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Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer- Smashing Color Adjust
125 reviews
50% would repurchase
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Price: $$$$
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Price: $$$$
on 4/4/2015 11:06:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
I purchased the smaller size green shade at Sephora last summer and I finally just finished it.
I find that it didn't do anything to counteract any redness and it was just like any other regular primer.
I have a NYX primer that I like a lot better than this and their full size is cheaper than the mini of this one!
Also, I saw a great video on YT recently. If you do like any of these primers, it is a lot cheaper to buy two of the small ones rather than the full size. It equals out to be the exact same amount of product!
on 2/8/2015 2:13:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I've been looking for a face primer to increase the longevity of my make-up. Typically, my makeup only lasts for a couple of hours before I have to touch-up, but with this product it lasts all day (8-9 hrs). It exceeded my expectations on that account. My skin is very easily irritated and I have redness on my cheek bones and T-Zone that are hard to cover, which is why I opted for this color correcting primer from Smashbox. It is green, but goes on clear. It's extremely lightweight and feels velvety smooth going on. I love it! I will say I see the best results when I allow the primer to set for a few minutes before adding a BB cream or foundation. Overall, this is the best experience I've had with a primer and I can't imagine trying anything else. I do wish the full-size bottle wasn't so expensive ($40), but in this case the product is worth the price. I originally purchased a travel size bottle (only $12), which lasted 6 months. The key is to make sure you're using very small amounts of the product, no more than what is absolutely necessary. This product provides good coverage so you shouldn't need much.
on 2/3/2015 12:33:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
My skin is far from perfect, and I try a lot of different products to hide the flaws that I have. Redness is one of them, so I thought that this might be a good solution to help camouflage. I have 3 lines (not fine, but not deep yet) on my forehead, and some fine lines around my eyes. I have combination skin, normal in the cheek and forehead area, oily in the TZone. I have melasma on both of my cheeks that resulted from sun exposure when I was pregnant. As well as red marks from blemishes from when I was a teenager.
This did not perform the way I thought it would. I usually shy away from silicone based primers, but the color correcting properties drew me to this, and I bought it anyway. I should have went with my instinct, because when I first applied, I had that horrible slippery feeling on my face that I just do not like. I let it set for 10 minutes, and did not notice a huge difference in the unevenness and overall redness of my face. I applied my foundation, and color wise, it looked the same as when I use primers that I like the texture of.
I tried a few more times with different foundations to give this a fair shake, but I really do not feel like it performs the way it is described as performing. It is green in color, but sheer when applied and didn't see any correcting in my skin. I returned it, and will not repurchase.
(As a side note: Smashbox primers are very difficult to get the last of the product out of their bottles. I have purchased 2 of their hydrating primers and cut the bottle both times to get to the remaining product. That is why I rated the packaging as low as I did).
on 12/3/2014 2:52:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
OK, so I have very red, splotchy skin after I wash my face, it's easily irritated by slightest touch! this primer is great! I got it in green, bc of course green counteracts redness, and I just love how Well it corrects my redness. I have very acne prone skin and this does not seem to trigger any new break outs which is automatically fantastic in my book bc I Usually try to avoid primers for that reason. if anything it seems to even be helping, along with my blemish control routine I'm following! I love this bc it's extremely lightweight, doesn't feel disgusting like most drugstore primers, and it's almost a satin feeling, which I love. it's made a world of difference in how my foundation applies and stays put a good 5 hours of my workday, I tend to need to powder by hour 6. but Hey ill take it. I really love this primer and Usually I despise primers
on 11/6/2014 4:50:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Curly, Other
Eyes: Brown
This stuff is awful. I was hoping it would tone down my redness (mostly nose-area, thanks to allergies that leave me just sort of perpetually splotchy to a certain degree). The green is barely perceptible and does nothing to neutralize the red. As a primer it's even worse - my makeup smears together (eye makeup) and/or balls up (most foundations); one way or the other, my makeup has worn off far earlier in the day than it does without the primer. Won't even finish it up.
on 2/25/2014 5:39:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
Bought this in both the original white coloured "oil free" formula and in the green "colour correcting" formula. I much prefer the white "oil free" one, though I don't love either of them. The green one did nothing for my redness, did not spread very well (you need a ton to cover your whole face) and started to ball up when i would apply my foundation. I notice no difference between using no primer, and using the green one. The consistency of it is just blah. I much prefer the Lise Watier green primer or the Pur minerals one. Will definitely not repurchase a smashbox primer, especially at such a high price ($40 CAD).
on 9/7/2013 7:40:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Other, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
This is a lovely primer, that gives a smooth base for foundation.
In warm, humid weather, I put it on straight after washing, without any moisturiser (I have dry skin).
I put my bb cream over the top, and the combination gives just enough moisture, and lasts all day.
This product isn't greasy like many other silicone primers.
on 7/7/2013 6:36:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Other
Eyes: Blue
I got this over a year ago, and I ran out of it so I got a new tube. I have really red skin (rosacea), and I like to cover it up.
It doesn't take away all the redness, but it definitely does something. For the best result, put the primer on and blend it into your skin, and let it soak in for a few minutes before applying your foundation. You will notice a little diffrence, but it does NOT cover up all your redness.
As a primer goes, it works wonderful. It keeps your makeup on, smooths your skin so you have a nice base to put your makeup on.
-It's awesome as a primer
-Keeps your makeup on
-Creates a wonderful base
-Takes a away some of your redness
-Has a smart packaging
-Doesn't take away ALL your redness,
I will buy this again, just because I love it as a primer, but not as much as a corrector. I think if your looking for a corrector you are better off with a green concealer.
Sorry for non-perfect English, I'm Swedish.
on 6/19/2013 1:33:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I really hate this stuff, #1 it broke me out everytime I would use it, it clogged my pores so badly. It felt like I had a mask on under my makeup and on top of that the price was high, def will not be making this purchase again!
on 3/31/2013 8:39:00 AM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm
Hair: Red, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Other
I have rosacea and I LOVE the green version of this for covering up the redness in my cheeks. Within seconds of applying it, I can see the redness drain from my cheeks.
It's amazing, incredible, wonderful but I don't like applying it all over my face because it does leave a greenish cast.
I removed one lippie because it is expensive. Fortunately, I use a pea sized amount so it lasts a long time. Another reason for no perfect score is that it does dry my cheeks out. I have dry skin already and this doesn't help with the dehydration.
