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The Pierson/Bridgehampton Lady Whalers girls' varsity basketball team was in a great position to pull off an upset over the first place Southold Lady Porters on Thursday, January 19. They were riding a three-game winning streak, averaging 41.3 points per game in that stretch, had home court advantage and were receiving key contributions from across the entire roster.
The Lady Porters, still undefeated in League VIII play, had other ideas and handed Pierson a disappointing 20-39 loss in the contest.
"We played awesome defense, we just couldn't get the ball in the net," said Pierson Head Coach Dennis Case about Thursday's loss.
The Lady Whalers looked unprepared in the first half of the game, getting outrebounded on both ends of the court and outrun in the open floor.
Sophomore Bridget Canavan scored all 6 of the Lady Whalers' points in the first two quarters. Canavan led her team with 11 points on the night.
Senior Sariah Cafiero finished the night with 5 points, while juniors Emily Hinz and Mariecarmen Chavez each finished with 2.
The relatively small size of the Lady Whalers, a weakness that has limited the team all season, was glaring in the defeat. The much taller Porters were able to dominate in the post, snatching uncontested offensive rebounds enabling for second and third shots.
"We don't have a lot of height at all," said Case, "they had three girls that were taller than anybody on our team."
By the third quarter, the Lady Porters had shut the door, taking a 26-10 lead and showed no signs of slowing down. The Lady Whalers were able to post 10 points in the final quarter, thanks to a 3-point shot from Cafiero, but it was all too little, too late.
The loss puts Pierson/Bridgehampton in third place with a 4-2 League VIII record, however the Lady Whalers are only 2 wins away to securing a .500 season and a ticket to the Class-C playoffs.
A trip to the playoffs this year would be the seventh straight for the Lady Whalers.
The Port Jefferson Lady Royals (3-3) will host the Lady Whalers today, January 26 at 4:30 p.m.
The Lady Whalers will face a big challenge next week, on Tuesday, January 31at 6:15 p.m. when the Shelter Island Lady Indians (5-1) travel across the ferry to challenge the Pierson/Bridgehampton squad.


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The BRAIN Initiative, much championed by the US president, aims to map all of the human brain's activity. The project was initially given a $1 billion budget to be spent over 12 years, but the National Institutes of Health, which is leading the project, has now requested that this be more than quadrupled.
Much like the $3 billion Human Genome Project, "some things are best done in a 'big science' kind of way", says Richard Born of Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, whose lab may qualify for funding under the initiative.
If the funding is granted, it will dwarf Europe's big neuroscience project, the Human Brain Project – an attempt to recreate a human brain in a computer, at a cost of $1.6 billion over 10 years.
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"She respects him more than she'll ever let on, and she does kind of like how brutal he is, but hates the fact that it's to the wrong people, in her opinion," Williams tells Zap2it. "She hates that he's so sour to her, but then worked for the king for his whole life. She respects his attitude, but hates the fact that she gets the brunt of it. But she'd never let him know that."
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(Source: Kowal, Summer 1984; references: Fernald, 1950; Cronquist, 1980;
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1. Perennials with green leaves arising individually from the ground from an underground rhizome; aerial stems consisting of scaly bracted flowering scapes arising before or as the leaves develop in early Spring.
2. Heads solitary, yellow, radiate with ray florets pistillate and disk florets staminate; radical leaves rounded-cordate, dentate AND very shallowly lobed; rare adventive
......... TUSSILAGO - coltsfoot.
2. Heads numerous, creamy-white, radiate but with disk florets largely staminate or largely pistillate on different plants (imperfectly dioecious); radical leaves either merely dentate OR deeply lobed
......... PETASITES - sweet-coltsfoot.
1. Habit various but with well developed cauline leaves (though these may differ from the basal leaves).
3. Corollas yellow to orange; heads usually with rays.
4. Cauline leaves progressively reduced upward and lobed (unlike the basal leaves); perennials, usually with obvious vegetative reproduction
...... PACKERA - ragwort.
4. Leaves more or less equal in size up the stem; annuals (perhaps rarely biennials).
5. Rays conspicuous; leaves entire to weakly toothed; pubescence often copious; rare native, N Wisconsin
5. Rays inconspicuous or absent; leaves, or some of them, lobed to pinnatifid; pubescence short and often scant, crisp; introduced weeds
........ SENECIO - groundsel.
3. Corollas whitish or creamy; heads without rays.
6. Annuals; heads disciform, with 2 to several marginal rows of pistillate florets with filiform corollas; leaves roughly the same size up the stem .
..... ERECHTITES - fireweed.
6. Perennials; heads discoid, containing only bisexual florets with 5‑lobed corollas.
7. Heads with ca 13 phyllaries and 20‑40 florets; receptacle flat; larger leaves hastate; leaves roughly the same size up the stem; wet areas, S Wisconsin
........ HASTEOLA - Indian-plantain
7. Heads with ca 5 phyllaries and ca 5 florets; receptacle with a short conic projection in the center; leaves not hastate; leaves largest at base of the stem and becoming smaller upwards
........ ARNOGLOSSUM - Indian-plantain
ARNOGLOSSUM - Indian-plantain
1. Lower leaves lance-ovate or oval, entire or only shallowly crenate or dentate, with arcuate venation; wet prairies and pastures, calcareous marshes (s = 2x; x = 27)
........... A. plantagineum (Cacalia tuberosa) - prairie or tuberous Indian-plantain.
1. Lower leaves reniform, roundish or deltoid, lobed or coarsely angulate-dentate, with palmate venation.
2. Leaves not glaucous; stem angled or sulcate, not glaucous; open woods, rare, S Wisconsin (s = 2x; x = 25) .
.... A. reniforme (A. Muehlenbergii) - great Indian‑plantain.
2. Leaves glaucous beneath; stem terete or slightly striate, glaucous; mesic prairies and pastures, woodland edges (s = 2x; x = 28, 27, 26, 25) .
.... A. atriplicifolium - pale Indian-plantain.
ERECHTITES - fireweed
(s = 4x; x = 10)
........ E. hieraciifolius - fireweed.
HASTEOLA - Indian-plantain
(s = 4x; x = 10)
........ H. suaveolens - sweet or hastate Indian-plantain.
PACKERA - ragwort
(Source: Barkley, 1963; Mahoney, 2000; Mahoney and Kowal, 2007; edited by R. R. Kowal, 2007 February 6.)
