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Philadelphia Phillies (1-0) at Texas Rangers (0-1), 8:05 p.m.
Probable Starting Pitchers: Philadelphia - A.J. Burnett (0-0, 0.00) Texas - Martin Perez (0-0, 0.00)
(SportsNetwork.com) - Veteran right-hander A.J. Burnett makes his Philadelphia debut on Tuesday when the Phillies visit Globe Life Park for game two of an already offense-heavy season-opening series with the Texas Rangers.
Philadelphia won a wild opener on Monday, as Cody Asche finished a triple shy of the cycle and scored four times, Jimmy Rollins slugged a grand slam and the Phillies produced their most runs on Opening Day since 1900 with a 14-10 victory over the Rangers.
Rollins' bases-loaded blast in the second was his 200th career home run and highlighted a six-run frame for the Phillies, who pounded out 17 hits and racked up their most runs on Opening Day since posting a 19-17 victory over the Boston Beaneaters in 1900.
Burnett, who debuted with the then-Florida Marlins 15 years ago, spent the last two seasons in Pennsylvania with the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 26-21 in 61 starts after spending three largely forgettable seasons with the New York Yankees.
He came to the Phillies after accepting a deal that will pay him $15 million for the 2014 season and could add another $15 million next year if the team picks up an option to extend the pact. If Philadelphia declines, Burnett can trigger an option to stay and earn $7.5 million or agree to a $1 million buyout.
The Arkansas native has made 13 career appearances - including 12 starts - against the Rangers while winning five of eight decisions and posting a 3.94 earned run average.
He's 3-1 in seven career starts at Texas.
The Rangers will oppose him with soon-to-be 23-year-old Venezuelan southpaw Martin Perez, who'll celebrate a birthday on Friday.
The undrafted signee debuted in the majors at age 21 in 2012 and was 1-4 12 appearances with a 5.45 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 38 innings of work. He returned last season to make 20 starts and wound up winning 10 of 16 decisions while paring the ERA to 3.62 in 124 1/3 innings with 84 strikeouts.
Opponents hit .267 off him and he walked 37 batters while allowing 15 home runs.
Perez, who's never faced the Phillies, is 4-6 in 17 appearances at home.
Philadelphia starter Cliff Lee (1-0) was the beneficiary of the offensive outburst on Monday, as he picked up the win despite being hammered for eight runs on 11 hits over five frames. The victory was the first on Opening Day for Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg, who replaced Charlie Manuel with 42 games to go last season.
Texas' Alex Rios stroked a three-run homer among his three hits and scored three times, while Josh Wilson went 2-for-3 with three RBI for the Rangers, who went 91-72 last season but missed out on the postseason for the first time in four years.
Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder, whom the team acquired for second baseman Ian Kinsler in a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Tigers over the winter, finished 1-for-5 with a run scored in the setback.
Tanner Scheppers made his first career start for the Rangers, but was shelled for seven runs on eight hits over four innings. Pedro Figueroa (0-1) was pegged with the loss after giving up four runs on four hits in 1 2/3 frames.
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How to Cook Everything Vegetarian Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (Hardcover)
|Author: Mark/ Witschonke Bittman
|Illustrator: Alan Witschonke
Learn more about How to Cook Everything Vegetarian:
|Mark Bittman, author of the bestselling How to Cook Everything, extends his authoritative series to make vegetarian cooking accessible and appealing to any home cook. With his personal, easygoing style, Bittman offers over 2,000 recipes and variations and a thorough exploration of vegetarian food to appeal to both the dedicated follower and the curious newcomer.
From The Publisher:
Known for simple recipes, great-tasting food, and straight-shooting advice, Mark Bittman has inspired a whole new generation of cooks. Now, with How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, he delivers the ultimate guide to meatless meals. Like his bestselling, award-winning How to Cook Everything, this masterwork is comprehensive, authoritative, contemporary, and approachable—a book that sets a new standard and finally makes vegetarian food accessible to every home cook. Written not only for vegetarians but for those who—like Bittman himself—are omnivores striving for a more health-conscious, planet-friendly diet, it provides everything you need to build meals around delicious meatless recipes.
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian is packed with more than 2,000 recipes and variations—an unprecedented number of ways for you to enjoy satisfying meals without missing the meat. To name just a few of the great dishes you'll find inside: Cherry Tomato Salad with Soy Sauce, Rich Zucchini Soup, Pan-Grilled Corn with Chile, Eggplant-Tofu Stir-Fry, Pasta with Caramelized Onions, Lentils and Potatoes with Curry, and Breakfast Polenta "Pizza." And because Bittman is a self-taught home cook, not a restaurant chef, his recipes are refreshingly straightforward, resolutely unfussy, and unfailingly delicious—dishes that you can prepare with ease and serve with confidence.
The book covers the whole spectrum of meatless cooking: salads, soups, eggs and dairy, vegetables and fruit, pasta, grains, legumes, tofu, breads, condiments, and desserts. To make choosing recipes easier, special icons identify those recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less, those that can be made in advance, and those that are vegan. And throughout the book, handy, creative charts, sidebars, and lists give you brilliant ideas and tips for everything from spicing up tomato sauce to grilling vegetables. Illustrated with 250 how-to illustrations and brimming with Bittman's familiar, no-nonsense advice on everything from cooking an omelet to preparing pad Thai, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian is the first vegetarian cookbook that everybody will want.
Hailed as "a more hip Joy of Cooking" by the Washington Post, Mark Bittman's award-winning book How to Cook Everything has become the bible for a new generation of home cooks, and the series has more than 1 million copies in print. Now, with How to Cook Everything: Vegetarian, Bittman has written the definitive guide to meatless meals-a book that will appeal to everyone who wants to cook simple but delicious meatless dishes, from health-conscious omnivores to passionate vegetarians.
How to Cook Everything: Vegetarian includes more than 2,000 recipes and variations-far more than any other vegetarian cookbook. As always, Bittman's recipes are refreshingly straightforward, resolutely unfussy, and unfailingly delicious-producing dishes that home cooks can prepare with ease and serve with confidence. The book covers the whole spectrum of meatless cooking-including salads, soups, eggs and dairy, vegetables and fruit, pasta, grains, legumes, tofu and other meat substitutes, breads, condiments, desserts, and beverages. Special icons identify recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less and in advance, as well as those that are vegan. Illustrated throughout with handsome line illustrations and brimming with Bittman's lucid, opinionated advice on everything from selecting vegetables to preparing pad Thai, How to Cook Everything: Vegetarian truly makes meatless cooking more accessible than ever.
Praise for How to Cook Everything Vegetarian:
"How do you make an avid meat eater (like me) fall in love with vegetarian cooking? Make Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Vegetarian part of your culinary library." —Bobby Flay, chef/owner of Mesa Grill and Bar Americain and author of the Mesa Grill Cookbook
"Recipes that taste this good aren't supposed to be so healthy. Mark Bittman makes being a vegetarian fun." —Dr. Mehmet Oz, Professor of Surgery, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia Medical Center and coauthor of You: The Owner's Manual

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Viva captures your big day in a creative and quirky way.
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Viva captures your big day in a creative and quirky way.
If this is the kind of photography you're looking for, or for more information get in touch here!
With a silly surname like Bronkhorst (that no one can spell) I had to come up with a simple name for my wedding photography business that people would remember, and so that's how Viva Wedding Photography was born.
My name's Adam Bronkhorst and I've been photographing people since I was 11 years old. I'm well known for my creativity, skill and sense of fun. I've written books on photography, teach workshops to other photographers and I regularly contribute to photography magazines. I have a degree in Fine Art, and am known as Grand Master Flash for my legendary lighting skills (I love winter weddings, see below), I'm a self confessed movie geek and I adore Marmite. I also produce very cute kids (even if I do say so myself) and I can be found rambling on Twitter here.
I also specialise in shooting low light / winter weddings. I teach other wedding photographers all about shooting in low light, so these kind of weddings are great fun for me, as i'm often at my most creative with challenging lighting situations.
I shoot a limited number of weddings every year, as I believe in quality rather than quantity. When other photographers and creative people get married, it's me and Viva Wedding Photography, they invite to shoot their weddings.
Still not convinced? Here's what Rock N Roll Bride has to say about Viva Wedding Photography and what I do.
"I've known wedding photographer Adam Bronkhorst of Viva Wedding Photography for a few years now and I have to say that he and his work makes me incredibly happy.
Why? Well…His style is unapologetically upbeat and modern and he always has a lovely smiley face and is passionate about his clients, his friends and being the very best artist he can be."
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Why is Like Dandelion Dust rated PG-13?
Official MPAA Rating: Like Dandelion Dust is rated PG-13 for for mature thematic material including domestic violence and alcohol abuse.
