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Greener Cleanups
Examples of Greener Cleanups
State-of-the-art technologies, novel field methods, and "tried and true" design and engineering techniques can be combined to address the core elements of a greener cleanup. Best management practices (BMPs) are in place under a range of cleanup programs including Superfund, RCRA, federal facility, brownfield, and state voluntary actions.
De Sale Restoration Area, Slippery Rock Watershed, PA
Using alternative treatment techniques, a Pennsylvania non-profit coordinated conversion of an abandoned coal mine to a natural resource conservation area. A series of natural gradient-driven engineering steps involving settling ponds, vertical-flow ponds, and constructed wetlands were used to passively neutralize 180 pounds of acid discharge per day.
Frontier Fertilizer Superfund Site, Davis, CA
An onsite photovoltaic (PV) system that covers half an acre offsets 100% of the non-renewable energy needed to treat the site's contaminated groundwater. Use of this system is anticipated to reduce indirect emission of carbon dioxide (equivalent) by approximately 119,000 pounds each year over 20 years. The project team is also evaluating options for reusing the treated groundwater to irrigate nearby municipal properties.
Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR), Cape Cod, MA
Efforts to minimize consumption of energy, water, and other natural resources and streamline activities during long-term cleanup at this federal facility involve: optimizing operation of existing systems for groundwater extraction, treatment, and monitoring; implementing energy conservation techniques; and deploying a large-scale renewable energy system to offset the high rates of onsite electricity consumption and associated air emissions from power plants.
More Examples
Profiles of Projects Involving Green Remediation Strategies
EPA's Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation offers 29 site-specific profiles of projects using the BMPs to improve environmental outcomes of cleanup. Each project applies a tailored strategy to address the core elements of a greener cleanup while continuing to meet remedial goals. The projects involve diverse technologies for site remediation and are implemented under a range of cleanup programs, including Superfund, RCRA, brownfields, or voluntary actions under state oversight.
Sustainable Redevelopment of Brownfields
EPA's Brownfields and Land Revitalization Program offers reports and fact sheets highlighting lessons learned from pilot projects and describing the Program's initiative to bring greener cleanup approaches to brownfield assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment.


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The Special Criminal Court (SCC) has rejected defence lawyers' claim that Urbain Olanguena Awono and five others were wrongfully joined in proceedings pitting the former Health Minister and the State of Cameroon.
Urbain Olanguena Awono was appearing before the special jurisdiction yesterday, December 27, 2012 alongside his co-accused to answer separate charges of embezzlement and complicity of embezzlement of State funds amounting to FCFA 287 million between 2002 and 2006. The amount was part of money from the Global Fund and World Bank to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis.
The courtroom was tense as from 10.12 am yesterday. Olanguena Awono was charged with fraudulently obtaining FCFA 92 million by financing a publication on AIDS and award of a public contract to a company. During the same period, Maurice Feuzeu, then Permanent Secretary of the National Committee for the Fight against AIDS, presumably embezzled FCFA 22 million while Dr Chia Banfegha Rose a.k.a Mrs Fochingong, then Coordinator for same programme in the South West Region, allegedly embezzled FCFA 158 million. All accused pleaded not guilty.
Maurice Feuzeu's lawyer, Barrister Daniel Ngouompe challenged the competence of the court to try his client who was charged with embezzling FCFA 22 million which is less than FCFA 50 million that gives competence to the SCC. "My client was charged individually and so trying him jointly with the other accused is a misjoinder and procedurally wrong," he submitted. In the same vein, Dr Chia's lawyer, Barrister Atangana, said his client's charge was by no means linked to the other accused persons and the committal order makes no mention of joint action or complicity.
In response, Advocate General, Wesihe Ba David said the defence was wrong for the acts of embezzlement occurred during same period, 2002 to 2006, from the same Global Fund. In dismissing the claims of misjoinder and court's incompetence at this stage of the proceedings, Justice Francis Moukoury demanded the examination of the first prosecution witness, Retired State Control Inspector, Gilbert Bayoï. The latter gave a presentation of the general context and difficulties of the State Control's verification mission that he led in 2007 and from whose report accusation charges emanated. The case was adjourned to January 4, 2013 for the examination of the second prosecution witness.

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14th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Come take part in a celebration of America's Highway, Route 66, at the 14th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. More than 1,000 cool cars will roll into the heart of Springfield's historic downtown this September. Enjoy music, entertainment, great food and a great time, as well as visit some of the nation's most popular automotive aftermarket vendors. It's a wonderful event for the whole family!
29 West Motel
This charming and quiet facility is nestled in between a beautiful garden and trees. It is conveniently located close to shopping areas and restaurants. 24 well-maintained rooms with discounts available for pool and exercise room use.
5th Annual Downhome Music, Beer & Art Festival
The 5th Annual Downhome Music Beer Art Festival will be held on August 7th and 8th 2015 at the corner of 7th and Washington in downtown Springfield, Illinois. The event will feature all local, original live bands with all gate proceeds directly benefiting the artists. There will be local food vendors, 100 different craft beers, as well as a kids area for the little ones. Sponsored by Celtic Mist, Head West and Brewhaus - a festival supporting locally grown and original live music.
A Decade Ago
A reflective look back at the creation of the museum and its dedication. View objects, images and video that tell the story of how this amazing Presidential Museum was created.
A Fiendish Assassination
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum unveils a breathtaking collection of items related to Lincoln's murder and funeral in an exhibit called "A Fiendish Assassination." Opening April 2, the exhibit includes many items that have never been seen by the public before, including two medallions that adorned Lincoln's hearse.
Abe Rail Splitter Statue
This clean-shaven statue of young Mr. Lincoln stands in front of the Illinois Exhibits building at Gate 1 of the State Fair Grounds. He is about 30 feet tall, a thin, gawky pre-grow-a-beard Abe. He holds an ax almost in Muffler Man configuration -- the statue is named "The Rail Splitter" -- and dates from 1968, when he was sculpted by Carl W. Rinnus, a Springfield native.
Abe's Tradin' Post Antique Mall and More
Across from gate four of the State Fairgrounds. Antiques, primitives, oak furniture, depression glass, collectibles, sports cards, fishing items, coins, Nascar racing items.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
This museum is one of the most-visited presidential museums in the nation where visitors can experience the entire Lincoln story under one roof, from Abe's humble beginnings in an Indiana log cabin to his days as president in the White House. Be dazzled by two special effects theaters featuring historical ghosts and a Civil War battlefield, life-like vignettes that depict important moments in the president's life, and artifacts that range from Lincoln's stovepipe hat to an original copy of the Gettysburg Address.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Store
Museum quality souvenirs ranging from period furniture to an Abraham Lincoln top hat.
Adams Wildlife Sanctuary
A green oasis located in the center of town, the sanctuary is open for hiking or strolling the one-mile nature trail from sunrise to sunset.
Air Combat Museum
This museum traces the role of military aviation in protecting and advancing the cause of freedom.
American Harvest Eatery
American Harvest explores the concept of farm-to-table cuisine, using the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers and complemented with a variety of craft beers
Anderson Prairie
This 25-acre wildlife park, featuring remnants of the original tallgrass Illinois prairie, features a butterfly house.
Angelo's Pizza
Angelo's Pizza has been serving Taylorville and surrounding areas service since 1965. Angelo's has gone through many transitions throughout it's lifetime, including expanding the dining room, kitchen and parking lot in order to meet our customers' expectations. Items include pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soup, salad and more. Banquet room available for large groups or special events. Catering available.
Art Concepts Gallery
Wide variety of glass items, jewelry, lots of miscellaneous, as well as framed art work.
Assumption Historical Society/Museum
This museum displays old school pictures and artifacts from the town of Assumption. Open by appointment.
Augie's Front Burner
Eclectic cuisine located in the heart of downtown Springfield.
Baymont Inn and Suites - Springfield
Double, king, business king, leisure suite, whirlpool suite and executive board room which accommodates up to 25.
Fresh Sushi, salads, curries and other Asian-inspired dishes for lunch in downtown Springfield.
Bergen Park Golf Course
This nine-hole course is a par 35.
Bernie & Betty's Pizza
Casual, family-style pizzeria featuring fresh pastas, sandwiches, horsehoes and pizza, including their famous sour-dough crust.
Best Western Clearlake Plaza
New motel just minutes away from downtown.
Blacksmith Hammer In & Old Tyme Antique Tractor Show
Watch live demonstrations of the art of blacksmithing and view the antique tractors. Located at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Pana's historical Kitchell Park on South Route 51.
Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum
This small museum honors professional baseball players from the surrounding area, including Cooperstown Hall of Famers Sunny Jim Bottomley, Charlie "Red" Ruffing and Ray "Kraker" Shalk.