(An F1 individual between each of the wetland species, P. aurea and
P. pseudaurea var. semicordata, with the mesic prairie subspecies,
P. paupercula var. savannarum, have been found in the field.)
(x = 22 & 23)
1. Basal leaves cordate, subcordate or abruptly contracted to the petiole; plants typically of wet or moist habitats.
2. Rays absent or inconspicuous, shorter than 6 (‑7) mm; basal leaf blades abruptly contracted to the petiole; vegetative reproduction absent; self-compatible, achenes abundant in all heads; Forest Co. (discoid; extinct?) , Apostle Islands in Lake Superior (radiate in all seen), rare (s = 8x; x = 22?)
.... P. indecora - northern squaw-weed, rayless ragwort.
2. Rays prominent, longer than 6 mm; vegetative reproduction usually present (rhizomes or adventitious shoots on roots); self-incompatible, achene production sporadic.
3. Basal leaves cordate; vegetative reproduction by horizontal rhizomes [with adventitious shoots on roots as well in SW Canada]; shady, wet areas throughout, common (s = 2x; x = 22) .
.... P. aurea - golden ragwort.
3. Basal leaves subcordate to abruptly contracted to petiole; vegetative reproduction ONLY by adventitious shoots on roots, resulting in a simple, short, erect rootstock lacking vegetative rosettes (a "nubbin"); sunny, wet areas (e.g., wet prairies) in S Wisconsin, infrequent (s = 2x; x = 23) .
.... P. pseudaurea var. semicordata ("P. semicordata") - heart-leaved ragwort.
1. Basal leaves tapering to the petiole, sometimes rounded or subtruncate; plants typically of mesic or dry habitats (except for P. paupercula var. paupercula).
4. Plants moderately to heavily arachnoid tomentose, especially on the undersides of the basal leaves, the upper stem and the involucral bases; asexual reproduction ONLY by adventitious shoots on roots, resulting in a simple, short, erect rootstock lacking vegetative rosettes (a "nubbin").
5. Cauline leaves fewer in number, less quickly reduced in size from base to inflorescence, the uppermost usually pinnatifid to the leaf tip; leaves deep spinach green, though superficially greyish due to the overlying pubescence; heads large; adventitious shoots sparse; infrequent in dry areas in W Wisconsin, e.g., bluff prairies (s = 4x; x = 23) .
..... P. plattensis - prairie ragwort.
5. Cauline leaves greater in number, rapidly reduced in size from base to inflorescence, the uppermost usually with an unlobed tip; leaves often pale green; heads in the common taxon (var. savannarum) small; adventitious shoots typically frequent to abundant.
6. Adventitious shoots typically abundant, individuals frequently forming extensive clones; common S of the Tension Zone (s = 2x; x = 22)
........ P. paupercula var. savannarum.
6. Adventitious shoots only "frequent", clones with more sparsely distributed rosettes; sandy savanna at Perrot State Park, Trempealeau Co.(where the two previous species also occur in different habitats) , but may also occur elsewhere in the sandy floodplain of the Mississippi River (s = ca 6x)
........ P. paupercula var. savannarum + P. plattensis?.
4. Plants lightly pubescent to glabrous, except in the stoloniferous P. paupercula var. pseudotomentosa; vegetative reproduction by horizontal rhizomes and/or adventitious shoots on roots OR by stolons OR absent (though with vegetative rosettes on rootstock)
.... P. paupercula (s.l.) - northern ragwort.
7. Vegetative reproduction ONLY by adventitious shoots on roots; cauline leaves usually more numerous, more quickly reduced in size up the stem, uppermost often unlobed at leaf tip; common S of the Tension Zone (s = 2x; x = 22) .
...... var. savannarum.
7. Vegetative reproduction by horizontal rhizomes (sometimes with sparse adventitious shoot production) OR by stolons OR absent; cauline leaves usually fewer and less quickly reduced in size up the stem, the uppermost often lobed to the tip.
8. Stolons present and adventitious shoots on roots absent; plants typically pubescent; leaves broadly elliptical and abrubtly contracted to the petiole ("lollipop" leaves); sandy savannas of central Wisconsin (s = 2x; x = 22)
........ var. pseudotomentosa.
8. Stolons absent, rhizomes usually present, sometimes with adventitious shoots on roots in addition; plants lightly pubescent to glabrous; leaves narrowly elliptical to lanceolate, gradually narrowed to the petiole.
9. Plants glabrous and gracile; heads smaller; wet or moist habitats along the shores of Lakes Superior and Michigan and in calcareous fens inland in SE Wisconsin (s = 2x; x = 22)
..... var. paupercula.
9. Plants more or less pubescent and coarser; heads larger; moist to mesic habitats, frequent N of the Tension Zone (s = 4x; x = 22)
..... - "Northern tetraploid complex".
SENECIO - groundsel
(Source: Barkley 1963; edited by R. R. Kowal, 2006 Aug 1.)
(s = 4x in these species; x = 10)
1. Rays absent; calyculate bracts well developed with distinct black tips; common
.......... S. vulgaris - common groundsel.
1. Rays present, small; calyculate bracts usually without distinct black tips.
2 Plants densely and conspicuously glandular hairy; caluculate bracts about half as long as phyllaries; achenes glabrous; very rare adventive in Superior, WI
.... S. viscosus - sticky groundsel.
2 Plants sparsely hairy or subglabrate, scarcely or obscurely glandular; caluculate bracts many times shorter than phyllaries; achenes pubescent; very rare adventive in Iron Co. .
.... S. sylvaticus - woodland groundsel.
PETASITES - sweet-coltsfoot
(s = 2x or 3x; x =30)
1. Leaves lobed more than two-thirds to base, reniform or suborbicular in overall shape, essentially glabrous above; wet habitats, N of the Tension Zone (s = 2x & 3x; x = 30) .....
........... P. frigidus var. palmatus - northern sweet-coltsfoot.
1. Leaves unlobed with margin dentate, deltoid-oblong to reniform-hastate, floccose above; wet habitats, infrequent, northernmost and, especially, NW Wisconsin (s = 2x; x = 30, 29)
........... P. sagittatus (P. frigidus var. sagittatus) - arrowhead sweet-coltsfoot.
(s = 2x; x = 24)
........ T. palustris (S. congestus) - marsh-fleabane, northern swamp groundsel.
TUSSILAGO - coltsfoot
(s = 2x; x = 30)
........ T. Farfara - coltsfoot.
