the right to have a gun or give death penalty to rapists.
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La Leopoldina
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Estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the total cost.
Villa / 8 bedrooms / sleeps 15
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Villa / 8 bedrooms / sleeps 15
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La Leopoldina is a classic example of rural land reform carried out in by the Grand Duke Leopold II and was restored in full respect for its original style and with the same care in selecting materials and colors.
La Leopoldina is situated near to San Donato in Collina, only 14 km from Florence, well connected to many art sites, and is surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and forest trees: an ideal place for a restful and cultural holiday. The villa is entirely equipped with ecological, sustainable energy sources, as solar cells for electricity and geothermic system for heating and refreshment of air.
The separate "Fitness House" with hydromassage, sauna, equipment for gym and bar, is located half way between "La Leopoldina" and "Villa Il Forte". Its use will be exclusive for the first clients who will reserve it for an extra cost. The orientation of the common areas of the two villas (pools, dining rooms, barbecue ...) ensures complete autonomy and intimacy to each of the two residential areas.
La Leopoldina can easily accomodate 11 people (plus 4 in the adjacent dependence) in luxurious comfort. Available facilities: refreshment of air, heating, fireplace, satellite TV, internet connection, washing machine, dryer, baby bed (upon request), barbecue, private swimming pool, parking place. The kitchen is professionally fully equipped. Here you will find a dishwasher, oven, stove, double sink, large fridge, American Coffee maker and more.
The villa is composed: 2 double bedrooms (king size), 3 double bedrooms (twin - on request) and 1 single bedroom. 5 bathrooms (2 bathtub and shower and 3 shower [all of them are shower-jacuzzi]) plus one near the swimming pool. Living room, music room in the pigeon tower, dining room, kitchen, "carnotzet" with pizza oven and rooms from service.
Adjacent the Villa there is a dependence (60 mq) with kitchen, 2 double bedrooms each with en suite bathroom (one with bathtub and one with shower-jacuzzi). Perfect for 4 people.
Garden & Swimming Pool:
In the garden you find a gazebo organized for dining al fresco or just relaxing. The swimming pool (6 x 12 and deep from 1,20 to 2,80 meters) is open from April to October. Dressing room / closet of 15 mq.
The area around the villa is arranged as a country garden, including centuries old olive trees; a gazebo placed between the two villas suitable for rest, reading etc.
|Sleeps up to 15, 8 bedrooms
|Car advised, Wheelchair users
|Nearest Amenities
|2 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Florence - Amerigo Vespucci 25 km, Nearest railway: Figline Valdarno 12 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|Some pets are welcome - please contact the owner, Yes, smoking allowed
Features and Facilities
|Sauna, DVD player
|Private outdoor pool (unheated)
|Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available
|Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms of which 5 Family bathrooms and 2 En suites
|Double beds (4), Single beds (7), Dining seats for 16, Lounge seats for 16
|Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair
|Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Trampoline
|Parking, Wheelchair users
The Tuscany region
La Leopoldina is located near to the village of San Donato in Collina, where you can find restaurant, grocery, bank, post office and chemistry. This town is only 14 km from Florence and with a bus connection to the old town of Florence. There is quick access to the motorway and also a frequent bus service into Florence.
La Leopoldina is within easy reach of the most important Tuscan places of interest. The nearest airport is in Florence (about 30 minutes away).
Nearest town: San Donato in Colle km 2
Restaurants: San Donato in Colle km 2
Supermarket: Figline Valdarno km 12
Grocery: San Donato in Colle km 2
Shops: San Donato in Colle km 2
Outlets: The Mall km 12
Bank: Troghi km 2
Post office: San Donato in Colle km 2
Chemistry: Troghi km 2
Golf: Ugolino km 15
Horse riding: nearest km 0,6
SPA: in the property
Train station: Figline Valdarno km 12
San Donato in Collina
The city lies on the River Arno; it is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture and, more generally, for its cultural heritage. A centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance; it has been called the Athens of the Middle Ages.[4] A turbulent political history included periods of rule by the powerful Medici family, religious and republican revolution. From 1865 to 1870 the city was also the capital of the recently established Kingdom of Italy.
The historic centre of Florence attracts millions of tourists each year, and Euromonitor International ranked the city as the world's 72nd most visited in 2009, with 1.685 million visitors. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. Due to Florence's artistic and architectural heritage, it has been ranked by Forbes as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the city is noted for its history, culture, Renaissance art and architecture and monuments. The city also contains numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Uffizi Gallery and the Pitti Palace, amongst others, and still exerts an influence in the fields of art, culture and politics. Florence is also an important city in Italian fashion, as well as a major national economic centre, being a tourist and industrial hub.
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The Better Business Bureau is giving a stiff warning about The Snuggie.
The Snuggie is a wearable blanket that was a hot seller last Christmas.
"It conjures up visions of coziness and relaxation, but it's now making some consumers uncomfortable with its new rebate program," says BBB spokeswoman Niki Horace.