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Five things we learned from the new Ant-Man trailer, including Paul Rudd's superhero readiness and what a flying insect sounds like onscreen
Actor Paul Rudd is more than the most ageless man in Hollywood: As he continues to prove, he's also a super nice guy
The 44-year-old actor is starring in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. He'll play scientist Henry "Hank" Pym, who uses a chemical substance to change his size to fight crime
From Paul Rudd's Anchorman moustache, to the chances of an Arrested Development movie, to the premiere of Spring Breakers, we've got your SXSW rundown, straight from heart of Texas
What we're really wondering is will Vince Vaughn's Wes Mantooth come back with a vengeance?
This Is 40 offers some good insights into why Hollywood has such a hard time with the ordinary, and it comes down to ego
The makers of Anchorman 2 have created two teaser trailers, both featuring the beloved quartet of San Diego's Channel 4 news team, to hype up the film's release in 2013.
By Jon Dekel Canadian actor-writer-producer and all-around funnyman Seth Rogen married longtime girlfriend, writer-director Lauren Miller over the weekend. According to US Weekly, the three-day event took place at the Kunde Estate in Sonoma, California, culminating on Saturday "atop a hill surrounded by vineyards."
Everyone knows it's rude to talk during a movie, but once the credits roll, you're bound to have an opinion that needs sharing. Every other week in this space, experts, artists and other movie customers dissect a recent release. It's fun. It's healthier than nachos. It's the Popcorn Panel. This week's panel • Alison Broverman […]
By Jamie Portman Her stage and screen credits should say it all. A staggering range of performances opposite such actors as Steve Martin, Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Ewan McGregor, Michael Douglas, Bruce Willis and Eric Idle. A place on the A-list of such major directors as Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen and Shekhar Kapur. A […]


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"Freezin' for Hunger" fundraising event part of Waukesha JanBoree
The Waukesha JanBoree, Waukesha County's popular winter festival, returns this weekend.
In addition to the many winter events, the fundraising event "Freezin' for Hunger," sponsored by the Food Pantry of Waukesha County, returns as well.
Karen Tredwell, executive director of the food pantry, said after a one-year hiatus, it is back with a kick-off at 4 p.m. Friday and goes until midnight in downtown Waukesha.
Volunteers and pantry staff can be found on the corner of Clinton and Main street near the Steaming Cup coffee shop where they will accept non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the pantry.
There is a drive-up, drop-off lane for donors.» Read Full Article
Several animals die in Waukesha house fire
A house fire in Waukesha caused significant damage to the single-family residence and resulted in several animal deaths on Tuesday, June 30.
The damage is estimated at $95,000 and the fire and police departments are investigating a cause of the fire, Lt. Jim Haakensont said.
Haakensont said the fire department received a call at 3:13 p.m. June 30 for a possible structure fire at 1033 N. Greenfield, just east of downtown between East Main Street and National Avenue.
Haakensont said crews found the back of the home fully engulfed. Two crews quickly extinguished the bulk of the fire on the outside. Two other crews extinguished the fire from the inside.
The damage was contained to the back half of the building.» Read Full Article
Committee moves proposed downtown Waukesha apartment forward
Bryce Styza said he has looked at redeveloping a property at the southeast corner of Corrina Boulevard and Buckley Street in downtown Waukesha for some time.
That's why after a city committee expressed concerns about his proposed multifamily development at a meeting a month and a half ago, he and his team didn't shy away from the issues or decide to look elsewhere.
Styza returned to the Redevelopment Authority, a committee that reviews projects in and around downtown, to present updated plans on a 47-unit apartment complex last week.
And this time the committee gave the complex, which is along the riverfront and surrounded by residential homes, its blessing.
"(Styza) heard the concerns," Community Development Specialist Jeff Fortin said.» Read Full Article
Jury trials scheduled for Waukesha gas station homicide suspects
A jury trial has been scheduled for the three suspects charged in the murder of a gas station clerk earlier this year in Waukesha.
The announcement of an upcoming trial comes two months after Kenneth Thomas, Darrin Malone and Jerica Cotton each pleaded not guilty for their roles in the armed robbery at a Waukesha Citgo station and resulting homicide involving 65-year-old Saeed Sharwani of Brookfield, a clerk at the station.
A 12-person jury trial is scheduled for October.
Legal proceedings
Malone's trial, expected to last multiple days, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 6, while Cotton's and Thomas' trials are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Oct. 20.» Read Full Article
Waukesha's water application draws key support
There are still potential waves to push through in Waukesha's quest for Great Lakes water.
Nonetheless, the city's application to obtain Lake Michigan water took a step forward last week when the state's Department of Natural Resources published an Environmental Impact Statement and Technical Review draft stating the application meets the requirements of the Great Lakes Compact.
The DNR said in its review that Waukesha has no reasonable water supply alternative in the Mississippi River Basin, even with conservation of existing water supplies.
"The water supply alternatives are likely to have greater adverse environmental impacts due to projected impacts on wetlands and lakes than the proposed Lake Michigan alternative," the DNR said in its review. "The department determined that all the proposed water supply alternatives are similar in cost to the Lake Michigan alternative, yet none is as environmentally sustainable or as protective of public health as the proposed Lake Michigan water source."
Too-long process» Read Full Article
Woman given 12 months probation for downtown Waukesha stabbing incident
A woman who was charged in a stabbing incident earlier this year in two downtown Waukesha apartments pleaded guilty to one of the felony substantial battery charges.
Brenda Adams, 52, previously of Waukesha who now lives in Milwaukee, was subsequently sentenced to 30 days in jail and 12 months probation. The court, however, halted the jail sentence.
The court is allowing her to serve the sentence in Milwaukee County. The second charge — substantial battery with the intention of bodily harm — has been dismissed.
She had been facing original charges that could have resulted in a fine of up to $35,000 and 16 years in prison.
As part of her sentencing hearing, she must maintain absolute sobriety; not use or possess alcohol, illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia; not have any association with known drug users or dealers and no contact at any place where illegal drugs are purchased, used, stored, packaged and distributed; and not have any violent contact with the victims listed in the criminal complaint.» Read Full Article
Judge sentences Waukesha woman who beat daughter to probation
A 34-year-old Waukesha woman was sentenced late last month to a year of probation for slapping and biting her teenage daughter, according to online court records.
The woman, who will not be named to protect the identity of her daughter, on May 29 pleaded guilty to amended charges of misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct, and was sentenced to a month in jail by Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Michael Aprahamian.
Court records show that Aprahamian stayed the jail sentence in favor of probation and ordered the woman to pay $243 in court costs.
The woman was charged in late January with with felony child abuse-intentionally causing bodily harm and misdemeanor disorderly conduct after she was arrested for allegedly beating and biting her daughter, who was 16 at the time.
As conditions of her probation, the woman will have to complete domestic violence and parenting classes and maintain full-time employment. She is also prohibited from having any violent contact with her daughter.» Read Full Article
St. Mary's holding annual three-day church festival this weekend in Waukesha
Over the next week, the big fest is being held on the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee.
In Waukesha, St. Mary's Church is also getting into the festival season.
The church will hold its annual family fun festival from Friday to Sunday at 225 S. Hartwell Ave., at the corner of Hartwell and Newhall avenues.
The festival begins at 5 p.m. Friday, June 26. A fish fry will be served from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The featured bands include Cowboy Up, which will play from 5 to 7 p.m., and The Now (7 to 11 p.m).» Read Full Article
Environmental groups remain opposed to Waukesha request for lake water
the city's only reasonable option.Several regional environmental groups said Thursday they remain opposed to the City of Waukesha's request for Lake Michigan water, even though preliminary findings of a state review determined a Great Lakes supply was
Waukesha has access to a sustainable water supply and does not require a diversion of water from the Great Lakes, the groups said in a joint statement. They did not identify the water source other than to say they had "emerging information" on how this source could meet the city's needs.
The Milwaukee Riverkeeper organization did not respond to a request for details on their preferred water supply for Waukesha other than to say the groups had hired an engineering consultant to assist with the analysis. Other groups joining the statement were: Clean Wisconsin, Midwest Environmental Advocates, National Wildlife Federation, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, River Alliance of Wisconsin and Waukesha County Environmental Action League.
After a five-year review of Waukesha's request for lake water, the Department of Natural Resources on Thursday released a series of preliminary decisions in draft reports. Among the key findings:
■ The city does not have a reasonable water supply option available to it on the west side of the subcontinental divide.» Read Full Article
Waukesha Police Report: June 25, 2015 issue
1 A caller reported a religious group set up near the Riverfront Plaza at 926 N. Barstow St. at 8:12 a.m. June 13 after being told not to be there. The police department has responded to this group before. The group has been setting up at the Farmers Market and Friday Night Live in recent weeks and officials with the market aren't happy with the organization. The group agreed to remove their table from the sidewalk.
2 Several items were stolen from inside a home at 2004 Stonehaven Court prior to 11:30 a.m. June 13.
3 A man was trying to break into a residence at 1603 Rushmore Drive at 1:36 a.m. June 14. The suspect took the caller's flagpole and was hitting his front door with it. The caller then locked himself and his wife in the bathroom. The male suspect, approximately 19-20 years old, was sitting on the front porch with the flag in his hand before running away from police. A Taser had to be deployed on him. The suspect was taken to the hospital.
4 A man was given a citation for urinating in the street at 379 W. Main St. at 2:23 a.m. June 14. The incident was seen on the downtown Opti-Cop police camera system.
5 An iPad was stolen from a vehicle overnight June 13-14 at 1212 S. Grand Ave.» Read Full Article
Woman who drove car onto railroad tracks in Waukesha sentenced to jail
pleaded no contest in May to operating a vehicle while intoxicated (second offense).Caitlin Hanley, the 22-year-old woman who drove her car onto railroad tracks near downtown Waukesha last December and had to be saved by a man passing by,
She was sentenced to 75 days in jail, starting on May 22.
Hanley, previously from New Berlin but who now lives in Milwaukee, will have her driver's license revoked for 16 months and an ignition interlock will be installed on every vehicle titled or registered to her. She must also perform 50 hours of community service to help offset the fine.
Her operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration, second offense charge, was dismissed.
According to the criminal complaint, Hanley told police she "had way too much to drink" at Fuzzy's Sports Pub & Grill, 627 E. Main St., and decided to sleep in her car at 1 a.m. Dec. 27, 2014. Around 4:15 a.m. she said she was cold and attempted to drive home.» Read Full Article
Rep. Chris Kapenga wins District 33 Republican state Senate primary
Chris Kapenga continues to hold an edge over Brian Dorow in elections.
Five years after Kapenga defeated Dorow in a state Assembly primary, the Delafield Republican once again beat out Dorow in an election on Tuesday, June 23.
This time, the victory is likely sending Kapenga to the state Senate.
Kapenga received 5,539 votes, or 52 percent, Dorow 4,888 votes (46 percent) and Waukesha physician Mikael Langner 168 votes in the District 33 state Senate Republican primary.
"(Voters) have now placed their trust in me as the Republican nominee," Kapenga said. "We have great challenges before us, including delivering a budget that best protects taxpayers, and my commitment to keep an eye on government spending will not waiver."» Read Full Article
Tribute Tuesday concert series kicks off in Cutler Park
With more concerts scheduled this summer inside Cutler Park, it's a good thing the Les Paul Performance Center got a makeover this spring.
In addition to the annual Waukesha Civic Band summer concert series that runs weekly over the next couple months, the city of Waukesha's Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, partnering with Meijer, is hosting tribute concerts to honor the 100th birthday of the late Les Paul, the music icon who was born and is buried in Waukesha.
It all takes place at the remodeled Les Paul Performance Center, which received new stage lighting and other aesthetic improvements.
The Tribute Tuesday concerts, scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m., begins June 23 at Cutler Park, 321 Wisconsin Ave.
The concerts are free and open to the public.» Read Full Article
Rosalie Smith, a Waukesha North grad, crowned Miss Wisconsin
Waukesha resident Rosalie Smith was crowned Miss Wisconsin 2015 on Saturday, June 20, in Oshkosh.
Smith, who competed as Miss New Berlin, advances to Miss America 2016 on Sept. 13 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Smith, 19, is a 2014 Waukesha North High School graduate.
She is a nursing major at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and competes on the dance squad there.
Her platform is called "Centered On Loving In Need," or COLIN, an acronym for the name of her late brother, Colin. The platform is aimed at providing resources for people struggling with alcohol and drug addictions.
Fire breaks out at south side Waukesha manufacturing facility
A fire broke out over the weekend at a manufacturing facility at 305 Travis Lane, but no injuries were reported.
According to a news release from the fire department, the first fire crews to arrive found smoke coming out of vent stacks on the roof at the back of a one story steel frame manufacturing building at 8:12 p.m. Saturday, June 20.
When fire crews entered the building, they encountered a partitioned area that contained a break room, locker room and bathroom with fire in and above the bathroom, Battalion Chief Mark Sweet said.
The fire was extinguished and contained to the ceiling above the bathroom, Sweet said.
Sweet added the fire is still being investigated jointly by the fire and police departments.» Read Full Article
2015 4th of July events in suburban Milwaukee
Welcome to summer! Area communities have numerous events planned to celebrate Independence Day 2015. If you know of an event you don't see listed here, drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.com. Enjoy!
A list of 4th of July celebrations in Lake Country is a available here.
City of Brookfield
Join the city of Brookfield as it celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, July Fourth. The day's activities begin with a parade that starts at 10 a.m. The parade begins on Gebhardt Road at the driveway of Brookfield Central High School, turns right on Calhoun Road, left on North Avenue, and left on Norhardt Drive, where it ends at the corner of Civic Drive.
The annual citywide ice cream social takes place on the Civic Plaza immediately after the parade. Ice cream and lemonade are available. There will be a flag-raising ceremony and other entertainment.» Read Full Article