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Experience includes advising one of the UK's largest electric utility service providers on parallel sets of High Court proceedings relating to multi-million pound claims. A major UK civil engineering contractor has also turned to us to advise on disputes arising from the design and construction of a landmark road scheme in central England. We are helping to protect its position and interpret its factual situation in the highly complex, bespoke contract.
Further afield, we have significant experience of resolving construction disputes in the Middle East, where projects range from a major Dubai shopping mall to a specialist installation at the New Doha International Airport in Qatar.
Ranked as a stand-alone first tier firm by Legal 500, we also boast leading non-contentious construction expertise. Our sector specialists can frequently be found advising on multi-million pound projects.
Understanding that time, quality and cost are the three main drivers in any construction project, we ensure that the most appropriate procurement route and contract is chosen.
Our proven track record in big-value deals includes advising on the construction law elements of the £2 billion New Covent Garden Market redevelopment and a trio of contracts for St. Modwen's £450 million science campus development at Swansea University.
The UK has seen an upsurge of major companies investing in automated warehouses and distribution centres. The team's first-rate CV in this area - having advised a number of household names - has earned its recognition as leading experts in the market. Experience includes advising one of the UK's biggest retailers on complex multi-million pound mechanical handling equipment contracts, together with related professional appointments and fit-out contracts.
Committee members of the Technology and Construction Solicitors' Association (TeCSA), team members are also actively involved in other bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the Society of Construction Law. This involvement with leading sector bodies, as well as regular contributions to the key professional publications, means we are thought leaders on the latest issues.
Clients include AMEC, AXA, Black & Veatch, Bloor Homes, Cemex, Development Securities, E.ON, Girl's Day Schools Trust, Legal and General, London Borough of Croydon, Kier May Gurney, Miller, Morgan Sindall, Persimmon, Pochin Construction, Prologis Developments, Royal London Asset Management, Shepherd Group, St. Modwen Properties, Waitrose/John Lewis and Wates.
Our non-contentious construction specialists advised a national developer on one of the first new shopping centre developments to be built since the recession.
A large-scale development, it involves numerous third-party agreements, property documents and development agreements. These all had to be 'backed off' into the construction contracts.
We helped the client to get into contract quickly with the contractor. The contract is unusual as it is a guaranteed maximum price contract involving an innovative costs share mechanism, which incentivises the contractor to stick to budget.
Bulgari Hotels & Residences owner, Prime Knightsbridge Developments Limited, called upon the team for a 'cradle-to-grave' service. Our experts advised on the development, structuring, procurement, construction, letting and sale of the residences, penthouse apartments and the hotel element. Providing specialist construction advice in relation to procurement strategy and on the commercial options available, we helped the client to achieve project completion on time and on budget.
Undertaking a growing amount of work for J Sainsbury's, successes include advising on the redevelopment of Bicester town centre in partnership with the local authority to provide a £70 million mixed-use scheme. We helped the project reach practical completion through expert negotiation with third parties - acquiring and varying third party rights to give the development the green light.
We also have particular expertise in advising on complex high-value construction projects in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors. Our experts work with developers and their lenders and the supply chain on projects in the UK, Africa and the Middle East. Partner Paul Green advised Mercia Waste Management Limited on a £195 million energy-from-waste facility in the UK and partner Jonathan Brufal advised Urundul Energy on the EPC contract, O&M Agreement and LTSA for a merchant 600 MW CCGT project in Turkey.
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Clarinetist Andrew Simon will collaborate with local pianist Warren Lee next month, showing their virtuoso techniques in a one-off concert.
They will perform David Gwilt's new composition "March and Dance for Clarinet and Piano", Schumann's "Phantasiestücke, Op. 73", Poulenc's "Sonata for Clarinet and Piano", Paul Jeanjean's "Carnival of Venice – Theme and Variations", Brahms's "Sonata No. 2 for Clarinet and Piano in E-flat, Op. 120" and Horovitz's "Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano".
Andrew Simon, the first-prize winner of the International Clarinet Society Competition and the National Arts Club Competition, has been the principal clarinet of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for 21 years. After winning the Artists International Young Musicians Auditions Clarinet Award, Simon made his debut in the Carnegie Hall Recital Hall in l988. Since then he has appeared as soloist and taught masterclasses in the United States, Great Britain, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and became the first American-born artist to perform in North Korea in 1992. Renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has noted his "formidable technique, flair, and musicianship" while The New York Times compared him favourably to Benny Goodman. Simon will have an article devoted to his career in Gianluca Campagnolo's forthcoming book on the greatest clarinetists of the present day.
Warren Lee is the winner of the 1995 Stravinsky Awards International Piano Competition and the Grand Prix Ivo Pogorelich. Hailed by critics as a pianist "with technique to burn, an extraordinary intellect, and a Horowitzian colour of romanticism", Lee's artistry has brought him to concert stages in Asia, Europe and North America. He has shared the stage with eminent musicians such as flutists Robert Aitken and Trevor Wye, violinists Dennis Kim and Jue Yao, and clarinetists Niclous Balderyou and Romain Guyot. Lee has made recordings for RTHK Radio 4 and was invited to be its Artist-in-Residence in 2004 and 2005.
"Duo Recital by Andrew Simon and Warren Lee" is one of the attractions of the "Our Music Talents Series" presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. It will be held at 8pm on September 21 (Monday) at Theatre, Hong Kong City Hall. Tickets priced at $100 and $150 are now available at URBTIX outlets. Half-price tickets are available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients (limited tickets for full-time students and CSSA recipients available on a first-come, first-served basis).
For programme enquiries, call 2268 7321; for ticketing enquiries and reservations, call 2734 9009; for credit card telephone bookings, call 2111 5999; for Internet bookings, visit www.urbtix.hk; for more information, visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp.
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Top 10 Eco-Trends in 2010
As another year comes to an end, we have a perfect opportunity to review our planet's progress as well as our shortcomings. In April, China saw a 6.9 magnitude earthquake, killing at least 2,000 and injuring over 10,000 people. In that same month volcanic ash from an icecap in Iceland devastated air traffic throughout Europe. And the Deepwater Horizon oil platform exploded in the Gulf of Mexico killing eleven workers and resulting in one of the largest oil spills in history. Mind you, these are just three environmental disasters occuring in the month of April alone. A monsoon caused widespread flooding in Pakistan, repeated eruptions of Mt. Merapi in Indonesia killed at least 240 people, a landslide killed seven people in Mexico, and an earthquake and consequent tsunami in Indonesia killed over 400 people. Our planet is at times a rather dangerous place to reside.