Overall, reducing the redness trumps any other issues I have. It's almost a miracle product.
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This website provides a summary of the archaeological findings from CA-SLO-9. The salvage excavations were completed during two Spring Quarter classes in 2004 and 2005 by Cal Poly field students within Montaña de Oro State Park in San Luis Obispo County, California. The work was undertaken as part of a partnership established between Cal Poly and the Department of Parks and Recreation. The investigations were undertaken to evaluate the prehistoric site, as it is subject to severe erosion caused by undercutting of the cliff by the Pacific Ocean. The investigations sought to determine the scientific value of the materials being lost. A more complete report on the results of these investigations by Brian Codding and Terry Jones from 2006 is on file at Central Coast Information Center of the California Historic Resources Information System at University of California, Santa Barbara.
Bifacial Notched Stone from CA-SLO-9.
Site Location Map of CA-SLO-9.
Coastal view of Montaña de Oro State Park in San Luis Obispo County, California (Photograph by Kenneth & Gabrielle Adelman).
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Matt Doyle won matches at Slams as an IRL player?? No??
Why does the article say first in Open Era.
This is from
BBC Two:
He is the first man from the Republic of Ireland to reach the main draw of a Grand Slam
since Matt Doyle lost in the first round in Melbourne in 1985.
Sorensen's second-round match is against American 33rd seed John Isner, who won last week's Auckland International, and will present a whole new challenge for the Irishman.
"I think it was an advantage to come through the qualifiers because I was used to the courts.
"The level between the qualies and the main draw, there is not such a big difference. You just need a bit of luck."
This is from the
Times of London:
"Matt Doyle, of Irish descent, reached the fourth round of the US Open in 1982, where he was beaten by John McEnroe, also of Irish descent, but played under the Stars and Stripes and did not become a citizen of the Republic until 1985. Doyle used to be a regular guest at the Sorensen household: Louk recalls him vaguely and that he looked like a tall building. That may help him against Isner."
And I'm reprinting the whole article from the
Guadian UK
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has a new hero. Louk Sorensen may speak with a German accent and is not a massive fan of Guinness, but none of that will matter after he made history for his country with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory over Lu Yen-hsun of Chinese Taipei, becoming the first Irishman to win a match at a grand-slam event in the Open era.
Until today, the 25-year-old could go unnoticed in Dublin but not after his first-round victory here. However, his professionalism meant there was no thought of celebrating with a glass of the black stuff. "I have another match to prepare for," he said. "I like it in the winter, but not in the summer, when it's hot."
In winning, Sorensen went one better than his father, Sean, who was the last Irishman even to play a grand slam match, at Wimbledon in 1980. "I'm feeling great," the world No 284 said. "It's the biggest achievement of my career so far, but let's just see how it goes in the next round," he said.
Ireland almost had two men in the main draw but the Birmingham-born Conor Niland fell at the last hurdle and was beaten in the last round of qualifying.
Before Sorensen, Irishmen could nurture the notion that one of their own had reached the last 16 of a grand slam, but when Matt Doyle achieved that feat at the US Open in 1982 he was playing under an American flag according to officials. However, although born in Redwood City, California, Doyle represented Ireland with aplomb in the Davis Cup in the 1980s. He became a national hero when he beat Eliot Teltscher in a Davis Cup World Group tie in 1983 who was playing for a United States team that included John McEnroe, then the Wimbledon champion.
Sorensen's father also played in that match and is now the captain of Ireland's Davis Cup team, something that may prove to be even more significant in July, when Ireland and Britain could find themselves playing each other, depending on the results of their first-round matches in March. "It's a long way away," he said. "First we have to beat Turkey. We'd be at home and if Andy Murray is going to play it is a huge thing for Irish
, so we'd be happy if he plays."
The last time Doyle played at the
Australian Open
was in 1985, which just happens to be the same year that Sorensen was born. The 25-year-old does not keep in touch with Doyle these days but remembers him being around when he was young. "He used to live at our house when I was a kid," he said. "Mats Wilander was there as well. [Doyle] was coaching him when he was the world No 1 so when I was three or four years old I knew him."
Sorensen is not exactly a traditional Irish name, as Louk readily admitted in an accent with rather more of a German twang to it than an Irish lilt. "It is Norwegian," he said. "My father is 100% Irish and my mother is 50% German and 50% Austrian."
His parents live in Dublin and though he visits regularly, he grew up in Germany and still spends most of his time in Stuttgart, where he plays in the third division tennis Bundesliga, which earns him enough money to travel around the Challenger Tour. His adventures have taken him as far as Kazakhstan but financial constraints mean he spends most of his time playing tournaments in Europe.
The Irishman said he had already received a stack of invitations on Facebook and after promising to return a call from his father, who he said was "very proud right now", Sorensen was off to begin preparations for his next match against the American John Isner.
Regardless of the result against the 6ft 9in Isner, Sorensen is likely to climb into the world's top 200 at the end of the fortnight here and with a bit of luck, he believes he can go further. "My goal is just to stay healthy over the whole year and then check the rankings," he said.
"But I believe that by the end of the year I can go maybe 150 and then I'll see, maybe I can go higher. I've been injured so many times the last years and now the last couple of months were really good, I stayed healthy and felt great. So maybe it's just everything coming together now."
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Global and Chinese Vortex Shedding Flowmeter Industry, 2009-2019 Market Research Report
- Language: English
- Published: September 2014
- Region: China, Global
TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Magnetic Flowmeter market to grow at a CAGR of 7.59 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in demand for magnetic flowmeters in the Water and Wastewater industry. The Global Magnetic Flowmeter market has also been witnessing the development of technically advanced magnetic flowmeters. However, the need for effective product differentiation could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.
TechNavio's report, Global Magnetic Flowmeter Market 2012-2016, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it covers the Global Magnetic Flowmeter market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
The key vendors dominating this space are ABB Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., and Siemens AG.
The other vendors mentioned in the report are Invensys plc, Krohne Group, Endress+Hauser AG, Honeywell International Inc., Hitachi Ltd., and Yokogawa Electric Corp.
Key questions answered in this report:
- What will the market size be in 2016 and what will the growth rate be?
- What are the key market trends?