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|Ray Williams
DURHAM, N.H. - In a closely-contested matchup, the New Hampshire Wildcats were able to make several plays in the final five minutes to defeat the Vermont Catamounts, 70-65, in America East women's basketball action Saturday afternoon at Lundholm Gymnasium.
Vermont (11-12, 7-7 America East) was able to open a six-point lead two different times in the game, but the Wildcats came back each time to overtake the visitors and eventually earn the victory. There were nine ties and 11 lead changes over the course of the game, but a 9-2 run by UNH late in the second half proved to be the difference.
For the first time in two years, five different players scored in double figures for the Wildcats. Ray Williams (Mississauga, Ontario) came off the bench to score 14 points to lead UNH, hitting 7-of-11 shots from the field. The sophomore forward also pulled down five rebounds and two blocked shots.
Kate Dillon (Overland Park, Kan.) made 5-of-6 shots from the field to score 11 points, plus she grabbed six rebounds. Ebony Woods (Philadelphia, Pa.), Lindsay Adams (Theresa, N.Y.) and Danielle Clark (Corinna, Maine) scored ten points each for the Wildcats, with Adams also contributing five assists and a team-high seven rebounds.
Sophomore point guard Whitney Edwards (Mount Vernon, N.Y.) scored eight points, grabbed three rebounds, earned two steals, and led the squad with six assists. Another solid bench player for UNH was freshman Kelley Haines (Newtown, Conn.), who went 3-of-5 from the field in scoring seven points in 17 minutes of action.
Four players scored in double figures for the Catamounts, led by senior Lani Boardman, who led all players with 17 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Ashleigh Cuncic and Chrissy Battram combined for seven three-pointers as they scored 13 points each, while Alexis Castro came off the bench to contribute ten points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field.
The Wildcats had their chances to put the game away sooner, but the team made only 6-of-14 shots from the free throw line in the second half and 45 percent (9-of-20) of their attempts from the charity stripe for the game. UNH posted the best shooting percentage from the field of the season, hitting 57.4 percent (27-of-47) of its attempts, including 64 percent (16-of-25) in the second half. Vermont stayed in the game in part by outrebounding UNH, 32-30, including ten offensive rebounds for the Catamounts.
New Hampshire (12-11, 8-6 America East) will look to maintain its third-place position in the conference standings Wednesday night, traveling to Boston to face the Northeastern Huskies beginning at 7 p.m. The Wildcats defeated the Huskies, 70-64, on February 1 in Durham.


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What's with the Fort Walton Beach utility consumption increases?
My utility bills reflect that my consumption of water, electricity and natural gas has continued to creep upward for more than 10 years now.
I have upgraded all my appliances. I have replaced all windows/doors with windows/doors boasting the highest energy ratings available. I have installed 2 feet of insulation in my attic. I had a Gulf Power energy audit accomplished and was told that I had done far more than the company's suggested upgrades. Additionally, my average use of natural gas and water has decreased over the past two years (prior to my retirement, I took a 10-minute hot shower every morning). However, all of my utility bills indicate that my consumption has had a continuous climb, and the charges have increased accordingly.
I accept that utilities' costs go up over time. What I don't understand is the consumption increases indicated on my bills. I wonder if anyone else has noticed this trend.
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Nancy Loome is on a mission to improve education in the state of Mississippi.
Loome, the executive director the Jackson-based Parents' Campaign, is taking that mission on the road as she will visit 10 communities across the state, making her first stop in Starkville on Thursday.
Loome said she wants to encourage parents and citizens to get involved in the legislative process to ensure that every child has access to an excellent public education.
The Parents' Campaign was started by Loome, who was a stay-at-home mother from Clinton, in 2004 when she heard of a debate about the Legislature following the law and fully funding education.
She thought the basis for the argument was absurd, so she began doing research and found that state legislators were not adequately supporting public education as they had promised, she said. Shortly after conducting her research, Loome began calling legislators and encouraged friends and community members to do the same.
Two years later, her efforts resulted in what is now the Parents' Campaign, which is a non-profit, grass-roots network of more than
60,000 parents and community members who are committed to ensuring quality public education for all the children of Mississippi.Since its founding, the Parents' Campaign has established its top three priorities as standards and accountability, early childhood education and funding resources for public education.
During her presentation, "How Low Can We Go?", Thursday night at the Greensboro Center, Loome spoke about the recent history of education funding.
"In 2008, we made some really important advancements in public education that began to show up in test scores," she said. "At the same time, legislation fully funded Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP), which enabled schools to implement programs that worked to move students, on both ends of the spectrum, forward. But since 2008, we've been steadily going backward in funding," Loome explained. "We are now at the point were MAEP is underfunded by $243 million."
Loome explained in her presentation that contrary to what most believe, 60 percent of the state budget does not go to public education, she said.
In reality, the government defines education to include K-12, community colleges and the university system. Kindergarten through 12th grade school funding makes up about 43 percent of the general fund.
The general fund makes up less than half of the state budget; therefore, K-12 education makes up about 24 percent of the state budget.
As a result of the budget deficit, schools all over the state are losing resources such as more than 2,000 educational personnel, school interventionists, music and art programs, gifted programs and advanced placement options.
Though the Starkville School District has been able to maintain the majority of those programs, Loome cautions that the worst of the budget crisis is not over. "The Starkville School District has really gone the extra mile to protect those programs, but there is going to be a limit to what they can fund," Loome said.
The 2012 fiscal year is projected to be the worst financially in recent years as federal stimulus money will cease to be distributed, which accounted for $128 million last year.
"I'm very concerned about what is around the corner," Loome said. "We've got to stop the cuts or we're headed down a really bad path."
The message behind the Parents' Campaign — and what Loome hopes to share through her visits with communities — is that parents and community members have a much stronger voice than maybe they understand, she said.
"We need to step up and speak up and say to these legislators they need to do a better job of protecting our children," Loome said. "Legislators promised to act in the best interest of their constituents when they asked for your vote, and we need to hold them to that."
Thanks to the Parents' Campaign, Loome has made getting involved a much simpler process.
"We simply send e-mails, give you information and hope you'll make a phone call to our legislators... It really only takes a minute or two to make that phone call," she explained. "We're asking people to stand up and say this is our priority, and we mean it."
For more information about the Parents' Campaign, visit the website at http://www.msparentscampaign.org.


