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A component that could lead to the first practical all-optical transistor has been created by researchers in Ireland.
Optical transistors control one beam of light using another beam and are analogous to electronic transistors, which control the flow of electricity through a circuit. However, all-optical circuits could operate at much faster speeds than electronic ones and researchers ultimately hope to develop computers capable of unprecedented speeds using entirely optical components.
Efforts to develop optical transistors have so far only resulted in devices that are either too large or that require too much power to be practical. But now, Anatoly Zayats and colleagues at Queen's University in Belfast have developed a microscopic optical amplifier which they believe could be crucial to the development of smaller and less power-hungry optical transistors.
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The amplifier takes advantage of an effect known as surface-plasmon excitation, in which light interacts with the electrons in a metal. Altering the intensity and wavelength of the control beam has a knock-on effect, via this electron relationship, and changes the intensity and spectrum of the signal light correspondingly. "You have a control light, which essentially modulates this signal light," Zayats says.
The researchers plan to use the device in a more complex all-optical circuit. However, Gregory Wurtz, another member of the research team, admits that serious challenges remain. "Efficient coupling to other devices will be a major challenge," he told New Scientist. "These requirements will probably lead to alteration in the general design of the device."
But Sergei Mingaleev, a physicist from Karlsruhe University in Germany who was not involved with the work, is more cautious about the potential of the device. "The observed effect cannot be considered as a real transistor-like effect because it is too weak," he claims. "For a working transistor, a small change in the control should create a large change in the signal."
Mingaleev says the results show that harnessing surface-plasmon excitation holds promise, but is uncertain about the potential for developing practical devices.
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The artist, Paris; sold through Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler (1884-1979) to Alfred Flechtheim (1878-1937), Düsseldorf, Berlin, and London, 1912 [1]; [on loan to Alex Reid & Lefevre, London] [2]; acquired by Douglas Cooper (1911-1984), London, 1934 or after [3]; acquired by Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York, March 1937 [4]; sold to Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., New York, 1937 [5]; acquired by Florene (1903-1995) and Samuel A. Marx (1948-1964), Chicago, 1955 [6]; acquired by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1996 (Florene May Schoenborn Bequest).
[1] See Das Kunstblatt vol. 15 (January 1931), p. 13, qtd. in Ottfried Dascher, Alfred Flechtheim: Sammler, Kunsthändler, Verleger, Wädenswil: Nimbus, 2011, p. 432.
Included in the exhibition Ausstellung Pablo Picasso, Moderne Galerie Heinrich Thannhauser, Munich, February 1913 (no. 52: Frauenkopf, reproduced). See Carl Einstein, Die Kunst des 20. Jahrhunderts, Berlin: Propyläen-Verlag 1928, p. 265: "Frau mit Birnen. 1909. Berlin: Galerie Flechtheim (früher Kopenhagen, Sammlung Tetzen-Lund)." Tetzen-Lund's ownership is unclear.
[2] With Alex Reid & Lefevre, London, according to Pierre Daix, Picasso: The Cubist Years 1907-1916, A Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings and Related Works, London: Thames and Hudson, 1979, no. 290. Included in the exhibition Thirty Years of Pablo Picasso, Alex Reid & Lefevre, Ltd., London (June 1931), no. 10: "Collection Alfred Flechtheim."
[3] Offered for sale at the exhibition 20th Century Classics, Mayor Gallery, London, February-March, 1934. Previously shown at the exhibitions Picasso, Galeries Georges Petit, Paris, June 15-July 30, 1932 (no. 50) and Picasso, Kunsthaus Zurich, September 11-October 30, 1932 (no. 52).
[4] See Pierre Matisse Gallery Archives, The Morgan Library & Museum, Subseries: Cooper, Douglas, 1911-1984, 113.32 (Correspondence, 1936-1941, 1952-1953, 1982).
[5] Zervos vol. II.1 (1942), no. 170. Included in the exhibition Selected Exhibition of the Walter P. Chrysler Collection, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, October 1937 (no. 11). Lent by Chrysler to the exhibition Picasso, Forty Years of His Art, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, November 15, 1939-January 7, 1940 (no. 84).
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COLLEGE PARK, MD. - Junior Joe DeAngelo and freshman Sam Speno have qualified for the NCAA Championships later this month, thanks to their performances at the 2013 ACC Championships held today at College Park, Md. DeAngelo finished in fourth place at 125 pounds, and Speno also took fourth at 133 pounds, as the ACC was awarded four and five NCAA automatic qualifying spots respectively in those weight classes.
DeAngelo entered the ACC Championships as the fifth seed in a weight class in which the ACC is awarded four NCAA spots. *DeAngelo narrowly fell to #8 Matt Snyder of Virginia in the opening round, 9-7. DeAngelo came back and upset #22 Shane Genty of Maryland, the third seed, 4-1. In the third place match, DeAngelo fell again to Snyder, by fall*at 5:19. But DeAngelo's fourth place finish was good enough to advance to the NCAA Championships.
Speno entered the ACC Championships as the sixth seed in a class in which the ACC was awarded a league-high five NCAA spots. Speno fell in the first round to #20 Erik Spjut of Virginia Tech, 8-5. He then pulled off the upset of the top seed, #13 Geoffrey Alexander of Maryland, 9-6. In the third place match, Speno fell to Spjut for a second time, 4-0. With Speno's fourth place finish, he also advanced to the NCAA Championships.
The Pack's top finishers on the day were sophomore Thomas Gantt at 141 pounds, and freshman Mike Kosoy at 285 pounds, who both brought home third place finishes.
Gantt was the fifth seed at 149 pounds, and picked up three wins on the day to place third. His day started with an 8-0 major decision over #31 Christian Barber of UNC. Gantt then fell to the top seed, #9 Nick Brascetta, 9-3, but finished with back-to-back wins. Gantt upset the third seed, Marcus Cain of Duke with a pin*at 6:47*and then earned a 14-5 major decision over Lou Mascola of Maryland in the third place match.