After purchasing a $20 Snuggie, consumers receive a rebate check for $8.95 from Snuggie distributor Great Fun, which features the following inscription on the back:
"I authorize Great Fun to charge the annual membership fee after my free trial. I agree to a thirty-day trail offer in Great Fun. I understand that the $149.99 annual membership fee will be charged to my credit card on file with Snuggie unless I cancel my membership by calling 1-866-709-4170 before the end of the trial period. My membership will be automatically renewed and I will also be charged every year thereafter at the then-current fee unless I call to cancel for a refund of the unused portion of the current year's fee. By cashing this check I authorize Snuggie to securely transfer my credit card information to Great Fun for enrollment, billing and benefitprocessing."
By cashing this check, consumers are inadvertently agreeing to these trial membership terms-and if the consumer does not cancel-G reat Fun will charge $150 on the credit card used to pay for the Snuggie.
In the last 36 months, Connecticut's BBB has received more than 3,000 complaints against Great Fun, also known as Affinion Groupor Trilegiant.
"Those who cash the rebate check, without reading the back, may find themselves paying hundreds of dollars for a product that's worth very little," said Robert W.G. Andrew, President and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon, and Western Washington. The BBB recommends the following tips when shoppingfor infomercialproducts:
Shop carefully. Before you buy, check out companies at .
"Free" offers may cost you. When you purchase a product, beware that some companies share or sell your information to cover their costs. Get reassurance that your information will not be redistributed; look up the company's privacy policy or request a written contract before you pay. When buying from an infomercial, consider contacting your credit card company first to create a onetime use number with a limit for the exact cost of your purchase.
Cash checks with caution. Cashing checks from unknown parties could end up costing you more than it's worth. If you didn't work for the money, weren't expecting a check, or don't read the fine print, you could be at risk for inadvertently signing up for an unwanted service-or worse-check fraud or an advance fee scam. The bottom line: Never deposit unsolicited checks from unfamiliar sources.
Update 7/28/2009:Allstar Products Group, maker of Snuggie(tm) blanket with sleeves, issued the following statement today:
There have been a number of inaccurate reports regarding an offer recently sent to a limited number of consumers who purchased a Snuggie(tm) blanket. It was not Allstar Products Group's intention for Great Fun's offer to in anyway mislead our customers and we want to ensure consumers fully understand the program. Indeed, prior to being presented to some of our customers, we were advised by Great Fun that the offer was in full compliance with state and federal laws.
Great Fun is a 20-year-old entertainment discount program offered by a third-party, Affinion. The program provides valuable discounts that many consumers appreciate. It includes discounts at well-known hotels, restaurants, theme parks, movie theaters and more popular attractions.
Terms of the Great Fun program, including the $149 annual fee, are clearly explained and included in multiple places - on the check and in the accompanying letter. The program is backed by a guarantee of satisfaction and customers can cancel at anytime.
The $8.25 check which accompanies the offer is not a rebate, nor was it ever represented as a rebate. It is an incentive for consumers who may be interested in enrolling in Great Fun.
"We respect our customers and want to alleviate their concerns for any confusion this offer may have caused," said Ronald Steblea, Executive Vice President Allstar Products Group. "We also want to assure consumers that this was a test program and that the Great Fun mailing was distributed to a very small sample of Snuggie customers who ordered a Snuggie blanket via the direct response television campaign. If anyone has any questions about the program, please contact customer service at 1-866-770-7622."


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The NFL playoffs kick off this week, and the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers are set to do battle. Check out some of the NFL prop bets that are available at BetDSI, as we analyze the betting lines and see which sides to play.
Clay Matthews Records A Sack or Half Sack (-240): Matthews played in just 11 full games this year, and he had 13 sacks in those games. The man is just a beast, and when push comes to shove, no one can stop him. He has had at least one sack in eight of those 11 games, and there is no reason to think that he won't get his paws on QB Christian Ponder at least once in some way, shape, or form on Saturday night at home on a huge stage.
Jermichael Finley Under 54.5 Receiving Yards (-115): Finley is a tough read this week. He has a quad injury that could slow him down if he tries to give it a go (obviously if he doesn't play, we just get refunded our money). He was nowhere to be found at the outset of the year, recording just one game from the start of the year through Week 9. All of a sudden at that point, he picked it up, averaging 56.6 receiving yards per game. Still, that's not impressive enough for us with all of the other options that QB Aaron Rodgers has to throw the pigskin to. We think in the clutch, there are four other wide receivers that can make the big time plays, which could keep the ball out of Finley's hands, especially if he is dinged up and can't quite run as fluidly as he might have before getting hurt.
Adrian Peterson to Score a Rushing Touchdown (-220): It's another chalky prop and a square one at that, but if the Vikings are going to keep up in this game, it's All Day that needs to get himself in the end zone when push comes to shove. Peterson has rushed for a TD in all but two of his games since Week 7 when he really started to turn the corner this year, and there is no reason to believe, especially after scoring in each of the first two games this year, that he won't be able to get into the end zone. AP is a lock for a TD on Saturday.