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06.1 Market Size and Overview
06.2 End-user Segmentation
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Exhibit 1: Global Magnetic Flowmeter Market 2012-2016 (US$ billion)
Exhibit 2: Global Flowmeter Market 2012
Exhibit 3: Global Magnetic Flowmeter Market by End-user Segmentation 2012
Exhibit 4: Global Magnetic Flowmeter Market by Geographical Segmentation 2012
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TechNavio today launched its report Global Magnetic Flowmeter Market 2012-2016 based on an in-depth analysis covering the Americas, the EMEA region, and the APAC region. The report aims to aid decision makers' understanding of the present and future landscape of the market.
Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio's Engineering team said: ''The growth of the Global Magnetic Flowmeter market is influenced by the increasing technological advancement across the globe. Today organizations across industries look for technologically advanced magnetic flowmeters which can be easily handled and provide more accurate flow measure. Many magnetic flowmeter manufacturers are using more advanced features, for instance an adhesion diagnostic level function in the magnetic flowmeter that monitors the working condition of the electrodes. Magnetic flowmeters are also being equipped with LCD alarm indicator bubble detection, and various other technologies that help to reduce noise from the magnetic flowmeter.''
According to the report, the increase in demand for magnetic flowmeters in the Water and Wastewater industry is one of the major drivers in the Global Magnetic Flowmeter market. Magnetic flowmeters are preferred in the Water and Wastewater industry since water is one of the best conductive fluids.
Further, the report states that the need for effective product differentiation is one of the major challenges in the Global Magnetic Flowmeter market. Currently, several vendors in the market are trying to differentiate their products by providing additional support and services to end-users.
The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market. The key vendors dominating this market space are Siemens AG, ABB Ltd. and Emerson Electric Co.
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While there are plenty of anti-aging products on the market today, many of them don't come from a vitamin or supplement point of view, as most of them are in the form of creams, serums, and lotions. Idenbenone is a supplement designed to improve the skin and fight the signs of aging, but is it worth it? We will take a closer look to find out more.
Product Details
Idebenone is a synthetic compound made to imitate one of the most important biochemicals, Coenzyme Q10. It is thought to be one of the safest antioxidants known to man, and since it is a cerebral stimulant rejuvenates the whole body. There are several benefits to using this product, including: anti-aging, increased energy, cognition enhancement, organ protection, and protection against excitatory amino acid neurotoxicity. It works on the mitochrondrial level to improve circulation and work against free radical damage. When circulation improves, and free radical damage slows down or stops, one can have more than just healthy skin, but healthy internal organs, as well.
The Good
- The product offers more than just anti-aging benefits.
- This product is relatively inexpensive and available from many different vendors.
The Bad
- Even though the product is considered one of the safest antioxidants and is a synthetic version of an important biochemical, there are some potential side effects users should be aware of, including: dizziness, headaches, anxiety, difficulty sleeping or changes in sleep patterns, and gastrointestinal disturbances. Though these should be mild and lessen over time, this could be a major deterrent in using the product.
- As a result of the potential side effects mentioned above, this supplement should not be taken during the first trimester of pregnancy or at any point while nursing.
The Bottom Line
While this product may induce side effects, it is clear that these side effects are not considered harmful in most cases. With the additional benefits besides the anti-aging effects, there are many other reasons why a person may consider using this supplement. While it sounds great, we do not have the scientific proof we need to see in order to verify the claims this product makes. Since it is made and marketed by several different companies, it is hard to say which, if any, will provide the best results. While we are not trying to discourage you from trying this product, we believe their may be better ones out there on the market which will provide the results, and the proof of those results.


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Senator Brian Nieves Writes Insane E-Mails to Constituent Who Doesn't Want His Newsletters
Here's the full back-and-forth, exactly as it was sent our way, though we've reversed it so it's in chronological order and a bit easier to read -- starting with the original newsletter from Nieves' office:
On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:30 PM, Brian Nieves
The Department of Revenue, Governor Nixon, and Chris Koster have jeopardized the people of Missouri's trust by failing to be candid with members of the General Assembly and the public about new procedures. I believe the public is entitled to know what the DOR is doing with our personal information, how it is protected, and how it will be used.
What is the New Procedure recently started by Dept. Of Revenue under Governor Nixon?
*DOR - is taking personal documents, birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage licenses, etc., and scanning them - this includes driver's and nondriver's licenses and Conceal Carry endorsement (CCW) information
*Information is then sent to Morpho Trust - a third party company in Georgia which prints the new driver's and non-driver's licenses that reflect the CCW and mails them to the license applicant.
*In 2009 - The General Assembly made it illegal for the state to "comply with goals and standards" of the REAL ID Act.
*These new requirements almost exactly mirror the requirements of REAL ID and CLEARLY Violate the spirit of the 2009 Law! Attorney General Chris Koster should have immediately stepped in on behalf of Missouri Citizens but he did not and still has not!
*Parts of the new procedure were paid for by a Homeland Security Grant designated for REAL ID! Would DHS pay for stuff that does not meet the goals of Real ID?
*State law requires DOR to make a new rule with public input and legislative review to make the changes it did - the department did not make a new rule, claiming it would be an administrative burden. If DOR would have made a new rule, the Legislature would have known, the public would have known about the new procedure and would have had the ability to be heard. This is yet another law DOR chose to break and Atty. Gen. Chris Koster refuses to do anything about.
What about Conceal Carry Permits?
*DOR and Gov. Nixon claimed the list was not shared with the federal government. Senate now has evidence this is not the case.
*A list of approximately 163,000 Missourians with conceal carry permits (CCWs) was shared with the Federal Dept. of Social Services. An investigator made the request for the entire list of Missourians with CCW permits through the MO Highway Patrol, which gained access to the list from the DOR. The list was placed on a disk and sent - BY MAIL - to Social Services! There is reason to believe this happened more than once.
*Unauthorized sharing of that list violates the law - misdemeanor. Is our Atty. Gen. Chris Koster prosecuting these law breakers? NO!
Major Players.
*Governor Nixon has denied that any agency has given CCW information to the federal government. When a Navy Ship runs aground it is the Captain who is held responsible.
*Director of the DOR, Brian Long, claims the department is not complying with REAL ID. Long also says there is nothing in the current state law requiring the new procedure. Senate has asked him to stop multiple times. He told me he could stop it at any time, but at this point, he has no plans to stop using the new procedure.