Kosoy matched Gantt's third place finish with a strong showing at 285 pounds. Kosoy entered as the fourth seed, and beat Brian Self of Duke in the first round, 10-3. Kosoy was then downed by #22 David Marone of Virginia Tech, the top seed, 10-3. Kosoy also closed strong, with back-to-back wins. He first recorded a 7-1 decision over Cody Klempay of UNC, and once again downed Self of Duke, this time 5-2, for third place.
NC State placed fifth overall with a team score of 30 points. Virginia Tech claimed the 2013 ACC Championship with 95.5 points, followed by Virginia in second (90.5), Maryland in third (48.5), North Carolina in fourth (45.0), and Duke was behind NC State in sixth (26.0).
DeAngelo and Speno both advance to the NCAA Championships, being held*March 21-23*in Des Moines, Iowa. The Pack is still *awaiting at-large bids.
After all of the qualifying events have concluded this weekend, the NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee will meet in person to select the remaining 40 at-large qualifiers, which will be announced*on March 13.*All weight classes will consist of 33 wrestlers. The at-large selections will be made based on the following criteria: head-to-head competition; qualifying event placement; quality wins; results against common opponents; winning percentage; RPI; coaches' ranking and the number of matches contested at that weight class.
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lost to #4 Peter Yates (VT) by fall, 1:48
defeated Domenic Deroberts (MD), 9-3
lost to John Michael Staudenmayer (UNC), 0-6
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As a small child, I can remember the Iranian hostage crisis as it dominated the news media for over a year. While I did not understand the political atmosphere behind it, I did understand that a group of our embassy staff were being held prisoner in a foreign land for simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Director and star Ben Affleck has brought a new side to the story to light in the form of his new film "Argo", which is based upon true events which have recently become declassified. The story centers around six workers of the embassy in Tehran, who fled the chaos when a disgruntled mob stormed the embassy walls. At that time it was unheard of for an embassy to be occupied as they host country and internal security were thought to of been more than adequate protection.
However for a country in a state of revolution, much less one that was extremely upset with America's refusal to return the deposed Shah to face trial, security from the local populace was not available when the unthinkable happened.
After being turned away by the British and New Zealand embassies, the six escapees find refuge in the residence of the Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor (Victor Garber), who refuses to turn them away despite the volatile political situation harboring them would create should they ever be discovered.
On the other side of the world, C.I.A. Director Jack O'Donnell (Bryan Cranston), and his staff are desperately looking for a way to retrieve not only the Americans held hostage but also the six individuals currently being sheltered by the Canadian ambassador.
With few viable options available, save for the longshot of trying to get the refugees to bike through 300 miles of winter and soldier laden roads to the Turkish border, Tony Mendez (Affleck), is brought in to find other options.
One evening, Tony gets the idea to go to Iran posing as a Canadian filmmaker on a location scouting trip for an upcoming film. His plan is to pass the refugees off as part of his crew thanks to newly issued passports from the Canadian government.
In order to add validity to his plan, Tony recruits award-winning makeup artist John Chambers (John Goodman), and producer Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin), to help establish the necessary cover for the operation.
Soon Tony, John, and Lester have obtained a script for science fiction film named "Argo", and the use the Hollywood trades and publicity machine to establish their back story of their production company and film project.
With time running down, Tony must venture alone to Tehran to meet with and prepare the refugees for extraction as well as firming up their cover with the local Iranian authorities.
What follows is a tense political thriller that is extremely well performed and captivating throughout. What really impressed me about the film was that Affleck expertly paced it and refrain from using such overused stereotypes such as car chases, fight sequences, and love scenes to tell the story.
The cast is exceptionally good all around and the film does a good job capturing the look and the atmosphere of the situation without ever becoming preachy and taking extreme political stances. Instead the focus is on real people caught in an extraordinary situation from which they were unprepared, and the extraordinary measures taken by good people in the United States and Canada who stepped up and did the right thing regardless of the cost to them personally or politically.
"Argo", was an extremely pleasant surprise in one of the most enjoyable films I have seen this year. While I understand it would not be for everyone, I would not be surprised to see the film get a few Oscar nods come awards season as they would be in my opinion well deserved.
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May 24, 2006
Whitworth Student-Musicians Earn Top Awards at Musicfest Northwest Competition
Nine Whitworth students earned high honors at the 2006 Musicfest Northwest competition, an annual festival for musicians and dancers that was held May 14-19 at Gonzaga University. Capping the students' achievements is that of trombonist Greg Hoff, '07, who won a gold medal in the Young Artist Brass Division. Hoff received a $250 scholarship and performed May 17 as a soloist with the Spokane Symphony. The concert featured performances by the winners of each of the Young Artist divisions: brass, flute, guitar, piano, reed, string and voice.
Musicfest Northwest, now in its 61st year, draws participants ages seven through adult from the Pacific Northwest and other areas of the country. This year, competitors from as far away as Colorado and Alabama took part in the event, according to Shirley Ennis, chairperson of the piano division. The festival's Young Artist Division is a special category reserved for the most talented musicians. Competitors in the Young Artist Division performed a memorized movement from a major concerto and a movement from another major work, then sight-read a piece chosen by the judge.
In addition to Hoff's gold medal, Whitworth clarinetist Stacy Boyer, '06, won a gold medal in the Young Artist reed division, oboist Mickey Hansen, '09, trumpeter Jared Hall, '08, and vocalist Emily Kelleher, '06, won Young Artist silver medals; pianist Mary Trotter, '07, and guitarist Jacob Hildebrand, '09, won gold medals in their divisions; vocalist Lisa Gilman, '08, won two silver medals; and vocalist Allison Kromer, '06, won a silver medal.
"Each year Whitworth's music program is validated by the large number of student-musicians who win gold and silver medals at Musicfest Northwest," says Whitworth Professor of Music and Department Chair Dan Keberle. "I am very proud of our hard-working students and their high achievements, and I am equally proud of the fine music faculty who have wisely and carefully taught and inspired these students to reach their full potential as performing musicians. Our students compete successfully against college students from throughout the Western United States, as well as against graduate students from large universities who on occasion take part in this competition."