Adrian Peterson Under 126.5 Rushing Yards (-115): For as great as Peterson has been over the course of the year, and for everything that he has accomplished over the course of the last 10 weeks, we just don't know if he is going to end up getting to this lofty total more often than not. It's easy to say that Peterson ran the ball 34 times last week and has rushed the ball at least 21 times in his last five games, but even if he does carry the load for another 25 times in this one, that's still 5.08 yards per carry that he has to average to get to this number. There's just a point that too much is too much, and asking for 127 rushing yards more often than not, though definitely justifiable, is still too much.
Christian Ponder Under 17.5 Pass Completions (-115): Getting to 18 pass completions in a game isn't all that difficult for a normal quarterback, but Ponder is going to be in for a rough one this time around. It's 20 degrees outside and dropping through the night at Lambeau Field, conditions that a Florida State student never played in, especially in a game like this one against a team that knows all about you now. Ponder hasn't completed more than 17 passes in a game since Thanksgiving Day weekend against the Chicago Bears, and he just doesn't work the ball up the field. The offense is only going to go as far as Peterson takes it, and though we do think that Ponder is going to have to make some plays, there's a difference between making some plays and ultimately completing 18 passes in horrifically cold weather.
Total Punts by Both Teams Over 8.5 (-115): P Tim Masthay booted the ball away 70 times this year for the Packers, while P Chris Kluwe did so 72 times for the Vikes. The two men barely touched the field in last week's game, combining to punt the ball just six times, but when the teams met the first time here at Lambeau Field, there were nine punts between them. With the added pressure on the Minnesota offense and the weather being suspect, we could definitely see Kluwe having to punt six or seven times, something that he has done four times since Week 4. If that turns out to be the case, this is quite easy. Masthay has punted at least three times in every single game this year, save for the 28-27 win over the New Orleans Saints.
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Team Peeta, prepare yourself for a little brotherly confusion!
While Josh Hutcherson is quasi-enemies with Liam Hemsworth in "The Hunger Games," Hutcherson is now teaming up with Chris Hemsworth in the first trailer for "Red Dawn."
The revamp of the 1984 Cold War classic, which starred Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen, imagines a group of rogue teenagers coming together to save their newly-invaded country.
"Red Dawn" already fell into some hot water earlier… Continue reading 'Red Dawn' Trailer: Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson Team Up For Reboot


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HOUSTON - At the NRA s annual convention Saturday night, there was a sense of solidarity when conservative host and author Glenn Beck took center stage.
Beck drew controversy earlier in the week, when he said the shooting at Houston s biggest airport had been a set-up, and accused it of being part of a leftist conspiracy.
Speaking to a crowd that numbered in the thousands, he praised Texas and took aim at big government.
They feel they must regulate us until we comply, Beck said. I will not comply.
It s not just the Democrats; it s the Republicans as well. The problems are everywhere, he said.
This weekend more than 70,000 people are attending the convention. For many, it is all about the latest and greatest in guns.
But others, such as graduate student Kyle Coplen, are on a mission.
Earlier this year, he heard about 93-year old veteran Elbert Wood of Houston, whose home was burglarized while he was at the doctor s office.
It inspired Coplen to start the Armed Citizen Project, which arms qualified residents in high crime communities with shotguns, free of charge.
The first community to try it will be Woods next week.
We ll put signage up in those neighborhoods letting criminals know that they are playing Russian roulette with their lives and committing crimes in those neighborhoods and really maximizing the deterrent effects of arming those citizens, Coplen said.
At the same time, NRA members could not ignore the history being made elsewhere in Texas. In Austin, the state s House considered more than a dozen bills with the words firearm or handgun in them.
The three-day convention wraps up Sunday and the event was not without protest.
Outside, the names of thousands of gun violence victims were read over the weekend.


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GCC Seeks Bloc Strategy for WTO Negotiations
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is working on a strategy that will allow it to speak as a bloc in future negotiations with the World Trade Organization (WTO), reported the Gulf Daily News on Wednesday.
"It will take the European Union's wide experience with the WTO as a model," a senior emirati customs official said.
"At present, each GCC country is talking individually to the WTO," he said.
But when a customs union takes shape by 2005, the GCC may have to negotiate trade issues as a bloc with the WTO, he added.
A Gulf Arab customs union is the key to dealing with the international community, said Mohammed Ahmed Al Kait, head of the UAE Customs Council.
GCC economic integration should be achieved in phases, including the initial establishment of a free trade zone, customs union, and a shared market, he added.
"This is becoming more important, because the GCC will need to form relationships with other Arab partners in the Arab Free Trade Zone." – Albawaba.com
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What's New?