Violence: Police arrest a man, force him to the ground and handcuff him. A battered woman is shown with various injuries and bruises. A dog bites a man's face. Angry characters argue, threaten and try to bribe one another. A scuffle turns into fist fighting, groin kicks and facial blows. A woman and child are threatened, as well as verbally and physically abused, which results in fear, bruises and facial injuries. Security guards pull guns on characters.
Sexual Content: A married couple cuddles on a bed (the man has an open shirt). A mild sexual insult is heard.
Language: None noted.
Alcohol / Drug Use: A character is shown intoxicated on several occasions, and alcoholism is discussed. A character drinks from a bottle. Characters smoke. Social drinking is depicted at home and in a bar.
Other: Adoption is frequently discussed. A child cries when separated from his parents. Characters both consider and do break the law. A religious character is depicted as judgmental.


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Her name is Yenessa
SFA is honored to announce that, Marissa Friedman, a sarcoma survivor, runner, and Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) volunteer, kicked off the SFA's inaugural year participating in the San Francisco Marathon on, June 16, 2013. In May 2012, at 27 years old, Marissa was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma which is found in only 800 people annually. Already a runner, she was registered for the 2012 San Francisco Marathon. Instead of spending the summer training, she was receiving chemotherapy treatment and undergoing surgery to remove the tumor which was wrapped around her femoral artery.
Marissa's strength, determination, and refusal to be defeated by sarcoma inspired her to set the goal of participating in and completing the 2013 SF Marathon. What makes Marissa's participation in the SF Marathon all the more remarkable was that she was just three months out from completing her radiation treatment for synovial sarcoma. Marissa led the fundraising team for this event and recruited loved ones to participate in the race, as well as raise awareness and funds for sarcoma. Combined, Marissa's team raised $8,145 in funds for sarcoma research.
"Thank you, thank you to our supporters. The generosity of others propelled us to complete this race as well as gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this race. This time last year I had just begun chemotherapy and did not have the emotional, mental and physical endurance to walk around the block, let alone complete a marathon. Learning how to thrive as a cancer survivor has been more challenging in many ways than the treatment process as you understand how to chart this next step. Anything I can do to find a cure for sarcoma in my lifetime is an integral part of my life as a cancer survivor."
The San Francisco Marathon Charity Program offers a unique opportunity for non-profit organizations like the Sarcoma Foundation of America, to connect with philanthropic runners to raise money for their cause and to gain exposure through San Francisco Marathon events. Marissa, who was instrumental with helping SFA organize its initial year as a charity partner with the SF Marathon, is committed to growing the relationship between SFA and the marathon, in hopes of increasing participation for future races. As an independent charitable organization, the SFA works in partnership with hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, corporations, and individuals to fund the research, education, and advocacy programs and initiatives that are the foundation for finding the cure for sarcoma. The Sarcoma Foundation of America relies on the efforts our dedicated volunteers like Marissa, to increase our fundraising outlets, and to support our mission. We are certain that the relationship Marissa has established between the SFA and the SF Marathon is invaluable and will continue to grow. If you are interested in representing SFA in one of the many marathons hosted throughout the U.S., please contact Patrice Guzman, SFA Chapter Manager, at email@example.com.
Her name is Yenessa
My daughter has a Sarcoma tumor wrapped around her main artery in her left upper leg. A tumor was removed last year but has returned. She is 25. If Marissa reads this, please call my daughter. I believe hearing from someone like you will be very encouraging. Her phone number is 787-673-4305. God Bless you.
A hero is born! We've known it all along,
"You are so beautiful", from a Carol King song,
A spirit so strong, a heart of gold,
So proud of you we are, the truth be told.
Dad Gary and Mom Paula
Niecey Niece, you are the most courageous person I know. Thank you for opening sharing your experience in support of the SFA mission. It will no doubt serve as the standard bearer for thousands of young men and women who are running The Marathon of Life.
Uncle Stan
The Sarcoma Foundation of America is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization -- tax ID number is 52-2275294.
Contributions to the Sarcoma Foundation of America are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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The WWE PG Rating
by, 08-15-2010 at 11:30 PM (4259 Views)
A lot of people have criticized WWE for their PG rating turn. I'm one of those people who hate that change and the product has declined from what I used to watch back in the 90s. But, I understand this change.
Actually, it is not a change. It is a step backwards. Turning PG wrestling isn't something new. As a matter of fact, it is the type of wrestling we all grew up in. Remember the day when you were drinking your vitamins and saying your prayers because Hulk Hogan said so? Remember when we all had our Ultimate Warrior face paint cause it was the cool thing back when we were kids? Isn't that the same thing with today's kids and Cena?
WWE has gotten it and they understand it. It is a cycle. They cater to kids and capture their loyalty. Slowly, they grow up their program along with the kids. Then comes the Attitude Era once again and arenas are no longer packed by kids but by rabid fans.
You have to understand that WWE has given us their time, they got our money, and they are now focusing on the next generation to entertain and earn from. This is a company for the long run. Granted that most of us would want to relive the era of violence, gore, blood, drugs and sex, the fact of the matter is, this won't happen in WWE for a couple of years. And that is where TNA comes in.
Another good thing about the WWE PG turn is the safety of the wrestlers. Because of the bans and stricter policies, management has started to look at the safety aspect of wrestlers a bit more. Chair shots to the head, blading, and bad bumps that could result from certain moves such as a piledriver or powerbomb have been effectively reduced to increase the health of the performers. But if you ask me this is still lacking by more than a mile. Wrestlers still need their rest so if WWE is serious about making a change in early deaths, they should reduce travel scheds. If they want to keep the same number of shows per year, then make use of all the wrestlers. Do not use the same people over and over again for each show. This will allow others to rest while others perform.
Bottom line, the PG rating sucks. I hate Vince for putting that up in my own opinion. But, I do see that all of these things were planted for the future of the company. In a few years time (8 years since most of the audience now are 10 year olds), you will see an edgier WWE which is better than ever. Let's just be patient. For now, we have TNA and ROH anyways.


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Cooking and Baking
What's the easiest way to make Skillet Potatoes?
I recall looking at a recipe where it said to boil the potatoes before putting them in the skillet. You were supposed to boil them, drain and then throw them back into the pot and shake them around. The shaking is supposed to make their outsides crumble a bit, which would them - supposedly - yield a better crust. Has anyone tried this? Is it making Skillet Potatoes too complicated? How do you get your potatoes crispy?
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- Jo Alcock - Developing ourselves: Are you a twit? Using microblogging and social software to Get Things Done
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Library and Information Science (LIS) news and LIS related trends (includes global events, new information resources, technology, innovation, social media & higher education) - Blog start date: 15 July 2011
One South African presentation is also available from the Internet Librarian International 2011 on Lanyrd: New Roles & Skills for the new normal, by Pavlinka Kovatcheva, University of Johannesburg (former UNISA graduate). This is link to the presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/pavlinka163/new-roles-skills-for-the-new-normal-the-multi-skilling-academic-librarian-in-actionReplyDelete


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Autobiographies of Others
Historical Subjects and Literary Fiction
By Lucia Boldrini
Routledge – 2012 – 226 pages
Routledge – 2012 – 226 pages
In this volume, Boldrini examines "heterobiography"—the first-person fictional account of a historic life. Boldrini shows that this mode is widely employed to reflect critically on the historical and philosophical understanding of the human; on individual identity; and on the power relationships that define the subject. In such texts, the grammatical first person becomes the site of an encounter, a stage where the relationships between historical, fictional and authorial subjectivities are played out and explored in the 'double I' of author and narrating historical character, of fictional narrator and historical person. Boldrini considers the ethical implications of assuming another's first-person voice, and the fraught issue of authorial responsibility. Constructions of the body are examined in relation to the material evidence of the subject's existence. Texts studied include Malouf's An Imaginary Life, Carey's True History of the Kelly Gang, Ondaatje's The Collected Works of Billy the Kid, Adair's The Death of the Author, Banti's Artemisia, Vázquez Montalbán's Autobiografía del general Franco. Also discussed, among others: Yourcenar's Memoirs of Hadrian, Tabucchi's The Last Three Days of Fernando Pessoa, Giménez-Bartlett's Una habitación ajena (A Room of Someone Else's).
Selected Contents: Introduction: The Portrait of a Voice 1. Heterobiography and The Utopia of Man 2. Heterobiography, Violence, and the Law 3. The Madness of the Documentary and the Aesthetics of the Body 4. The Author? In Theory, Dead: Heterobiography and Responsibility 5. The Polluted Swamp: Heterobiography, Dialogue, and History
Lucia Boldrini is Senior Lecturer at Goldsmiths, University of London in the Department of English and Comparative Literature.
Name: Autobiographies of Others: Historical Subjects and Literary Fiction (Hardback) – Routledge
Description: By Lucia Boldrini. In this volume, Boldrini examines "heterobiography"—the first-person fictional account of a historic life. Boldrini shows that this mode is widely employed to reflect critically on the historical and philosophical understanding of the...