Hoff, an accomplished classical and jazz trombonist, has earned a reputation as one of the Whitworth Music Department's most dedicated and hardest-working instrumental music majors, and as a top student who excels in the department's demanding music-history and music-theory courses.
"When Greg first arrived at Whitworth, he was already a good trombone player," says Associate Professor of Music Richard Strauch. "Over the last three years, he has begun to find his voice on the trombone and to become an expressive musician. Greg is a great example of the music student who takes advantage of all that Whitworth has to offer; he has academic depth and broad accomplishment in the performance field."
Daniel Keberle, professor of music and director of the Whitworth Jazz Ensemble, (509) 777- 4582 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Stelios and Zeena's wedding took place at the fantastic Micklefield Hall. With two marquees, one for the wedding and one for the reception. The venue has beautiful open grounds with great photo opportunities for the couples portraits.Micklefield Hall in Rickmansworth.
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Tissue regeneration using anti-inflammatory nanomolecules
August 28, 2014
The research group of Arun K. Sharma*, PhD has developed a system for patients with urinary bladder dysfunction that may protect them against an inflammatory reaction** resulting from tissue regeneration, which can negatively impact tissue growth, development and function.
The researchers treated a highly pro-inflammatory biologic scaffold with anti-inflammatory peptide amphiphiles (AIF-PAs). (Self-assembling peptide amphiphiles, or PAs, are biocompatible and biodegradable nanomaterials used in a wide range of… read more


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Public Art Coming To North Bentonville Trail
Posted: July 14, 2014 at 1:30 a.m.
BENTONVILLE -- Users of the North Bentonville Trail soon will see the city's first public art installations.
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Art Pieces
Three public art pieces will soon be coming to the North Bentonville Trail:
• "SunKissed" by Nathan Pierce. The bright, bursting lines of this sculpture echo the radiating spokes of the intersecting trails. Clearly visible from North Walton Boulevard, it provides a striking visual landmark for the North Trail system.
• "Ozarks Topography" by Ed Pennebaker. This multi-colored glass sculpture takes in its inspiration from the colors and textures of the surrounding bluffs, rock formations, creeks and the sky. By filtering and reflecting the light of the surrounding landscape, the sculpture will respond dynamically to varying weather conditions and seasonal color shifts throughout the year.
• "PAC-Man" by Craig Gary. This is a whimsical, 7-foot-tall striding figure fashioned from native Arkansas stone. This work provides an opportunity for historical and geological education.
Source: Bentonville Public Arts Advisory Committee
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On State of the Union, Powell says Obama may be biting off a bit more than he can chew.
It's a succulent leaf, thicker than spinach, but when you chew and eat it, it tastes identical to a raw oyster.
They chew this thing, a real thing, they do this until they foam at the mouth.
Old English ceowan "to bite, gnaw, chew," from West Germanic *keuwwan (cf. Middle Low German keuwen, Dutch kauwen, Old High German kiuwan, German kauen), from PIE root *gyeu- "to chew" (cf. Old Church Slavonic živo "to chew," Lithuanian žiaunos "jaws," Persian javidan "to chew").
Figurative sense of "to think over" is from late 14c.; to chew the rag "discusss some matter" is from 1885, apparently originally British army slang. Related: Chewed; chewing. To chew (someone) out (1948) probably is military slang from World War II. Chewing gum is by 1843, American English, originally hardened secretions of the spruce tree.
c.1200, "an act of chewing," from chew (v.). Meaning "wad of tobacco chewed at one time" is from 1725; as a kind of chewy candy, by 1906.
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Teaching Assistant Orientation
At the University of New Hampshire, primary responsibilities for the preparation and support of Teaching Assistants (TA's) rest with the hiring department/school or college and with the Graduate School.
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning provides the support to ensure that TA's are aware of associated duties and responsibilities, and for those who are interested, to help them use the TA experience as a basis for their formal preparation as college teachers.
We participate in Graduate School and school/college programs.
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Pass an eye pin through a black cube bead. Make a simple loop. Repeat 8 more times for a total of 9 cube links
Step 2
Open a 6mm jump ring and slide two cube links onto it. Close the jump ring. Repeat this step 7 more times to make a chain of cube links.
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Open a 6mm jump ring and slide the final link and the lobster clasp onto it. Close the jump ring.
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You must make the bracelet longer than your average bracelet because the diameter of the beads is large. Make sure to try on the bracelet before adding the clasp to ensure a good fit.


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Ranch changes through generationsRobinson, N.D. - They've called it Whitman Ranch since 1905, but – after 106 years – they're still breaking new ground every day.
By: By Mikkel Pates, Forum Communications Co.
Robinson, N.D. - They've called it Whitman Ranch since 1905, but – after 106 years – they're still breaking new ground every day.
Anne (Whitman) Ongstad manages an unusual, evolving farm and ranch that has nine employees in the summer. Whitman Ranch produces beef for both the "natural" and "grass-finished" markets, shifting among them according to profit potential.
In the past decade, Anne's entrepreneurial strategy has moved the operation's 4,000 acres of cropland into the organic market, producing organic wheat, sunflowers and flax, and sometimes buckwheat. In recent years, she developed three center-pivot irrigation systems whose rotations also are shifting into organic.
If that's not enough, she's a member of the North Dakota State University Central Grasslands Research and Extension Center advisory board, and she takes time to host several national and regional research plots, primarily on organic farming. She also has a happy marriage with someone who lives 50 miles away.
"I think I have a habit of being fairly busy," Anne says when asked how she does it. "If I accept a new thing, I try to let go of something else."
Adaptation is an old game at Whitman Ranch.
Grandpa Frank Whitman grew up in the Pelican Rapids, Minn., area. Frank left home at age 14 to work on Bonanza farms in Breckenridge, Minn., and then went on to homestead in Canada. He returned in 1905 to the U.S., where he saw an opportunity near Robinson. He eventually married a woman from nearby Tuttle.
Frank and Marion had six children – all sons. Ward, born in 1927, was the fifth of the sons.