However, it hasn't all been bad news for Earth in 2010. On January 15th the longest annular solar eclipse of the 3rd millennium occurred. The first 24-hour, solar-powered flight took place via the European "Solar Impulse." NASA recently announced the discovery of arsenic-based life-form. And early Christmas Eve morning we witnessed the first, total lunar eclipse to coincide with the northern winter solstice/southern summer solstice since 1638.
But what advances have we humans made in regards to the conservation and protection of our planet? In that respect, 2010 has been a very progressive year for green efforts. Thus, I've compiled a list of what I believe are the top 10 eco-trends of 2010.
10. Sustainable Streetlights
More frequently referred to as "Solar Trees," sustainable streetlamps are growing in popularity around the world. Similar to those pictured here (by Vinaccia Integral Designs), such streetlights charge during the day catching rays from the sun to power the lights by night. What about cloudy days? Well most solar streetlamps of this nature can accumulate enough power to last for several days.
9. Art and Designs From Reused Items
From this couch made out of a an old, claw-foot tub (by Ruff House Art) to wedding gowns made out of garbage bags, creating the new from the old is becoming not only a trendy but an eco-conscious form of art and design. These commodities can be a fun DIY project that you do or a green purchase you make for yourself or a friend. Many of these innovations can be found on Etsy.com.


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This Men's Triathlon Event Wetsuit from Speedo is the perfect suit for those ambitious entry level triathletes. Constructed to a professional quality from neoprene for comfort and buoyancy, this suit will aid you in performing your hydrodynamic best. The suit features flexible underarm panels which interact perfectly with the back panels to create the optimal range of motion across the shoulders and back.
If ordered before 8pm, delivered by courier next working day. Available on orders placed before 8pm (2pm weekends and Bank Holidays) for delivery next business day. Applies to most delivery addresses within mainland UK.
Please remember to add postal time (2-3 working days) to obtain a complete estimate of delivery to your door.
You will receive an email to confirm when your item has been sent.
You can also check the status of your order and individual items by accessing your account details and following the prompts.
Please allow 10 working days from dispatch of your order before notifying us of any late deliveries.
It may be advisable to check with your neighbours to see if a parcel has been left with them, check any outhouses you might have where it may be left if it cannot fit through your letterbox and contact your local sorting office to see if the item has been returned to the depot as undelivered and awaiting collection.
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| Pyongyang, March 5 (KCNA) -- British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Thursday urged the United States to close its military detention center at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba and release a British detainee.
"The UK believes that indefinite detention in Guantanamo Bay is wrong and will continue to call for Guantanamo Bay to be closed and Mr. Aamer to be returned to his family in the UK," Hague said after a meeting.
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For people who avoid taking green veggies in their diet, green smoothie is a miracle drink. Add your favourite fruit to green vegetable in 60:40 and get the tasty and healthy shake. The fruit part enhances the taste of green smoothie and helps to take them easily.
Here are few 'green' smoothie recipes.
1. Mint smoothie
Mint is a source of niacin, phosphorus, and zinc, it contains a lot of fibres, vitamin A, C, riboflavin, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese.
4 Banana, 2 cup water, and 2 handfuls of mint.
Slice the banana right into the blender, add mint to it and water, blend the contents well.
Serving size: Two
2. Pear smoothie
If you want to avoid banana in the above smoothie, you can add pear. Pear is a a good source of dietary fibre and contains good levels of copper and vitamin C. Antioxidant present pears protects against age related degeneration of muscles.
Two ripe pears (core removed), 1 Cup pineapple, Spinach, 1-2 tbs hemp seeds, 1½ cups water.
Pour water into the blender, place pear on the bottom and rest of the ingredients on top. Blend it for 10-20 seconds.
Serving size: Two
3. Plum vegetable smoothie
Plums contain Vitamin A, B2, and C. Plums are also rich in Potassium and fibers. Phytonutrients and antioxidants are also present in plums.
2 plums, ½ mango, 1 whole carrot, 2 cups fresh spinach, ½ cup water
Cut the plums remove the pits, and put them in the blender, add other ingredients and blend it for 30-40 seconds.
Serving size: Two
4. Cantaloupe smoothie
Cantaloupes are rich source of Vitamin A and C. And also conatain good levels of Vitamin B and K. They are great source of Copper and Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, phosphorus, zinc and manganese. They are antioxidant rich.
½ cantaloupe, 1 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt, 1 cup skim milk , 2 tbs sugar and 1 cup crushed ice.
Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend it for 30 seconds.
Serving size: Two
5. Banana cherry smoothie
It's a refreshing health drink very much suitable for breakfast.
1 cup sweet cherries (pitted), 1 medium banana, ½ lemon juce, ½ cup low fat plain yogurt, 6 ice cubes.
Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend it for 30 seconds.


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Mold in the home
Larger Buildings
Mycotoxins and Health Risks
Business Owners and Landlords
Everything You Never Wanted to Know about Mold
Mold is a biological contaminant that can proliferate in the presence of moisture. Some types of mold can grow in very small quantities of moisture. The spores, bacteria and dust mites produced by mold may negatively affect a building's occupants, exacerbating allergies, and worsening or even causing respiratory problems, including asthma. Mold compromises a structure's integrity by eating away at the materials it grows on. Dampened materials may release potentially harmful gasses, as the moisture alters their chemical properties
Many building materials and practices that were thought to be efficient and economical when they were patented have turned out to be conducive to excessive, mold-causing moisture. Structures in warm, dry climates are sometimes built according to guidelines set out for cold, damp climates, resulting in unnecessary moisture and warmth becoming trapped inside walls. While advances in engineering and architectural research have provided new and innovative methods for building more moisture-resistant structures, mold and dampness problems in existing buildings pose major concerns that need to be addressed. Newer buildings with angular architectural flourishes and large windows may also be at an increased risk for leaks.


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Merry Christmas to your family as well!
Love the photo!! Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
Merry Christmas Margaret and family. Beautiful photo!
Merry Christmas sweetheart! (I'm just coming out into the sunshine after digging out from life!)
What a beautiful photo of your family! Merry Christmas from our family to yours as well. Many blessings and much joy!
Merry Christmas! What a great picture!