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Hey all
New to forum, trying to learn all the ins and outs of oven building before we try it on our own, have been looking at all the info and not having brick laying experience is kind of daunting but willing to give it a go anyway, will be gathering all the info from pictures and comments from all that have gone before us.
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Glad to see more southerners! Looks like there are several ovens going up in Florida now. There are some smart, helpful people on the Forno Bravo Forum. We started one in Georgia a couple weeks ago. I don't know anyone who has one, so pretty much all the information we have came from this group. Looks like there are several ovens going up in Florida now. There are some smart, helpful people here. Post lots of pictures. Good luck!
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Yes, go for it Dezi,
a lot of planning, a bit of hard work and a lifetime of enjoyment.
But beware though, it is contagious and will cost you heaps. The oven is quite inexpensive, but the outdoor kitchen and the entertaining the host of friends and relatives will be ongoing.
By the way, welcome to the forum.
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I am new myself and read a lot of posts before starting my project. There is a lot of information here from very knowledgable, skilled and helpful people. I couldn't imagine doing my project without the information I found here.
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Hi! My question is, how does one know which brick is right? (except fireplace brick) I have refractory brick, (hard and brittle) It doesn't take the thermal shock of firing the oven well, example everywhere I moved the fire in the oven it spauled the floor and cracked the brick, what a mess. I had 22 inch by 2and1/2 inch brick for the floor. I am now layering it with split firebrick after replacing the floor. Will this work? I need expert advice, I also opened a crack in the dome. It looks like I had expansion and got 1/2 inch zig zag top to almost bottom. I just remortered it. i joined the forum 5/8 of the way finished, waiting for my 5th post to get the pics out.
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If its worth doing you might as well do it twice? YA RIGHT
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What kind of mortar are you using?
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I am using a high temp refactory cement mixed with sand a little lime
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Welcome to the forum Dezi. You have come to the right place :) There are a ton of very experienced people here who have built ovens, quite a few with ovens just started or in varying stages of completeness, and a bunch like me that are still planning and just getting started. And everybody will help with any question you have. I think you will like it here.
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I would expect that any grade refractory brick (or even tile for that matter) would take temperature cycling without spalling unless the temperature change was more of a shock (very rapid heating or cooling, like drenching in water or something). Post a few more times so you can include pictures!
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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 26, 2014
In an effort to help new home buyers understand all of their options when it comes to home loans LoanLove.com has released a number of guides which outline some of the most popular loan options available. One of these recent guides takes a look at 15-year fixed mortgages and explains some of the major pros and cons associated with this particular home loan option. The team at LoanLove.com is devoted to help empower both first time and experienced homeowners with valuable resources, first-class knowledge and connections to top-rated industry professionals and has the mission of helping consumers and borrowers to obtain the latest information on mortgage lending trends, the real estate market and the U.S. financial landscape in order to help them obtain a home loan that they will love.
The new 15 year fixed mortgage guide starts by saying, "Although the 30-year fixed mortgage has traditionally been the darling of home buyers, today many buyers are opting for shorter terms so they can pay their homes off in less time and shed the burden of a monthly mortgage payment more quickly. The leader of the pack in shorter-term fixed-rate mortgages is the 15-year fixed rate loan. Just like its 30-year counterpart, the 15-year fixed rate mortgage offers borrowers a set term – in this case, 15 years – and a fixed interest rate that's set on the date the loan is approved (or applied for, if you're able to "lock in" your rate) and which remains in effect for the entire life of the loan."
Loan Love further states that this type of mortgage is especially popular with borrowers who have put down a considerable down payment on their loan, such as those who have sold their former house and have used the proceeds to fund the down payment on their new home. While a large down payment is not a prerequisite for having a 15 year fixed mortgage, it does help to reduce the principle on the loan, making the monthly payments easier for the home loan borrower to handle.
The guide goes on to say, "In addition to having your home paid off in less time than a traditional 30-year mortgage, a 15-year fixed mortgage offers other advantages to borrowers:
However, Loan Love also points out that, just as any other loan option, 15-yr fixed rate mortgages are not without some downsides. The chief disadvantage of this type of loan is, because the loan term is shorter, the monthly payments will be higher. Also, since the rate is fixed, the borrower will need to refinance their loan if they would like to capture a lower rate sometime during their loan term.
The Loan Love guide ends by saying, "If a fixed-rate loan sounds good to you, the 15-year term is a great choice if you can afford the bigger monthly payments. Although paying your loan down faster sounds attractive, take the time to carefully review your finances to be sure that bigger monthly payment won't get you in over your head."
For more information on this home loan option, click here to read the full guide at LoanLove.com.


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IOWA CITY, Iowa - The government shutdown is slowing some cancer research at the University of Iowa. New research trials across the nation, including in Iowa City, were halted this week when the government shutdown.
"The pipeline of new research has been blocked," said Dr. George Weiner, director of UI's Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. "But clinical research trials that are already open are continuing."
Weiner said current research and patients have not be effected by the shutdown.
The university enrolls patients from across the nation with rare forms of cancer into new trials.
"I am concerned. Our ability to do cancer research had already been affected by the sequester pretty significantly," said Weiner. "Our [federal support] has been cut with the sequester, now we have the shutdown and no one knows how long it will last."
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Ranch A Education Center
Beulah, Wyoming
(307) 643-3101
A meeting at the Ranch A Educational Center will be an event to remember. You may choose to use the historic lodge which was built by Finnish craftsmen to the specifications of Moses Annenberg in the 1930s. The lodge has a spacious meeting area, a kitchen with all the equipment to prepare great meals, and sleeping accommodations for 48. There are about 5 acres of mowed lawns and you are welcome to move part of your event outside to enjoy the fabulous scenery!
In addition to the Lodge, we also have a smaller facility available to rent. The newly converted Caretaker's Residence is now open for rental as the Pete Smith Cabin.
Check under the facilities listings for information.
Ranch A is available April 1st through November 15th (depending on weather). Reservations may be made for an afternoon, a weekend, a week ... or even a month. Our only restriction is that your organization and purpose must be educational (no personal use is currently permitted).
One caution, because the Lodge at Ranch A is on the National Registry of Historic Places (http://wyoshpo.state.wy.us/NationalRegister/site.asp?id=141), changes may not be made. This means that the upper level of the Lodge cannot be made handicapped accessible. There is a bedroom and half bath on the lower level, but they do not meet modern standards for wheelchair access. Those with troublesome knees will appreciate being able to stay on the first floor. The Pete Smith Cabin has meeting areas that are accessible for day use, but physically impaired accessible lodging and restroom facilities are not available.
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The Pete Smith Cabin
The Lodge at Ranch A is available April 1st through November 15 (depending on the weather). The Pete Smith Cabin will be available for year round usage. Reservations may be made for an afternoon, a weekend, a week... or even a month. Our only restriction is that your organization must be educational (no personal use is permitted).
One caution, because the Lodge at Ranch A is on the National Registry of Historic Places, changes may not be made. This means that the upper level of the Lodge can not be made handicapped accessible. There is a bedroom and half bath on the lower level, but does not meet modern standards for wheelchair access. Those with bad knees will appreciate being able to stay on the first floor.
Please Click here to view National Registry
The property is approximately 645 acres in size. The terrain is varied with steep canyon walls, gentler slopes, and semi level canyon bottom. Elevations range from 3,780 ft. to 4,475 ft. A county road runs through the property. You can enjoy hiking on Ranch A grounds and the adjacent Black Hills National Forest lands. There is no swimming pool or tennis court, but you can wade in the creek and enjoy horseshoes and volleyball. Sand Creek runs through the property. The creek sustains fish and other aquatic life, provides recreation and scenic value, and is a source of drinking water for wildlife and livestock.
You may encounter cows while you are enjoying the Ranch A facilities. They are part of the Hazard Reduction Fire Suppression Plan administered by the State of Wyoming. The cattle eat, and the grounds get groomed, reducing the potential fuel for fires. These pictures shows the view from horseback as the cows are being supervised while they work.
Birds, turkeys, deer, elk, antelope, mountain lions, and other wild critters may be watched on the grounds. There is no hunting allowed. Fishing is allowed with a valid Wyoming License. Sand Creek is considered a world class fly-fishing stream. The many joys of fishing this beautiful stream include sightings of bald eagles, blue herons, deer and other wildlife.
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology holds one or two sessions of field camp at Ranch A each summer. The rock outcrops and other geologic features provide learning opportunities for the students.