Ward farmed and ranched with his father through the 1950s and purchased his first land in the 1960s. Ward and a brother, Glen, who also farmed, became private airplane pilots. In 1955, Ward started using planes to spray his crops, check cattle and to travel for business.
Anne, born in 1953, was the oldest of five Whitman girls, who were born over an eight-year span.
The ranch included some 600 head of beef cows. The girls rode horse to move cattle.
"We each had a chance to learn to fly, and four of us became pilots," Anne says. "I remember that every time he landed a plane – if we were around – we'd wash his windshield and help him fuel."
Anne graduated in 1971 from Robinson High School and went on to North Dakota State University to study childhood development and family relations.
Anne acknowledges she went to college hoping, at least in part, to find a farmer. And she did.
She took agricultural classes and in her sophomore year met Bill Ongstad, who had grown up on a farm in Harvey, about 50 miles north of her hometown. Ongstad, who grew up as an only child, had planned to get a teaching degree and go back to the farm.
The two were married in 1974. Anne graduated in 1975. Bill and Anne had five children – Sam, 1975; Susanna, 1976; Rebekah "Bekah" 1979, Tabitha, 1986; and Miriam, 1990.
Miriam died in a mowing accident in Fessenden in 1995.
In 1997, Ward Whitman needed a coronary bypass surgery. He and Edith also needed more help on a farm that then included some 3,500 cropped acres – wheat, hay and summer fallow – and thousands more in pasture and Conservation Reserve Program contracts.
In fall 1997, Anne agreed to come home and take over the reins at Whitman Ranch. She'd start buying it and managing the day-to-day operation.
Meanwhile, Bill and eldest child Sam, an NDSU agricultural engineering graduate, would keep the conventional farm running back in Harvey. They keep a plane at both places, and the family would operate out of two locations.
Whitman suggested Anne try going into organic farming in Robinson.
"We started with an alfalfa field," Anne says. "A (certification) inspector came and told us it hadn't had any fertilizer or chemical for three years."
There was a year of transition, breaking it up in the fall and putting rye on it. After the rye was harvested the first year, they put organic flax on the piece. Their first organic harvest was in 1999.
Since then, they've converted about 4,000 acres, typically switching when alfalfa got old.
Anne says she's happier being an organic farmer than a conventional one.
"I was a conventional farmer many years, and I sprayed, and I had people do the spraying," she says. "I never sprayed without a little 'drift' hitting my face or hands. I never ceased to think, 'What does that do to me, and to the people who are helping me?'
"Now that's not a concern, except for the cotton-picking leafy spurge."
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The ACC has released their Players of the Week for the week ending on March 18th. Dustin Ackley of UNC picked up the Player of the Week with a batting average of .667 (14-21) in the five games last week. He had a stretch of making base in 12 consecutive plate appearances. David Duncan of Georgia Tech got the Pitcher of the Week award for throwing a complete game shutout with 10 strikeouts to lead the Yellow Jackets to the 10-0 victory.
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ACC Players of the Week for March 5th
Tony Thomas Jr of Florida State was named Player of the Week in the ACC for the week ending on March 5th while Duke's Micheal Ness was named Pitcher of the Week. Tony Thomas Jr. led the Seminoles to a 4-0 record by hitting .611 (11-18) for the week. Ness picked up two victories this week with a start against North Carolina A & T and a relief appearance win against Holy Cross on Saturday.
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ACC Players of the Week
The ACC has named Mark Sobolewski of Miami the Player of the Week and Andrew Brackman the Pitcher of the week for February 26th. Mark went .571 at the plate to lead the Hurricanes to a series victory over the Phoenix of Elon. Andrew Brackman was spectacular in his start this weekend against Coastal Carolina when he pitched 7.1 shutout innings and picking the victory in a 4-0 victory over previously undefeated Coastal Carolina. Miami will face the Florida Marlins on Tuesday while NC State will host UNC-Wilmington also on Tuesday.
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Our Favorite Beyonce and Jay-Z Moments to Celebrate Their Wedding Anniversary
Happy anniversary to one of our favorite couples ever, Beyonce and Jay-Z! If you remember, the duo tied the knot during an ultra-private ceremony six years ago today. To celebrate, we picked our top three favorite Beyonce and Jay-Z moments.
1. When they performed "Drunk in Love" together at the Grammy's this year.
We basically haven't stopped watching this performance since February.
2. When they showed up arm-in-arm at the Oscars in 2005.
They looked #Flawless.
3. When they paired up in the "Crazy In Love" music video.
We knew there was something going on with them when we saw this video. Their chemistry is off the charts.
Cheers to the happy couple!
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14th July 2013
Australia: Sister of PM Kevin Rudd calls for Russian-style anti-gay propaganda law 95
11:39 AM — The sister of recently re-established Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has told journalists she believes the law should protect Australian children from being told that homosexuality is "normal".
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George W Bush keeps up neutral stance on same-sex marriage 26
10:02 PM — Former US President George W Bush has once again refused to answer questions on same-sex marriage, dodging an interviewer's enquiry about his views on the "compatibility" of homosexuality and Christianity.
US: Cult leader sentenced for killing of woman and 'gay' 4-year-old boy 28
12:14 PM — Cult leader Peter Lucas Moses was given two life sentences on Friday for the 2010 murders of a woman who tried to leave the cult he led, and of a four-year-old boy Moses believed to be gay.
US: Supreme Court Justice Scalia's son claimed gay 'orientation' doesn't exist 60
10:34 AM — An article written by Paul Scalia, chairman of a US Catholic 'ex-gay' group and son of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, has emerged in which he denies that it is possible for a person to have a sexual orientation other than towards "the one-flesh union of marriage".
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9:12 AM — A lawmaker in the city of Lafayette, Louisiana has said he is drafting a proposal to limit the types of flags that can be flown on government property, after being contacted by a war veteran who was offended by a rainbow flag in a park.
New Zealand: Green Party urges government to protect trans prisoners 1
8:35 AM — New Zealand's Green Party has urged the government to speed up its review of policy concerning transgender prison inmates. The party warns that the drawn-out review has put the safety of trans people at risk.