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Great and Holy Friday
Fr. Thomas Hopko examines the Mystery of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Lord and how it led to the re-creation of the world.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
A Table in the Presence of My Enemies
On a new In the Valley of the Shadow of Death, Fr. David Alexander describes what it's like to build and prepare an Orthodox altar for his Marines in Afghanistan, most of whom are not Orthodox Christians.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
New Sermon at Saint Nicholas
On a new Sermons at St. Nicholas, Fr. Tom Soroka preaches on the entry of Our Lord into Jerusalem (John 12:1-18).
Monday, March 29, 2010
Jesus - The Bridegroom
This week we will hear a lot about the Bridegroom in our Holy Week services. Who is this Bridegroom and what is the significance of that title?. Fr. Thomas Hopko explains on the Names of Jesus. Listen also to his teaching about the Bridegroom Matins on Speaking the Truth in Love.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Fr. Thomas Hopko takes a closer look at the "Celebration of the Kingship of Christ".


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Mavs Unveil New Jerseys And They're SO Dallas
The Mavs held an event yesterday and revealed a new set of alternate uniforms set to debut in the 2015-2016 season. There was a contest held and Geoff Case of Plano had the winning design! […]
Dirk Reveals His March Madness Bracket
Dirk will admit that there never really was a chance he was coming to the States to play college basketball.
Vine Before 9: Hump Day
What day is it? Do you know what day it is?
Dirk Nowitzki Chats About Celebrity Baseball Game And Sings Happy Birthday
We got Dirk Nowitzki to sing Happy Birthday to us! He also was happy to chat about the 2013 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game happening tomorrow in Frisco!
VIDEO: Mavs Send Dirk Into Space… Sorta
Did the Mavs really send Dirk Nowitzki into space? You'll have to watch to find out!
Dallas Mavericks Show Holiday Spirit By Singing "Sleigh Ride"
The Dallas Mavericks singing a Christmas song. Need we say more?
Mavs Championship Ring For $10!
The wait is over and the Dallas Mavericks finally have their beautiful and bling-blasted Championship rings. They are amazing. These things cost ridiculous amounts of money, but it's just a drop in the hat for […]
Visit Dirk Nowitzki At Legoland
Well, not the real Dirk. You can visit a life-sized Lego version of the real Dirk Nowitzki is currently on display at Legoland Discovery Center in Grapevine Mills.
Be Like Dirk!
I think we are all still on total Mavs Mania hype! What an amazing season and finish. It's been a long time coming and I think we would all agree that it couldn't have happened […]
Dallas Mavericks Win Game 4
After another heart-pounding game last night, the Dallas Mavericks pulled out an 86-83 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.


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The Second Digital Repositories Programme Meeting
Julie Allinson and Mahendra Mahey report on a 2-day JISC Digital Repositories Meeting focusing on project clusters working together and other related issues held by JISC in Warwick, UK over 27-28 March 2006.
April 2006, issue47, event report
What Is an Open Repository?
Julie Allinson, Jessie Hey, Chris Awre and Mahendra Mahey report on the Open Repositories 2007 conference, held in San Antonio, Texas between 23-26 January 2007.
April 2007, issue51, event report
Mahendra Mahey, Emma Tonkin and Robert John Robertson report on the 2007 European Conference on Research and Advanced Technology for Digital Libraries, held in Budapest, Hungary, over 16-22 September, 2007.
October 2007, issue53, event report
Open Repositories 2008
Mahendra Mahey reports on the third international Open Repositories 2008 Conference, held at the School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton in April 2008.
July 2008, issue56, event report


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Herbed Pork Roast with Gravy Recipe
The herbs that top this roast add a flavor Father is sure to favor! Subscriber Jean Harris of Central Point, Oregon notes that it's her husband's favorite dish.
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon each garlic salt, pepper, rubbed sage and dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1. Combine brown sugar, herbs and seasonings; rub over entire roast. Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°.
- 2. Remove roast from pan. Pour pan drippings into a large measuring cup; add water to measure 2 cups. Place flour in a small saucepan; stir in pan drippings until blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Slice roast and serve with gravy. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Light-Bodied Red Wine
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Earthlink Offers Alternate DNS Without "Dead DNS" 136
Posted by kdawson
from the just-resolve-my-names dept.
from the just-resolve-my-names dept.
Joshua Flory writes, "In response to the story about Earthlink and their version of 'Site Finder', I learned today that Earthlink has provided alternate DNS servers that will remain outside of their 'dead DNS' service. However, this is a completely unsupported service, which begs the question, WHY? Everyone can gain access to public DNS servers, or create their own. The point is that people wanted DNS servers supported by EL that do not include this dead DNS service." Sounds like it's time for Earthlink users to check out OpenDNS.com... they make it easy to turn off the bad-URL behavior.


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Deputy Head of Mission Aidan Liddle joins us for another guest blog today.