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Campbell County Chamber of Commerce
Gillette Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hulett Chamber of Commerce
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce
Pine Haven Chamber of Commerce
Sundance Area Chamber of Commerce
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Crazy Horse Memorial
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BID 100 Water and Energy: Resources for a Sustainable Future
Biological and chemical relationships between living and non-living components of the natural world and the significance to humans as members of natural ecosystems are studied through the themes of water and energy. Alterations of environmental systems due to water use and energy production have profound global consequences including: global climate change, air and water pollution, acid rain, unsafe drinking water and water shortages. This course will explore these environmental changes and explore options available for creating a sustainable future. Relevant political, legal, and ethical issues will also be addressed. Includes laboratory.
BID 103 Ocean Studies
This is an interdisciplinary approach to studying the ocean realm. The biological and geological processes of the oceans mediate global cycles. This course will present the principles of physical and chemical oceanography as well as a survey of ocean ecosystems. Topics will include plate tectonics and ocean basin formation, sea water chemistry, ocean circulation, nutrient cycles in the ocean, diversity of marine organisms, and the environmental issues related to marine systems. This course will provide an introduction to quantitative analysis of oceanographic data sets and oceanographic computer modeling methods. Includes laboratory.
BID 106 Forensic Science
An introductory course that will discuss the chemical and biological basis of forensic science. Course will include instruction on assays routinely performed by forensic scientists, theories behind these assays, and discussion of the quality of forensic evidence. Includes laboratory.
BID 109 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe
Key concepts in biology and physics are used to understand life in its possible forms within the context of the Universe. Major topics include the study of how life began and evolved on Earth, the conditions necessary for life, where those conditions may be found in the Universe and how to locate them. Includes laboratory.
BIO 100 Principles of Biology
Life, its origin, chemistry, energy transformations, reproduction, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Design and execution of experiments using the scientific method. Not applicable for biology major or minor. Includes laboratory.
BIO 104 Human Biology
Anatomy, physiology, development, genetics, evolution, and ecology of humans, including current topics. Not applicable for biology major or minor. Includes laboratory.
BIO 105 Environmental Biology
Biological relationships between living and nonliving components of the natural world, and the significance to humans as members of natural ecosystems. Biological and environmental consequences of technological, political, legal, and ethical issues will be discussed. Not applicable for a biology major or minor. Includes laboratory.
BIO 107 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Structure and function of the human body, and of underlying biological principles. Designed for students in nursing, physical education, and health sciences. Not applicable for biology major or minor. Includes laboratory with human cadaver.
BIO 108 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Continuation of BIO 107. BIO 107 is not a prerequisite for this course. Not applicable for biology major or minor. Includes laboratory with human cadaver.
BIO 200 General Biology I
Introduction to biological concepts, including origins of life, biochemical principles, energetics, cellular organization, mechanisms of heredity, and evolution. Students will explore unifying concepts in biological science while developing key investigative skills necessary for scientific exploration and hypothesis testing. Includes laboratory.
BIO 201 General Biology II
Introduction to biological concepts, including classification and levels of organization, organismal biology including surveys of plant biology and zoology, ecology and conservation biology. Students will explore unifying concepts in biological science while developing key investigative skills necessary for scientific exploration and hypothesis testing. Includes laboratory.
BIO 202 Introduction to Biological Research
.25 credit
Introduces the methods and elements of biological research to students who transfer BIO 200 credit from another institution. Instructs students in the process of writing a scientific paper including instruction into the library resources available to biology majors as well as how to access them to produce a scientific research paper. Prerequisite: BIO 200 transfer credit.
BIO 221 Microbiology for Health Professionals
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, protozoa, and multicellular parasites in relation to health and disease, plus immunological concepts and environmental microbiology. Not applicable to biology major or minor. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 107, BIO 108, CHM 101 or CHM 211, CHM 103.
BIO 300 Human Genetics and Society
Principles of human genetics. Topics include basic cell function, patterns and mechanisms of inheritance, the causes of genetic abnormality, issues related to new genetic technology, and
the principles of population genetics and human evolution. Not applicable to the biology major or minor. Includes laboratory.
BIO 315 Genetics
Molecular and classical concepts of heredity in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201.
BIO 321 General Microbiology
Morphology, physiology, taxonomy, genetics, and culture of prokaryotes. Emphasizes microbial metabolism plus pathogenic, food, industrial, and environmental microbiology. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315, CHM 311.
BIO 322 Virology
The study of viruses and their hosts. The nature, replication, classification, cultivation, and assay of viruses are included. The response of hosts to viruses, as well as molecular, clinical, symbiotic and evolutionary aspects of viruses are also explored. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315, CHM 211, CHM 212.
BIO 330 Comparative Chordate Anatomy
Integrated comparative examination of the evolution of organ systems of animals in the Phylum Chordata. Detailed dissection of shark, mud puppy, cat and other chordates. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201.
BIO 331 Developmental Biology
Physiology, genetics, and morphology of development from gamete production to organ formation in animals. Developmental anatomy of the sea urchin, frog, and chick. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 332 Plant Anatomy and Morphology
Anatomy and functions of cells and tissues that make up the vascular plant body. Physiology, ecology, and evolution of major plant divisions will be considered. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201.
BIO 334 Invertebrate Zoology
Evolution and structure of invertebrates. Observation and dissection of representative forms. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 200, BIO 201.
BIO 341 Immunology
Study of the structure and function of the human immune system. Detailed discussion of the innate and adaptive immune systems as well as the cells and molecules which make up the immune system, specifically B & T cells, and problems that occur when the immune system malfunctions. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 342 Molecular and Cellular Biology of Cancer
Study of the molecular and cellular basis of cancer. This course focuses on cancer cell structure and function, including cancer genes, cell signaling, tumorigenesis, tumor progres- sion, treatment and related topics. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 350 General Ecology
Exploration of the interactions and relationships of animals and plants to the living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) components of their environment. Emphasis on ecosystem, community, and population ecology, and their relationship to evolutionary biology. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201.
BIO 351 Conservation Biology
Conservation biology is the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity while including aspects of ecology, environmental science, ethics, economics, and politics. Emphasizes the impacts of human activity on various ecosystems with strategies for preserving and restoring global ecosystems. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 352 Special Topics in Biology
.25 to 1.00 credit
See BIO 452.
BIO 353 Animal Behavior
Animal behavior is the study of the biological basis of the activity patterns and mechanisms in animals in the context of evolutionary biology. The study of animal behavior includes the examination of animal locomotion, communication, social behaviors, and behavioral ecology. Laboratories include analyses of behavior patterns and mechanisms in the laboratory and field. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201.
BIO 355 Evolution of Vertebrates
Evolution and diversification of the vertebrates examined through multiple perspectives including paleontology and modern zoology. Exploration of the cycle of speciation and extinction and major trends in vertebrate evolution, such as the transition of life onto land. Field trips and species identification. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201.
BIO 356 Evolution and Population Genetics
The theory of evolution by natural selection with an emphasis on the genetics of populations, including adaptation, speciation, and systematics. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 411 Behavioral Genetics
A study of the genetic basis of complex behaviors. This course focuses on the genes and molecular mechanisms that influence normal and abnormal complex behaviors in animal models and examines complex behaviors of relevance to human health and disease. Advanced topics, new ideas, and unsolved problems in behavioral genetics will be discussed by reading original research articles. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 413 Molecular Genetics
Study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules, especially DNA and RNA, and manipulation of these macromolecules through modern molecular genetic techniques. Students will acquire hands on experience in molecular genetic techniques by manipulating DNA extracted and/or amplified from prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 430 Advanced Human Anatomy
A detailed study of the microscopic and gross structure of the human body. Includes the study of cell and tissue structure, and a detailed study of gross body structure. Laboratories include a study of human cadavers, microscope slides, and model human structures. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 441 Plant Physiology
Vascular plants from seed to death. Includes water relations, photosynthesis, respiration, growth, photoperiodic responses, nutrition, and flowering. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 442 Animal Physiology
Addresses the principles that underlie function in humans and other animals. The course includes basic biological, chemical, and physical processes in animal tissues, detailed consideration of organ systems, and an integrative approach to understanding how animals meet the demands placed upon them. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 443 Advanced Cell Physiology
Study of the structure, organization, and function of cells individually and in their environment. Includes studies of membrane function, transport, communication, motility, and related topics. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 315.
BIO 449 Pathophysiology
Physiological basis and mechanisms of disease in humans using systems theory. Not applicable to biology major or minor. Prerequisites: BIO 107 and 108, or 442; and CHM 101 or CHM 211 and CHM 103 or equivalent.
BIO 451 Microbial Ecology
Applied and environmental microbiology examining the role of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycling in nature, mechanisms of nutrient turnover, and evaluation of remediation possibilities. Emphasis on the interrelatedness of ecology and microbiology and the essentiality of microorganisms in shaping global ecosystems. Field trips and sample collection. Includes laboratory. Prerequisites: CHM 211, CHM 212, CHM 311, BIO 200, BIO 201, BIO 321 strongly recommended.