Next Step
*The Senate is moving out of the phase of "what is happening" and moving now to "what can we do about this since the Governor & the Attorney General seem to be uninterested?" We will not be held hostage by a department that is breaking the law. The Senate is taking an extensive look at their budget. The Senate is waiting for members of the DOR to demonstrate they are worthy of being trusted with public tax dollars. At present their budget is $0.
From: Barton Cohn
To: Brian Nieves
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 8:32 PM
Subject: Re: Is Your Privacy Being Violated??
Take me off your mailing list. Freak.
Sent from Bart Cohn's iPhone
On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:53 PM, Brian Nieves
Who are you? Is there something wrong with you? Are you incapable of communicating in a way that common, decent people do?
Tell me this, how did you ever even get on MY Distribution list?
Brian Nieves
Mo. State Senator
Senate Majority Whip
On Apr 12, 2013, at 8:55 PM, Barton Cohn
Remove me from your list. I despise you.
Sent from Bart Cohn's iPhone
On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:14 PM, Main Yahoo
Tell me who you are and how you ever got on my list. I don't take we'll to some troll sneaking on to my distribution list.
-Brian Nieves
Senate Majority Whip
Missouri State Senate
On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:30 PM, Barton Cohn
I don't care what you take well to. Take me off your list. I don't know how I got on your list. And I don't sneak. I'll tell you to your face I think you're a freak. Now act like a big boy, senator, and remove me from your list as I've requested. And stop harassing me or I'll make an issue of it.
Sent from Bart Cohn's iPhone
On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:41 PM, Brian's main
Explain "issue"
Are you threatening an elected official? I'm sure your very Big & Bad & Tuff.
The ONE and ONLY way for you to have gotten on my list is by YOU having communicated with me via email. I guess your the type who wants to be able to throw something my way but not hear back?
You'll be removed but be Very Careful to NEVER Threaten me! Also, don't ever send anything to this email address again because every time you do, you automatically get put back on the distribution list. :-)
-Brian Nieves
Missouri Senator
Serving District 26
"The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance"
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 12, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Barton Cohn
I didn't threaten anyone, you tool. You are such a douchetard it's not even funny. Now go do some work on your insane conspiracy theories that everyone laughs about behind your back. You're a joke!
Sent from Bart Cohn's iPhone
From: Main Yahoo
Date: April 13, 2013, 12:36:54 AM CDT
To: Barton Cohn
Subject: Re: Is Your Privacy Being Violated??
Wow. Your communications are so thought provoking, well written, and intelligent. Perhaps you secretly want to be on my distribution list because every time you send me a message, your email is recaptured and put on my distribution list. I'm tiring of taking you off every time you email me AGAIN so unless you are in love with me or have some other sort of sick obsession with me (sorry, I'm straight as an arrow) you should probably stop emailing me so that you don't keep getting put back on the list. Should I type these instructions slower? Are you having a hard time understanding? BTW - I archive ALL questionable emails like yours in case there's ever any doubt about who got ugly first. Go back to the grade school playground where people you can successfully bully and out smart are playing cuz junior... You are way out of your league with me.
-Brian Nieves
Senate Majority Whip
Missouri State Senate
And this one final message sent separately from Nieves:
From: Main Yahoo
Date: April 13, 2013, 12:42:38 AM CDT
To: Barton Cohn
Subject: Re: Is Your Privacy Being Violated??
BTW... You really don't look good with a beard.
-Brian Nieves
Senate Majority Whip
Missouri State Senate
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mild Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup
chopped onion
1 tablespoon
minced garlic
yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
zucchini, thinly sliced
carrots, thinly sliced
2 cups
sliced fresh mushrooms
2 (14.5 ounce) cans
Italian-style stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons
grated Parmesan cheese
This is DELICIOUS! A great summer recipe. The only thing I did differently was to slice the zucchini and squash thickly (maybe 1/2 inch) so that they keep a little bit of crunch to them. We ate it over egg noodles and everyone enjoyed it. We froze leftovers and it was just as good after thawing again as it was the first time!
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Soma Hellinikou Odigismou (SHO)
Girl Guiding/Girl Scouting introduced: 1932
Number of Girl Guides/Girl Scouts: 6589 (31/12/2012)
Status: Full Member
Admits boys: Yes
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10 Xenophontos Street
Gr 105 57
Telephone: 00 302103313213
Fax: 00 302103235526
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: www.seo.gr
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I Iposhesi Odigos
Iposhome na prospathisso me pisti ston Theo
na agapo tin Patrida mou, ke na
iperaspizome tin irini ke tin eleftheria, na
voitho pantou ke pantote ke na kano tropo
zois mou tis axies tou Odigismou.
Girl Guide Promise
I promise that with faith in God I will do my best:
To love my country, and promote the cause of peace and freedom,
To help others in all circumstances,
To make Guiding values my way of life.
Ranger Promise
Iposhome na prospathisso me pisti ston Theo na agapo tin Patrida mou, ke na iperaspizome tin irini ke tin eleftheria, na
voitho pantou ke pantote, ke me idaniko mou to Ypiretin, na kano tropo zois mou tis axies tou Odigismou.
Ranger Promise
I promise that with faith in God I will do my best:
To love my country, and promote the cause of peace and freedom,
To help others in all circumstances,
To make Guiding values my way of life.
My ideal will be to serve.
Pouli Promise
Iposhome na prospathisso me oli mou ti dynami, na agapo ton Theo ke tin Patrida
na voitho tous allous pantote
ke na ferno tin chara stous giro mou.
Bird Promise
I promise that I will try with all my strength:
To love God and my country,
To help other people at all times, and
To bring joy to those around me.
Asteri Promise
Ime asteri prothymo tous allous na voitho ke to chamogelo mou pote den to xechno.
Agapi echo ke agalia gia olous anihti, filous na eho s'oli ti gi.
Star Promise
I am a star eager to help the others and never forget my smile.
I have love and my arms are open to all, and friends I have around the world (song).