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US: Justice denies latest attempt to halt same-sex marriage in California 21
6:57 PM — A request from equal marriage opponents to halt the resumed same-sex weddings taking place in California has been rejected.
US: Former Boy Scout plans to create new youth group banning gay members 29
6:31 PM — John Stemberger, an attorney a former Scout responsible for setting up a group to oppose the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) acceptance of gay members, has said he plans to start his own youth organisation.
Russia: Putin signs anti-'gay propaganda' bill into law 25
4:09 PM — An official publication has reported today that President Vladimir Putin has signed into law an anti-"propaganda" bill targeting non-traditional relationships, which was recently approved by both house of the Russian Parliament.
Singapore: 'Pink Dot' LGBT rally attracts highest attendance yet 1
1:24 PM — Singapore's annual pink-themed LGBT rights rally attracted more crowds than any previous year.
Divorced Tory MP Daniel Kawczynski reveals he has a boyfriend 25
12:54 PM — Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski has revealed that, following his separation from his wife in 2011, he has been dating a man.
28th June 2013
US: Gay man adopts 73-year old partner to avoid inheritance tax 7
5:04 PM — A gay couple in the US say they have had to use adoption to avoid paying the inheritance tax that would be forced on them due to their state's lack of same-sex marriage laws.
Ugandan Bishop calls for end to 'punishment' of HIV positive LGBT people 3
2:46 PM — A Bishop from Uganda has warned that LGBT people living with HIV/AIDs face hardship and prejudice because of their identity, leading many to hide their health conditions and forego proper treatment.
Australia: Kevin Rudd pledges to push for referendum on equal marriage 9
11:10 AM — Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced his intentions to hold a referendum on same-sex marriage, just one day after being sworn in to the role.
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Kristen Bell proposes to boyfriend Dax Shepard in solidarity with Prop 8 defeat 4
5:16 PM — Kristen Bell took to Twitter yesterday to ask her boyfriend, Dax Shepard to marry her. The couple had said they would not get married until same-sex couples in their state had the same right.
Tasmanian lawmakers pass same-sex adoption bill 1
3:34 PM — Same-sex couples in Tasmania will be able to adopt children not previously known to them following the passage of a bill by the upper parliamentary house.
Russia: Federation Council passes anti-gay propaganda and adoption bills 3
1:20 PM — The upper house of the Russian Parliament voted yesterday to approve both a bill banning adoption of Russian children by foreign same-sex couples and the anti-"propaganda" bill banning the promotion of non-traditional relationships.
Northern Ireland: Health Minister's appeal dismissed paving way for civil partners to adopt 10
12:10 PM — Northern Ireland Health Minister Edwin Poots' challenge against a senior judge's ruling on adoption rights for couples in civil partnerships has been dismissed.
US: Republican Representative plans constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage 36
11:30 AM — In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a Kansas State Representative says he will try to override the step towards equal rights for same-sex couples by amending the constitution.
24th June 2013
US: Study finds 29% of San Francisco's homeless population are LGBT
12:07 AM — A survey found that over a quarter of homeless people in San Francisco identified as LGBT, nearly twice as many as identify as such in the city overall.


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Google Drive cloud storage tipped for April28 March 2012
Google is finally preparing to launch its long-touted cloud storage service next month. Believed to be called GDrive, say it will be unveiled in the first week of April and will go head-to-head with Dropbox (among others). GigaOM reports that its tipsters... >>
Official Google GDrive reference spotted30 January 2009
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The bike is provided with a coaster brake and blue steel coating.
We created a cycle with a modern meets old skool look.
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Well said enj.
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Well said enj.
Welcome and have fun with your new adventure.
Honey Run Apiaries has free plans that look similar to that with 8 medium frames.
Confucious say: "finders keepers, losers weepers"
Welcome aboard and have fun with your bees!!
Welcome Aboard and have fun with your bees!!!
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I've used baggy feeder with 1to 1 syrup behind follower board with 3/4" hole in follower board.
I used foundationless frames last year and cut it with a knife and filled a pint jar with comb and honey
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Very cool Thanks for sharing them with us.
I'm gonna try this All Grain
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Nice Video
I'm talking probably 1.5 to 2 pounds of bees just hanging out there.
I installed a package on 4/27/2012 also installed a package on 5/19/2012. Both hives have SBB. When I installed the package on 5/19 alot of the bees drifted to my other hive and are now hanging out...
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In days gone by fructose was promoted for diabetics as an alternative to sucroseor to the glucose bit of it (1 September, p 26). The grounds for this claim were that it does not raise blood sugar levels adversely in the same way that glucose does.
There is, however, no place for recommending fructose over sucrose in current dietary guidelines for people with diabetesprecisely because of the potential hazardous effects on blood lipids that is exacerbated in this condition.
Unfortunately, fructose is still sold with an implied benefit to those with diabetes, cashing in on its lack of glycaemic effect.
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Revenge Season 2 Spoiler: Jack Porter and Amanda Clarke's Wedding Photos Revealed!
Though Christmas bells will be ringing in five days, the holidays are the last thing on Revengers' minds. We're currently smack dab in the middle of the winter hiatus, with weeks to go before the Jan. 6, 2013 return of Season 2.
But never fear — we have some brand new photos to cheer you up! Even if the inevitable union between Jack Porter and Fauxmanda Clarke doesn't make you giddy, every Hamptonite loves a good party! And in these new photos, some of our favorites are decked out in their finest.
Though it's typically only the bride who wears white to the wedding, this shoreside ceremony features everyone dressed head to toe in white (some with a hint of silver — we're looking at you Nolan Ross).
We know the ceremony is set to take place on The Amanda, but these photos are shot with the cast on the beach, frolicking in the tide.
Ex-stripper, Amanda Clarke, actually looks pretty classy in her silk scoop-neck dress, and groom Jack Porter has never looked so dashing, wearing a gorgeous white suit.
Also in attendance is Emily Thorne (natch), Nolan Ross, baby Carl David, Declan Porter, and Charlotte Grayson. But there's no sighting of either Kenny or Nate Ryan. Jack recently learned that these two bros were bad news, but they're still involved in The Stowaway's business and attended Carl David's baptism. So where are they now?