BIO 452 Special Topics in Biology
.25 to 1.00 credit
Variable experiences in biology including international courses and study under outside organizations, e.g. ACCA, Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, Morton Arboretum, Chicago Academy of Science, or individually designed programs. Grading optional. Includes laboratory or fieldwork. Prerequisite: biology major or departmental consent.
BIO 468 Biology Internship
.25 to .50 credit
Provides selected biology students with an opportunity to obtain career experience through involvement with biology-related businesses, health care organizations, government agencies, or institutions. Approved internships may meet the biology capstone requirement upon completion. Applications should be made early in the term preceding registration and are reviewed on the basis of grade-point average, faculty recommendations, professional progress, and demonstrated interest. Offered on a Pass/No Pass basis. Not repeatable for credit. Does not fulfill a requirement for an upper-level elective biology course for the major. Prerequisites: biology major, BIO 200, BIO 201, junior or senior standing, and GPA of 2.5 or higher.
BIO 475 Research Proposal Writing
.25 credit
Preparation and formalization of a research proposal under the guidance of a faculty member. Students will conduct extensive literature review on the proposed subject. Course fulfills the prerequisite for BIO 498, Capstone Seminar. Prerequisite: consent of faculty member.
BIO 492 Independent Research
.50 credit
Student-originated, faculty-guided investigations for majors or minors in biology. This research will build upon previous course work taken within the major or minor and a final research paper is required. Course fulfills the prerequisite for BIO 498, Capstone Seminar. Repeatable for credit. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of the faculty member.
BIO 493 Research Experiental Learning
.25 credit
Provides an opportunity for students wishing to earn their experiential learning credit through an independent research project involving off-campus constituencies. Must be taken concurrently with BIO 492 or BIO 495.
BIO 495 Honors Independent Research
.50 credit
This course gives Honors Program students the opportunity to design and implement a signifi- cant research project in the field of biology culminating in an appropriate public dissemi- nation of research methods and findings. This research must build upon previous coursework taken within the major or minor, facilitating faculty supervision and guidance. This course fulfills the prerequisite for BIO 498 Capstone Seminar. Repeatable for credit. Permission of the faculty supervisor and the director of the Honors Program required prior to registration.
BIO 498 Capstone Seminar
.25 credit
A course required of all majors in the Department of Biology. In addition to journal article
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SEO it Right – The 'Dash for Cash'
This year SEO it Right is participating in the Great Midlands fun run. The run is 8.5 miles all around the Sutton Coldfield area and the idea behind it is to raise money for your chosen cause.
Every year, we get behind a charitable event in order to give something back to the community. In 2012, the directors Adam and Frances Berry departed on an expedition up Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, raising money for a young girl with Cerebral Palsy who needed to go to America for life changing surgery and last year we supported Yoxall Dads for Charity by being a sponsor at their charity ball. In 2014 we, as a company, have chosen to do the fun run.
The charity we have chosen to support is the Birmingham Children's hospital due to the fantastic work they do for children and the massive impact they have on young children's lives. The race commences on Sunday 1st June 2014 at 11am so feel free to come down and support us!
We are also asking for donations to help support this fantastic cause. Whatever you can give we are grateful for and so are the thousands of children who have to visit the children's hospital every year.
The training for the run is vigorous but the cause is very worthy. If you have any tips for us on how we can effectively train for the run please let us know! Some of us will be walking, some running and some doing it on all fours (well that will be Snoops the Dog!).
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Please watch this space for more updates from the fun runners!
My First Week at SEO it Right
I began at SEO it Right on Monday 17th March 2014 as part of my Social Media apprenticeship. I came in with only vague knowledge and understanding of social media after only undergoing one week at College. From first thing Monday morning, I had walked into the office and I was greeted by everyone and knew immediately that I was in a safe and friendly environment.
I then sat down with Frances who talked through with me what I had learnt and what I aimed to achieve out of the placement. I quickly grasped the way that everything was run and by the end of Monday, had successfully completed numerous status updates for a client. This went on for the entirety of my first week, with constant support and backing from the entire team who were more than happy to help even if I was asking the plain obvious. I have learnt how to effectively word statuses and how to manage my time and complete work to a high standard.
My apprenticeship is in Social Media and so I have been focusing primarily on this area whilst being in the workplace and I feel that the first week has given me more of an insight into how social media works within a business and how all the specialist tools work in order to convey this and keep them up to date. The skills I have learnt so far have already taught me how to correctly word updates to make sure that they are relevant to their target audience. I look forward to completing my apprenticeship and hopefully continuing my career in Social Media. I would like to thank the whole team at SEO it Right for being patient with me throughout this first week and for being very supportive whenever I have an issue. It is a fantastic place to work!
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Majestic Million
Is your SEO company in the top one million sites in the world? Majestic seo have produced a new tool and this is what they say:
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Majestic Million is useful as:
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See the position of SEO it Right below!! Not bad out of nearly 300 million websites worldwide!!
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Achieve Real Results With SEO London Services
If you have a website but are concerned that it isn't really delivering the volume of traffic or creating the level of awareness that you need for your business then you may want to consider the benefits of working with an SEO London company.
If you haven't got a website, then firstly what planet are you on? And secondly, don't you think it is about time you got one? Don't worry because your London SEO company will most likely offer web design services as well so you can have a fully optimised website and on-going search engine optimisation services all through the same company.
Search engine optimisation is a complex and time-consuming process and thus should only be attempted by the experts. There are plenty of people out there who claim to be experts but you should trust only those SEO companies who appear competent and able to complete their own SEO – a simply way to check this is to see what keywords they rank for. If they don't rank for major SEO and associated keywords, using both local and generic search terms, then chances are they don't have the knowledge and experience to get your business ranked for your favoured keywords either.
An SEO London company can bring many benefits to your business, such as increased traffic, improved search engine listings for targeted keywords and an increased online presence thanks to social media marketing, organic SEO services and email marketing campaigns.
Aside from the offsite search engine optimisation services, your London SEO company will also provide onsite SEO to make sure that your website is search engine friendly. This will include adding relevant keywords meta data to the site, adding XML sitemaps and installing analytics software to enable you to track the number of visitors to your site, where they come from, how long they stay on the site and what keywords, if any, they used to find you.
There are many more benefits to using SEO London services and to find out all you have to do is pick up the phone and contact your local SEO company (after doing a search and finding them on page one for some SEO keywords, that is!).
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The Importance Of Web Design and SEO
The Prospect that you should have SEO on your site even before you develop it appears counter-intuitive, and in many different ways, it is. But, not entirely. I've been an SEO for over 4 years, and I still can't get past the fact that optimisation continues to be the "after thought," only entering play even after the site has been installed and operating for months or even years.
This mindset must change.
The achievements a website's web marketing efforts can make or break many businesses. It no longer is practical to employ your SEO company only following a website has been developed. That's like doing demographic research when you have already chosen your store's location and invested thousands of money in putting together the shop.
Just like demographic research should be carried out to determine where and how a business sets up their brick and mortar store, SEO is needed before you start to program the first piece of code or design the first graphic for your website. The truth is, development and SEO are so completely intertwined which they both have to be considered together. Failure to do so frequently leads to expensive re-development costs as the SEO company requests changes that may have been done within the initial development stages.
I frequently get calls from businesses exploring Search Engine Optimization but would like to hold back until their site is fully developed and operational before they sign up with any particular SEO company. This tactic seems to make logical sense because business people often desire to make sure the web page looks and performs properly before dropping money into a long lasting commitment to an online marketing firm. But, SEO is just as much part of the business plan as the web development.
The web site marketing plan really should be one of the driving facets of web site development. But, unfortunately, many of the things connected to marketing are usually done wrong during the site development. That's not saying developers don't understand what they're doing, quite contrary. Developers are usually great programmers, designers, and creators. They're just generally not great optimizers. And there's nothing wrong with that, it's simply not what they specialize in.
Rolling out a web site that operates well below a it's full performance capabilities isn't only a waste of time, it's a waste of money, even if you're not quite ready to place the thing into high gear. It doesn't make smart financial sense to develop an internet site that has got to be re-developed again when you get your SEO company involved. Nor can it make good sense to tie your SEO's hands since you don't wish to put money into site development again. Ultimately, this puts you in a lose/lose situation.
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New Year New Idea
If your goal for the New Year is to attract new business then have you considered that by offering full SEO services you could reach a wider audience?
Search Engine Optimisation goes hand in hand with web design but you may not have the time or expertise to offer this to your customers. Imagine how much better your service could be if the websites you offered were fully optimised for today's search engines?
There is, after all, no point in having a website if no-one knows it is there.
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Fahy said for school district budgets, the cap is pitting students against property tax payers because the number of mandates often causes districts to challenge the cap and many municipalities are facing insolvency.