O Nomos Odigos
I Odigoi:
1 Ine ilikrinis ke dikei.
2 Sevonte ta dikeomata ton allon ke tiroun tous nomous.
3 Ine dimiourgiki, prothymi ke symmetehoun sto Kinoniko Synolo.
4 Anakalyptoun ke kalliergoun tis dynatotites tous.
5 Ine kali phili, proshari ke evgeniki me olous.
6 Agapoun ke prostatevoun tin physi ke to perivalon.
7 Ine ergatiki, synepis ke ypefthini.
8 Echoun tharos ke psychramia.
9 Agapoun ke frontizon tin ikogenia tous.
10 Ine axioprepis ke elenchoun tis skepsis, ta logia ke tis praxis tous.
Girl Guide Law
The Guides:
1 Are honest and just.
2 Respect other people's rights and obey the law.
3 Are creative, willing and participate in the life of the community.
4 Discover and cultivate their talents.
5 Are good friends, cheerful and polite to everyone.
6 Love and protect nature and the environment.
7 Are hard working, reliable and responsible.
8 Are courageous, self-controlled and optimistic.
9 Love and care for their families.
10 Are dignified and control their thoughts, words and deeds.
Pouli Law
Sevome tous allous, ekfrazo tin gnomi mou elefthere, agapo ke prostatevo tin physi, den skeftome mono ton eafto mou.
Bird Law
A Brownie expresses her thoughts freely, repects other people, loves nature and protects it, does not think only of herself.
Motto Odigos - Esso Etimi
Girl Guide Motto - Be Prepared
Pouli Motto - Dosse Cheri - Lend a Hand
Asteri Motto - Panda Filli
Star Motto - Always Friends
Age groups:
Megali Odigos/ Ranger/ 14 - 17
Naftodigos Sea Ranger 14 - 17
Odigos Guide 11 - 14
Pouli Bird 7 - 11
Asteri Star 5 - 7
Development of the movement:
Guiding was established in Greece in 1932 and was revived in 1945 after a period of inactivity during the Second World War. The Movement has since spread throughout the country and Soma Hellinidon Odigon (the Greek Girl Guides Association) is now the largest youth organization in Greece.
The programme places emphasis on individual development, life in nature and service to the community. It aims at forming individuals who are aware of their talents and potential. Self-awareness is stressed through various activities such as community development, outdoor pursuits, games and sports, the arts, handicrafts, education in career orientation, conservation, environmental protection, research of national traditions and cultural events.
An ad hoc committee, in co-operation with the Branches, formulated and proposed a new educational programme– always based on individual development, life in nature and service to the community. All Guiding activities are organized according to an integrated and co-ordinated programme, which meets the needs of each age group and ensures the gradual development of children through all age groups.
In 1990 a new Branch was formed for pre-school-age children, which very quickly became popular.
In 1951 the Association started to welcome members with disabilities as a means of furthering their development and helping their integration into society. Special Groups follow the Guiding programme and are fully integrated in their respective local departments. A handbook has been produced and Special Groups have their own house on one of the Association's campsites near Athens. In the summer of 1993, for the first time in Greece, SHO organized a European camp for Guides with special needs, in Halkidiki, in the north of Greece. Two hundred Guides from five European countries participated in the camp. Since 1995, priority has been given to the integration of children with special needs into all units.
Relationship to society:
Soma Hellinidon Odigon has a long tradition of service to the community and most Guides participate in community development projects. Service camps have been held for
Rangers since 1951 with the aim of helping remote communities and giving them new life. Over the years many Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from abroad have participated in these special camps.
The four age groups have also carried out projects with other children and young people, including environmental work, the revival of cultural traditions and the creation of libraries.
The Association has worked closely with Greek authorities in organizing welcoming stations for Greek refugees from Russia: in particular the Black Sea and Albania. Aid missions have been organized for both the Greek communities in Albania and for the victims of the recent war in Yugoslavia.
The SHO's immediate action and effective support to national disasters, such as the earthquakes in Aigion and Kozani cities in 1997 and in Athens in 1999, were highly praised by officials.
Communication and Co-operation
Soma Hellinidon Odigon regularly participates in international events and disseminates information on world and regional activities. International education is included in the programme of each age group and in leadership training, with a special seminar scheduled once a year. Groups are encouraged to travel abroad and the International Department assists them to participate in camps organized by other National Organizations. A Scholarship Fund was established by the International Department to enable Guides from areas close to the border – as a rule less privileged than the rest of the country – to participate in camps abroad and experience international Guiding.
In addition, the Association promotes international understanding through its periodicals, by assisting Guides from abroad to plan their visit to Greece, and through the Post Box Scheme. The Association has hosted international camps, regional seminars, and events such as the 1991 European International Commissioners' Forum for WAGGGS and WOSM.
In 1999, the 2nd Brownies Conference on children's civil rights was successfully carried out with the co-operation of, and representatives from, UNICEF and the United Nations.
Guiding in Greece has always been supported and encouraged by the Greek community, which appreciates the contribution of Guiding to the development of girls and women in particular, and the country in general. Every effort is made to keep the public informed of Guiding activities through such means as local media, including newspapers, TV channels and radio stations, plus films and slide projections, exhibitions, round tables and lectures.
Soma Hellinidon Odigon publishes four periodicals: Heri-Heri, for Stars; Gorgohelidono, for Brownies; Parea, for Guides and Rangers; and Nea Minimata, for leaders and adult members in general. The Association is a founding member of the Greek National Council of Youth Organizations.
Guides are educated from the very beginning, as Brownies, by practising self-government in their groups and patrols. As a result, leadership training is promoted until they are adults and have an opportunity to become group Leaders.
The leadership training system in Greece changed recently to meet the needs of young people of 2000. It consists of three major areas: general education and training (four seminars of three to four days each); technical education; training of trainers. Training is based on Howard Gardner's theory and Bloom's methodology. Training is often held in various parts of the country on the following subjects: Guiding, responsibility, practical training, self-government, nature, leadership, communication.
Once training is complete, a leader may attend a special training camp to focus on leadership and other issues of interest. Several seminars, catering for particular preferences such as music or theatre, are available to leaders during the year.
Camp leaders also receive special training through a weekend workshop on camping techniques, plus training at a camp of the age group they belong to. Those who want to become Leader Trainers attend a special training seminar. All Trainers can go through a 'Trainer's Training' weekend once every two years, which alternates with the Trainers' Conference, to update their knowledge and acquire new training techniques. There are two national training centres: Irini Tsimbouki at Vari, near Athens, and Popi Zaharopoulou at Panorama, near Thessaloniki.
The Training Scheme of Soma Hellinidon Odigon was approved by the World Board, under the Accreditation Scheme of WAGGGS in 1992.