In 2015, England marks two major anniversaries. It will be 800 years since Magna Carta was sealed, and 750 years since the formation of the first English parliament.
Anyone who is interested in seeing the document that has been described as England's greatest export need only visit the British Library, where not one but two copies are on display in a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition.
Embedded in the rule of law in over 100 countries, Magna Carta established for the first time that everyone, even the king, had to obey the law.
The document inspired early American settlers, with its principles echoed in the US Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights; it has been used to argue for freedom of the press; and for extending the vote to ordinary people and to women.
It is also the foundation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Written after the atrocities of World War II, this declaration states that people around the world are protected by fundamental human rights, regardless of their citizenship, race, gender or beliefs. Eleanor Roosevelt famously said that the Declaration may well become 'the international Magna Carta of all men everywhere'.
Events are taking place around the UK to celebrate the anniversary of the Great Seal being placed on the document at Runnymede, in southern England, in June 1215.
The UK's stable and prosperous democracy is among the legacies of Magna Carta.
But democracy and human rights are not a given in many parts of the world, including in some parts of Europe. This year's Human Rights and Democracy Report by the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office highlighted Russia and Belarus as 'countries of concern', for instance, and drew attention to the significant deterioration in human rights in those parts of eastern Ukraine under separatist control and in Crimea, illegally annexed by Russia a year ago this month.
The second great English export has to be a sport – but which one? Sports that can trace their origins to England include cricket, rugby and football.
Rugby draws its name from Rugby School in Warwickshire, where, legend has it, schoolboy William Webb Ellis picked up the ball during a football match and ran with it in 1823.
This year, the Rugby World Cup comes to England. Twenty teams from six continents will compete to lift the William Webb Ellis Cup on 31 October at Twickenham, the home of English rugby.
And it was at the Freemasons' Tavern in London where the rules of association football were first standardised.
Representatives of football clubs and schools met in the pub, near Covent Garden, and over the course of six meetings in autumn and winter 1863 they codified a definitive set of rules. (The delegation from Rugby School preferred their version, and went their own way!) From these humble beginnings, football spread across the globe and is now the most popular sport in the world.
The third great English export has to be the English language, which is now spoken by many times more people than the 53 million who live in England itself.
It is the language in which Shakespeare wrote, and The Beatles sang. And now it is the number one language on the world wide web, which was itself invented by English computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
English language and English literature are now taught to hundreds of millions of school children around the world.
St George's Day – the day when Englad celebrates its patron saint – falls on 23 April. By an extraordinary coincidence, it's also the day on which three of our greatest poets – Rupert Brooke, William Wordsworth and Shakespeare himself – all died. So perhaps you'll be inspired to think of England, and its extraordinary contribution to global law and culture, over the next few weeks.


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Harare — ZIMBABWE will host the East and Southern Africa Environmental Chemistry Conference and the 7th Theoretical Chemistry Conference in Africa in December this year at the country's premier resort town -- Victoria Falls.
Mr Richard Dzvukamanja, a member of the local organising committee, told The Herald that the conference will bring together African scientists to exchange ideas and research results in the field of theoretical chemistry, environmental chemistry and related fields.
He said the conference would also aim to foster collaboration among African scientists and between African scientists and those from other countries.
The conference will be held under the theme: "Science for Technology Advancement in Africa."
"Participation in the conference will not only promote chemistry research throughout universities in Zimbabwe but will give Zimbabwean scientists an opportunity to establish research links with other scientists in Africa and beyond," said Prof. Mark Zaranyika, the chairman of the Joint TCCA/ESAECC conference.
The ESAECC was formed after scientists from East and Southern Africa attending the Theoretical Chemistry Workshop in Africa and the International Chemistry Conference in Africa in Botswana in 1992 agreed to turn-hold conferences every two years.
Scientists will present papers covering a wide range of topics in the fields of theoretical and environmental chemistry.
Presentations will cover laboratory management, quality assurance, and laboratory accreditation in addition to the theoretical and environmental chemistry.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Developed
A team of United States researchers at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland has developed genetically modified mosquitoes resistant to a malaria parasite giving hope that one day it will be possible to mitigate the third biggest killer disease in Africa.
According to the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the genetically modified mosquitoes outbred natural mosquitoes when fed malaria-infected blood from mice.
Researchers at John Hopkins University say the new study offers a way of controlling malaria by introducing the genetically altered insects into the wild and having them outgrow their natural cousins in the wild.
The new study found out that GM mosquito survived in large numbers and laid more eggs. After nine generations, the researchers said, 70 percent of the mosquitoes were genetically modified compared to 50 percent at the beginning of the experiment.
The new study opens new avenues for malaria control programmes and may with time offer an alternative approach to the control of the disease that kills up to 2,7 million people every year out of the estimated 300 500 million cases reported across the world.
The World Health Organisation estimates that countries in sub-Saharan Africa shoulder about 90 percent of the deaths mostly in children under the age of five. Malaria accounts for 10 percent of Africa's disease burden and malaria costs the continent more than US$12 billion every year in treatment costs.