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37 year old woman | Aurora, CO, USA | Seeking men 35-45 within 30 miles of Highlands Ranch, CO
Live life with no regrets.
About me....I am from the midwest. My job relocated me to Colorado almost 2 years ago. I am a director of nursing for a memory care community. I have been a nurse for 13 years. I am very passionate about my career and caring for others. I have really enjoyed exploring Colorado and look forward to seeing more with that special someone. I love hitting the mountain tourist towns or finding that small hidden town. I am looking for a long term relationship. I understand that this take time and hard work to develop. But it is worth it in the end. I want to come home to my best friend everyday. I want to hold hands walking down the street, cuddle on the couch, watch football on Sundays, and share passionate kisses. About you... Honest, caring, loyal, romantic, passionate. I hope to hear from YOU soon.
Camping , Dining out , Movies/Videos , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Performing arts , Playing cards , Travel/Sightseeing , Watching sports
Baseball, Bowling, Football, Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Walking / Hiking
I exercise 1-2 times per week.
I like Birds, Cats, Dogs, Horses
We currently have a 6 month old St Bernard. Part dog part pony ;)
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Red Rocks, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Mexico
I like all kinds of music but usually listen to Top 40 pop music. Country music is growing on me...I just enjoyed a fantastic concert at Toby Keith's bar. The Cheesecake Factory is my favorite restaurant. But I like good Chinese food also.
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|Slender, About average, Athletic and toned
|Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Green, Hazel
|Light brown
|Black, Light brown, Dark brown, Blonde, Salt and pepper, Dark blonde, Bald
|No Way
|No Way
|Social Drinker
|Never, Social Drinker, Regularly, Moderately
|Medical / Dental / Veterinary / Fitness
|No preference
I have been a nurse for 13 years. Currently oversee a Dementia Community.
|$50,001 to $75,000
|$50,001 to $75,000, $75,001 to $100,000, $100,001 to $150,000, $150,001+
|Never Married, Widow / Widower, Divorced
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|Yes, and they sometimes live at home, No, Yes, and they live away from home, Yes, and they live at home
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|Probably not, No, No, but it's OK if my partner has kids
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New La Crosse Park Opens Tomorrow
La Crosse's newest park opens officially tomorrow. Chad Erickson Memorial Park near Hillview Health Care and Trane on the southside hosts a grand opening tomorrow from ten to noon. The centerpiece of the new park is the bridge that crosses Vietnam Veterans pond, providing fishing access as does the walking trails and fishing piers around the pond. Chad Erickson who died in 1995, is the son of Barb and Dave Erickson. The Ericksons provided much of the funding to restore the pond and the park.


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Sweet bown caramel with a touch of butter. If used at too high a level, it will be coconuty. In baked goods, it provides a rich brown note.
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Codemasters recently announced that F1 Race Stars, the over the top Formula One racing game, will make available four new, diverse race circuits expanding the game's solo and multiplayer modes. The new tracks are available to download from Xbox LIVE marketplace for the Xbox360, via Steam for Windows PC and the PlayStation network for the PlayStation 3 all priced at 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE and £3.59/ $4.99 on PlayStation Network and Steam.
The four tacks break down into Canada, China, Europe and India with each featuring exotic and well detailed track environments along with regional characteristics like snowmen, flying tomato's, under mountain passes and over train tracks. The four new additions join an already stacked track list with famous F1 destinations Monaco, Great Britain, Abu Dhabi and Brazil.
Users have the chance to drive through a racing winter wonderland complete with snowmen, groundhogs, frozen lakes and a whole lot of snow.
Racers get the chance to drive past ornamental water gardens, huge dragon statues - which may or may not feature a secret passageway - and through the busy streets of Shanghai.
Players have the chance to move through the sleek, tight and treacherous mountain passes of rural India, over railway tracks riddled with passing trains and power past the ruins of an Indian palace. All of this while racing in some blisteringly hot conditions.
Users are transported to the Spanish city of Valencia where you will race through the beautiful marian, zig-zag over the docks and race past flying vegetables in a track which is sure to entertain all.
The new additional tracks provide a better all-round gaming experience with users able to race through more of the F1 universe while driving 'Mario-Kart' style with boost-ups and a whole range of carnage-ensuring accessories. The game itself is not overly impressive but its fun flamboyant colours, action-packed race sequences and addictive personality all bring a new take to a sport which has widely been described as 'stuffy'.


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Thursday January 24
The Annapolis Maritime Museum will present the second lecture in a series of ten presentations for their AMM Winter Lecture Series.Captain Miles will highlight his experiences over the years sailing both Pride of Baltimore schooners as part of an international community of tall ships. He will describe the role that Pride of Baltimore II continues to have in raising awareness of the role of Baltimore Clippers as privateers in the war of 1812, leading the British to attack Baltimore and Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner. Since 1981, Jan C. Miles has served as a captain of the reproduction Baltimore Clippers Pride of Baltimore and Pride of Baltimore II for the not-for-profit company Pride of Baltimore, Inc. Captain Miles has sailed these topsail schooners as far east as St. Petersburg, Russia and as far west as Canton, China, demonstrating that skilled seamanship can achieve the superior sailing performance required for Baltimore Clipper success as privateers in the War of 1812.
Sponsoring Gateway: Annapolis Maritime Museum
Cost: $17.00 per Person - Museum members $12.50; Non-members $17.50
Registration Status: Open
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University of Maryland Libraries: Librarian, Chinese Cataloger/Subject Specialist
University of Maryland Libraries
Position: Librarian, Chinese Cataloger/Subject Specialist
Deadline: Applications requested by November 5, 2007.
The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chinese Cataloger/Subject Specialist. The person in this position will be responsible for all aspects of managing the Chinese language materials and related user services. For more information on UM Libraries, visit the website: http://www.lib.umd.edu
Responsibilities: Selects Chinese materials and manages the Chinese Collection. Performs original and copy cataloging for these materials in all subject areas and formats via OCLC and the UM Library's integrated library system. Participates in national cooperative cataloging programs. May lead the Non-Roman Production Team on a rotating basis. Provides reference and user education services. Serves as a liaison to the University faculty on Chinese studies. Engages in Libraries' outreach activities. Hires, trains, and supervises staff and students. Maintains excellent working relations with the Library faculty and staff within Technical Services, East Asia and Prange collections, and other units within the UM Libraries. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications: ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science; minimum of one year of relevant cataloging experience and at least one year of reference, bibliographic instruction, or collection management experience in an academic, research, or special library; proficiency with automated library systems, AACR2, LCRIs, LC classification, LCSH, and MARC21 formats, via a national bibliographic utility; understanding of technical services operations, Library of Congress cataloging practices, and emerging cataloging issues and trends; fluency in Chinese language; ability to read and transliterate Chinese characters using pinyin romanization system; knowledge of Chinese publishing industry in print and electronic formats; knowledge of Chinese history, literature and culture; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; strong service orientation; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred: experience with name authority work; understanding relationship between pinyin and Wade-Giles romanizations.
Desirable: knowledge of metadata standards for digital projects; demonstrated record of professional activity.
Applications: Electronic applications are preferred. For full consideration, submit cover letter, resume, and names/addresses of three references by November 5, 2007. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to: Guadalupe Fernandes, firstname.lastname@example.com or mail to Guadalupe Fernandes, Library Human Resources, Room 6115, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. Fax: 301-314-9960.
Full job description at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/0907.html
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.


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Ok I have haphazardly kept a log here before, and I was hit or miss, but for various reasons I will be keeping my only log online here. So it will be updated, and if you like my training you will find it informative. I will also post all videos I make in here, I welcome any and all questions along with feedback on my own training.
I am currently training Raw for the June 23, XPC meet here in Columbus as I have already qualified for October I thought now would be a fine opportunity to see what Im made of without the protective gear.


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YIELD: Makes about 12 skewers, serves 6
1. To prepare the marinade, put all of the marinade ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until well combined.
2. Put 4 pieces of seitan on each of 12 metal or bamboo skewers. Place them in a large nonreactive bowl or baking dish, pour the marinade over them, and let marinate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
3. To prepare the Chimichurri Citrus-Herb Sauce, put all of the chimichurri ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Prepare a charcoal, gas, or stove-top grill. Grill the skewers over medium-high heat until well browned, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Serve immediately, drizzled with the Chimichurri CitrusHerb Sauce.
Reprinted with permission from The Candle Café Cookbook: More than 150 Enlightened Recipes from New York's Renowned Vegan Restaurant by Joy Pierson and Bart Potenza with Barbara Scott-Goodman. Copyright © 2003 by Joy Pierson and Bart Potenza. Excerpted by permission of Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
Nutritional counselor Joy Pierson established the Candle Cafe and Candle 79 restaurants with her partner, Bart Potenza. They have also developed a growing catering and wholesale business and are the authors of The Candle Cafe Cookbook. Joy has written, lectured, and consulted extensively about food and nutrition and she serves as board chair of the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food. She has appeared on The Food Network, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and Good Day New York. Joy lives in New York City.