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Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and Capo's Music Store are both known for fostering young talent to carry on the tradition of our region's rich music heritage. This year the two join forces to produce the festival's inaugural Youth Music Competition. The competition is open to youth ages 5-18 playing upright bass, banjo, fiddle/violin, guitar, mandolin or ukulele.
The preliminary competition will be held Saturday, September 7, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the Harrison Jones Auditorium at Virginia Intermont College. The final competition will be held during Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Saturday, September 21. Brand new instruments will be awarded for first prize winners, and second and third placers will receive gift certificates to Capo's Music Store. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged since each category is limited to 25 participants. The registration fee is $10.
For more information plus competition rules and online registration visit BristolRhythm.com or call 423-573-4898.


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- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 pounds (about 7 1/2 cups) fresh white mushrooms, sliced
- 8 ounces (about 2 1/2 cups) fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
- 1 can (19 ounces) white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
In large saucepan, heat oil until hot; add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin; cook until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add white and shiitake mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add stewed tomatoes, beans, olives and 1/2 cup water. Simmer uncovered, to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
Serve with tortillas; garnished with shredded lettuce, diced fresh tomatoes and shredded cheddar, if desired.
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Bath day-care center fire ruled arson
BATH — A July 4 fire at the Family Focus day-care center was set, police said the next day.
Firefighters responded at about 4:20 p.m. to 2 Davenport Circle, the former Bath Memorial Hospital building, where smoke was coming from the day care off Winship Street, Bath Police Lt. Robert Savary said.
Internal sprinklers had extinguished the fire, which caused "minimal damage," he said.
Savary said a broken window indicated the arsonist entered the building through a window with an air conditioner, spread accelerant and then fled the scene.
The case is under investigation by the state fire marshal and Bath police.
"It's a lucky thing the sprinklers put the fire out," he said. "It could have been really bad."
Savary reported Wednesday that investigators were continuing to conduct interviews and examine evidence they had seized.
Anne Pappas, office manager at Family Focus, said Wednesday that "we had a slight interruption" the day after the fire, but that "we were back full-steam on Monday."


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John Tortorella was back at practice for the Vancouver Canucks Monday morning after serving a 15-day suspension for trying to punch his way into the Calgary Flames' dressing room. It was a foolish decision for so many reasons. After all, who wants to be in there at all these days? Not even the Flames' players.
Tortorella said as much, echoing the league's rebuke of him as he apologized for his actions, and the effect they had on the team. "It's been embarrassing and not just for me, but for everybody around me in the situation that has occurred here," he told the assembled media.
But embarrassing as it was, some good has come of it. Not on the ice, where the Canucks went 2-4 in his absence and looked like a team without a coach, but off of it. Simply put, "Don't push me," an auto-tuned version of Tortorella's press conference after the game versus Calgary, is one of the best things I've ever seen. Watch it. Watch it. Watch it.
That is stunningly funky. I can dig it.
I can also dig John Tortorella's dancing, which is nearly on par with Bruno Mars at the Super Bowl, as well as Elliotte Friedman's slick finger-point (which is also brilliantly repurposed to remind you to subscribe).
Poor Tom Sestito, though. His only contribution to this amazing video is essentially admitting that he's an idiot. Fortunately, Sestito's part isn't particularly catchy, so it doesn't stand out unless someone writes a blog pointing it out.
Finally, it took me a few times through, but I eventually noticed the "Gotta calm down, gotta calm down, gotta calm down" is echoed moments later by PJ Stock singing "That is so wrong, that is so wrong, that is so wroooooooong". That's just good songcraft.
s/t to Robert Routhier, who made this, I think, and is the greatest among us.
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Welcome to your post event page, Discover Your Potential III participants! We hope you are all doing well back in the UK and Canada! Sangam was very quiet for a minute without you ladies and lads here, but then we welcomed 57 participants from the UK for our Discover Your Potential Event IV, they have been doing their Community Leadership Development Projects with Maher, Green Tara Foundation, Door Step School, Tara Mobile Creche, PRMKT School and SWaCH!
On this page, we have all the links for your exciting event media!
Attached on the right side of this page is the Sangam Snapshot. We have also left your old Event Flier attached as well-maybe you want to download it for your scrapbook!?!
Here are Sangelee's Favourite Pictures!
If you would like to keep any of the above photos, you can click on the slideshow to view the album in Picasa. You can then download and save them to your own computer. Please do this as soon as possible, as we may have to delete them when we load photos of other events.
Here are the links to your event videos, made by our amazing Sangam Volunteers and Interns!
- SWaCH
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- Maher
- India Sponsorship Committee
The comments on this page are open, so feel free to leave us or your fellow event participants a message. We'd love to hear about what you learned, your favourite activity, any presentations you may have given about your trip or even just to say hi!
Don't forget to find us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to stay in touch with Sangam!
Thanks so much for joining us, don't forget all the great things you learned during Sangam Tiffin, and may Sangam be ever with you!
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You may have heard about our website via the national media or in your local news. Our website has long been a topic of debate in major newspapers and magazines such as the Irish Times, the Irish Independent, the Irish Examiner, the Sunday Business Post, the Sunday World, the Dubliner, the Sunday Tribune, the Irish Sun, the Irish Mirror, the Belfast Telegraph, the Irish Mail, Hot Press, the Sunday Times, the Sunday Independent, the Irish Star, the Evening Herald, the Irish News, the Phoenix and the Irish News of the World. Escort-Ireland.com has also been featured in programs on RTE, TV3, TG4, BBC, UTV, FM104, 98FM, 2FM, Newstalk 106, Today FM and Spin 1038.
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Prior to the existence of Escort-Ireland.com, the main place for escorts in Ireland to advertise was the In Dublin magazine. However, in 1998, Ireland's strict laws on the advertising of brothels and the services of prostitutes saw the In Dublin forced to stop taking escort advertisements.
Not long after Escort-Ireland.com launched, others began to follow in Patricia's footsteps. Several rival Irish escort websites cropped up in Escort-Ireland.com's early years, and more and more people every year have been having a go at running an Irish escort website in recent years it seems, probably because the industry has grown a lot and become a much more global business since Escort-Ireland.com started out in 1998. However, despite all this competition, Escort-Ireland.com has consistently led the way and remained Ireland's top escort website by far.