Zimbabwe recorded a decline in malaria prevalence in 2006 from three million cases to 1,8 million owing largely to the malaria roll out programme and the use of DDT for indoor spraying.
Zim Students in SA excel
Zimbabwean students in South Africa hoisted the country's academic flag high when seven of them at the University of Fort Hare were honoured by the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants recently for contributing "most meaningfully to transformation and skills development in the nation's accountancy profession."
Memory Mbewe and Edwin Hove were winners in the postgraduate student category while Patience Nyoni and Tavaziva Machigidi won awards in the second year B.Com accounting student category.
Monica Manyara and Edward Chirongo scooped awards in the third year B.Com accounting student category while Innocent Chemhere was a winner in the fourth year B.Com accounting student category.
The students together with others were honoured for showing outstanding leadership and commitment, socially and academically.
"We, as the accountancy profession, believe in helping to lead our country in a prosperous direction," said Chantyl Mulder, SAICA's senior executive for transformation.
IST-Africa 2007 Conference (Maputo May 9-11)
Zimbabwe has assembled a team of the country's top information and technology experts that will join 300 other delegates at the IST-Africa 2007 Conference and Exhibition to be held in Maputo, Mozambique.
Science and Technology Development Minister Dr Olivia Muchena leads the Zimbabwe delegation at the world-class international forum to showcase African research results, the achievements of the IST Programme of Framework and regional, national and international information communication technology related initiatives.
The IST-Africa 2007 conference aims to enhance community building to facilitate the European Union-Africa research co-operation and successful exploitation of research results.
It also aims to stimulate the take-up of research and technology development results in industry, small-to-medium sized businesses and the public sector, to promote knowledge sharing between commercial organisations, government agencies and the research community.
The conference will also give a platform to exchange experiences about the current state of e-Adoption at a sectoral, national or regional level and to support international co-operation and open up the European Research Area to Africa.
Themes to be covered include health information systems; technology enhanced learning and ICT skills, open source software applications, e-infrastructures, ICT for environmental risk management and ICT inclusion and e-accessibility.
ICT experts from ZARNet, Sirdic, eHurudza, eSecure and Afrosoft will participate at this event which provides a unique opportunity for African researchers to raise visibility of skills and competencies with European researchers who are interested in co-operating with Africa under European-funded research.
'Africa's infertility rate in the spotlight'
Africa's has the highest fertility rate in the world, which is routinely seen as problematic, yet its infertility rate, also the highest globally, gets scant attention in spite of the huge consequent risk of HIV infection.
That was the message to last week's 19th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, held in Durban, South Africa, from Dr Silke Dyer, director of infertility services at Groote Schuur Hospital.
Dyer told delegates that studies in Cape Town, along with others in Nigeria, Mozambique and the Gambia, highlighted considerable unhappiness among infertile men and women. Practically, however, polygamy is a common consequence and, whether it's formal or informal, the practice exposes both partners to HIV infection.
Dyer quoted a Tanzanian study that turned up higher HIV prevalence rates among infertile women, when compared with pregnant women.
"Infertility, in many African settings, is a violation of the social norm. If you're fertile you're seen as moral and enjoy a social sense of superiority. But if you're infertile, you live with guilt, shame and feelings of inadequacy," she said.
Apart from extreme psychological distress, other consequences include marital instability, loss of social security, status and gender identity, and a life of isolation.
A Ugandan Aids study had also pinpointed infertility as a leading cause of marital instability, and a leading risk factor for HIV and Aids.
Professor Ian Cooke, emeritus professor at the University of Sheffield and director of education for the International Federation of Fertility Societies, told delegates that African women each gave birth to an average of 5,4 children between the ages of 15 and 49, compared with a European average of 1,5.
But he cited unsafe abortions as a major cause of Africa's highest world infertility rate, and added that sub-Saharan Africa also notched up the highest rate of sexually transmitted infections globally. -- Cape Argus
'Nairobi to host second Africa's e-learning conference'
The second e-learning Africa Conference will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from May 28 -- 30. Discussion will centre on building partnerships for education in Africa that will address the somewhat controversial topic of multi-stakeholder partnerships for education s).
Panellists from Cisco, Microsoft, Intel and Nokia will take part in the discussion for successful partnerships.
Other topics will include highlighting examples of how to enhance learning with the support of technology, China's experience in the use of e-learning for development in both the formal education sector, highlighting how African universities are adopting ICT and successful strategies for implementing ICT in Schools.
Creative and successful learner-oriented design strategies, highly innovative ICT initiatives in African schools, approaches to quality assurance in e-learning programmes, debate about the challenges and alternatives of building ICT infrastructures to provide access and connectivity in Africa will be discussed at the conference. -- e-learning-africa.com
'Nanotechnology and fight against TB'
Nanotechnology has been harnessed to fight tuberculosis in the developing world by boosting drug delivery, says a South African-led research consortium.