Maybe Jack was able to give them the slip, but we think they're definitely behind the boat explosion that's set to happen around the time of this wedding.
Click here to see the on-set photos.
Does that mean that one half of the soon-to-be-married couple is gone for good? Say it ain't so! Tell us what you think below.
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Quite simply, we believe we offer the highest quality American cultural exchange programme. Camp America has been sending staff to American summer camps to embark on summer jobs abroad since 1969, and during this time has sought to ensure the satisfaction of over 165,000 applicants.
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We are also lucky enough that while we can maintain a small, personal and close knit team, we have the backing of the leader in cultural exchange - the American Institute for Foreign Study. AIFS has great financial experience and stability, impressive human resource and systems departments, and is widely respected by the whole industry. We are the most experienced cultural Exchange Programme for organising summer jobs abroad, and are in the industry for the long haul: over forty years so far under the same dedicated chairman.
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Camp America also offers a number of different programmes for summer jobs abroad. As a counsellor you might be in charge of looking after the daily welfare of a small number of children, or passing on your artistic skills. You could decide to be a Special Needs Counsellor, or choose to work in America on a camp religious in orientation. Or you might feel that a supporting role is for you, in maintenance or administration. All these roles will offer a different Camp experience, but each will be incredibly fulfilling and enjoyable.
Camp America offers numerous benefits to our applicants:
- We take only the best applicants for our summer work placements, and as a result have a very high placement rate. Last year over 90 per cent of our British applicants were placed on camps to work in America. You will receive confirmation of your placement and location before you leave home, this will help those at home rest easily and allow you to plan your summer adventure.
- Camp America is a designated J-1 visa sponsor. The process to obtain a J-1 visa on order to work in America has recently become more complicated, but we feel there is no one better than Camp America J-1 Visa team to guide you through this complex process and make it as hassle-free as possible.
- You will receive medical insurance for the whole duration of your time in America. This insurance has been specially designed for Camp America applicants, and most importantly offers you protection even after your summer job abroad has finished, giving peace of mind if you decide to embark on your own travels after your summer camp work in America.
- We provide a free phone emergency helpline service – so whether you are on camp or travelling we will always be just a phone-call away!
- We provide you with a minimum of a nine-week work summer work placement, during which time your food and accommodation will be free. You will also receive pocket money for this nine-week assignment, and additional money if you work longer.
- We provide you with free return flights to New York from London, and other selected airports.
- After camp, Camp America offers the chance for you to travel for up to 1 month, so that you and your new found friends get the opportunity to see firsthand the diversity and beauty of America after earning money in your summer job abroad.
For detailed information about a summer work placement with us and applying through Camp America to work in America, simply look on our main web page.
The benefits you receive from spending your summer on the Camp America programme are immeasurable. On a practical level you will gain new skills, while on a personal level you will find yourself challenged daily, your potential being unearthed and you confidence growing. You will be able to experience directly the summer camp atmosphere so central to American culture, and to interact with American people in a way not otherwise possible. With over 70 nationalities participating in the Camp America programme a summer spent on camp is a truly international cultural exchange, where you will make friends for life!
We also know that time spent on Summer Camp is great for your CV. Employers recognise that it takes a committed and talented person to successfully be placed on Camp, and to complete the assignment as well as an opportunity to develop your skills of leadership.
Above all, Camp America provides you with the chance to have the summer of a lifetime. We believe that we are able to best ensure that your summer work placement in the States is as fulfilling, problem free, and most importantly as enjoyable as possible!
From the mouths of our participants...
Here are a couple of comments that our previous participants had to say about their summer jobs abroad and their experiences on the programme. Next summer this could be you!
'I had a very enjoyable time during my summer work placement with Camp America. I would like to thank Camp America for giving me the opportunity to experience this amazing adventure and journey that has changed my life and views for the better. Camp America were so helpful all the time I was preparing to go to America and all the time I was there.' - Kirk, Kennolyn Camp, UK
'My Camp America experience was amazing. In the UK they were always there answering questions and ringing to making sure I had everything.' - Arie, Camp Danbee, UK.
'My summer job abroad in the States was such a great experience for me. It was my first time away from home for so long. Before I came to the States I was afraid of everything, my language, travel etc. But Camp America took care of this. They gave me the opportunity to meet so many awesome people from many countries. Its an incredible experience when people from Great Britain, Poland, Australia and New Zealand meet together in one place to work in America. Thank you!' - Kamila, Camp Fernwood, Poland.
'When I applied to Camp America I never imagined I would work as a Special Needs Counsellor on my summer work placement. But it was such a good experience that I want to return to my camp. My favourite camper, Danny, was so sweet. Even though he is autistic, I developed links of affection with him. He was like a little brother, I'll never forget him.' - Laulhe, New Jersey Y at Lake Como, France.


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text: Sam Holloway is an Assistant Professor at the University of Portland's Pamplin School of Business Administration. Prior to completing his Ph.D. in management, Sam's professional appointments spanned a wide array of industries, countries, and areas of expertise. These positions include being an estimator in the U.S. highway bridge construction industry, teaching advanced physics in Prague, Czech Republic, and teaching secondary mathematics in Beaverton, Oregon. Holloway has published journal articles related to university technology commercialization, strategic management, and entrepreneurship; and he has published a research volume on organizational learning and knowledge management. In addition to his research, Holloway has received several teaching awards, including being named the outstanding graduate student teacher at the University of Oregon. He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Oregon, specializing in strategic management and entrepreneurship, his master of arts in teaching degree at Pacific University, as well as undergraduate degrees in physics (Willamette University) and civil engineering (Columbia University).


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Rucker's book explores mathematics and reality from five points of view: number, space, logic, infinity and information. Rucker explores these concepts directly and simply. His idiosyncratic philosophy comes across as lacking in cohesion and reach when compared to works by Pickover, Hofstadter, etc. It bookends more formal explorations, however. Much of the central portions entitled "Space", "Logic" and "Infinity And Information" are readable and entertaining expositions of topics from number theory, basic calculus, and analysis.