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OKIE! This is gonna be science-y science-y post. But I'll try to be make it more sexy than science-y!
Benefits and effects of silicone in skin products is one of the most passionately debated issues in the makeup world. Nobody has the right answer nor evidence to prove that it is or not beneficial, or hazardous to our health or skin.
I've been using the Monistat Chafing Relief Gel as a face primer for 6 months and it doesn't clog my pores, doesn't cause breakouts, doesn't leave a greasy residue, and as a makeup face primer, works like magic for prepping and priming my face.


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Here in Mexico, food is an essential part of everyday life.
(how's that for an explosive opening, eh? ..grabs your attention by the neck and rattles it into a quivering stupor, I imagine)
Yes, it's a fact as true and compelling as the wetness of water: Mexicans eat. Also, here in Mexico, the sun is so bright that it's just plain harmful for your eyes to stare at it for too long.
Sorry about this. No forgiveness needed, but do please bear with this initial floundering.. it took over a week to sap just the above from my prematurely withered literary soul. So what's the matter? Why start with whiny drama and tragedy? Bueno, I fell once again into one of those stupid black holes that all inexperienced writers like yours truly are prone to do: I picked a topic and stuck with it to the bloody end, like some slap-happily abused spouse. I thought there was something special between us, but.. no. There really isn't.
What you're reading is in fact going to showcase, worry not, the "torta ahogada" (ah/ohGAda), a distinctly Mexican delicacy that I take pleasure in chewing on every now and then. It's a post that ought to have been slopped together in less than an hour, given the subject matter that virtually speaks for itself. Tortas ahogadas, like tacos, are an indelible fact of life here, supremely edible as they are. But nowhere in Mexico is this truer than right here in Guadalajara. The unlikely mass of pork, bread, beans and hot sauce has become over the years a glowing emblem throughout Mexico of this charming and tranquil yellow splotch on the map….
Right here is the spot where I got sideswiped by the formidable.. "So?"
I've no business in this territory. Paint a large, blackened and monolithic zero.. and there you'll see portrayed, in vivid non-color, this writer's passion for any culinary related discussion. Dinner time for me comes at the mercy of a convenience based discretion that scarcely ever cedes solely to a watering mouth. Indeed, there have been occasions when I went to bed hungry for nothing more than a lack of imagination as to what the hell I wanted to eat.
And let's add a teaspoon of irony to this, with just a sprinkling of frustration, shall we? For mine is the kind of disposition, odd as it truly is, that in fact confirms one of the many stereotypes that Mexicans hold toward their upstairs neighbors. Few are the Mexicanos who don't believe they absolutely own us gringos when it comes to the wonderments of the kitchen. And who am I to stand firmly in defense, incognizant and clutching my bag of Cheetos?
But whatever.. let's just do this…
All over Mexico one can find an ample variety of tortas. Tortas are sandwiches more the style of a sub than those with sliced bread. Every region is blessed with its own tortaticular tendency. Fortunately for you the reader, but more importantly myself, we're not embarking on some kiddie-coaster ride through "Mexicans love to eat" land, where some monotonous listing of assorted torta recipes would bore us average blog perusers to the last teardrop (if you're not with me on this, just be nice and pretend..). I wouldn't have the slightest idea anyway.
The term 'ahogada' means 'drowned'. And drowned they are, in a heated sweet tomato sauce or fiery hot sauce, or both. Sound a bit messy? That may be understating it a bit. Under the deluge of several ladles of sauces, what would be a simple chopped pork sandwich moistened only by a slathering of cold watery beans in the interior becomes a sloggedly mound of irresistible gastronomic devastation. Well… irresistible for most. As already mentioned, convenience plays a big role in my appetite, and this image doesn't meet the criteria. How exactly in fact one approaches and goes about devouring these things is a genuine testament to the power of the human imagination. Miraculously, it never gets to a point where you might as well slurp up the bread slush through a straw. It actually holds firm.. almost as though there were something magic about it.
No magic. Look at this bread above, here.. It's called a birote (beeROte). Supposedly it's made only in the Guadalajara region, because here is the only climate in the world in which it can be baked this way.. or some crap like that. It's like a rock you might regret stepping on while walking in the shallow reaches of a lake.. but if you can manage to bite through to its softer, leathery inside without scraping up your tongue or tender roof of your mouth, then, like all bread, it's quite satisfying. I like bread. They say it's a sour bread. They also say it's a salty bread. I've no input to offer there. Let's suppose they're right. To me it's just a tough piece of.. sustenence.
The little knobby things on the ends make for a perfect grip to swing it around and bang things up with. It could likely crack the window of a car, but because it's so light, it wouldn't be able to break all the way through the glass. For scolding a snotty kid, however, say with a slap on his stringy rat claw for a wrist, or a harmless lump on the noggin, nothing compares.
A couple of doors down from where I used to live was a one roomed could-be house converted into a giant fire brick oven where these birotes were baked throughout the late night and wee hours of the morning. Sometimes, upon arriving home at these hours, I'd drop into the makeshift inferno where there were four or five guys feverishly working, and buy three or four of them, still blistering from the oven, for a peso each. Good stuff. There was one other cool thing about the place. I knew that in the event I ever wound up without a home and had nowhere to sleep on a cold wintery night, that the sidewalk right up against the wall of this birote mansion would be prime derelict real estate.
So you can get tortas with beans and pork and a spit puddle of sauce anywhere. But the brazen if not succulent slop of the torta ahogada simply has no match.. and it's the birote that makes the it a viable dining possibility. Guadalajara would of course still be here if the torta ahogada never existed. But the image of this fine city would be altered a bit in the minds of Mexicans throughout the Republic. If a restaurant in nearby Puerto Vallarta wishes to sell them, the birotes must be carefully packed in ice and flown in daily from Guadalajara. That's the true story I've been told. No carefully guarded secrets. No injunctions. It simply doesn't work to try to produce them anywhere else.
Beyond just eating one of these inundated works of art, there are really no clear instructions as to what to do, should you ever consider trying one. Everyone's left to their own devices. And don't be shy. Just cram it any damn way you want to. Some people actually pick it up with their hands and eat like any other sandwich. More power to 'em. Their smeared shirt sleeves and stray sauce crusting up on their ears and neck are not my problem. Many use a spoon or a fork. I eat it with my hands, but request it dry, and liberally dip every bite into a bowl of hot sauce on the side. Not truly 'ahogada'. You think I care? Even gnarlier yet, lots of people like to put the torta, the sauce and everything together in a plastic bag and eat it straight from the bloated packet (see photos below)… they look like they're trying to suck out some poor bastard's kidney.
To each his own slobbering appetite.
But a pity it will be to one day visit us and not experience, one way or another, a real live torta ahogada.


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Everything You Wanted to Know about Rhinestones (but Didn't Know Who to Ask)
The history of rhinestones dates back to Austria in the 1890's when Daniel Swarovski invented a device for cutting crystal with speed and precision, far surpassing the hand-cutting techniques of local artisans at the time. After 9 years spent perfecting the process he filed the patent, beginning a new era in crystal manufacturing.
Swarovski continues to innovate new processes for producing rhinestone crystal products. In 2004, they introduced a cut named the Xilion crystal, with 14 alternating facets that produce an optically brilliant refraction that deliver perfect refraction and intense light distribution through the crystal. Only Swarovski crystal rhinestones are manufactured with this patented technique, the difference in brilliance is visible to the naked eye.