"It's a band-aid that's treating the symptoms instead of the problem," she said.
Danz said he agreed with the principles behind the cap but feels there are too many ways for municipalities to challenge the cap or allow for a formula that raises taxes above 2 percent.
On term limits, Fahy and Sullivan were both opposed to the concept but for different reasons. Sullivan said they were not needed because voters could oust politicians they felt were unfit to serve, while Fahy felt term limits empowered the staff members above representatives. Danz said term limits are needed because those with heavily funded campaigns will continue to win if campaign finance reform isn't passed.
All candidates agreed changes are needed within the state Medicaid system and all said bipartisanship is needed to move the state forward. Danz said the partisan atmosphere "is crippling state government," while Sullivan believed many politicians are currently working together.
"You have Cuomo endorsing Republicans right now," he said.
Fahy also appeared on the Working Families line, while Danz won the Independence line in a September primary.
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News of Riverton, Lander and Fremont County, Wyoming, from the Ranger's award winning journalists.
RHS to perform vocal concert
Apr 13, 2012 - Staff
Riverton High School will host a pre-festival vocal concert at 7:30 p.m. April 19 at the Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theatre at Central Wyoming College.
The event is a pre-show for the South Big Horn District Music Festival on April 20 and April 21 in Rock Springs.
The concert will feature the high school concert choir, jazz choir, student solos and some ensembles.
For more information, call Pat Dalton at 856-9491.


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Egg Blocks
Activity DesignerMelissa Allen
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My children and I love to decorate for each and every holiday. I love when we can make our own decor. These egg blocks are just adorable. We even made a few as gifts.
What You'll Need
- mod podge
- letter stamps (optional)
How We Did It
If you don't have wood scraps around the house, ask any hardware store for theirs. Usually there is a pile close to the wood cutting station.
Emma and I cut egg shapes from pretty scrapbook paper. She used mod podge to seal an egg shape to one of the wood squares.


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The term "Law of Attraction" has ancient roots.
In the last years "Law of Attraction" became widely known due to the movie "The Secret", intended to be at first a an Australian TV series based on the Teachings of Abraham®, produced by Rhonda Byrne.
Rhonda Byrne and her film crew joined Esther and Jerry Hicks on board of 2005 Alaskan Law of Attraction cruise, where they gather the material used as the foundation for the original version of the phenomenally successful movie "The Secret".
Abraham and Esther Hicks do not appear in the revised version of the movie; they can only be seen in the original version of it. Abraham called it to be "The Secret behind the Secret": understanding the vibrational nature of our Being and the relationship with our Source, our broader perspective gives us the real meaning of our emotions, the understanding that negative emotions reflects our own "separation" from the perspective Source within us has.
It might be that a large public would not yet been ready for the "Real Secret": our relationship with the Source within. Rhonda Byrne and movie "The Secret" played the catalyst role of bringing an awareness of Abraham's basic Law of Attraction concepts to the world.
You can read how this concept applies to someone's life in "Steve Jobs and I: Law of Attraction's Perspective"
The desire gave birth to the dream, and someone had considered that to be possible. Every desire bears its completion; the question is whether the dreamer believes in the desire or not. Steve Jobs pronounced possible many ideas others considered to be impossible and this was his genius. His vision gathered around ideas, people, materials that would detail the most wonderful products we've seen in technology.
Law of Attraction, The Secret and the Teachings of Abraham®
Abraham teaches that the creation process happens in 3 steps:
-first step is ASK. We ask not with our words, but with our vibration. When we know what we do not want, we define more clearly what we do want, from the unique onto the the Universe personal perspective!
-second step is: Source Becomes what we ask for!. The broader part of us BECOMES the fulfillment of that desire.
– the third step is to ALLOW, ALIGN with the Desire!
Not with the struggle, but with the allowing that which is already hold by Source will revel itself into your life.
Having laid the foundation for this page, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for Ester and Jerry Hicks's work.
"Welcome to Planet Earth; You Are Here to Seek Joy . . .
If we were talking to you on your first day here, we would say, "Welcome to planet Earth. There is nothing that you cannot be or do or have. And your work here—your lifetime career—is to seek joy. "As you think thoughts that feel good to you, you will be in harmony with who- you-real y-are. And in doing so, you will utilize your profound freedom. Seek joy first, and al of the growth that you could ever imagine wil come joyously and abundantly unto you."
From "Money & The Law of Attraction Cards", Ester and Jerry Hicks, Publisher: Hay House (April 1, 2009)
"I Can Earn Money by Doing What I Love to Do . . .
As you practice your more positive, better-feeling story, in time your pleasure will become the dominant vibration within you; and then as you couple your pleasure with your means of earning, the two will blend perfectly and enhance each other. There is no better way to earn money than to do the things you love to do. Money can flow into your experience through endless avenues. It is not the choice of the craft that limits the money that flows—but only your attitude toward money."
From "Money & The Law of Attraction Cards", Ester and Jerry Hicks, Publisher: Hay House (April 1, 2009)
" The Universal Law of Attraction Defined
The Law of Attraction says: The essence of that which is like unto itself is drawn. And while this may seem like a rather simple statement, it defines the most powerful Law in the Universe—the Law that affects all things at all times—for nothing exists that is unaffected by this powerful Law.
"THE LAW OF ATTRACTION Cards", Ester and Jerry Hicks, Publisher: Hay House (March 1, 2008)
"I Am a Magnet, Attracting Unto Myself
Without exception, what you give thought to (wanted or unwanted), you begin to invite into your experience. See yourself as a magnet attracting unto you the essence of whatever you are thinking and feeling. For example, if you feel poor, you cannot attract prosperity. . . . It defies the Law."
"THE LAW OF ATTRACTION Cards", Ester and Jerry Hicks, Publisher: Hay House (March 1, 2008)
My Inner Being Guides Me Through My Emotions
While you are, indeed, a wondrous physical creator, you exist, simultaneously, in another dimension. There is a part of you—your Inner Being—that exists in this physical body, and your guiding emotions are your physical indication of your relationship with your Inner Being."
"THE LAW OF ATTRACTION Cards", Ester and Jerry Hicks, Publisher: Hay House (March 1, 2008)
" I Get What I Think about—Wanted or Not
It makes no difference whether you want the specifics of it or not; it is the vibrational essence of the subject of your attention that is being attracted. That which you really, really want, you get—and that which you really, really do not want, you get."
"THE LAW OF ATTRACTION Cards", Ester and Jerry Hicks, Publisher: Hay House (March 1, 2008)
"The Physical Me Is Materialized Spirit . . .
Some say that you should not want money at all because the desire for money is materialistic and not Spiritual. But we want you to remember that you are here in this very physical world where Spirit has materialized. You cannot separate yourself from the aspect of yourself that is Spiritual, and while you are here in these bodies, you cannot separate yourselves from that which is physical or material. All of the magnificent things of a physical nature that are surrounding you are Spiritual in nature."
From "Money & The Law of Attraction Cards", Ester and Jerry Hicks, Publisher: Hay House (April 1, 2009)
"I Can Make a Career of Living Happily Ever After . . .
Avery good career choice would be to gravitate toward those activities and to embrace those desires that harmonize with your core intentions, which are freedom and growth—and joy. Make a "career" of living a happy life rather than trying to find work that will produce enough income that you can do things with your money that will then make you happy. When feeling happy is of paramount importance to you—and what you do "for a living" makes you happy—you have found the best of all combinations."
From "Money & The Law of Attraction Cards", Ester and Jerry Hicks, Publisher: Hay House (April 1, 2009)
See you In The Vortex,


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Info & Phones News Reviews › Forum
Replying to: Buyout/Merger????? by panasonic
Re: Buyout/Merger?????
Many have said "buyout/merger" for years and it just doesn't happen. At a time in the mid 2000s when companies were getting bought out left and right, US Cellular remained. However, now they've pigeonholed themselves. They aren't of any significant value now to be taken over. Maybe Sprint or Metro PCS might find some use, but the big guys don't need them. USCC might be more open to a buyout now due to losing customers. The company is showing signs of something coming down the line. Cutting commissions (to have more operating revenue?), firing or running out tenured employees (to not pay severance packages?), being numbers driven at work (to have good operating metrics for a potential buyer?). The company is acting desperate in demanding their reps get sales at all costs. In reflecting back on the company, it will be realized that the biggest reason for the company losing customers was their lacking phone selection. Sub par phones seem to be the norm and the company is blind to this fact. Many non customers reference the bad phone selection and behind the times technology as their reason for not being customers. It takes money to make money. It takes money to buy the phones people want and it will pay off. However, in this case, I think it's too late.