In my reading, something happened between considering a tetrahedron's vertices labeled "Disease, Death, Loneliness, and Struggle" and the passage: "The symbol 0 seems egg-like, female, while 1 is spermlike and male. Can this really be an accident? …An egg is round, and a sperm is skinny. …Formally speaking, both zero and one are undefinable." I began to wonder why Dover reprinted this peculiar work. In the section on "Number", after a discourse on Pythagorean metaphysics heading toward numerology, the book takes a turn into material that is worth keeping in print.
In "Space" there is material on algebraic curves suitable to engage first year calculus students or math enthusiasts in the wonders and basics of this topic. Rucker takes the reader to a tour of the Hilbert space and a lengthy discussion of fractals with several black and white illustrations. I feel the strongest material in this book, in introducing higher concepts to the non-mathematician, is in "Logic" and covers Gödel, Chaitin's Theorem, Turing, and the taxonomy of infinities.
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"Combining elements of both the site-specific and one-on-one theatre, the results are intriguing, fun and, at times, exquisitely touching" Exeunt Magazine (on Everyday Moments series of podcasts)
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A sound installation for one audience member in a completely dark room.
In 2011, Fuel commissioned a series of podcasts from different artists inspired by their favourite everyday
moment, designed to be listened to at a particular time and in a particular place.
Hofesh Shechter's podcast, designed to be listened to alone, in a dark space, is an invitation to move without
inhibition – the way you always wished you could when no one is watching.
Original produced part of Everyday Moments podcasts, produced in collaboration with Roundhouse Radio. Originally funded by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Arts Council England.
We have commissioned a series of podcasts created especially for you to enjoy at a particular time and place.
Imagine there was a soundtrack to those small moments when you find yourself alone, brushing your teeth, in the bath, watching the rain stream down your living room window, or when you're tucked up in bed unable to sleep.
Artists making the podcasts with us were: Bobby Baker, Inua Ellams, Nic Green, John Hegley, Kazuko Hohki, Adrian Howells, Josie Long, Peggy Shaw, Hofesh Shechter, Lemn Sissay, Nick Whitfield and Melanie Wilson.
One podcast a month was released throughout 2011.
The series concludes with Everyday Moments 12: any old time when the shops are open, driving on a flyover, searching for Christmas presents by Bobby Baker.
This is available to listen to and download now - see below. Listening with headphones is highly recommended!
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Physiotherapist Jenny Brannigan has advice on how to prepare for the upcoming Dublin Marathon, three listeners take part in Mooney's Tuesday Quiz, we find out why Irish teenagers are sounding more and more like their American cousins, and we'll reveal the latest winner of our Fuel Your Schools competition!
For all those runners preparing for the Dublin Marathon – and there are 11,000 of you out there - D day is fast approaching! You have now less than 3 weeks to go to your October 28th deadline... So we have decided to enlist some expert help today to help you out in your final preparations!
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It's Tuesday, it's Mooney, so what does that mean?
Well, "Mooney's Tuesday Quiz" of course!!!
And, we have a terrific prize up for grabs today…
It's a two-night weekend break for two people sharing a lakeside room in the beautiful Lusty Beg Island resort on Lough Erne in County Fermanagh.
Your prize also includes breakfast on both mornings and dinner on an evening of your choice.
'Lusty Beg' is quite unique. A small passenger ferry takes you and your car on the one minute crossing onto the island which has a selection of accommodation… cabins, chalets and a 'private gate lodge' for a romantic getaway!
And, while there, you can avail of the facilities of the Hotel's newly opened Island Spa, walk around its 75 acres of nature trails, go kayaking, clay-pigeon shooting, off-road driving – the options are endless..
It's a great prize…!
if you are a fan of Little Britain, you will of course be familiar with the schoolgirl character Vicky Pollard! Actor Matt Lucas takes his cues by parodying phrases current in Britain today, including Vicky's famous catch-phrases that includes "yeah but no but yeah" and "shut up!" and "oh My God, I soo don't believe you said that"!
And before you think that the young people of Ireland are immune from influence, remember Jedward being accused of having faux-American accents by Simon Cowell!
Is there a trend among many younger people in Ireland to sound more American? If so, will we all sound American before long?
For more, we are joined in studio today by Professor Jeffrey Kallen, Head of Linguistics and Phonetics in Trinity College Dublin...
If you were listening yesterday, you would have heard the good news about a very special school up in Sligo, the Mullaghroe national school, near Gorteen.
And that tiny school, with just 37 pupils, was the Connaught winner of our "Fuel Your School" competition, in association with Electric Ireland and Green Star.
Today, we turn to the province of Ulster! And we are joined by our regular Friday panellist, Richard Collins.
This morning, Richard was all the way up in County Donegal, accompanied by a very proud Donegal woman, our reporter, Katrina McFadden.
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Ballyraine National School, in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal! Richard went there this morning to meet up with the school's principal, David Oliver...
Richard Collins hands over a cheque of €5000 worth of energy, courtesy of Electric Ireland and Greenstar, to Ballyraine National School in Letterkenny
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When I started developing this site I knew I wanted to use a static website. I've used Wordpress and I'm fed up with checking for updates and plugin incompatibilities. Combine that with the server with this site doesn't have MySQL on it but PostgreSQL and it all seemed like to much hassle.
A static website on the other hand seemed blissful. Simply type in my sage like words, export and fear not for nothing could go wrong. No hacking, no plugin problems, no slashdot effect, nirvana.
I started with Rapid Weaver . Rapid Weaver is a Mac OS X application for creating largely static websites. It comes with a set of interesting templates and you can install plugins to add functionality (such as syntax highlighting).
At first it seemed ideal. Infact it was great to work with. You can very quickly generate a great looking website and export the static html pages and assets (css, js and image files).
Problems started when I wanted to add a commenting system to my blog. I wanted to usedisqus as I already had an account from another project but I couldn't find a way to add the Javascript to the template I was using. I discovered that if I upgraded to a beta version (4.4b2) I could add disqus.