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The Beauty Junkee is a Beauty Blog for Filipinas. I empower women one makeup product at a time and inspire you to be the best version of yourself.
Wow! That's a super nice bag, Ms. Martha. I want to have one. I also bring lots of stuff with me. And I'm looking for a bag that can handle my everyday stuff. Plus I really love the design. Thanks for sharing this. :)
Not sure if this is the same as what askmowhats. had pero i wish u cudve modeled it to see how the bags really look like.
this bag sounds international, but this was good enough for woman who always fan of big bags..im one of those.:)
i have safety pins,needles and threads and bandages in my bag ahahaha love the green
love the colours! :)
i am like that seriously i cant leave with a small bag unless its just near and sandali lang ang lakad.
i carry all those except for the extra underwear! haha!
my friends and family would tell me dala ko daw ang bahay namin palagi.haha.
for me its necessity! but ill try to lessen because my shoulder aches sometimes because of the heaviness..
cant wait for the detailed review.
i have problems on bag with those sling locks like that! nasisira siya agad sakin maybe because of the heaviness. kaya kaya nito un bigat? :)
the black bag look like a doctor bag(bp stuff bnlah blah)
id like to have one! now na lol..hope you can share their contact numbers too :-) thanks for sharing ms martha!
just wishing they've got a more bigger bag than this., I got a lot of stuff to put on it.^^
Eloise: The modeling part will be in the detailed review post. :)
Purple: Yes, they have and it's the industria gran :)
Marsied: Hi there! You can visit their website--their contact details are there. :) I've provided a link in the post. :)
Jenny: thanks for sharing! Yes, I believe it can carry heavy things and withstand it as the hooks are really thick and sturdy- looking. But it's not really advisable to stuff bags because it just speeds up its wear and tear. :)
Arya: thanks for sharing! :D
Issa: ditto, most especially the green one! :D
Ohms: yes, it looks international but it's proudly Filipino- made! :D I think Industria gran will suit you more since you mentioned you love big bags. But this style, industria, is quite big enough! :)
Kate: welcome dear! :D
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We be the coolest twins in the world
Haha yeah, just watched it.
Still not happy though- although Tariq is gonna return for one fucking episode soon!
Why thank you for that. Yeah, I need to get a pink shirt too
Thanks. Needed that.
Somewhat. I had a heated argument with my father.
You know just what I need to make it through the day.
Haha true that, I told myself I wouldn't drink too That lasted what....a few hours?
I am not much of a good singer but maybe I should just sing British stuff lol. Natasha, the receptionsist, said I did great with The Streets. Surprised her being from Australia she had heard of him
I might watch that movie tonight- Ace Ventura- Pet Detective
At work, on break I was listening to my MP3 player, singing along. The receptionist(well the one who I had never met until today) heard me as she was going to take her break too. She asked if I was British. I was singing along to The Streets, a British hiphop artist. I didn't realize I was singing with that much of an accent- though one of my coworkers did say I was singing with a British accent while singing along to the Sex Pistols and Greenday(who are not British btw)
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Iodine: Why You Need It,
Why You Can't Live Without It
Iodine is an integral nutrient for promoting thyroid function. Presently iodine deficiency is occurring at epidemic levels in the United States and around the world. This article will attempt to introduce the concept of using therapeutic doses of iodine to promote and maintain optimal thyroid function.
This article was written for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as medical advice.
We now have many hyperactive children on Ritalin whose actual problem is low thyroid. We now have depressed adults taking a pharmacopoeia of psychotropic drugs, many with serious side effects, treating symptoms and not he cause. Today, infertility clinics are filled with women who can't conceive, yet no one has ever properly evaluated their endocrine systems.
The literature clearly shows that prior to the reliance on blood tests for diagnosing hypothyroidism , nearly all infertile women and those who suffered repeated miscarriages, were given natural thyroid hormone, and in most cases the infertility was resolved.
Dr. David Brownstein M.D. impresses upon us not only the importance of hormones and their balance, but also how the endocrine system interacts with nutrients, lifestyle and the environment.
One of Dr. Barnes basic tenets was that if the thyroid gland was not properly balanced a wide variety of medical problems could develop. Oftentimes the thyroid is not suspected as the culprit for many of these conditions, because the blood tests results are 'within normal limits." The table lists potential symptoms and diagnoses associated with thyroid and other hormonal imbalances.
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List of Symptoms and diagnoses of Thyroid and other Endocrine Imbalances
This extensive list of symptoms and diagnoses has been shown to have a common foundational challenge. That challenge is low thyroid function. Why do we get low thyroid function? Low thyroid function usually is caused by low iodine. It is conceivable that number one cause of death today is heart disease and the foundational challenge of this epidemic is caused by low thyroid function or low iodine uptake.
The information contained in the books written by Dr. David Brownstein, M.D. is vital to the the health and well being of our civilization.
We also have to ask the question as to why the food supply is so antagonistic toward iodine within our bodies. We use fluoride in the water, and this is a halogen that displaces iodine. We use Bromide as an ingredient in the bake goods and different brands of Soda. Bromide is also a halogen that is antagonistic toward iodine. We have chlorine in our water supply. Chlorine is a halogen that is antagonistic toward iodine.
Science Daily (July 5, 2009) — A new study by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital have found a substantial link between increased levels of nitrates in our environment and food with increased deaths from diseases, including Alzheimer's, diabetes mellitus and Parkinson's. The study was published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. So it seems the epidemic of Alzheimer is caused by nutritional and hormonal deficiencies. This is why iodine is so vital to our health and well being. Hence the title of this article Iodine: Why you need it and why you can't live without it.
I highly recommend you get Dr. David Browstien's book Overcoming Thyroid disorders and start supplementing with a good quality iodine.
Fluoride is a halogen that displaces iodine in the body. To remove fluoride in your tap water the following water filtration systems are recommended.


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Pick any random man or woman off the streets and she or she is bound to be wearing at least one item of clothing with the brand's name and logo printed on it. These days designers and mass market retailers sell so many products with their stamp on them it's hard not to be a walking billboard.
John Galliano, however, has officially gone too far. Christian Dior has created shiny gold contact lenses with the high end label's CD logo on the actual lens, meaning it appears over part of the iris of the person wearing it. {The Gloss}
Can we all join together in a collective WTF? The look is just downright creepy. Dior mascara, yes – Dior eyeballs? We'll pass. If the lenses had only the gold sheen, not the CD logo as well, we may be able to see some kind of potential for a fashion statement. At the very least the lenses could be used for a Halloween costume {Fashion Indie}, and the weirdest part of all is to imagine looking into someone's eyes as they are speaking to you and seeing the letters. We still love you, John Galliano, but we are really interested to see who, if anyone, will actually wear these.


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Released 10th January 2011
Somewhere Over The Rainbow collects some of Hawaiian ukulele player Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's most famous songs. His reworking of "Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" propelled Kamakawiwo'ole into the public eye after appearing on numerous film and television soundtracks. The album features his unique covers as well as a selection of traditional Hawaiian songs.
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow
- Hawai'i' ?78
- White Sandy Beach
- Wind Beneath My Wings / He Hawai'i Au
- Kaulana Kawaihae
- 'ulili E
- Hele On To Kaua'i
- Ka Pua U'i
- Hi'ilawe
- La 'elima
- 'opae E
- In This Life
- What A Wonderful World


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Written by Sarah Swann
The Saeko Ichinohe Dance Co. merges traditional Japanese movement, music and costumes with Modern Western movement. The dance company has three goals: 1) incorporate rich, historical traditions into contemporary Western Dance; 2) to inspire mutual understanding between diverse peoples and cultures through dance; and 3) nourish the heart, mind and soul through superb dance programs which bring joy and wonder to audiences of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.
The dance company has performed at numerous educational events in the
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From the Seattle Weekly Voracious Blog:
"Left in Starbucks' hands, cake pops might languish after their fifteen minutes of fame. Enter Frost Doughnuts. The gourmet donut shop introduced their version of cake pops -"Frost Pops" - a month ago and they've been selling out ever since. Though Frost Pops come in boutique-style cellophane bags tied off with pink ribbons, these pops don't just rely on their good looks. Frosting, butter cream and even cream cheese are blended directly into various flavors of cake donuts, creating moist, slightly dense and rich cake pops. You'll become a fool for them in no time." ...[more]
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San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) August 19, 2014
SpendSmart Networks Inc., (OTC: SSPC), a leading provider of mobile customer loyalty and merchant performance advertising solutions, today announced tremendous growth achievements.
The company's customer growth rate has increased YOY by 277%. In July 2013 just over 58,000 were added to the network bringing the total to 1,006,957 whereas in July 2014 the subscriber network skyrocketed by 161,000 people, ending with a total of 2,159,461 customers. With 114% YOY growth, expansion of services continues to build across the nation for the mobile loyalty brand. In addition to surpassing the 2 million customer benchmark, over the last four months the company has seen its market expansion and employee base double. The company's goals and projections are set to hit 3 million customers by the end of 2014.
"Our laser focused go-to-market efforts continue to pay off. With a strong focus on licensee expansion, technology enhancements and customer growth, we have been able to directly impact our market with a unique solution that meets many of today's pressing business needs by providing operational, real-time business intelligence specific to customer loyalty" said Alex Minicucci, CEO of SpendSmart Networks. "We are confident that we will build further on this growth in 2014 and beyond. This growth will happen organically, along with strategic partnerships that offer complimentary solutions to expand our network."
SpendSmart Networks focuses on connecting merchants and consumers through its suite of services that includes digital engagement, mobile marketing and financial tools. These services are implemented and supported by a vast network of certified digital marketing specialists, aka "Certified Masterminds," who complete a proprietary mobile marketing & loyalty training course designed by SpendSmart. Consumers' dollars go further when they spend them in the SpendSmart Network' of merchants, as they receive exclusive deals, earn rewards and build a connection with their favorite merchants. Quoting directly from http://www.SpendSmartInc.com "Digital Customer Loyalty at it's finest".
"SpendSmart Networks future growth is directly linked to the value we drive to clients, merchants and consumers. We look forward to strong, continued growth powered by our technology innovation and partner success", comments Minicucci.
Some industry stats:
New name and brand:
New Innovative Solutions Released
Executive Team Expanded With Talented Industry Veterans
Media Contact:
Starr Hall Egan
VP of Marketing & PR
SpendSmart Networks, Inc. (OTC: SSPC)