- Re: Buyout/Merger????? by mattuwo


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William Christopher
|William Christopher
October 20, 1932
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
|Actor/Charity spokesman
|Years active
William Christopher (born October 20, 1932) is an American actor who is best known for playing Father Mulcahy on the television series M*A*S*H and Private Lester Hummel on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Early life[edit]
Christopher attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois, and graduated from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, with a B.A. in drama. He also participated in fencing, soccer, and the glee club. He was initiated as a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity while in college. He met his future wife, Barbara, on a blind date. They would eventually have two sons, John and Ned.[1] Christopher is a descendant of Paul Revere.
Christopher appeared in a variety of regional productions, and eventually a number of Off-Broadway productions, such as The Hostage at One Sheridan Square. His Broadway debut came in Beyond the Fringe, a British revue.[1]
Christopher left the New York stage for Hollywood to attempt to gain work in television, where he guest-starred in several well-known series, including: The Andy Griffith Show (he portrayed a new, young doctor scheduling Opie Taylor for a tonsillectomy) and also as IRS Agent Heathcote[2] who came to collect taxes due from Aunt Bee (who had won some prizes on a TV show), Death Valley Days, The Patty Duke Show, The Men from Shiloh and Good Times (he portrayed the military doctor examining J. J. Evans). Christopher had recurring roles on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., That Girl and Hogan's Heroes. He also made several guest appearances on The Love Boat. In 1972, Christopher landed the role of Father Mulcahy in the television series M*A*S*H, when the actor who originated the role, George Morgan, was replaced after just one appearance in the pilot episode.
His favorite episodes are "Dear Sis" and "Mulcahy's War".[3]
Immediately following M*A*S*H, Christopher continued the role for the two seasons of the short-lived spin-off, AfterMASH.
In feature films, Christopher performed in The Fortune Cookie, The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell, The Shakiest Gun in the West, With Six You Get Eggroll, and Hearts of the West. He won parts in such telefilms as The Movie Maker, The Perils of Pauline, and For the Love of It. The Doris Day film With Six You Get Eggroll is notable for fans of M*A*S*H as Jamie Farr appears along with Christopher five years before the show, both playing hippies. The film also features Herb Voland, who played General Clayton in seven episodes of the first two seasons of M*A*S*H. Farr and Christopher also had bit parts (co-pilot and radio operator respectively) in the 1958 Andy Griffith movie, No Time For Sergeants.
Christopher has appeared on various series, including Murder, She Wrote. In 1998, Christopher guest-starred in an episode of Mad About You. Christopher has also remained active in the theater, including a tour of the U.S. in the mid-90s with Jamie Farr doing Neil Simon's The Odd Couple on stage. He appeared with Jamie Farr and Loretta Swit in an episode of Diagnosis: Murder and Lois & Clark.
Christopher was seen in 2008–09 across the U.S. on stage in productions of Church Basement Ladies.[4] In the fall of 2009, he was on tour with the show.[5]
William also appeared in 7 episodes of Days of our Lives as Father Tabias between 10/06/12 and 11/30/12.
Charity work[edit]
Christopher, whose son, Ned, is autistic, devotes much of his spare time to the National Autistic Society, doing public service announcements to bring attention to autism. In 1985, he and his wife Barbara wrote Mixed Blessings, a book about their experiences raising Ned.[1]
- ^ a b c "Christopher biography at Best Care Anywhere". Bestcareanywhere.net. 1932-10-20. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0160639/
- ^ M*A*S*H: The Martinis & Medicine Collection - Special Features: Disc 1 - "My Favorite MASH"
- ^ Troupe America, Inc. (1999-11-03). "TROUPE AMERICA,INC.| theatrical promotions - road shows - convention entertainment". Troupeamerica.com. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
- ^ "Church Basement Ladies Tour 2008". Troupeamerica.com. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
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Starring as Seth Clearwater in his third Twilight Saga film, rising star, Booboo Stewart to make special appearance at UltraStar CinemasŌĆÖ VIP night November 14th, 2012; general public has chance to attend VIP party and private meet and gr
Pulling out all the stops for their upcoming red carpet event at their latest grand opening in Maricopa, AZ, management at UltraStar has secured one of HollywoodŌĆÖs fastest rising stars in Booboo Stewart who will participate in their exclusive VIP grand opening party on November 14th 2012.
Booboo Stewart has played Seth Clearwater in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and will star again in the much anticipated, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Stewart is scheduled to do several radio and television interviews promoting his appearance at the opening of the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle and his starring role in the final chapter of The Twilight Saga.
Because of BoobooŌĆÖs extraordinary popularity, UltraStar Cinemas is giving the general public an opportunity to experience a slice of Hollywood through an online contest which will award tickets to twenty lucky winners for the VIP event and an exclusive meet and greet opportunity with Booboo Stewart.
To enter the contest, please visit http://www.MeetBoobooatUltraStar.com. Winners will be announced prior to the event only on the the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin CircleŌĆÖs Facebook page. Entrants are encourage to ŌĆ£likeŌĆØ the page to see if they have been selected.
The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle introduces a first-of-its-kind entertainment mecca to Arizona. Approaching 165,000 square feet, the center will house nine entertainment venues under one roof:
ŌĆó UltraStar Cinemas, a twelve screen state-of-the-art Pure Digital Cinema┬« with 3D capabilities and D-BOX motion seats
ŌĆó Ten Pins Down, the most technologically advanced bowling center in the state
ŌĆó 347 Grill, a gourmet/casual restaurant
ŌĆó Luxe Lounge, a sports themed bar for guests 21 and older
ŌĆó Urban Arena Laser Tag, a two story laser tag battleground
ŌĆó Play ŌĆśn Win Game Center, a redemption arcade for all ages
ŌĆó J Bar, a sophisticated escape from the normal movie fare
ŌĆó Cones Caf├®, an ice cream and coffee caf├®
ŌĆó Ak-Chin Amphitheater, a great venue to enjoy an outdoor show
For more information on the new UltraStar Multi-tainment Center visit www.UltraStarAkChin.com.
About UltraStar Cinemas:
UltraStar Cinemas is Southern CaliforniaŌĆÖs largest privately owned movie theater group. UltraStar Cinemas is headquartered in San Diego County and operates 134 screens at 13 sites throughout Southern California and Arizona. Recognized for pioneering the digital age of cinema, UltraStar was the first theater group in the world to be fully equipped with Pure Digital Cinema┬« powered by DLP Cinema┬« technology in all of its locations. In 2009, the company also became the first to offer D-BOX motion seats, which use motion effects specifically programmed for each film to create an immersive experience for movie goers. For more information, visit www.ultrastarmovies.com. For more information on the new UltraStar
Multi-tainment Center visit http://www.UltraStarAkChin.com
Media contact:
Jason Jantzen
Phoenix Marketing Associates
Company contact:
Adam Saks
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle


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Minor Scales – Key of Am
Welcome to this lesson on the A minor scale. The emphasis of this lesson is to learn how to play the A minor scale in various positions on the guitar and also learn the notes of the scale as you do. However, I have included some information regarding the origin of the scale so you can put it into context with other scales that you may learn over time.
The minor scale in question is the natural minor (or ancient minor) scale. This scale derives from the 6th mode of the major scale and is also known as the Aeolian scale. (Don't worry – most people still just refer to it as simply minor!)
It's worth understanding a about the modes and their relationships because it can help you learn more than one scale at a time. The Aeolian scale is the 6th mode of the major scale. This means that if you start your major scale on the 6th note of the scale and played all the notes, you would get the Aeolian scale (or natural minor). Because these 2 scales share the exact same notes, we can also say that this scale is the relative minor of the parent major scale.
If we compare a major scale with it's relative minor scale this should become a bit clearer:
C Major scale: C D E F G A B C
If we start the C major scale on the 6th note of the scale (A), this will give us the Minor scale (Aeolian scale) with the root note of A.
A Minor scale: A B C D E F G A
The A minor scale is, therefore, the relative minor of C major.
Can you see how they share the exact same notes? They may share the same notes but they sound very different from one another. You will be able to hear the difference for yourself if you compare the playing exercises you learn in one of the lessons on the minor scale with one of the major scale lessons.
A Minor Scale Exercises:
A Minor scale – 1st-2nd position:
A Minor scale – 2nd-3rd position:
A Minor scale – 5th position:
A Minor scale – 12-14th position:
A Minor scale – 2nd-14th position:
- For further advice, including practice tips, check out the lessons on the major scale.


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Dear Alumni,
Bobcat Hockey is hoping that this letter finds you well andwe hope that you are continuing to chase your dreams whether on and or off the ice. Some of you may even be reliving your dreams through your children by now! We hope to be waiting with a Bobcat Jersey for them! My name is Thom Brigl and I am proud to have owned the Bobcats since the 2001-2002 season. I know many of you and have followed your careers over time.
My greatest reward in this endeavor is having the chance to get to know the boys and hopefully helping them create an opportunity for furthering their hockey. But perhaps more importantly to me is creating a foundation for young men to be successful in their professional and family endeavors.