My next problem was publishing. Despite the options existing to publish over SFTP I just couldn't get it to work... grrr.
The final nail in the coffin for me was not being able to version the Rapid Weaver project file in subversion. In common with many files in Mac OS X the project file is really a folder that contains many files all hidden within. Subversion sees the file as a directory and dutifully adds all the internal files to it's repository adding .svn folders to each directory to record metadata. The problem comes when Rapid Weaver saves it's project file it obliterates the .svn folders causing havoc for subversion users. I don't really blame Rapid Weaver for this. It would be good if Subversion could see this project file as a file but then it would cease to be platform independent and I don't want that either.
I really wanted to get Rapid Weaver to work as it is a great piece of software. At the end of the day though it just seems to restrictive and the eco system for plugins seems to weak for me to really entrust my entire site to it.
Sticking with the idea if a static site generator and given my love of python I the first thing I stumbled upon was Hyde.
Hyde is built on top of Django and allows you to define pages, edit templates and the website structure using all the usual Django-isms that the fanboys love.
Hyde is a LOT more work then Rapid Weaver. The basic template is very basic (functional but very basic) so you need to style the page yourself (note the basic styling this site now has!). The structure of the site is not exactly what I wanted but I am sure I could jiggle the templates around and get something pretty close to ideal if I had the time.
To add content to the site you fire up TextMate add a new html template file with the correct tags and type in the article using markdown syntax, call hyde.py to generate the output and check in a browser. Simple as that. OK it's not a WYSIWYG interface but in someways that is prefect. Markdown is restrictive but powerful enough for 99% of the internet and if you REALLY need to you can embed HTML.
Although this site doesn't look as good as it did (design wise) it's going to be much more simple to maintain.
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THE HAWAII CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND historically has been a tuition-free, state supported school, under the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Department of Education. Its predecessor was established in 1914, and called the School for Defectives with five students (one blind, three deaf, and one with cognitive disability). Miss Gertrude Mason of Berkeley, California was the first teacher and organized the school. It was purchased then for $8,500.
In 1918, the teaching staff increased to six with fifty-two pupils; twelve deaf students, eight blind students, and thirty-two with cognitive disabilities. With the establishment of Waimano Home in 1918, most of the children with cognitive disabilities attended there. In the same year, the 5 acre Cecil Brown estate in Waikiki was purchased to establish a school for the students who were deaf and blind, and was called Ho'olana.
In 1921, the school became the Territorial School for the Deaf and the Blind. With the addition of dormitory facilities, children from the other islands were admitted. In 1959, the name changed to Diamond Head School.
The new building program was started in 1960. Eventually all of the wooden frame buildings were replaced by concrete structures, except two cottages. When completed, the campus consisted of a 16 room classroom building, an administration building, two dormitories, a practical arts building with four classrooms, a cafeteria, a library, and an outdoor recreational area.
In 1967, the preschool department with nine students was established. On September 2, 1969, the name of the school was changed to "Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind".
In the late 1970's in response to concerns from parents, educators, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and a number of community organizations and state agencies, the Department of Education sponsored two studies by Dr. Robert Frisina, the Vice President of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. The more recent study was completed in 1988.
Dr. Frisina recommended a statewide system of evaluating, monitoring, and tracking the educational progress of all deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Hawaii's public schools. It was in response to Dr. Frisina's study that the Board of Education, in July, 1989, approved the establishment of the Statewide Center for Students with Hearing and Visual Impairments at the site, and which included the Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind. In 1995, in response to the constituent community of individuals who are deaf and/or blind, the name changed to the Hawaii Center for the Deaf and the Blind.


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Twilight Star to Appear in Episode of Bones
Want to see a vampire on Bones? Don't hold your breath. However, if you're a Twilight fan hoping to see a hot guy from the film franchise on your favorite TV show, it's your lucky day! The guy we're talking about is head over heels in love with Bella, but it's not Edward Cullen. It's Mike Newton (played by Michael Welch), one of the first friends Bella makes at Forks High School.
Bones creator Hart Hanson tweeted the good news: "We recently cast Joan of Arcadia alum Michael Welch in Bones. I hope that whole moody vampire thing hasn't dampened his sweet spirit."
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Rhode Island Film Works, Inc. filed as a Articles of Incorporation in the State of California on Monday, July 16, 1979 and is approximately thirty-six years old, as recorded in documents filed with California Secretary of State. The filing is currently active as of the last data refresh which occured on Sunday, June 22, 2014.
James Woods serves as the President and has interests in other corporate entities including Harris-Woods Productions, Inc., Breakheart Films, Inc.
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5 curb appeal elements you shouldn't ignore
Angie Hicks, Angie's List: "If you are on a budget and you don't want to spend money on this project the good news is that it can be very do-it-yourself. So step across the street and look at your house from a distance and think about ways that you can make it look clean and simplify it. Then those are projects you can tackle whether it's weeding flower beds, painting the front door. It's the little things that make the difference."
Mike Puckett, Sycamore Group Realtors: "The main things you can do for your home is make your front door look great because when you come to a home that is the first thing that you see, and [it] does leave an impression. It's also the last thing you see when you leave the home. So, you want your front door to look good. Weeds, high grass, no color to the grass, low-lying limbs, shrubs above the window, all those types of things, get your yard green and weed-free. It's not hard to do- a good weed and feed fertilizer [is needed]. Nice flower beds are always an enhancement. Make sure all your trim is nice and freshly painted. This is a wonderful example of spotting your street number. If not, make it really plain on your mailbox because you don't want someone to drive by and get discouraged by driving by. You want people to be able to find the house easily. I had my house for sale, and the people who bought my house actually said to me, "We were driving down the street and we saw your home, and my wife said that's the one I want!" Without ever seeing the inside, that's the one. It was because it was staged for my pleasure and for people in the neighborhood, but also to help sell the home."
Exterior home staging tips:
Front door is first impression
Weed-free & well-groomed yard
Don't forget caulk & trim
Spot the street number
Neighbors like it? New owners will too
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