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family!
Blessed Christmas - nice 2nd home you've got there ; )
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Tests suggest baby born with HIV may be cured
Doctors now have convincing evidence that they put HIV into remission, hopefully for good, in a Mississippi baby born with the AIDS virus. It's a medical first that has prompted a study to test early aggressive treatment in other babies born with HIV.
The case was reported earlier this year but some doctors were skeptical that the baby was really infected rather than testing positive because of exposure to virus in the mom's blood.
A report published Wednesday by the New England Journal of Medicine shows the girl was infected in the womb. She is now 3 and shows no active infection despite stopping the drugs 18 months ago.
Doctors say it will take more time to say whether she is cured.
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WASHINGTON — An anonymous phone call warned University of Maryland officials on Wednesday that an armed man was holding a hostage in the main administration building.
The threat turned out to be baseless, the university says in a news release.
The call came at 3:27 p.m., prompting evacuation of the administration building and police sweeps of nearby Lee and Mitchell buildings, the release states.
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Admit it: We all get caught up in the fantasy of gliding down the hallway on the first day of school, the breeze from the air conditioning whipping back our freshly cut hair, and our classmates blinded by our painfully bronze tans.
Luckily, there are others who have gone before us, at least on the silver screen. No matter what type of makeover you are looking for, there is a movie out there for you.
Since you haven't gotten homework yet, why not break out the popcorn, plop down on the couch, and take some notes? You may be in for a summer transformation of your own.
"What is this, some sort of dork outreach program?" —Laney Boggs
Have you been overlooked by your peers as vapor, spam, or a perfectly good waste of yearbook space? Or are you merely looking to snag the big man on campus you have been crushing on for years? If so, She's All That is the makeover movie for you.
Complete with an awesomely corny 90s soundtrack ("Kiss Me," anyone?), this film stars Freddie Prinze Jr. as an ultra jock and class president convinced he can turn any girl into prom queen. His friend bets him he can't, and the mousy, bespectacled Laney Boggs (Rachael Leigh Cook) becomes the target. As she undergoes her transformation, Freddie Prinze begins falling for her.
This movie shows that even the geekiest can shine with contact lenses and eyebrow plucking. But even more importantly, Laney becomes most attractive when she learns to have confidence in herself and open up to others.
"Do you prefer 'fashion victim' or 'ensembly challenged'?" —Cher Horowitz
Have you recently moved to a new school? Do you want to kick your self-destructive habits and improve your health, mind, and ability to use phrases like "As if!" in your everyday life? Then grab your pink feathery pen and take some notes from Clueless.
Alicia Silverstone plays Cher, a Beverly Hills teen who has it all: style, money, and friends. When Tai moves to town (Brittany Murphy's breakout role), Cher decides to help this grungy pot-smoker become the hot new (drug-free) girl.
Following Cher's gems of advice, such as "Sometimes you have to show a little skin. This reminds boys of being naked, and then they think of sex!" and her new vocabulary words of the day, you too can go from grunge to glam, bringing your own flavor and personality to a new school while learning to fit in with them as well.
"I want the fairy tale." —Vivian Ward
Do you consider boys an extracurricular activity? Do you want to open up a cynical heart and learn to settle down with just one guy? Or do you just love the fantasy of shopping on an open credit card?
In Pretty Woman, Vivian Ward (played by a young Julia Roberts) goes from poor hooker to classy love of wealthy lawyer Edward Lewis (Richard Gere).
With some Rodeo Drive shopping excursions and etiquette lessons, Vivian gains confidence in herself, and above all, the courage to believe that fairy tale endings can come true.
While these three films are fictional, they show that true makeovers really are possible, both on the outside and on the inside.
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RAPIRO: The Raspberry Pi-powered robotics kit
RAPIRO is a robot and a robotic kit designed by Shota Ishiwatari, the founder of kiluck.co.jp. It is designed to work with a Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized board that runs Linux or GNU/Linux.
It comes with 12 servo motors and full-color LED for eyes. And it only requires a screwdriver to assemble. No need for soldering.
The servo control board is programmable and Arduino-compatible, and a Raspberry Pi (with an optional camera module) is mounted in its head. That's how RAPIRO got its name – RAspberry PI RObot. It can also take a PSD distance sensor and speakers. So what can RAPIRO do?
Plenty. Here's a short list:
- It can be wifi-enabled and be used as a secretary robot – notify you of Facebook and Twitter messages, manage your Google calendar, fetch objects for you, etc
- When equipped with a Raspberry Pi camera module, it can function as a home security robot
- Embed an IR LED in it, and you can use it to control a TV or some other device
Plus any other nifty ideas you can imagine. Ishiwatari intends to publish the sample code and 3D data for anybody to mess with. It is being promoted on Kickstarter here, and for about US$310, you get a complete kit, with a December 2013 delivery date.
The following images show parts and pieces of RAPIRO.
Here's an introductory video of RAPIRO.
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Southern Nevada water pipeline project challenged in court
Two separate lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. District Court in Las Vegas in an attempt to halt the construction of a water pipeline that will carry water from rural Nevada to Las Vegas, according to the Associated Press. The defendants are the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the Department of the Interior, which granted permission to the project.
The project is estimated to cost about $15.5 billion and will pump 27.3 billion gallons of groundwater per year from eastern Nevada and carry it more than 260 miles to the Las Vegas Valley.
One of the lawsuits was launched by the Center for Biological Diversity, which claimed that the Southern Nevada Water Authority pipeline would use practically all of the groundwater reserves in the rural area, turning it into a desert. It also states that the project puts various species at risk, including fish, frogs, toads and sage grouse.
RELATED: North Carolina counties plan pipeline to improve water delivery
The second lawsuit has been filed by a coalition defending rural interests from White Pine and Lincoln counties, including environmental groups, Indian tribes, citizens and others. It alleges that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management failed to adequately assess the impact the pipeline project would have on the local landscape and its wildlife.
In response, the water authority commented that it would review the complaint over the next few weeks to determine its next course of action, the Associated Press reported.


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Vitalick Products
Vitalick blocks are custom made blocks that contain vitamins and minerals to suit your stock and your property
It is necessary to file a particulars chart so we can formulate your blocks if not already on record. No need for soil tests, if you have one already, but the soil tests only tell you what you don't have in your soil.
Just because a soil test shows adequate levels of a mineral doesn't mean that the mineral is biologically available in the plant. Likewise, a plant may show adequate levels on a tissue test but the element may not be biologically available to the animal.