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Thanks to the magic of Verizon Wireless, I'm posting live from Hall A at TechEd, where Steve Ballmer is about to take the stage for his keynote.
Update: Samatha Bee from The Daily Show is the emcee for the opener. She's doing some funny bits skewering Apple, IBM, eBay, and Google.
Update: Ballmer takes the stage and says "we got through the bubble" and we're "in a period of long-term, sustained, and positive growth". [ed: everything here on out is paraphrased unless it's in quotes] More pep and excitement in the industry. "I don't think there's ever been a better, more exciting time to be in the IT industry than right now." Impact of IT in the next 10 years will be bigger than the IT's impact in the preceding 10 years.
10-yr anniversary of Win95 launch, which had the most palpable excitement and energy of any product introduction. The next 10 years will be even more exciting and create even more opportunity for everyone in the room. Theme for my speech today: enabling people to drive business success.
"Each and every one of these scenarios is unfulfilled today": improving cust interaction, personal productivity, unified comms, supply chain optimization, team collab, finding information, spotting trends, engaging in business processes.
Update: Samantha Bee again (disclaimer: I don't know who she is and she's not all that funny). Employees are now repositioned as "free-range information workers". She's slagging users pretty bad. Top 5 most requested requests from information workers: one identity and password, online presence, network access, synchronization ("can't my BlackBerry do this now?"), self-service, rights management (labeled as "5 1/2").
Update: Ballmer takes the stage and introduces Avanade video. Ricardo Arroyo: can easily measure the benefits of self-service infrastructure. Closing line: "It's a great time to be an IT guy".
Ballmer again: Avanade wants to connect people and information. Need the tools to facilitate them delivering that connection. IWs inside Avenade are all IT professionals themselves. "Flywheel of activity": design & build with .NET, deploy and operate with Dynamic Systems Initiative (DSI), act and interact with "New World of Work" stuff. "We think we've come a long way" with .NET. Thanks to the .NET RDs.
Next piece: make sure those apps can be deployed and operated. Want to connect closely to design / build of new applications. Big DSI milestone: shipment of Visual Studio 2005, which will "actually connect the flywheel" where "you build the management instrumentation into every application you build".
New world of work builds on 3 principles: access without compromise, self-service infrastructure, "policy gives IT mgt control". built on presence, identity & rights mgmt, network access-- all implemented as shared infrastructure services. "More and more of what you provide, instead of being point solutions, can be infrastructure that IWs can provision themselves."
Rich comprehensive roadmap based on AD: 86% of large enterprises that use directories use AD, 41% use NT4 domains, 15% use NDS, 9% use eDirectory. "When we first brought AD to market, you were slow to adopt it... Good concept, but go back to work".
Windows R2 ships within the next 12 months with better branch office support, ADFS, and storage virtualization and support. New "Compute Cluster Edition" for grid computing. "We want to be the best" at a long lis of areas, including messaging, directory, and "all applications that are about connecting information workers to information. I think that is incontrovertible." "Investing in new scenarios where, if you will, we still have improvements to make and market share to gain."
"You can know without hesitation, no matter what you're trying to do, around Windows Server, it's the right tool for almost every job.
Update: Exchange 2003 SP2 and Messaging and Security feature Pack for Windows Mobile 5.0. "Some people say Microsoft's a good marketing company, but I have a hard time saying all that." "Direct Push" delivers always-up-to-date connectivity over a persistent IP connection. "The kind that we have not delivered, and RIM has historically. But we have also delivered that with no additional management cost". Policy based control for remote device wipe and PIN management. All included with Exchange. No additional licensing cost.
Exchange 2003 SP2 also ups the 16GB limit for Standard Edition and Small Business Server to 75GB. Install SP2; no other changes necessary.
Mike Hall joins Ballmer on stage. He's toting an X41 ThinkPad Tabler. [ed: I'm going to buy one as fast as I can] 6hr battery life, fingerprint reader. Ballmer took it offstage; now there's a video with a buy wo looks like Ed Brill sitting in the back of the cab calling his kids, his office, checking his email, etc. Guy drops his device as he gets out of the cab. Punk kid finds it. "Last year in Chicago, 85000 cell phones were lost-- that's 4 for every cab in Chicago". Guy's admin gets a call from his house telling her that "Dad lost the phone". She calls IT who says they can remotely wipe the device. Punk kid gives it back to the taxi driver.
Now Hall is demonstrating VoIP with Office Communicator and Exchange 2003 SP2 security features, along with MSN Desktop Search. Longhorn demo: "it's not so much about search, as about how you visualize information". Demoing filtering based on metadata (e.g. author, keywords). [ed note: Better UI than Apple's Spotlight.] Controls for minimum PIN length, inactivity lock time, local and remote wipe. Can define exceptions to wipe settings.
New Symbol MC50 device-- nice-looking device with QWERTY keyboard. Greatly simplified device-side setup user interface. Virtual Earth preview. [ed: this is wicked cool!]
Update: Samantha Bee again with interview on "IT pro-developer mediation techniques". Puppet show. Pretty funny.
Update: Ballmer again. .NET momentum is building; 43% "of all developers" use .NET as primary tool vs 35% using Java (Win32 non-.NET is #3). 90% of MS global accounts are using .NET in some way. Three important products: SQL Server 2005 with embedded .NET runtime; Visual Studio 2005 with .NET 2.0, and BizTalk Server 2006. Ideal for connected systems (instead of J2EE), lifecycle dev (instead of Rational), most demanding DB apps (instead of Oracle or DB2), and "lightweight web app development" (instead of LAMP).
.NET 2.0 is 25%-40% better than .NET 1.1 on Sun's WSTest 1.1, and up to 200% faster than WebSphere.
Update: BJ Holtgrewe showing VS 2005 features. New Outlook add-in support. Demoing integrated CRM and Maestro (new tool for BI, reporting, and scorecards). Links Outlook to SQL 2005 Reporting Services. Access to SharePoint, database, syndicated wbe search, and Outlook data. All synced using SQL Server Express for offline/mobility sync. Customer video: Bank of America and Korn/Ferry. "Everything revolves around your inbox, so why not plug everything into Outlook?" "Now it's all about funneling all of our information into Outlook." "We see Office as a platform."
Update: Ballmer again. Talking about Office 12 XML format. VS2005 delivers System Definition Model (SDM) info; SDM will be consumable by MOM and SMS in "System Center wave 2" coming in future. Bill Anderson from mgmt team doing demo showing remote reimaging and managing Solaris servers. Ballmer pulls two fans from the Sun server and MOM generates an alert. MOM-driven failover to backup Solaris box.
Update: Ballmer again. Security is job #1. Showing vulns YTD for Windows 2003 vs SuSE 9 vs RedHat 3. 1 high/29 other for Windows vs 28/136 and 14/174 for the other two. Similar counts for web server role (33 high/19 other for Win2003, 48/84 for RedHat minimum config, 77/97 for RedHat default config). Patching costs 13-14% less for Windows than Linux. "None of this is designed to tell you that our job is done. None of this is designed to tell you that we think our security job is done".
Announcing Microsoft Update: consolidated update service for consumer, small biz, medium biz, and enterprise. Automatic updates for low end, MBSA 2.0 for medium, Windows Server Update Services and SMS for medium-to-large.
Wrapup: "flywheel" graphic again. "We are committed absolutely to making sure that you have the leading-edge innovations that you need to be successful connecting people and information." Closed by thanking audience and giving out his email address.
[Ed: they handed out RFID tags at check-in, with a promised demo-- but then they didn't do the demo. I bet there's an interesting story there!]Posted by Paul at June 06, 2005 10:40 AM
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After the CT ratio is set, the current readings of the PMC-43M are found to be 5 times the actual values.
The CT ratio setup parameter in the PMC-43M is the ratio between the CT primary and CT secondary rated values. For example, if the CT is rated as 100/5, the CT ratio setup parameter on the PMC-43M should be programmed as 100/5=20. In this case, the original CT ratio might have been set as 100. This explains why the current readings are 5 times the actual values.
During the configuration of the PMC-43M, the setup parameters can be viewed but cannot be modified from the Front Panel.
When configuring the PMC-43M from the Front Panel, the correct password must be entered first before any changes are allowed. To do this, the user must first enter the Front Panel's Setup Configuration mode by pressing the "SET" button for 3 seconds. The PMC-43M displays the model number "PMC 43M" at the center of the display and the word "SET" near the bottom of the LCD display when it has entered the Setup Configuration mode. The user can scroll to the Password screen by pressing the "Phase"
button. Press the "SET" button To select the password for entering. At this point, the screen displays a flashing "0". The user can use the "Phase"
button to increment the value and the "System" button to move the cursor one position to the left. The default password is "0" if it has not been modified. After the correct password has been entered, press the "SET" button to confirm. If the password is correct, the user will be able to make changes to the setup parameters. If changes are not allowed, this indicates that the entered password is incorrect.
The voltage rating on the serial number label of the PMC-530 is 380V. Can the PMC-530 be directly connected to a 220V/380V system?
Yes, this PMC-530 can be directly connected a 220V/380V system or other systems that have a lower voltage rating such as 120V/208V or 57.7V/100V. For systems having a higher voltage rating such as 11kV, PTs should be used to bring the primary voltage down to a value that is within the voltage input range of the PMC-530, which is 220V/380V in this case.
The impact of control power supply over the performance of PMC-530A.
The PMC-530's employs a universal power supply as its standard option and allows it be powered from 85-265VAC or 88-360VDC. If the application's power supply is not within this range, the PMC-530's operation will be affected. For example, if the supply voltage is too low, the PMC-530 may operate unreliably or may not even power up. If the supply voltage is too high, it may cause permanent damage to the PMC-530's universal power supply for prolong use. Therefore, it is critically important for the supply voltage to be within the specifications of the PMC-530 power supply.
The Power Factor readings displayed on the PMC-530 are too low and even become negative at times, but the Voltage and Current readings appear to be correct.
This is often caused by the incorrect phase relationship between the voltage and current signals. In other words, the wiring of the voltage and current inputs may not be properly "paired". This problem can easily be solved by tracing the wiring cables to make sure that per phase voltage and current inputs are correctly wired to the appropriate source with the correct polarity.