Led by the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, researchers from the consortium hope to combat the spread of drug-resistant TB strains. They announced their results at the World Nano Economic Congress 2007 in Pretoria recently.
Tuberculosis is currently treated via a slow release of drugs over an extended period of time. The new technique can reduce the number of times drugs have to be administered and thereby help patients meet their treatment needs.
TB sufferers currently take a daily dose of up to four drugs. In developing countries such as South Africa, they can find it difficult to stick to the six-month-long treatment regime, which requires them to travel long distances to reach the nearest health clinics. Many fail to comply with treatment regimes as a result.
Over the long term, such non-compliance has resulted in the emergence of multi-drug resistant and extra-drug resistant TB.
Using nanotechnology, researchers have devised new drug delivery methods that may solve this problem.
Lead researcher Hulda Swai, from CSIR's Centre for Polymer Technology is aiming for a shorter treatment regimen and a single dose drug application that will last for several days or weeks.
Professor Ben Marais of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University said, "There is a desperate need for research into TB drug therapy. We would welcome any new technology which improved compliance and reduced the risk of resistance."
Swai said the research is important because existing drugs can be re-packaged in a way that will improve delivery and patient compliance to treatment.
"We aim, by using TB as a model disease, to set up a platform in South Africa where we will encapsulate both current and novel therapeutic drugs for malaria, Aids and cancer, as well as for other neglected diseases that affect not only South Africa, but Africa as a whole,' she said. -- Sci-Dev


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learning about the Holocaust of World War II, one often sees photos
of starving residents imprisoned in concentration camps like Auschwitz,
or piles of stiff corpses buried in mass graves. These images are chilling
to behold, yet perhaps not as chilling as the photos on display in a
new exhibit at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Museum visitors now get a glimpse of life on the other side of the
concentration camp fence. The new exhibit, Auschwitz
through the lens of the SS, consists of 116 photographs showing
German officers (guards and administrators of the camps) with friends
enjoying their off-duty time. The album was found in Frankfurt in 1946
by a U.S. intelligence officer who kept it to himself for six decades
before revealing it to the museum last year.
During World War II, German Nazis drove millions of people into prison
camps for torturing, experimentation, and execution. Some fortunate
survivors were hidden by resident sympathizers or found refuge beyond
the borders of Adolf Hitler's grip.
This genocide—meaning the specific targeting and eradicating
of one group of people by another—finally ended with the defeat
of the Nazis and their allies in 1945.
experts believe that fewer people would have died if the rest of the
world had paid more attention to acts of genocide being committed, and
if more had been done to stop it.
Three years after the war, the United Nations (UN) adopted the Convention
on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide,
which clearly defined the meaning of genocide and, in theory, was designed
to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Despite this policy, some experts believe that inattention and inaction
still occurs today, allowing similar genocidal acts to be committed.
Specific cases include Cambodia in the 1970s, Rwanda and regions in
the former Yugoslavia during the 1990s, and the more recent crisis in
Sudan. Unfortunately, enforcement of the UN's policy is difficult.
Most people are distressed by genocide, but the act of stopping it
is complex, as you will discover in this week's lesson. You will learn
more about what led to the Nazi's genocide campaign and how it affected
millions of people worldwide. You will also compare it to the current
events in east-central Africa and the Darfur region of Sudan.
this week's lesson, you will spend most of your time at the United
States Memorial Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.
First, get oriented by Mapping
the Holocaust. Under the heading World War II,
click to See Animated Map. Read the introduction, and
then click Start. Afterward, click for the animated
map under The Holocaust.
further detail about how these events unfolded, read the Introduction
to the Holocaust, and then learn more about the Mosaic
of Victims, the "Final
Solution," and the Camp
System. What were some reasons that the Nazis wanted to
exterminate Jews and other groups of people? How did they create the
infrastructure to carry out these projects?
get a more personal viewpoint from survivors of Auschwitz.
Begin by reading the introduction on the left-hand side, and View
more photos and Play animation.
Next, read or listen to the Testimony of Ruth Webber,
Fritzie Fritzshall, Bart Stern. For more testimonies, click on the
thumbnails in the gallery located at the top of Bart Stern's window.
Make sure to also watch each Film showing historic
footage. In what ways did the Germans use humans as "natural resources"?
Why do you think twins were important for certain research?
The Nazi massacre of so many people based on ethnicity was not the
first or last instance of genocide. Nor was it the last case of such
tragic events in one country affecting neighboring ones. In Rwanda,
for example, tensions between the two major ethnic populations—the
Tutsis and Hutus—had existed for centuries. Separation and resentment
between them were made worse by Belgian colonists, when they moved there
starting in 1916.