Most recently we created a Bobcat Hockey Alumni Facebook page. In a period of 48 hours we were able to find 120 Alumni and now are we are friends with over 230 of our former players. Our thought in doing so was to create a page where you could hook up with your former teammates and stay in touch to some degree with the current version of your former team. For example we did win the National Championship last year and place eleven players in Division I college programs. Facebook can be a way to have some fun staying in touch, but also can be used as a network for conducting business if you so choose. There has already been a bunch of rekindled relationships and bullshitting back and forth on the message boards. We hope you enjoy it.
As mentioned we now have over 230 former players on our Facebook page. Bobcat Hockey – Alumni is our facebook page name and it is exclusive to you as players. The only persons on the page aside from players and coaches will be Bunny Greig, whom nearly all of you know and who is our housing coordinator. Bunny is taking over the roll of organizing our Alumni Club as well.
Our plan with the Alumni Club is really two fold. First, we want to further your ability to stay in touch with your former teammates and to have some fun. This will be done in a variety of ways such as profiling your personal and professional stories periodically on our Facebook page, an electronic newsletter so to speak. We will also be hosting an annual golf/hockey or other outing either in Bismarck for the home opener or perhaps other locations from time to time, our Blaine Showcase for example, or even Las Vegas if you are interested.
The second reason for starting an Alumni Association is that I need to reach out to you to help us continue creating hockey and real life opportunities for the next generation of young men. Bobcat Hockey has come a long way over the years. We have five championships under our belt including two Borne Cup Championships, two Central Division Championships and the coveted NAHL Robertson Cup Championship last season. In the last two years we have placed 18 young men in Division I hockey programs and have place over 200 in NCAA programs over the years.
Bobcat Hockey has become part of the very fabric in the community and over the last ten years you have been involved in the community teaching Bobcat Healthy Habits and a myriad of other community events. The thought in doing so was to create a sense of the importance in life in giving back. Over the last ten years we have helped charity and other organizations raise over $ 300,000. You have been a part of that.
I am now turning to you directly. I need your help. Over the years I have invested over $500,000 personally in the Bobcats' futures and I need to be creative in order to continue your tradition. I want to do so in a way that will allow you to give back but also to have some fun and reap personal reward in helping out. Joining our Alumni Club which will create an opportunity for some good times while also give you the opportunity to "sponsor" our organization as we hope to continue our Bobcat tradition in order to give what we hope was a valuable opportunity for you to your successor players.
Your Alumni Sponsorship will also be used to provide opportunities for less fortunate kids in the area to come to some games as well as for equipment and technology for the team for example, and uh, the bus known affectionately as the "Green Machine" died last year – rest his tranny! I have attached an outline of the details for the Bobcat Hockey Alumni Club for you. Bunny and I have worked up these thoughts and we are open to ideas for sure.
You will notice that there are various levels of sponsorship. We invite you to do what you can and are compelled to do no matter how small or how large. As we become adults of course we realize that some are more financially blessed than others … and some of you are just starting out or will need to go to your parents perhaps for help, but money is still just money and we will no matter our financial means still always be bonded by one thing – we are …….. Bobcats. So, please consider what level you are able to sponsor at this stage and your life and … join the club!
You can sign up very simply by going to our Webpage – Alumni Tab. It will help us collect contact information as well as your Post Bobcat Hockey Stories to share with your pals. We also use a paypal account that you can use to make your sponsorship contributions. It is very simple. Bunny and or some of your former teammates will follow up with you also if you have any questions or you can always email me at email@example.com or us at firstname.lastname@example.com to ask any questions or share any ideas you may have about Bobcat Hockey or the Bobcat Hockey Alumni Club.
I am looking forward to having you as part of our Alumni Club and appreciate you giving back to help the next bro pursue his dreams by keeping Bobcat Hockey alive.
For the Love of the Game &
Out of Love for our Bobcats.
Thom Brigl
Bunny Greig
Bobcat Hockey Alumni Home
A Greeting from Team Owner Thom Brigl
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I always enjoys Douglas Rushkoff's talks, but this one was particularly engaging. In it, he lucidly weaves together the history of social change with the history of information technologies into a dynamic picture of the current global uproar. Strongly recommended, especially for those interested or involved in networked communication technologies and/or social change.
Gievn as the keynote address for a Social Media conference in New York, the talk is only the first hour of the first video on this Livestream page.


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Talking Shop - Seven Dials
Tuesday, 7th Jun 2011
Nestled on the corner of Seven Dials stands the first of Fred Perry's Laurel Wreath Collection Shops. Since opening in 2004, the Seven Dials shop has hosted our premium label's mens and womenswear alongside some of our most exciting designer collaborations and unique blank canvas concepts. Attracting clothing fanatics with a taste for fine fabrics, local craftsmanship and attention to detail, the shop has seen its fair share of special customers. Joseph Deen from Seven Dials tells us his story of being part of the shop...
"Working in the Seven Dials shop in Covent Garden you often get to meet some pretty special people. One of those people, John Bradbury (drummer of the Specials) is a regular visitor and I got chatting to him one day. That night Fred Perry had organised a Specials gig for their reunion at the legendary 100 Club on Oxford Street. I'd not managed to get a ticket and was pretty gutted... until he asked me if I wanted to go. I jumped at the opportunity and got to see one of my favourite seminal bands I couldn't have seen the first time around. Right place, right time."
Joseph is wearing The 1963 Northern Soul Shirt from our limited edition Re-issues Collection, available at Seven Dials and our other Laurel Wreath Collection Shops as well as FredPerry.com
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Absolutely Fabia!
Posted: December 27, 2012|
By the time the second generation Skoda Fabia arrived on the scene, the joke wasn't funny anymore. Skoda had successfully completed its transformation from Eastern bloc laughing stock to serious mainstream manufacturer – shortening the stand-up routines of some journeyman comedians by up to ten minutes.
You might think that this rejuvenation under Volkswagen Group stewardship meant it was all plain sailing for Skoda, writes Andy Enright. Not a bit of it. The brand's new found equality meant that the Fabia couldn't merely be good 'for a Skoda'. It needed to be good full stop. With a whole cluster of superminis bidding for the public's attention, the hard work was just beginning.
The Fabia is a nice enough car to look at and its blacked out pillars even serve to differentiate it from other superminis – with the exception of the MINI and Suzuki Swift of this era which employ the same stylistic device.
Although it's small in the grand scheme of things, the Fabia is quite a size by supermini standards.
The Fabia definitely has space on its side but the interior itself is less impressive.
We're not talking from a build quality standpoint here as the fascia and the whole of the interior generally seems soildly screwed together.
The problem is the materials themselves with the Fabia employing a plethora of uninviting hard plastics that do little for the ambience.
They're likely to wear well but a little more quality in the materials could have brought the best out of what is an attractive and functional design. The Fabia outwardly appears to be a sturdy piece of fit and that impression shouldn't be tarnished too much by the ownership experience.
The engines are simple, proven units, if a little on the elderly side in many cases.
Complaints include those relating to leaks around the A pillars on early cars, which were addressed by a modified exterior cover, and vibrations in the cabin that can develop over time.
Keep a look out for those and you should be OK. With the exception of the 1.2-litre 3-cyliner engines which have a chain cam, all of the Fabia's powerplants need a timing belt and tensioner change every 4 years or 60,000 miles.
Whilst the previous generation Fabia was never really focused on keen drivers, it remained a very civilised steer. This model used many of the same engines with improvements to others.
With four petrol units and three diesels available, there's no shortage of choice. The petrol range kicks off with the three-cylinder 1.2-litre HTP engine, developing 60bhp. The next step up is the 70bhp 1.2HTP 12v, followed by the 85bhp 1.4 16v. A 1.6-litre 16v engine was also offered with an optional six-speed Tiptronic automatic gearbox option. The trio of diesel engines starts with two 1.4-litre TDI units in either 70 or 80bhp guises with a 1.9-litre TDI that's good for 105bhp at the top of the range. If you want the 80bhp 1.4 TDI, you may be able to find a Fabia hatch or Estate in ecologically-friendly 'GreenLine' guise which reduces emissions to just 109g/km and improves fuel economy on the combined cycle by nearly 8mpg to 69mpg.
By the time this second generation Fabia was launched, Skoda had earned the right to be judged as an equal to the leading mainstream brands. This was a double-edged sword, however, with the Fabia representing a major step forward over its predecessor but lacking in polish when compared to class acts like Ford's Fiesta, Vauxhall's Corsa or even the Volkswagen Polo which was based on the same mechanicals. Competitive pricing gave the Skoda a fighting chance but some of the engines let the side down and equipment levels aren't stellar. On the used market, the Fabia's tough build, space and simplicity make it a sensible option, if not a particularly thrilling one.