Blocks can have pasture seed and other additives included in the cost. Vitalick was the original livestock supplement in Australia and has been assisting in livestock nutrition since 1920.
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Most Popular Hotels In Atlantic City
Bally's Atlantic City
Park Place And The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 08401
3.5 out of 5 (2425 reviews)
Bally's Atlantic City is steps from the boardwalk, a half-block from the beach, and a 3-minute walk from the Pier Shops at Caesars. Guests can laze on the sand or hit the boutiques, while nearby Central Pier Arcade makes for a fun family excursion with its games and go-kart speedway.
Comfort Inn Atlantic City North
539 E Absecon Blvd, North Route 30, Atlantic City, 08201
3.7 out of 5 (1312 reviews)
Located in the heart of Absecon, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Heritage Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Absecon Wildlife Management Area. Steel Pier and Delta Basin are also within 6 mi (10 km).
La Renaissance Suites
190 South Kentucky Avenue, Atlantic City, 08401
3.7 out of 5 (627 reviews)
Within a 10-minute walk of several casinos and Steel Pier, La Renaissance Suites is about a mile from Atlantic City Convention Center, Absecon Lighthouse, and Atlantic City Outlets at The Walk.
Marriott Courtyard Atlantic City
1212 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, 08401
4.3 out of 5 (1061 reviews)
This Atlantic City hotel is just one block from the beach and Boardwalk, near Ripley's Believe It or Not. Boardwalk Hall and Atlantic City Convention Center are within a mile.
Holiday Inn Express West Atlantic City
6811 Black Horse Pike, Atlantic City, 08232
3.8 out of 5 (97 reviews)
Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Harbor Square and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Atlantic City Country Club. Atlantic City Expressway Visitor Welcome Center and Heritage Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
The Trump Taj Mahal Casino featuring Chairman Tower
1000 Boardwalk At Virginia Ave, Atlantic City, 08401
4 out of 5 (6667 reviews)
Located off Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel is just steps from Steel Pier and the warm Atlantic. Guests can stroll 20 minutes to Boardwalk Hall for concerts and live sporting events, or stay on site to play some of Atlantic City's best slots and tables.
Econo Lodge Somers Point
21 Macarthur Blvd, Atlantic City, 08244
3.4 out of 5 (282 reviews)
Situated in Somers Point, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Congo Falls Adventure Golf, Haunted Golf, and Carey Stadium. Wonderland Pier and Discovery Seashell Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Ramada West Atlantic City
8037 Black Horse Pike, Atlantic City, 08232
3 out of 5 (1348 reviews)
This hotel on Lakes Bay in Atlantic City West is 2 miles from casinos and 3 miles from the beach and boardwalk.
Empire Inn & Suites Atlantic City/Absecon
630 White Horse Pike, Atlantic City, 08201
3.5 out of 5 (1227 reviews)
Situated in the business district, this motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Heritage Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Absecon Wildlife Management Area. AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and Galloway National Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Tropicana Casino & Resort
2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 08401
3.8 out of 5 (4258 reviews)
Home to The Comedy Stop and an IMAX theater, this beachfront casino hotel is on the Boardwalk, 4 blocks from the Atlantic City Convention Center, and less than a mile from Ocean One Pier.
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Early Manuscripts by Charlotte Brontë: "The Secret" and "Lily Hart"
Contributed by: University of Missouri-Columbia Special Collections
An example of a Bronte manuscript written in the tiny handwriting that is a characteristic of almost all the Brontë juvenilia.
Edgar Gleim Maclay Glass Plate Negatives Collection
Contributed by: Maclay Home
The 243 photographs in this collection were taken largely by Edgar Gleim Maclay. Maclay's photographs document his family, and include portrait and candid images of the Maclay Home, camping trips, and ferry rides.
Ellinor Dale Runcie Collection
Contributed by: Missouri Western State University Library
Ellinor Dale Runcie (1871 -1935) was the only daughter of Constance Faunt LeRoy Runcie, founder of the oldest existing womens social club, The Runcie Club located in St. Joseph, Missouri. A teacher, Ellinor was a world traveler and prolific writer like her mother. The collection features samples of her letters, poetry, and short stories.
Equatorial Africa: Material Culture from Peoples of the Congo, Uganda and Kenya
Contributed by: University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology
An exhibit presenting items related to the lifeways of a number of agricultural and pastoral groups of Equatorial Africa region. These materials from the Museum's ethnographic collections include a variety of weapons, musical instruments, and personal and domestic items.
Establishing the Marshall Plan
Contributed by: Harry S. Truman Library & Museum
A collection about the Marshall Plan, or European Recovery Program, as it was officially known, which provided aid to war-torn Europe. This collection includes 69 documents, 9 photographs, an exhibit titled George C. Marshall: Soldier of Peace, and a teaching activity based on the exhibit.
Ethnographic Collection
Contributed by: University of Missouri Museum of Anthropology
The collection documents historical cultures of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
Exploring Object Virtual Reality
Contributed by: Bernard Becker Medical Library, Washington University
This exhibit features interactive movies of twenty historic hearing devices from the Central Institute for the Deaf Max A. Goldstein Historic Devices for Hearing Collection at Washington University Bernard Becker Medical Library.


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> uid/gid though -- just the users on the system.
Not that I foresee myself doing something like this any time soon, but I'm
What's the best way to determine what are "system" usernames and groups?
I'm guessing under Linux that there's a _fairly_ well-defined standard
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Initiation is a rite of passage ceremony marking entrance or acceptance into a group or society. It could also be a formal admission to adulthood in a community or one of its formal components. In an extended sense it can also signify a transformation in which the initiate is 'reborn' into a new role. Examples of initiation ceremonies might include Christian baptism or confirmation, Jewish bar or bat mitzvah, acceptance into a fraternal organization, secret society or religious order, or graduation from school or recruit training.
A person taking the initiation ceremony in traditional rites, such as those depicted in these pictures, is called an initiate.
In the context of ritual magic and esotericism, an initiation is considered to cause a fundamental process of change to begin within the person being initiated. The person conducting the initiation (the initiator), being in possession of a certain power or state of being, transfers this power or state to the person being initiated. Thus the concept of initiation is similar to that of apostolic succession. The initiation process is often likened to a simultaneous death and rebirth, because as well as being a beginning it also implies an ending as existence on one level drops away in an ascension to the next. Initiation is a key component of Sant Mat, Surat Shabd Yoga and similar religious gnostic traditions. It denotes acceptance by the Guru and also implies that the Chela (student or disciple) agrees to the requirements (such as living an ethical lifestyle, meditating, etc.)