Tensions erupted into the country's most intense violence
in April 1994, following a suspicious plane crash that killed
the Rwanda's Hutu president. Over 100 days, more than 800,000 Tutsis
and Hutu moderates were murdered by Hutu extremists. Children lost
parents and relatives, entire families were wiped out. Many Rwandans
fled to neighboring countries, such as Uganda and the Democratic Republic
of the Congo (DRC). By the end of the genocide, hundreds of thousands
of children had been orphaned. (Refer
to the Holocaust Encyclopedia's entry on Rwanda for
more information.)
Rwanda's troubles have affected, and continue to affect, other areas
of east-central Africa. Rwandan refugees and perpetrators of the genocide
have poured into nearby Congo, for example. Meanwhile, the Congo has
had its own share of conflict-related deaths. Since 1996, more than
three million people have been killed.
In 2003, actress Angelina Jolie visited the DRC. Visit
Ripples of Genocide: Journey through Eastern Congo to read and
listen to her journal entries. Her goal was to find out what was going
on there and why. Click Start Here on the journal to open the
exhibit. What are the similarities between what is happening in this
region and Nazi Germany? What are the differences?
more recent genocide occurred starting in 2003 in the Sudan's Darfur
region. From this viewpoint, discover what it is like Staring
Genocide in the Face. Scroll down past the photo gallery
to read an overview of the situation. Why would the Arab government
want to rid its country of Africans?
Now go back to the top of the page and click Start Commentary
and then Play Commentary to run the slideshow. How
are the conditions affecting the health of the people? What happened
to the men and boys of these populations? How exactly is the Arab militia
pushing Africans out of Darfur? Under the UN convention, can the actions
by the militia and Sudanese government be defined as genocide?
Compare and contrast Nazi Germany, Rwanda, Congo, and Darfur in discussions
with classmates. Examine and analyze the role of natural resources,
ethnicity, politics, social structure, etc. Also, think about how life
has been similar to or different for the persecutors and those being
persecuted by them.
If you have time, you can explore additional topics related to the
Holocaust and genocide from the museum's Online
Exhibitions gallery.
Browse current issues of Cincinnati.com looking
for articles about space missions, including any research collection
or analysis. Select one aspect of living or working in space from
the article, and do some in-depth research about the history of human
understanding of that topic. For example, if solar panel technology interests
you, check into the development of solar panels over the years. If
the challenge of keeping muscles in shape while living in space interests
you, then research what scientists have learned about how muscles work (on
and off Earth) over the years. Build
a timeline that illustrates your findings, and create an illustration
that explains the basic principles of the science, technology,
or health topic that you selected. Present what you have learned
to classmates.
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Tigers lose 11-8, settle for split with Royals
DETROIT In his office before the final game of a tough series with Kansas City, Detroit manager Jim Leyland talked about the strides the Royals have made.
The Tigers may be in first place, but the young Royals looked every bit their equals this week.
"I'll be glad when they're gone," Leyland said. "They're a really good team right now, in my opinion."
Before the Royals could leave, the Tigers had to play them one more time. Jeff Francoeur homered for his 1,000th career hit and drove in three runs, and Kansas City outlasted Detroit 11-8 on Thursday. The teams split the four-game set - and the Tigers needed late-inning rallies to win the middle two games.
Kansas City's Johnny Giavotella hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh inning Thursday against Luis Marte, who was making his major league debut. Eric Hosmer added a solo shot in the eighth. Hosmer also had two singles and two walks.
Francoeur opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the second, reaching his milestone in style. His first hit as a major leaguer was also a homer, back in 2005 with the Atlanta Braves.
"To do it on a home run - even more special," he said. "My mom texted me, reminding me that my first in the big leagues was a home run and my 1,000th."
Magglio Ordonez homered, doubled twice and stole a base for the Tigers, who lead Cleveland and the Chicago White Sox by 5 1/2 games in the AL Central. Detroit took an 8-6 lead on a two-run homer by Austin Jackson.
Aaron Crow (4-4) allowed three runs in the sixth, his only inning of work, but was credited with the win after the Royals reclaimed the lead in the seventh. Phil Coke (2-9) came in with a man on second and one out and allowed a walk to Hosmer, an RBI double to Francoeur and an RBI single by Mike Moustakas.
Coke hadn't allowed a run in his previous 13 outings. He was charged with three Thursday.
"The walk to Hosmer wasn't necessary, but Francoeur broke his bat on a ball off the plate, so you just have to tip your hat," Coke said. "I jammed the next guy, and he dropped one in. What can you do about that? No one is more irritated at the outcome than I am - I hate performances like that - but I can't control everything."
Giavotella's soft single to left off Marte put Kansas City ahead to stay. Marte was brought up from Double-A earlier in the day as part of Detroit's expanded September roster.
"I don't know a thing about him, so I don't know if that's Marte nervous or Marte at his best or Marte at his worst," Leyland said. "That's why I went with him, because they had never seen him, and I wanted to see how he handled it. He did fine - he just got one pitch up."
Joakim Soria earned his 25th save.


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