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Angry students of the University of Liberia stormed the streets on Capitol Hill yesterday, barricading the road in protest against an increase in tuition.
The nearly 700 protesters blocked the two entrances to the main campus of the university on Capitol Hill, causing a huge traffic jam.
Waving placards with inscriptions "No Tuition Increase, the President Must Intervene", the angry students shouted varying political slogans, accusing the university administration of increasing tuition in an unprecedented fashion.
Nathan Kpai, Chairman of the UL Student Unification Party (SUP), explained to New Democrat why they had gathered in the streets: "We're here because Dr. Dennis has decided to increase tuition at a very exorbitant level."
"There's no justification for the increment," Kpai said. "Dr. Dennis has increased tuition from LD175 to US$5. This is unfair to us because he has no reason to do this. The University of Liberia remains one of the least universities in Africa. We have no fitting library for research; neither do we have the required text books to meet modern standards. This university is obsolete. Besides, the government is providing subsidies to this university. We don't know why he is increasing tuition. This is why we want the President to intervene as a Visitor to the University family."
For his part, student Nathan, who spoke in uncompromising terms, said the protest would continue unless the university drops its decision.
The students' protest came as the grounds were being prepared for a UN High Level Panel meeting in Monrovia, an event which also accompanied the President's annual address to the National Legislature on Monday.
According to our correspondent who witnessed the student demonstration, pockets of people stood to glance at the day's drama. Most of them were bystanders, as passengers and private vehicles, including motorbikes, screamed their horns to get through the teeming crowds.
"We will not look back on this. We're prepared to continue this struggle to the very logical end," the student leader said amidst cheers from his colleagues some of whom booed police officers fighting to control the crowd.
When contacted, the Vice President of the University of Liberia Relations, Dr. S. Momolu Getaweh, Sr. described the students' claim as legitimate, but said "The students may be right. But there're several things they need to understand."
"The university of was founded in the 1860s. It is, perhaps, one of Africa's oldest universities. The university has four campuses now with more than 30,000 students.
As I speak to you, we have people with BAs who're teaching BAs. You may be aware that it's a crime for someone with a BA degree to teach another person who has a BA. We need to improve these conditions. We need to have more qualified professors to teach our students. Our students need to understand this."
Although the government is providing subsidies to the university, Dr. Getaweh said such funding was not enough to cater to the institution's growing needs.
"The problem is that most of these people who're in the streets don't really know why they're there. Democracy allows people to vote the wrong individuals, it allows people to be confused and make the wrong decisions at times. Our students need know these things to be able to understand better.
But as to the direct answer to your question, my response to you is that we have not increased tuition yet. But we may think of doing so at ... because we have to improve this place," Dr. Getaweh indicated.
He gave no clear indication as to when the tuition will be increased. But the students, for their part, have already staged what has been described as a preemptive strike, and it remains to be seen whether or not there would be a compromise in resolving the matter if the UL decides to go ahead with its tuition increment.
The University of Liberia currently has three main sources upon which it is funded, including Government subsidies, donor contribution and tuition.
"We have to be cleared on this: this university has to improve. We're backward" Dr. Getaweh declared.


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Montclair State University is committed to fostering programs that unite arts and health in an effort to promote wellness, healing, and a better quality of life for communities throughout the state of New Jersey. The pairing of arts and health allows for innovative advancements in physical and mental health by utilizing the latest developments in research and technology in each field.
- The Body Talks, is an arts-based initiative of the Office of Education and Community Outreach in collaboration with the Dance Division at Montclair State University. The program allows participants to explore various perceptions of body image and they impact the individual, contemporary culture, and society in general.
- In September 2013, Atlantic Health System and Montclair State University officially launched a new Arts and Health Partnership. The goals of this new joint venture include research and publication, performance and exhibitions, and training and education in the areas of arts and healthcare, and the medical humanities. For more information on the partnership please click here.
According to the World Health Organization, good health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being; as defined by Dr. Kenneth Pelliter –
Health is functioning at your best,
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Research specific to the arts emerging from the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia indicates that participation and involvement in creative activity can contribute to better health and stronger communities and that there is a strong correlation between the health of individuals and that of their community.
For more information about MSU's Arts and Health programming please contact: Marie Sparks, Montclair State University, 973.655.7070.


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Applebee's is going tech-free at least one day a week.
Applebee's is setting aside one day per week to ensure that customers have a quiet dining experience. It's called "No Tech Tuesday" and is designed to keep you free of your mobile device while you dine.
However, the rest of the week will be an all-out attempt to be tech-friendly.
The casual dining chain plans to install 100,000 tablets on every table at more than 1,800 restaurants nationwide by the end of the year.
Customers will be able to pay for their meal and order additional items right from the tablet.
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Hehe, it's been over a month since this thread was posted and the op hasn't posted anything since. I think it's safe to assume they've found what they're looking for.
Please guys, read his posts. He said he wants a CUSTOM track for the video that you later on upload to AudioJungle to benefit from cross promotion.
LucaFormicola saidNot sure I follow. Language barrier I suppose. I was just trying to kid around a bit. Meaning, we all want that extra sale. Here's hoping we both get at least one!
Why you shouldn't?
Don't we all
As most already said, dynamics is the key. A good room to place all string and related sounds in as well (reverb). Although, a bad string sample can be hard to rescue. The Kontakt library comes with a small selection VSL-strings. Wich sounds ok, but that's just about it. You also need to consider different playing techniques, switch between samples for different sections of the melody.
Layering is important. Using different instrumentation. Cellos, violas, violins and so forth.
Then again, it all depends on what you're trying to achieve. How complex the string parts are.
Can't really say. But the buyer to rating ratio is low. I have a track that has sold 169 times and only have 30 ratings. Roughly 1 out of 5 people rated it. Don't worry, I'm sure it will get rated enough if you keep selling.
Personally I wish the ratings would go away all together.
Just want to chime in as an AudioJungle author. The ratings make no sense for us. The buyer can always hear exactly what he's going to buy. Sometimes we still get a low rating. Why would anyone buy something they don't like and then rate it low? I don't see the benefit of a rating system for AudioJungle since you can always check the product in full before buying.
Just a few words from me.
Revturkey, Ice Station has a nice theme to it. Like it.
Well, I only have 2 tracks in my portfolio, hehe, and to be honest, I really do think my latest one is great. It's upbeat, happy and got a nice swing to it. It was fun laying down a melody that would work both for the violin and the bells.http://audiojungle.net/item/happy-and-successful/4425701
Yes, a company could buy a song here and use it in their trailer with a regular license. For broadcasting, movies and tv, an extended license is needed. But yes, it's a low fare and I think most authors would like to see a change in the licensing regarding broadcasting and such.
Most stock music publishers don't like microstock sites since the microstock sites too some extent compete with them. Consider when they are trying to license out a song (with PRO) to companies at a much higher cost and the company says, "but we can get a similar song on AJ for almost nothing, why shouldn't we use that?".


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BONIFAY –There is a mystery in Holmes County, and the game is afoot as the Holmes County Sheriff's Office is seeking the family of one 1920s' deputy whose badge has made its way to Washington D.C., Scotland and back again.
According to Jeana Prescott, Executive Assistant to Sheriff Tim Brown, the mystery began with a strange message on the Holmes County Sheriff's Office Facebook page requesting information on a badge recently acquired. The message was from Daniel Mcrae of Patrick Glasgow Scotland.
According to Mcrae, he has served with the 1/52 Lowland Territorial Army 1977-1982 Reserves, has worked the Funeral Directors for the past 20 years, helped design with James McNulty the Scottish Police Memorial, helped design the first Veterans Memorial in the UK Terry McCourt which the Parachute Regiment had this idea eventually came to fruition.
He also does extensive work for the veterans in Glasgow, which holds two services annually with one being Victory in Europe and another Victory in Japan.
"I mainly arrange funerals," said Mcrae."My hobbies are collecting WWI badges, medals, and uniforms. I also collect Police badges mainly from places I have visited, assisted Poppy Scotland with Collecting during October and November and do my guide around the battlefields of France and Belgium."
Mcrae explained that he was visiting Washington D.C. for Police Week in 2006 and to visit his cousin in Tallahassee who was a Leon County Deputy Sheriff and Mcrae was also made an honorary Sheriff in Leon County during that time.
"We went for coffee in Starbucks and there was this little old lady who loved my Scottish Brogue," said Mcrae. "She asked me why I was there, where I worked and so on and my cousin explained he was also collector, as she was in uniform, and she suddenly said she had this badge that belonged to her grandfather Gross, who was a Deputy Sheriff with Holmes County. She gave it to because she had no one to pass it down to. Good memories and good time, that was."
It was shortly after he had returned home to Scotland that he became curious about the badge's origins and that is when he contacted the sheriff's office.
"We had done some research into the badge's origin and found that the badge was very similar to Polk County's badge in the 1920s," said Brown. "We also confirmed with another source that it looks to be a badge from the 1920s."
Mcrae explained the girl who gave him the badge said it was from a Deputy Gross/Groce, though he was uncertain of the spelling of the last name.
Prescott explained after much discussion with Mcrae, they proposed to possibly purchase the badge, but he declined to sell it.
"He decided to give it to us, saying that it was like he was sending it home," said Brown. "In return we sent him one of our badges and made him an honorary deputy of Holmes County. Now we're doing what we can to track down the family of the owner of the badge."
If anyone has any information to help find the badge's home contact the Sheriff's Office at 547-3681 or message them through their Facebook page.