In addition, there can be similar rites of passages associated with parts of naval and military life, which do not constitute true initiations as the participants are already and remain members of the same community. One such rite is associated with crossing the equator on board a naval ship, but it can even be taken by passengers on board a cruise liner, who aren't and don't become members of anything but the so-called 'equator crossing club'. Another form, "Kissing the Royal Belly" or "Royal Baby", calls for initiates to kneel before a senior member of the crew, who wears a mock diaper. This "Baby" usually has a huge stomach covered with greasy materials ranging from cooking oil to mustard, shaving cream, eggs, and oysters. Junior sailors must lick the Baby's navel area, while the "baby" grabs and shakes their head to better smear the goo onto their faces.
Initiation may be thought of as an event which may help teens prepare themselves to be good husbands and wives. Where modernization is occurring, initiation is not taken so seriously as before, although there are still certain areas which still perform initiations.
In some African tribes, boys take about 3-4 months participating in initiation rites and girls take about 1-2 months.


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Well designed interface,Works well for quick ideas, that's about it for me. If you browse their galleries you will see some artists that have managed to work around its (intentional) limitations and produce some really nice digital paintings. Personally I always get to a point where I wish I could transform a portion of my painting, put something on another layer, etc. I tend to use Procreate most of the time these days. I don't find its settings all that complicated that I need something simpler.
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ORGANISED Labour in the nation's Power Sector, has said the controversy over the continuity of gratuity after the enactment of the Pension Reform Act (PRA) of 2004 which gave birth to the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS, has now been rested following the agreement reached with government on the payment of pension and gratuity to Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, workers.
Before the agreement ahead of the privatization of PHCN's assets, there had been a fierce debate between government/employers and organized labour on whether or not PRA 2004 abolished gratuity.
Under the umbrella of the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, labour argued that following the agreement, employers who had mischievously contested that the PRA 2004, had abolished gratuity, even when the PRA did not say such, should now do the right thing by paying their workers pension and gratutiy.
Speaking to Vanguard on the fall out of the agreement with government, General Secretary of NUEE and Deputy President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, said the battle won in the power sector over gratuity was not for PHCN workers alone but, entire workers in Nigeria.
According to him, "We also took time to do some major researches on the items that constitute pension, and the items that constitute gratuity. The issue of gratuity was a call to duty for Nigerian workers. We were not doing it for PHCN workers alone but for Nigerian workers because we needed to set that precedence.
If they were being intimidated in other sectors to abandon gratuity which was becoming the norm, there was the need for us to prove that the Pension Reform Act, PRA 2004, at no time, merged gratuity with pension, being gratuitous. The government seemed to have captured many areas, so we decided to prove that PRA 2004 did not abolish pension."
"By this landmark achievement, every sector will know that the issue of being gratuitous, which is a one off payment, at the end of service, cannot be confused with pension, which is payment for life.
This is the major achievement which equally translates beyond PHCN. It is a victory for Nigerian workers and I pray that we workers, are going to sustain this achievement and nobody should henceforth succumb to intimidation in the course of asking for his or her rights."
It would be recalled that there had been a protracted controversy over the continuity of gratuity after the enactment of PRA 2004. While some employers had argued that the PRA and the contributory Pension Scheme, had abolished the payment of gratuity, labour had insisted that gratuity had nothing to do with pension and therefore, the PRA which is silent on gratuity could not have abolished.


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Students interview alums about their
Whitworth stories, experiences
By Josh Cleveland, '01
A university's graduates provide precious resources – time, energy, goodwill and financial support – to their alma mater. Their opinions and perspectives are crucial to an institution's growth and to its success. Over the years, Whitworth has sought feedback from alumni primarily through somewhat impersonal surveys. Knowing, though, that Whitworth alumni are well-versed in critical thinking and are equipped to apply their opinions and beliefs to effect and implement change, the office of alumni relations has implemented a new and personal way for alumni to share their stories and to help shape Whitworth's future.
The Alumni Discovery Project, a concept adapted from former Georgetown University vice president Jim Langley, allows Whitworth to connect with alumni from diverse eras, geographical locations and experiences. Through hour-long, face-to-face interviews conducted by student ambassadors, Whitworth alums talk about their life experiences before, during and after their days on campus.
In spring 2013, after a selective hiring process, 12 current Whitworth students went through rigorous training before being sent into the field during the summer to interview alums in some of the university's most highly concentrated regions. Alumni who were invited to be part of the project received advance information from the university and a personal invitation from the students themselves.
Whitworth's strong sense of community carried over to the interviews, as students and alums met for a conversation over a cup of coffee, a walk-and-talk in a park, or a discussion in a local business office. Throughout the summer, student ambassadors heard stories from 323 alums who graduated between the early 1950s and 2012. Students weren't merely reading questions from a page or using notes in these interviews; rather, they had memorized nearly eight pages of questions, internalized them, and integrated some of the questions into conversations with the alumni interviewees, seeking to hear and honor each unique story.
Ambassador Lauren Roberts, '14, says, "I got to know several alums – I heard about their Whitworth experiences, learned about things they value and things they would change, came to know what they are passionate about, and explored what they would like to see from/at Whitworth. I also had the chance to hear about their lives now.... [T]he best part was hearing their drastically different stories and seeing how Whitworth provided these alums with a foundation that continues to influence their lives."
During this first year of the project, the student ambassadors and, through them, the alumni office reconnected with a broad range of grads. The project's hope is to broaden the scope of Whitworth's knowledge through future interviews, which will take place during holiday breaks and summers to come.
Asked what she would say to those alums who may be skeptical about a Discovery interview, Portland-based alumna Emilee Langbehn, '09, says, "It was a joyful experience to share about my time at Whitworth and to hear about someone who is doing it right now. I think it's important for the school to get feedback from alums from all generations, with all kinds of experience, and to really evaluate which questions work and which ones need attention. All alums' views and opinions are valid and the more feedback Whitworth gets, the more the university can do with that information."