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Posted By Helen Morgan On March 23, 2012 @ 3:47 pm In Architecture,energy efficiency,Environment,Prefab Housing | 1 Comment
One of the most important features in a floating house is water management [4], so Wierzba has equipped the building with a rainwater recovery system and biological filter systems in order to be able to use the surrounding water. A waste water collection tank is situated at the lowest level of the house, and about 80% of the waste water is converted into gray water.
The floating house has a simple design that can easily be transported by land or by water. By harnessing modular design the designer has ensured that any change in the room layout or partitions could be a DIY job with no need to hire professionals. The rooftop is covered with solar and photovoltaic panels, which generate heat and electricity. Underfloor heating also helps to keep the construction warm and snug, reducing heat loss.
The mobile structure is fully adaptable and can be rearranged for different environments, making it a flexible floating house. The project's lightweight, steel frame construction is based upon foundations made from hydro concrete. The rest of the building is constructed from prefabricated elements, which create less waste during construction, and all the materials used are non-toxic, locally sourced, and are either recyclable or recycled.
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Austin American-Statesman : March 13, 2012 : Updated: March 14, 2012 6:26pm
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Clarence Jones (left) hawks Wi-Fi connectivity for donations outside the Convention Center in Austin.
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Clarence Jones shows the wireless modem used to offer Wi-Fi connectivity to people attending South by Southwest.
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Clarence Jones is one of about a dozen Homeless Hotspot providers at South by Southwest. He says he didn't feel exploited.
AUSTIN — Besides appearances by celebrities such as Al Gore and Jay-Z and buzz over what the next hot app or startup will be, another topic caught the attention of attendees at South by Southwest.
Around the festival's venues in downtown Austin, there were homeless people wearing T-shirts identifying themselves as a "Homeless Hotspot." They had devices that allowed them to offer 4G Wi-Fi hotspot access for donations.
BBH Labs, a unit of the global marketing agency BBH, paid them $20 up front and a minimum of $50 a day for about six hours of work, said Emma Cookson, chairwoman of BBH New York.
She called the experiment a modernized version of homeless selling street newspapers. All the money paid for Wi-Fi — an often difficult thing to find at SXSW — went to the participants, who were selected in partnership with Front Steps, the nonprofit organization that runs the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless. ($2 was the recommended donation for 15 minutes of use.)
But the experiment is drawing some strong criticism.
On Wired.com, Tim Carmody complained, "The homeless turned not just into walking, talking hotspots, but walking, talking billboards for a program that doesn't care anything at all about them or their future."
Festival attendees discussed the Wired.com post and others from tech blogs over Twitter, and it spread to sites such as CNN.com and Slate. By Tuesday, it had become one of the most popular topics in the country on Twitter.
Cookson took pains to say BBH was listening to criticism of the experiment, which ended Monday.
"It gives a personal interaction, a connection for homeless people with regular folks with whom they don't often connect and get walked past," Cookson said.
Although she declined to give financial totals from the experiment, she said it was "more than we anticipated."
She said BBH doesn't plan to continue the idea and that "lots of lots of questions have been raised." Still, she called it "a big success just in terms of getting attention for the issue and getting debate going."
Tim Nolan, creative director at BBH who is attending SXSW for the program, was following the flurry of blog posts and tweets on the program's last day. He said the firm expected a response but perhaps not as big a response as it got.
"We definitely knew that this could be a provocative issue. We also expected some response that may be perceived as negative," Nolan said Monday. "I think the key to where a lot of the negative sort of chatter is coming from is from what Twitter does best: bite-sized bits of information that rapidly get disseminated."
Front Steps was approached about the idea by BBH. The nonprofit hesitated at first, said Mitchell Gibbs, director of development and communications.
"I thought, at first, 'Here's someone else who wants to take advantage of homeless people,'" Gibbs said.
But he said that changed as they learned more about BBH's past campaigns focused on the homeless, including a well-received effort to give homeless people in New York cellphones and Twitter accounts to help them tell their own stories through social media. Gibbs said Front Steps also saw the need for entrepreneurial opportunities.
So Front Steps brought the pilot proposal to selected clients and let them decide whether to participate, Gibbs said.
Clarence Jones, 54, was one of about a dozen participants and said he didn't feel exploited.
"I feel that I was doing my job, and I did it successfully," Jones said. "It was a job to us, and we did it to the best of our ability. We're just homeless people trying to provide a service to the community."
Gibbs said many Front Steps clients reported back about the sparking of conversations that would not have happened ordinarily.
"That alone, in my mind, has made the program a success," Gibbs said.
"We're happy overall, because this is not about the money," he said. "I don't know if it's a sustainable way to solve (homeless issues), but it deserves a second look."
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Five for Friday :: 22 July 2011
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It's Friday again, and I'm not sure how that happened! These weeks just seem to be flying by in the blink of an eye. I notice that when I'm in the midst of something that I enjoy (like summer, for instance), I sometimes spend so much of my time and energy trying to savor it, that I end up missing the joy in all of it. I book myself so tightly that all of a sudden I look around and realize that what I have been so excited for is gone…
So I'm practicing the art of slowing down and trying to enjoy the quieter moments of the season. Summer doesn't have to be all about picnics and pool parties and yard work and bustling travel. It can also be about taking in the sights and sounds of the subtle niceties of the season – popsicles and fresh jam and warm evening breezes. (With a heat index here this week of 115 degrees, however, I'm okay with some cooler evening breezes as well!)
So in this hot July, I invite you to enjoy the simple pleasures, and to check out these really fantastic posts:
- Balancing Val is the Self-Discovery, Word by Word host this month, and she managed to also write another post that knocked my socks off. This one's on stopping avoiding our power.
- As always, a thought-provoking and spot-on post on Adios Barbie. Golda Paretsky reminds us that real women have curves and real women don't have curves. And what's a "real" woman anyway?
- Allie at Happy Bodies shared a post I just loved where she breaks down how to embrace the best of depression self-help books with a healthy dose of skepticism.
- At Pigtail Pals, Melissa talks about her friend Elena Rossini and The Illusionists' upcoming documentary on how corporations are using the media to shift our perceptions about our bodies. She (and I) urge everyone to help "kickstart" this worthwhile project!
- And finally, in case you weren't yet convinced of how amazing yoga is, you can learn more about how your practice can heal what ails you on CNN.com.