As interviews were completed throughout the summer, it became clear that while alumni had a broad range of experiences, they shared some strong feelings about key issues. Meaningful connections with faculty and staff top that list, followed closely by an ongoing appreciation for the tight-knit feel of the university and the opportunity for close community in a safe environment. It may be surprising to some that ambassadors were consistently told about the Core program's positive impact on alums' personal and professional lives. They also heard heartfelt concerns about the university's politics – some perceived the institution as too conservative, some as too liberal – and about the rising costs of higher education. There is trepidation among many that these rising costs could limit Whitworth's future and keep deserving students from attending.
Many alums expressed their fervent hope that the university would hold on to its distinctive sense of community as it grows in size and increases its presence on the national stage. Bethany Carrillo, '14, an ambassador based in Spokane, heard a range of thoughts on Whitworth's growth. "Half of the alumni I interviewed believe that growth is wonderful and gives more credibility and prestige to their degrees and to the school," Carrillo says. "The other half was worried that it would take away from the intimacy and close-knit atmosphere for which Whitworth is so well known."
Nearly every alum interviewee asked, "So, what will you do with this information?" In short, the answer is, "Plenty!" After each interview, student ambassadors captured the spirit and specifics by reporting themes and stories for the university to glean from. The alumni office's priority is to use this information, rather than to let it sit on a hard drive. Whitworth plans to draw from this rich pool of information to reflect on where the university has been, to inform current practices, and to aid in strategic planning for the future. Some changes are already taking place as a result of the interviews.
According to Keith Blodgett, '90, "My time at Whitworth means a lot to me and is, in large part, why I am the person I am today. I was intrigued by the Discovery Project and was happy to share my story." Alumna Meg Bunker, '05, summarizes why she believes the interviews are important: "It's worth far more than an hour of our time to reflect on the shaping years of our college experience and to reinvest in Whitworth in this way – by staying connected and invested in the school as it is now, as well as in what it will become. It's our chance to have a voice in the direction Whitworth will take as it grows and changes."
Whitworth President Beck A. Taylor has championed the project from its inception. "Whitworth is committed to staying in relationship with its alumni," Taylor says. "We celebrate the ways in which alumni have told us we're doing a great job, and we are fully committed to improving our efforts in response to the suggestions we have received. Ultimately, the Whitworth family will be stronger as a result."
Program ambassador Jonny Strain, '13, says of his experience, "I was so encouraged by these interviews, because none of the stories were the same. There are so many Whitworthians making unique choices and living unique lives. I was encouraged by all the possibilities, as well as reminded of the realities (e.g., money and debt, work, familial responsibilities). And having listened to so many alumni reflect on their lives in ways that they hadn't in a while, I now have this little voice in my head asking, 'If I were to receive an invitation to be interviewed 30 or 40 years from now, what would I hope to be able to say about my life?' That is a powerful question to have nagging at me as a young alum, and I can thank the Discovery Project for that."
For more information about the Discovery Project, please visit www.whitworth.edu/alumni/discovery.
Click here to view a video interview with student ambassador Lauren Roberts, '14.
Josh Cleveland is assistant director of the Whitworth Office of Alumni & Parent Relations.


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March 22, 2006 9:45 AM PST
Claria to exit adware business
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Firm formerly known as Gator looks for credibilityFebruary 14, 2005
The company on Tuesday said it has hired Deutsche Bank Securities to handle the sale of its adware assets and that it is in "active discussions" with a number of interested buyers. It emphasized that it will sell its assets only to a company that is in strict compliance with the standards of online privacy watchdog Truste and other anti-spyware organizations.
Claria last year had announced that it was branching out from its adware business to focus on search, but it didn't give a time frame or say it was dropping its adware entirely. It began testing a search service that analyzes user habits to deliver personalized results.
The company has suffered from its association with pop-up advertising, and in February 2003, it settled a high-profile lawsuit brought by The Washington Post, The New York Times, Dow Jones and other media companies.
Claria said this week that it will announce partnerships connected to the new personalization technology and launch a beta test of PersonalWeb, a consumer application using the platform, in April.
"We are delighted by both partner and market acceptance of our new personalization technologies," Claria CEO Scott VanDeVelde said in statement.
Personalized search is considered to be a major innovation in the multibillion-dollar marketing business. Many big players, such as Google, Yahoo and Amazon.com, have been creating services to allow consumers to customize their search experience in a bid to maximize their share of the industry.
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- Yeah right. This is not the first time Gator/Claria has "come clean". The repeated deceitfulness and shady tactics of this company has more or less permanently ruined it reputation in my book. Anybody remember when they sued pcpitstop.com for labeling their hidden adware as [gasp] adware?
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- How can a company get by with putting thier junk on the net spyware/adware is bs. I cant bielieve they can legally get away with what they do. Claria can go have intercourse wit themselves.
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text: by W. Lee Kuhre - 1995 Hardcover 380 pp.The addition of environmental management into ISO certification is monumental in terms of the environment, the operation of most organizations, its customers, agencies, and most components of society. This unique book presents the information necessary for organizations to gain ISO 14000 certification, and it provides realistic environmental management procedures that apply to most organizations world-wide. Chapters 1 through 5 present background information needed to understand ISO 1400 and environmental management in general. Chapters 6 through 10 present the actual elements or procedures needed for effective environmental management and to achieve ISO 14000 certification, including regulatory requirements, personnel issues, environmental objectives, audits, and data collection.


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Ms. Kaye began her legal career as a criminal defense trial attorney and has continued as a trial attorney, specializing in the area of employment law since 1995. She has extensive federal and state court litigation experience in the area of employment law and practices, and she practices as well before administrative agencies and arbitration forums. Ms. Kaye represents clients on a local and national basis in matters involving sexual harassment, age, race and national origin discrimination, non-compete covenants, breach of employment contracts, and wrongful discharge.
Ms. Kaye teaches seminars on various employment topics, including sexual harassment training, diversity training, defending charges before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, including investigations of employee complaints and Best Employment Practices. As part of her practice and, in conjunction with Jackson Lewis' advocacy of preventative strategies, Ms. Kaye advises clients in the appropriate procedures to discipline and terminate employees to avoid subsequent litigation and, when necessary, is trial counsel for clients should they face a lawsuit.
Ms. Kaye is admitted to practice law in the states of New York and Pennsylvania. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern districts of New York and the Eastern and Middle districts of Pennsylvania, as well as before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second Circuit Court.
Ms. Kaye received her B.A. in 1977, from the State University of New York at Cortland. She earned her J.D. in 1990 from the Pace University School of Law.
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