Reader Comment of the Week :: Eve on Honoring the Land, Nourishing the Body {Guest Post}
Truly great insight into your ranching practices, and I truly respect ranchers like Robyn who care so deeply for the animals they raise. The vitamins and nutrients in beef, and any lean meat, are very valuable to human growth, development, and healthy living in general. However, these vitamins can also be achieved by eating a well-balanced diet of vegetables and grains as well, but it can be more difficult to ensure you get the right amount of all the essential and valuable nutrients. Read more…
Cheers to everyone having a lovely day! What are you taking time for this weekend?
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Ray Rice and the Ravens might have one less thing to worry about in the off-season.
The dreaded "Madden Curse" probably won't be coming to or affecting Baltimore this year. Why? The team's site reported that Ray Rice and Ray Lewis were eliminated from the voting for the Madden Cover.
Both players had reached the Sweet 16 round, but then it ended. The team's web site said that EA Sports, which puts out the popular game, picked one current player plus a big name from each NFL team for fans to vote on in an effort to pick who'd be on the cover of Madden 25, the 25th anniversary of it.
Rice lost to Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III. The site said that Griffin III got 63 percent of the vote in that match-up.
Lewis fell to Detroit legend Barry Sanders as the running back did even better, finishing with 67 percent of that vote. The Ravens' site noted that the recently-retired linebacker made the cover of the game nine year ago.
What's interesting about the supposed "Madden Curse" is that many don't even think it exists. Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson was on last year's cover and had one of the greatest seasons ever for a wide receiver. But some also swear it does exist. There's been other things like this in sports-- look at the Sports Illustrated cover jinx.
There are many who believe that appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated means something bad will happen to the person or team right afterwards. But that's also been shot down a lot-- including back in January when Joe Flacco was on the cover the week of the AFC title game with the Patriots.
Flacco didn't do too badly there, did he?


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Monday, April 23, 2012
Commerce Secretary John Bryson
Remarks at U.S. Travel Association's International Pow Wow Luncheon, Los Angeles, California
Hello everyone! Is everyone having a good time here in my hometown of LA?
I want to thank Roger [Dow] for the kind words and for the invitation to be here. And I want to give a special welcome to all of our international visitors.
Today, all of the signs point in one direction–to America! There has never been a better time to visit the U.S. Last year, 62 million people came to visit our country. They spent a record $153 billion dollars on hotels, cars, food, entertainment, and more. America had its largest trade surplus on record for travel and tourism – nearly $43 billion dollars.
Today, it's full steam ahead for travel and tourism in the U.S.
Just last week, the Commerce Department announced that international visitors spent $13.3 billion dollars on travel and tourism to the U.S. in February. That's up 14 percent from the same month last year. And now, I'm pleased to release the new forecast.
Here's the headline. By the year 2016, we project growth of 23 percent in the number of annual visitors to the U.S.–to 77 million. While Canada and Mexico will continue to drive the lion's share of that growth–we also expect increases from countries like Korea, Australia, and Argentina, and particularly big jumps from Brazil and China.
Why is this important? Put simply, more travel and tourism to America means more good American jobs. In fact, some studies show that the leisure and hospitality industry could add two to three million jobs this decade. It's the third-highest export of any sector in the U.S. economy.
The president and all of us throughout the administration have been focused on jobs from Day One.
That's why President Obama created a Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness. He asked the Secretary of the Interior–Ken Salazar–and me to work with this industry's top leaders to create a plan to attract even more visitors to America. I'm pleased to say that we've put the final touches on this new National Strategy and have given it to the president to review.
From the government's side, we are already hard at work. For example, we have already beefed up our capacity to process visa applications in places like China and Brazil. But we will need your help to do even more:
- How can we make our airports and travel hubs even more welcoming and easier to navigate?
- How do we make sure small businesses get the tools they need to grow and create jobs in this industry?
- How can we get the word out about one of our best-kept secrets–our national parks, public lands, and waters?
- And how can we strengthen partnerships with local and state tourism leaders–including all of you–to get the job done?
Overall: How do we foster more of the person-to-person connections that help us exchange not only dollars and products–but also greater understanding and cultural exchange between the U.S. and the rest of the world?
We simply cannot answer these questions and build on the momentum in this industry–without your help. And I should note that I am particularly excited to see Brand USA's campaign launch this afternoon, an effort supported by the Commerce Department.
So today, let's send a clear message: America is truly open for business, and the world should know it! Thank you.


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The Ohio State University chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has been suspended until at least fall 2016.
According to OSU officials, the sorority violated the university's code of conduct rules related to hazing.
Delta Sigma Thetas around the country just celebrated the sorority's centennial this year. The organization has been part of student life at Ohio State for almost all of those 100 years.
The historically African-American sorority was founded in 1913 at Howard University.


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It would be easy to blame it on the weather. It's not. Maybe it's my diet. I doubt it.
Last night I was congratulating myself on some fairly nice domes on my N scale steam locomotive. I'd found plans for a locomotive that were published in 1956. Most of the locomotives of this class were razor blades long before I needed to shave. I took the plans ran them through Photoshop and then started measuring the plans. I set up a spreadsheet and made conversions to actual dimensions and then took those to N scale. That probably sounds like a long way around the elbow but trust me. It works. Of course the domes were .23 inches in diameter and in the neighborhood of .161 high and needed the base shaped to properly seat on the boiler but I like a challenge.
But I was sitting here looking at the plans and noted the pipes that took water from the tender and "injected" it into the boiler. When I started the process I thought no one would notice that the location and shaping of the pipes was incorrect but they were too noticeable last night. So they got cut off.
A new challenge. Tonight I spent too much time soldering small (very small) lengths of brass wire together. .12 inches and .14 inches -end to end. Hard to believe that was the easy part. I had to file the .14 piece to the correct profile of a check valve. See the edge yet?
Then I had to solder .12 to the 12 but at right angles and in the proper location to seat in holes already in the boiler. Of course I also had to bend the .12 at the correct locations to make it look like the one on the locomotive. An hour or so later (or so being the operative words) I was fitting everything before fastening with a bit of Superglue smaller than the point of a needle.
Looking at it shows that it is pretty close- not perfect- but close. But I'm now pretty sure that when modelers start doing things like this they are going over the edge.